Chapter Discussion: Chapter Twelve, Goblet of Fire: The Triwizard Tournament

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Chapter 12, Goblet of Fire: The Triwizard Tournament

Doused with rain, and with water bombs courtesy of Peeves, the students sit at their house tables for the Sorting and the Beginning of Year Feast.  Colin Creevey tells Harry that his brother is a new student.  Harry and Hermione notice the empty chair where the Defence Against the Dark Arts professor should sit.  The first years come in, soaked from their trip across the lake, and the Sorting begins.  Fred and George hiss the first student Sorted into Slytherin.  Nearly Headless Nick mentions Peeves's earlier disappointment at not being allowed to attend the feast, and his disruptions of the kitchens, also mentioning that there are House Elves at Hogwarts.  Hermione refuses to eat any more.

Dumbledore rises to make an announcement, but is interrupted by Professor Moody's entrance.  His scarred appearance quietens the students.  After introducing the new DADA professor, Dumbledore finishes announcing that Hogwarts will host the Tri-Wizard Tournament, and gives some background on it.  Hermione is worried about the deaths that have taken place over the centuries, but most of the other students are excited by the news.  Fred and George decide that they will try to enter, despite the age restriction.  The students are sent off to their dormitories to get a good night's rest before the start of classes the next day.

1)  There seems to be a long list of new students.  How does this compare to speculation about numbers in the Wizarding World?

2)  Nearly Headless Nick agrees with Slytherin's ghost, the Bloody Baron, that Peeves should not be allowed at the feast.  Did you think this indicated a later union, or at least cooperation, between Gryffindor and Slytherin?

3)  In books and movies, storms usually foreshadow danger.  Did the storm, and Moody's atmospheric entrance, make you wonder if Moody might be evil?  Did you think it might be a red herring?

4)  There were several introductions in this chapter.  Returning supporting characters, like Colin Creevey, were briefly sketched.  Other introductions were: House Elves at Hogwarts and Hermione's reaction to this news; the Tri-Wizard Tournament; Durmstrang and Beauxbatons schools; Dennis Creevey; Moody, his flask, and his artificial leg and eye; the soft step that captures students.  Which was your favorite?  What did you like about them?  Did the introductions give you an idea of how they would be used later on?

5)  Only Dumbledore and Hagrid clap for Professor Moody.  Were you embarrassed for either him, or for the students for not clapping?

6)  Please add any questions you may have.

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