Chapter Discussion: Goblet of Fire Ch. 9: The Dark Mark

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> 1. What did you think of Arthur's parenting when he told twins not to tell their
> mother that they gambled?

Potioncat:
Well, the longer it is since the hot and heavy discussions, the less I tend to nitpick. So these days I see it as a simply a humorous moment in the life of a parent. It's one of those times a parent bends the rules (and Arthur excels at bending rules) but not a time he particularly wants to share with his partner. Have to admit, I've heard the words, "Let's not tell Dad about this" come out of my mouth on a rare occasion. 


> 2. What was your first thought when you read about masked wizards torturing Muggles if you remember?
Potioncat:
The ordinary disregard for Muggle rights ("Obliviate!")was disturbing enough. This was very scarey.

> 3. Did you believe everything that Draco Malfoy said?

Potioncat:
Not once in the 7 years have I believed "everything" Draco has said--but it did make me concerned for Hermione.

> 4. When you learned that Voldemort's followers are called Death Eaters, did you
> wonder about the origins of the name, did you have any theories of your own?
Potioncat:
It took me a long time to understand what it meant. 

> 5. What did you think about Stan's scene in this chapter, does anything in that
> scene contribute to your opinion that Stan was not (or, that Stan was) a Death
> Eater?

Potioncat:
Poor Stan, really wanted to be a somebody---should have been the best Stan he could be without trying to be something else. I don't think he was a willing Death Eater, but on the other hand, I don't he would have much reserve to resist either seduction or a spell.

Thank you Alla (and Zara) for these interesting questions. Sorry I didn't get to read the chapter itself before responding. Thorough summary was a help!