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

[nikkalmati]

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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?

Nikkalmati

I thought he was giving them good advice.  I was hardly shocked.  Lots of parents handle problems with a "less said the better" attitude.

Nikkalmati

> 2. What was your first thought when you read about masked wizards torturing
> Muggles if you remember?

Nikkalmati

I was not sure how to take it.  Were they actually hurting them?  Were the Muggles conscious?  Why was everyone so afraid? Who were these people? 

Nikkalmati

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

Nikkalmati

I thought he was really trying to be helpful in a snide kind of way.  I am still thinking it was a warning more than an insult.  Just in case Ron hadn't figured it out yet.

Nikkalmati


> 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?

Nikkalmati

I still haven't figured it out.
Nikkalmati
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> 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?
> Nikkalmati

He seemed like he was very maleable, no backbone.  I didn't like him much.

Nikkalmati 
> 6. Which one of the Ministry workers that we meet in this chapter is in your
> opinion the best representative of what Ministry of magic stands for and why?
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> Nikkalmati

I remember the poor overworked guards trying to keep evverything in order, but not receiving any respect.  I also recall Ludo Bagman who got his job on influence and never seems to do anything he is supposed to do.
Nikkalmati 
> 7. Your own question?
Nikkalmati

Was Barty Jr. in league with the Death Eaters who provided the distraction for him to get away or did he just take advantage of it?

Nikkalmati
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> Alla.
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