Chapter Discussion: Twenty one, Goblet of Fire: The House -elf liberation front

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> Chapter 21- The House-elf Liberation front
> After successfully completing the first task, the trio is in high spirits, with
> Ron, ever doubtful before; proclaiming that he thinks Harry could win the
> tournament.
> Upon hearing about the tournament, and reading about the first task, did you
> really think that Harry would win the tournament? Knowing what you know now, did
> you have any inkling about how the third task would end?

Pippin:
I thought Harry might win the tournament, I certainly had no idea how it would end.


> On another note, we all know Karkaroff couldn't be the one who placed Harry's
> name in the goblet, so who were your initial suspects? Did you ever suspect
> !fake Moody?

Pippin:
Fake!Moody took me completely by surprise; I was just as shocked when he revealed himself as Harry was. I think I did notice that there was something wrong with Crouch, and wondered if he could be involved some how. But what motive could he have had? 

> At Harry's victory party, they open up the golden egg and it wails like a
> banshee. What was your initial guesses how it could've been a clue to the next
> task?

Pippin:
I think I just let myself be swept along by the story at this point. 
> 
> Rita Skeeter is again seen on the grounds of Hogwarts, Harry says she isn't
> allowed, but yet nobody throws her out. We learn at the end that she is able to
> pop in and out because of her ability as an animagus, does this mean the
> barriers of Hogwarts can be duped simply by changing into an animal? Can an
> animagus deatheater get inside Hogwarts?

Pippin:
LOL! Alas, poor Scabbers, how soon we forget! Can, and did. 


> Professor Trelawney claims she has seen death numerous times while gazing at her
> crystal orb, did you think she really did see anything? I confess, I always
> thought she was referring to Harry's death, but we all know what happened at the
> end of the book. Not to mention that she was the one who predicted The Prophecy.

Pippin:
As Trelawney doubtless knows, you don't need a crystal ball to foresee the death of any living creature. All her predictions of death will come true sooner or later -- you'll notice she never puts any time limit on them. 

> 
> Hermione discovers Dobby and Winky at the kitchens, and they find out that
> Dumbledore gave them jobs at Hogwarts. Being more exposed to house-elf culture,
> do you think it is a worthy cause to fight for their rights? Do you really think
> they should be freed, seeing what effect it had on Winky?

Pippin:
As in the real world, an anti-slavery activist might conclude that it is better to tackle the social and economic conditions that foster slavery. 


> Winky says "Bagman is a bad wizard", I can't remember, but was it ever revealed
> why she said so? I remember he was seen in the company of suspected deatheaters,
> but as far as I know, he isn't one. Could it possibly be because of his penchant
> for gambling?


Pippin:
Bagman is not only gambling, he paid off the Twins with vanishing Leprechaun gold,  is consorting with some shady goblins, and is betting on a contest he is helping to supervise. I think Winky knows all  this, and doesn't approve. 

Pippin