Chapter Discussion: Twenty, Goblet of Fire: The First Task

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Chapter 20. The First Task.

Harry shares with Hermione that the first task will include Dragons and they try
to find spells which could be useful to deal with them. Harry decides that since
Cedric is the only champion who does not know yet about Dragons, it will be only
fair to warn him, which he does.
Moody gives Harry useful advice about playing to his strengths during the task
and finding a nice spell to get what he needs. Harry figures out that he needs
to get his Firebolt and do some flying. He spends the remaining time practicing
the Summoning Charm with Hermione.
The first task comes and it turns out that the Champions must get the Golden
Egg, which is guarded by a dragon. With different degree of skill and success they
manage to do so. Harry indeed shows to everybody that he is an excellent flyer
and gets the Egg faster than anybody else, however he is hurt and the marks from
the judges make him and Krum tied in the first place.
Ron comes around – he tells Harry that whoever put his name in the Gobblet was
trying to kill him. Harry is so happy that he feels that he does not even need
to hear Ron's apology.
Ludo Bagman tells the Champions that they now have the long break before the
Second Task  to figure out how to solve the clue inside the Golden
Egg. 

Question:
1. Every Champion was warned about the Dragons by their Elders, and Harry took
care of Cedric. Did you think that cheating make the task less interesting/exciting or not? Why?

2. When I was rereading this chapter I was reminded about how Fleur looked so
much less confident and prepared than other Champions. Granted I have not reread
the other Tasks for a while, but I seem to remember that she was always the
least competent and prepared competitor. Do you think it was because she was a
young woman or not?

3. What did you think about Harry's reaction to Ron's apology?

4. I thought this chapter had some of the funniest lines in the book. Which were
your favorites?

5. Please add your own question.
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