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

[Dave Hardenbrook]

No: HPFGUIDX 192343

Bruce:
> 2. I am not sure whether Fleur's incompetence was because she was 
> female or because she was French. The British have always thought that 
> bravery and French were contradictory concepts -- at least in much of 
> their literature -- so it may have been that coming into play. I would 
> HATE to think she thought females were not as good as males in 
> competing because this is certainly NOT true.

Dave:
I didn't think it was either because she was female *or* French -- I 
thought it was because she was part Veela -- i.e. presumably used to 
getting by on her good looks and charms rather than the grey cell 
department.