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

[nikkalmati]

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> 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?

Nikkalmati

It was a chance for Harry to show his sense of fair play and to establish a bond between Harry and Cedric.  I don't think it took away any of the excitement because we knew all the champions were aware of the task and we could watch how each one handeled the anticipation.

Nikkalmati
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> 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?

Nikkalmati

I am not sure she looked less compitent.  I don't think she was the best prepared, but she was in the mix, so to speak.

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

Nikkalmati

It seemed very like a boy of Harry's age.  He would not want a scene.  He also wanted to make it easy for Ron to make up without being embarassed.

Nikkalmati

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

Well, I did like it when he gave Rita Skeeter a word - "Good bye"

Nikkalmati