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Another character we love to hate! Gilderoy Lockhart. Plus Weasley vs Malfoy. StormCrow Send a noteboard - 20/07/2010 03:29:39 PM
Thoughts, feelings, etc.


It seems to me that one of Rowling's strengths as a writer is in writing characters for us to be annoyed by. The Dursleys are constant throughout, obviously, Dobby, as mentioned above, and now the cheese-fest and hack Gilderoy Lockhart. There's at least one in every installment. :D

It is entertaining to read the different reactions to him, from the young male perspective (Harry and Ron's incredulity) vs. Mrs. Weasley, Hermoine, and the sighing that ensues.

The confrontation between Lucious Malfoy and Arthur Weasley in Florish and Blotts is amusing as well. Stepping in to diffuse the situation and actually getting into a "muggle duel," made for a good laugh.

Almost forgot! A wild Ford Anglia? There were some good humor moments in these few chapters. Ron and Harry getting ejected from the car and it running off into the woods to get away from them was a great scene. Poor Hedwig!


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Another character we love to hate! Gilderoy Lockhart. Plus Weasley vs Malfoy. StormCrow - 20/07/2010 03:29:39 PM 1935 Views
Yes! Seriana Sedai - 20/07/2010 09:41:09 PM 1986 Views
Re: Yes! Camilla - 21/07/2010 07:05:13 AM 1918 Views
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I can see that and I understand completely. StormCrow - 21/07/2010 02:06:27 PM 2084 Views
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Don't get me started on the Norwegian translation. Camilla - 26/07/2010 09:52:09 PM 1891 Views
Ahahahahaha! Rebekah - 26/07/2010 09:55:17 PM 1732 Views
That is indeed genuinely awesome. Legolas - 27/07/2010 12:24:07 AM 1887 Views
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Nono. McSnurp. Camilla - 27/07/2010 08:48:58 PM 1854 Views
Read it wrong. fionwe1987 - 27/07/2010 09:15:07 PM 1704 Views
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Re: Mrs Norris. Rebekah - 23/07/2010 10:17:41 PM 1806 Views
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Re: Yup. Camilla - 26/07/2010 03:01:15 PM 1865 Views
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