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Aaaah, Sirius. Camilla Send a noteboard - 28/07/2010 01:21:32 PM
It struck me how different it is to read the book knowing that Sirius is innocent. It changes the whole tenor of it.

I like how the magical spills over into the lives of muggles without them realising, a motif that pops up with increasing frequency in later books.

And Vernon's drawing the connection between Harry and Sirius (well, their hair), suggesting they are in some way alike is nice in retrospect.

Why did Sirius laugh when Pettigrew had killed all those people? It isn't clear whether it is an embellishment added by Stan, but if it isn't ...
I took it to be a hysterical reaction, him having reached a tipping point and suddenly finding the idea of Pettigrew the rat sneaking off to the sewers fantastically funny. But I am not sure. It would be interesting to hear what others thought.
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The Great Harry Potter Re-read: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - 28/07/2010 12:00:14 PM 2640 Views
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She's an interesting combination of tropes, one might say... - 28/07/2010 01:40:37 PM 1740 Views
Re: She's an interesting combination of tropes, one might say... - 28/07/2010 02:15:24 PM 1569 Views
Stan Shunpike. - 28/07/2010 02:01:46 PM 1544 Views
Re: Stan Shunpike. - 28/07/2010 02:19:41 PM 1460 Views
True, I forgot Mundungus. And, arguably, Snape. - 28/07/2010 02:46:38 PM 1425 Views
Re: True, I forgot Mundungus. And, arguably, Snape. - 28/07/2010 02:50:20 PM 1384 Views
If I'm not mistaken - 30/07/2010 04:36:18 PM 1434 Views
Re: True, I forgot Mundungus. And, arguably, Snape. - 07/08/2010 02:53:43 PM 1649 Views
It's not entirely clear, true. - 08/08/2010 02:44:50 PM 1564 Views
Incorrect - 28/07/2010 04:17:09 PM 1428 Views
Re: Incorrect - 28/07/2010 06:11:12 PM 1615 Views
Re: Incorrect - 28/07/2010 06:35:31 PM 1493 Views
Colin Creevey is working class. - 28/07/2010 06:32:45 PM 1441 Views
Correct me if I'm wrong - 28/07/2010 06:38:20 PM 1392 Views
Ah, that's a good point. - 28/07/2010 06:43:00 PM 1389 Views
True - 28/07/2010 06:50:30 PM 1480 Views
Judging by his father's profession, yes. - 28/07/2010 06:53:02 PM 1478 Views
Re: Judging by his father's profession, yes. - 28/07/2010 07:34:41 PM 1334 Views
Right. - 29/07/2010 02:28:34 PM 1438 Views
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Themes, if we can discern any already this early in the book. *NM* - 28/07/2010 12:04:47 PM 835 Views
Guilt v. innocence? Flight? - 28/07/2010 01:16:25 PM 1413 Views
And the beginning of "appearances can be deceiving". - 02/08/2010 11:48:36 PM 1382 Views
First impressions on the news of Sirius Black's escape. *NM* - 28/07/2010 12:05:26 PM 836 Views
Aaaah, Sirius. - 28/07/2010 01:21:32 PM 1545 Views
Re: Aaaah, Sirius. - 28/07/2010 01:44:50 PM 1512 Views
Re: Aaaah, Sirius. - 28/07/2010 02:22:17 PM 1314 Views
I was talking about that, yes, among other things. - 28/07/2010 07:00:08 PM 1373 Views
Re: I was talking about that, yes, among other things. - 28/07/2010 07:03:11 PM 1621 Views
Thats easy really - 28/07/2010 02:05:26 PM 1376 Views
Writing style. - 28/07/2010 12:07:24 PM 1559 Views
It is a better book. - 28/07/2010 02:00:54 PM 1412 Views
Its much more mature writing style I think - 28/07/2010 02:09:33 PM 1614 Views
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Re: Its much more mature writing style I think - 28/07/2010 02:34:37 PM 1334 Views
Re: Its much more mature writing style I think - 28/07/2010 02:36:38 PM 1321 Views
Re: It is a better book. - 03/08/2010 05:53:30 PM 1360 Views
Re: It is a better book. - 03/08/2010 05:59:22 PM 1348 Views
Foreshadowings, details that turn out to be important, etc. *NM* - 28/07/2010 12:08:07 PM 775 Views
That is very well done in this book, I thought. - 28/07/2010 02:08:21 PM 1368 Views
Dont foget the most important foreshadowing! - 28/07/2010 02:15:35 PM 1330 Views
not yet. - 28/07/2010 02:23:28 PM 1343 Views
What am I doing today? I need some more sleep! - 28/07/2010 02:36:54 PM 1325 Views
Re: That is very well done in this book, I thought. - 03/08/2010 05:54:06 PM 1382 Views
Chapters 4-6. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:11:45 PM 752 Views
Characters. - 29/07/2010 10:23:28 AM 1380 Views
LupinLupinLupinLupinLupinLupin! - 29/07/2010 11:48:55 AM 1501 Views
Hmmm I'm wondering...is Lupin one of your fav characters? *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:36:20 PM 724 Views
Could be, could be. - 29/07/2010 02:37:41 PM 1363 Views
Well it was subtle so I don't think many people will catch it *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:41:38 PM 735 Views
Subtlety is what I do *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:43:00 PM 720 Views
He is so lovely. - 03/08/2010 06:00:26 PM 1466 Views
Re: He is so lovely. - 03/08/2010 06:10:34 PM 1417 Views
Is it premature to argue Harry's starting to get alienated from Ron and Hermione here? - 30/07/2010 01:48:06 PM 1365 Views
I don't think it's too early. - 30/07/2010 06:26:15 PM 1324 Views
I don't think it's too early to argue that. - 03/08/2010 06:02:17 PM 1542 Views
Themes. *NM* - 29/07/2010 10:24:31 AM 668 Views
Death and fear of death - 29/07/2010 11:51:25 AM 1356 Views
Writing style. - 29/07/2010 10:26:07 AM 1423 Views
"Plotting" might be a more interesting discussion point - 29/07/2010 11:57:20 AM 1452 Views
I was amazed at all the tiny details - 29/07/2010 03:25:08 PM 1272 Views
Re: I was amazed at all the tiny details - 29/07/2010 03:27:04 PM 1394 Views
Introduction of the Dementors. *NM* - 29/07/2010 10:26:59 AM 748 Views
They are Rowling's most terrifying creation - 29/07/2010 12:00:34 PM 1348 Views
Without his knowledge or consent of course *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:31:47 PM 720 Views
Yes - 29/07/2010 02:34:01 PM 1470 Views
I thinking something thats a little off topic - 29/07/2010 02:40:36 PM 1332 Views
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Ooo I didn't think of that! I like you. We can be friends - 29/07/2010 02:47:31 PM 1319 Views
Mission accomplished. - 29/07/2010 02:48:35 PM 1409 Views
Yippee! - 29/07/2010 02:52:16 PM 1322 Views
And among her most original, I'd say. - 30/07/2010 01:53:25 PM 1369 Views
Re: "He's at Hogwarts." - 04/08/2010 11:51:05 PM 1300 Views
Re: "He's at Hogwarts." - 04/08/2010 11:52:55 PM 1442 Views
I don't know the answer, but a good place to look would be... (book 4 spoilers) - 05/08/2010 12:33:20 AM 1334 Views
Indeed, but.... ~spoileriffic for Book 4~ - 05/08/2010 02:19:22 PM 1351 Views
Good point. - 05/08/2010 11:06:10 PM 1404 Views
Chapters 7-9. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:11:59 PM 879 Views
Characters. - 30/07/2010 02:07:20 PM 1285 Views
Re: Characters. - 30/07/2010 02:50:07 PM 1231 Views
Lupin vs. Snape - 30/07/2010 06:10:07 PM 1308 Views
Re: Lupin vs. Snape - 30/07/2010 06:12:06 PM 1393 Views
Yeah, he knew because of Sirius' little slip. - 30/07/2010 06:27:36 PM 1327 Views
I doubt Sirius had to actually say that it was Lupin though. - 31/07/2010 04:33:38 AM 1308 Views
Indeed - 02/08/2010 10:26:31 AM 1437 Views
Plotting and writing. *NM* - 30/07/2010 02:08:03 PM 635 Views
She is getting good at misdirection - 30/07/2010 02:50:40 PM 1264 Views
Other things you want to comment on. *NM* - 30/07/2010 02:13:36 PM 749 Views
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Good spell and great scene with the Bogart. - 30/07/2010 06:19:16 PM 1340 Views
Agree, especially about Neville - 31/07/2010 06:21:25 AM 1436 Views
Agreed. *NM* - 31/07/2010 09:56:53 AM 755 Views
Yes, excellent scene. - 09/08/2010 08:06:05 PM 1339 Views
Chapters 10-12. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:12:18 PM 659 Views
Characters. - 02/08/2010 12:50:36 PM 1418 Views
Re: Characters. - 02/08/2010 01:36:53 PM 1321 Views
Plotting and writing. *NM* - 02/08/2010 12:50:56 PM 624 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 02/08/2010 01:36:49 PM 1556 Views
I caught that too. - 02/08/2010 02:50:03 PM 1220 Views
I think it's just an unfortunate way of expressing herself. - 02/08/2010 02:53:26 PM 1302 Views
Re: I caught that too. - 02/08/2010 02:53:48 PM 1358 Views
I suspect.... - 03/08/2010 03:17:32 PM 1498 Views
Re: I suspect.... - 03/08/2010 03:22:39 PM 1330 Views
I agree - 03/08/2010 05:25:10 PM 1352 Views
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Mmmkay. - 04/08/2010 02:39:14 PM 1395 Views
Trelawny's Predictions - 02/08/2010 02:56:53 PM 1312 Views
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Other things - the Marauder's Map, background story on Sirius and the Potters,... *NM* - 02/08/2010 12:52:30 PM 745 Views
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What if - 02/08/2010 11:50:28 PM 1185 Views
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Chapters 13-15. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:12:57 PM 748 Views
Characters. - 03/08/2010 05:25:47 PM 1322 Views
Re: Characters. - 03/08/2010 05:29:32 PM 1421 Views
Re: Characters. - 08/08/2010 02:21:17 PM 1358 Views
Re: Characters. - 08/08/2010 02:23:35 PM 1461 Views
OK. I don't like how one-sided the Slytherins are. - 08/08/2010 02:30:22 PM 1414 Views
Agreed. - 08/08/2010 02:37:18 PM 1341 Views
Re: Agreed. - 08/08/2010 02:45:30 PM 1334 Views
Re: Agreed. - 08/08/2010 02:49:59 PM 1319 Views
Agreed. - 08/08/2010 03:03:19 PM 1401 Views
Re: 200 people - 09/08/2010 12:09:53 AM 1342 Views
Well. - 09/08/2010 08:21:24 AM 1448 Views
True - 09/08/2010 02:02:52 PM 1443 Views
we were discussing her numbers in the other thread - 12/08/2010 12:49:29 AM 1571 Views
Plotting and writing. *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:26:12 PM 722 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 03/08/2010 05:31:43 PM 1450 Views
Crookshanks. - 08/08/2010 02:22:36 PM 1348 Views
Yes - 08/08/2010 02:25:12 PM 1322 Views
I knew I saw this somewhere. - 09/08/2010 08:16:01 PM 1246 Views
Re: I knew I saw this somewhere. - 09/08/2010 09:01:18 PM 1398 Views
pedant. - 09/08/2010 09:27:25 PM 1416 Views
Did they come out and explain Crookshanks? - 11/08/2010 04:20:18 PM 1428 Views
Re: Did they come out and explain Crookshanks? - 11/08/2010 04:21:37 PM 1245 Views
The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:26:37 PM 744 Views
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Re: The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. - 03/08/2010 05:48:57 PM 1470 Views
Re: The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. - 03/08/2010 05:57:06 PM 1351 Views
For Quidditch fans, this is probably the best book. - 03/08/2010 05:38:49 PM 1299 Views
spoilers in headlines, mister! - 03/08/2010 05:43:22 PM 1392 Views
I really enjoyed the first quidditch match. - 03/08/2010 05:40:37 PM 1271 Views
Jordan's commenting is always great. - 03/08/2010 06:00:12 PM 1371 Views
Re: Jordan's commenting is always great. - 03/08/2010 06:18:01 PM 1562 Views
Re: I really enjoyed the first quidditch match. - 03/08/2010 06:02:53 PM 1338 Views
Chapters 16-18. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:13:11 PM 759 Views
Characters. - 04/08/2010 04:16:39 PM 1384 Views
Re: Characters. - 04/08/2010 05:18:56 PM 1363 Views
Re. Sirius. - 05/08/2010 02:40:41 PM 1489 Views
Witnessing and getting the truth through to Harry. - 05/08/2010 10:00:34 PM 1376 Views
Hm. - 08/08/2010 02:58:46 PM 1245 Views
Re: Hm. - 08/08/2010 03:01:48 PM 1168 Views
Re: Hm. - 08/08/2010 03:07:29 PM 1403 Views
Re: Hm. - 08/08/2010 03:12:48 PM 1284 Views
OK - 08/08/2010 03:15:10 PM 1317 Views
Re: OK - 08/08/2010 03:16:23 PM 1395 Views
Plotting and writing. - 04/08/2010 04:18:52 PM 1248 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 04/08/2010 05:18:04 PM 1129 Views
Heh. - 08/08/2010 03:05:16 PM 1383 Views
Other thoughts. *NM* - 04/08/2010 04:19:15 PM 862 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 04/08/2010 05:19:45 PM 1280 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:09:23 PM 1426 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:11:43 PM 1365 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:14:04 PM 1197 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:15:51 PM 1241 Views
Chapters 19-20. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:13:27 PM 721 Views
Characters. - 05/08/2010 02:40:22 PM 1143 Views
Re: Characters. - 05/08/2010 02:45:53 PM 1598 Views
See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 03:04:24 PM 1702 Views
Re: See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 03:13:21 PM 1415 Views
Re: See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 03:54:31 PM 1810 Views
Re: See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 05:01:52 PM 1623 Views
Something I've only just realized about Snape... (massive book six and seven spoilers) - 05/08/2010 02:53:15 PM 1426 Views
I didn't think of that! Of course you are right! - 05/08/2010 02:58:45 PM 1384 Views
Plotting and writing. *NM* - 05/08/2010 02:40:42 PM 608 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 05/08/2010 02:48:02 PM 1494 Views
I think it's a good thing she explains her clues. - 05/08/2010 03:09:59 PM 1353 Views
Re: I think it's a good thing she explains her clues. - 05/08/2010 03:16:37 PM 1351 Views
Ah, yes, my bad. - 05/08/2010 04:02:26 PM 1303 Views
Other thoughts. *NM* - 05/08/2010 02:41:01 PM 680 Views
killing - 05/08/2010 02:48:33 PM 1243 Views
Yeah, I noted the same thing. (spoilers for rest of series) - 05/08/2010 03:12:15 PM 1452 Views
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Chapters 21-22. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:13:42 PM 691 Views
And for the last time in this book... characters? *NM* - 06/08/2010 05:03:30 PM 760 Views
Re: And for the last time in this book... characters? - 06/08/2010 06:26:23 PM 1337 Views
Plotting and writing. - 06/08/2010 05:04:14 PM 1173 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 06/08/2010 06:27:54 PM 1207 Views
I normally don't care for time travel. - 07/08/2010 01:20:13 AM 1414 Views
And everything else you noticed and want to comment on. *NM* - 06/08/2010 05:04:46 PM 774 Views
Re: And everything else you noticed and want to comment on. - 06/08/2010 06:28:40 PM 1356 Views
I love the very very end. - 07/08/2010 01:23:02 AM 1524 Views
Re: I love the very very end. - 07/08/2010 08:49:50 AM 1350 Views
Overall thoughts. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:14:03 PM 732 Views
Character development. - 28/07/2010 01:17:20 PM 1254 Views
Harry develops by leaps and bounds - 28/07/2010 02:13:10 PM 1279 Views
Overarching plot and themes. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:18:27 PM 683 Views
Things Are Not What They Seem - 01/08/2010 11:15:23 PM 1244 Views
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How good a book is this - compared to the rest of the series, and compared to YA books in general? *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:19:06 PM 744 Views
I'd say it is one of the best in the series - 02/08/2010 10:23:49 AM 1247 Views
Absolutely. - 05/08/2010 08:15:20 PM 1396 Views
More of a question, really - 01/08/2010 10:40:23 PM 1319 Views
I think this is situational and a sad commentary on his home life. - 02/08/2010 03:01:49 PM 1141 Views
Well, but the question still remains - 02/08/2010 03:04:01 PM 1262 Views
Oh, got it. - 02/08/2010 03:12:47 PM 1346 Views
Ah, interesting - 02/08/2010 03:50:41 PM 1396 Views
The problem came down to actually doing the work. - 02/08/2010 03:54:21 PM 1309 Views
I never had any. - 03/08/2010 03:25:07 PM 1280 Views
I'm finding this one more difficult to discuss. - 03/08/2010 05:38:01 PM 1299 Views
Apparently you are not alone in that. - 03/08/2010 05:48:13 PM 1432 Views
I suppose this is more or less the right place for this. - 04/08/2010 11:59:45 PM 1382 Views
Hehehe - 05/08/2010 12:14:38 AM 1332 Views
I had totally forgotten about that choir and the Ray Bradbury reference. - 05/08/2010 12:37:09 AM 1212 Views
Okay, so possibly a Shakespeare reference also used by Bradbury. Whatever. *NM* - 05/08/2010 12:37:56 AM 660 Views
Possibly? It's the witches in Macbeth. *NM* - 05/08/2010 08:36:20 AM 682 Views
Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 06:46:26 PM 1236 Views
Re: Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 07:16:37 PM 1440 Views
Re: Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 07:57:02 PM 1240 Views
Re: Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 08:00:01 PM 1321 Views
Suggestions for the re-read. - 28/07/2010 06:14:49 PM 1435 Views
I was wondering when this would come up - 28/07/2010 06:39:01 PM 1283 Views
I knew I was gonna forget something. - 28/07/2010 06:55:50 PM 1410 Views
Perhaps - 29/07/2010 09:29:53 AM 1328 Views
I considered that, but it seemed overly non-trusting, and nobody has posted in them yet? *NM* - 29/07/2010 10:12:23 AM 574 Views
Yet - 29/07/2010 10:13:44 AM 1365 Views
<Tattoos "Poor Impulse Control" on your forehead> - 29/07/2010 11:00:07 AM 1410 Views
I may be missing a reference - 29/07/2010 11:03:47 AM 1289 Views
The villain is a huge Aleutian man with such a tattoo. *NM* - 29/07/2010 11:09:30 AM 713 Views
I think a little break might be a good idea. Give people a chance to catch up. - 02/08/2010 11:46:13 PM 1355 Views
Re: I think a little break might be a good idea. Give people a chance to catch up. - 02/08/2010 11:59:20 PM 1324 Views
I think I should make clear, just in case, that I don't mean immediately. - 03/08/2010 05:11:26 PM 1261 Views
Yes - 03/08/2010 05:13:10 PM 1295 Views
Your patience is admirable. *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:15:45 PM 670 Views
There are no words *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:16:51 PM 741 Views

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