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Thats easy really Dark Knight Send a noteboard - 28/07/2010 02:05:26 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.


Even in this book we get glimpses of how deeply attached Sirius was to his best friend James. So he just lost his best friend and was about to be blamed for it. It's very easy to understand why he cracked like that
Formerly Mat Bloody Cauthon on Wotmania, blessed be its name
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The Great Harry Potter Re-read: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - 28/07/2010 12:00:14 PM 3118 Views
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Characters. - 28/07/2010 12:03:36 PM 1798 Views
Aunt Marge - 28/07/2010 01:13:34 PM 1703 Views
She's an interesting combination of tropes, one might say... - 28/07/2010 01:40:37 PM 2053 Views
Re: She's an interesting combination of tropes, one might say... - 28/07/2010 02:15:24 PM 1877 Views
Stan Shunpike. - 28/07/2010 02:01:46 PM 1848 Views
Re: Stan Shunpike. - 28/07/2010 02:19:41 PM 1764 Views
True, I forgot Mundungus. And, arguably, Snape. - 28/07/2010 02:46:38 PM 1731 Views
Re: True, I forgot Mundungus. And, arguably, Snape. - 28/07/2010 02:50:20 PM 1674 Views
If I'm not mistaken - 30/07/2010 04:36:18 PM 1721 Views
Re: True, I forgot Mundungus. And, arguably, Snape. - 07/08/2010 02:53:43 PM 2098 Views
It's not entirely clear, true. - 08/08/2010 02:44:50 PM 1862 Views
Incorrect - 28/07/2010 04:17:09 PM 1738 Views
Re: Incorrect - 28/07/2010 06:11:12 PM 1928 Views
Re: Incorrect - 28/07/2010 06:35:31 PM 1812 Views
Colin Creevey is working class. - 28/07/2010 06:32:45 PM 1749 Views
Correct me if I'm wrong - 28/07/2010 06:38:20 PM 1708 Views
Ah, that's a good point. - 28/07/2010 06:43:00 PM 1701 Views
True - 28/07/2010 06:50:30 PM 1787 Views
Judging by his father's profession, yes. - 28/07/2010 06:53:02 PM 1793 Views
Re: Judging by his father's profession, yes. - 28/07/2010 07:34:41 PM 1643 Views
Right. - 29/07/2010 02:28:34 PM 1775 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 1022 Views
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And the beginning of "appearances can be deceiving". - 02/08/2010 11:48:36 PM 1690 Views
First impressions on the news of Sirius Black's escape. *NM* - 28/07/2010 12:05:26 PM 1017 Views
Aaaah, Sirius. - 28/07/2010 01:21:32 PM 1844 Views
Re: Aaaah, Sirius. - 28/07/2010 01:44:50 PM 1860 Views
Re: Aaaah, Sirius. - 28/07/2010 02:22:17 PM 1627 Views
I was talking about that, yes, among other things. - 28/07/2010 07:00:08 PM 1672 Views
Re: I was talking about that, yes, among other things. - 28/07/2010 07:03:11 PM 1934 Views
Thats easy really - 28/07/2010 02:05:26 PM 1695 Views
Writing style. - 28/07/2010 12:07:24 PM 1851 Views
It is a better book. - 28/07/2010 02:00:54 PM 1704 Views
Its much more mature writing style I think - 28/07/2010 02:09:33 PM 1928 Views
Re: Its much more mature writing style I think - 28/07/2010 02:23:03 PM 1847 Views
Re: Its much more mature writing style I think - 28/07/2010 02:34:37 PM 1641 Views
Re: Its much more mature writing style I think - 28/07/2010 02:36:38 PM 1652 Views
Re: It is a better book. - 03/08/2010 05:53:30 PM 1664 Views
Re: It is a better book. - 03/08/2010 05:59:22 PM 1683 Views
Foreshadowings, details that turn out to be important, etc. *NM* - 28/07/2010 12:08:07 PM 952 Views
That is very well done in this book, I thought. - 28/07/2010 02:08:21 PM 1680 Views
Dont foget the most important foreshadowing! - 28/07/2010 02:15:35 PM 1652 Views
not yet. - 28/07/2010 02:23:28 PM 1637 Views
What am I doing today? I need some more sleep! - 28/07/2010 02:36:54 PM 1655 Views
Re: That is very well done in this book, I thought. - 03/08/2010 05:54:06 PM 1699 Views
Chapters 4-6. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:11:45 PM 941 Views
Characters. - 29/07/2010 10:23:28 AM 1679 Views
LupinLupinLupinLupinLupinLupin! - 29/07/2010 11:48:55 AM 1796 Views
Hmmm I'm wondering...is Lupin one of your fav characters? *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:36:20 PM 911 Views
Could be, could be. - 29/07/2010 02:37:41 PM 1678 Views
Well it was subtle so I don't think many people will catch it *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:41:38 PM 914 Views
Subtlety is what I do *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:43:00 PM 906 Views
He is so lovely. - 03/08/2010 06:00:26 PM 1797 Views
Re: He is so lovely. - 03/08/2010 06:10:34 PM 1718 Views
Is it premature to argue Harry's starting to get alienated from Ron and Hermione here? - 30/07/2010 01:48:06 PM 1666 Views
I don't think it's too early. - 30/07/2010 06:26:15 PM 1575 Views
I don't think it's too early to argue that. - 03/08/2010 06:02:17 PM 1847 Views
Themes. *NM* - 29/07/2010 10:24:31 AM 845 Views
Death and fear of death - 29/07/2010 11:51:25 AM 1655 Views
Writing style. - 29/07/2010 10:26:07 AM 1703 Views
"Plotting" might be a more interesting discussion point - 29/07/2010 11:57:20 AM 1757 Views
I was amazed at all the tiny details - 29/07/2010 03:25:08 PM 1573 Views
Re: I was amazed at all the tiny details - 29/07/2010 03:27:04 PM 1680 Views
Introduction of the Dementors. *NM* - 29/07/2010 10:26:59 AM 917 Views
They are Rowling's most terrifying creation - 29/07/2010 12:00:34 PM 1651 Views
Without his knowledge or consent of course *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:31:47 PM 884 Views
Yes - 29/07/2010 02:34:01 PM 1794 Views
I thinking something thats a little off topic - 29/07/2010 02:40:36 PM 1621 Views
Re: I thinking something thats a little off topic - 29/07/2010 02:42:09 PM 1625 Views
Ooo I didn't think of that! I like you. We can be friends - 29/07/2010 02:47:31 PM 1619 Views
Mission accomplished. - 29/07/2010 02:48:35 PM 1700 Views
Yippee! - 29/07/2010 02:52:16 PM 1603 Views
And among her most original, I'd say. - 30/07/2010 01:53:25 PM 1634 Views
Re: "He's at Hogwarts." - 04/08/2010 11:51:05 PM 1599 Views
Re: "He's at Hogwarts." - 04/08/2010 11:52:55 PM 1745 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 1648 Views
Indeed, but.... ~spoileriffic for Book 4~ - 05/08/2010 02:19:22 PM 1633 Views
Good point. - 05/08/2010 11:06:10 PM 1694 Views
Chapters 7-9. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:11:59 PM 1058 Views
Characters. - 30/07/2010 02:07:20 PM 1589 Views
Re: Characters. - 30/07/2010 02:50:07 PM 1520 Views
Lupin vs. Snape - 30/07/2010 06:10:07 PM 1609 Views
Re: Lupin vs. Snape - 30/07/2010 06:12:06 PM 1712 Views
Yeah, he knew because of Sirius' little slip. - 30/07/2010 06:27:36 PM 1623 Views
I doubt Sirius had to actually say that it was Lupin though. - 31/07/2010 04:33:38 AM 1658 Views
Indeed - 02/08/2010 10:26:31 AM 1730 Views
Plotting and writing. *NM* - 30/07/2010 02:08:03 PM 809 Views
She is getting good at misdirection - 30/07/2010 02:50:40 PM 1575 Views
Other things you want to comment on. *NM* - 30/07/2010 02:13:36 PM 929 Views
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Good spell and great scene with the Bogart. - 30/07/2010 06:19:16 PM 1655 Views
Agree, especially about Neville - 31/07/2010 06:21:25 AM 1724 Views
Agreed. *NM* - 31/07/2010 09:56:53 AM 931 Views
Yes, excellent scene. - 09/08/2010 08:06:05 PM 1653 Views
Chapters 10-12. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:12:18 PM 841 Views
Characters. - 02/08/2010 12:50:36 PM 1742 Views
Re: Characters. - 02/08/2010 01:36:53 PM 1613 Views
Plotting and writing. *NM* - 02/08/2010 12:50:56 PM 787 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 02/08/2010 01:36:49 PM 1836 Views
I caught that too. - 02/08/2010 02:50:03 PM 1516 Views
I think it's just an unfortunate way of expressing herself. - 02/08/2010 02:53:26 PM 1595 Views
Re: I caught that too. - 02/08/2010 02:53:48 PM 1642 Views
I suspect.... - 03/08/2010 03:17:32 PM 1793 Views
Re: I suspect.... - 03/08/2010 03:22:39 PM 1625 Views
I agree - 03/08/2010 05:25:10 PM 1637 Views
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Mmmkay. - 04/08/2010 02:39:14 PM 1687 Views
Trelawny's Predictions - 02/08/2010 02:56:53 PM 1609 Views
Re: Trelawny's Predictions - 02/08/2010 02:59:05 PM 1614 Views
Other things - the Marauder's Map, background story on Sirius and the Potters,... *NM* - 02/08/2010 12:52:30 PM 921 Views
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What if - 02/08/2010 11:50:28 PM 1472 Views
Re: What if - 02/08/2010 11:57:26 PM 1586 Views
Chapters 13-15. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:12:57 PM 925 Views
Characters. - 03/08/2010 05:25:47 PM 1639 Views
Re: Characters. - 03/08/2010 05:29:32 PM 1726 Views
Re: Characters. - 08/08/2010 02:21:17 PM 1639 Views
Re: Characters. - 08/08/2010 02:23:35 PM 1755 Views
OK. I don't like how one-sided the Slytherins are. - 08/08/2010 02:30:22 PM 1700 Views
Agreed. - 08/08/2010 02:37:18 PM 1653 Views
Re: Agreed. - 08/08/2010 02:45:30 PM 1633 Views
Re: Agreed. - 08/08/2010 02:49:59 PM 1610 Views
Agreed. - 08/08/2010 03:03:19 PM 1712 Views
Re: 200 people - 09/08/2010 12:09:53 AM 1625 Views
Well. - 09/08/2010 08:21:24 AM 1727 Views
True - 09/08/2010 02:02:52 PM 1745 Views
we were discussing her numbers in the other thread - 12/08/2010 12:49:29 AM 1900 Views
Plotting and writing. *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:26:12 PM 889 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 03/08/2010 05:31:43 PM 1740 Views
Crookshanks. - 08/08/2010 02:22:36 PM 1637 Views
Yes - 08/08/2010 02:25:12 PM 1614 Views
I knew I saw this somewhere. - 09/08/2010 08:16:01 PM 1563 Views
Re: I knew I saw this somewhere. - 09/08/2010 09:01:18 PM 1699 Views
pedant. - 09/08/2010 09:27:25 PM 1720 Views
Did they come out and explain Crookshanks? - 11/08/2010 04:20:18 PM 1737 Views
Re: Did they come out and explain Crookshanks? - 11/08/2010 04:21:37 PM 1542 Views
The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:26:37 PM 917 Views
Re: The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. - 03/08/2010 05:36:35 PM 1699 Views
Re: The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. - 03/08/2010 05:48:57 PM 1766 Views
Re: The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. - 03/08/2010 05:57:06 PM 1664 Views
For Quidditch fans, this is probably the best book. - 03/08/2010 05:38:49 PM 1610 Views
spoilers in headlines, mister! - 03/08/2010 05:43:22 PM 1687 Views
I really enjoyed the first quidditch match. - 03/08/2010 05:40:37 PM 1564 Views
Jordan's commenting is always great. - 03/08/2010 06:00:12 PM 1677 Views
Re: Jordan's commenting is always great. - 03/08/2010 06:18:01 PM 1881 Views
Re: I really enjoyed the first quidditch match. - 03/08/2010 06:02:53 PM 1636 Views
Chapters 16-18. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:13:11 PM 941 Views
Characters. - 04/08/2010 04:16:39 PM 1763 Views
Re: Characters. - 04/08/2010 05:18:56 PM 1663 Views
Re. Sirius. - 05/08/2010 02:40:41 PM 1786 Views
Witnessing and getting the truth through to Harry. - 05/08/2010 10:00:34 PM 1685 Views
Hm. - 08/08/2010 02:58:46 PM 1544 Views
Re: Hm. - 08/08/2010 03:01:48 PM 1484 Views
Re: Hm. - 08/08/2010 03:07:29 PM 1700 Views
Re: Hm. - 08/08/2010 03:12:48 PM 1585 Views
OK - 08/08/2010 03:15:10 PM 1620 Views
Re: OK - 08/08/2010 03:16:23 PM 1700 Views
Plotting and writing. - 04/08/2010 04:18:52 PM 1547 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 04/08/2010 05:18:04 PM 1434 Views
Heh. - 08/08/2010 03:05:16 PM 1683 Views
Other thoughts. *NM* - 04/08/2010 04:19:15 PM 1036 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 04/08/2010 05:19:45 PM 1563 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:09:23 PM 1724 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:11:43 PM 1695 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:14:04 PM 1508 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:15:51 PM 1557 Views
Chapters 19-20. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:13:27 PM 897 Views
Characters. - 05/08/2010 02:40:22 PM 1463 Views
Re: Characters. - 05/08/2010 02:45:53 PM 1914 Views
See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 03:04:24 PM 1999 Views
Re: See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 03:13:21 PM 1731 Views
Re: See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 03:54:31 PM 2113 Views
Re: See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 05:01:52 PM 1918 Views
Something I've only just realized about Snape... (massive book six and seven spoilers) - 05/08/2010 02:53:15 PM 1719 Views
I didn't think of that! Of course you are right! - 05/08/2010 02:58:45 PM 1691 Views
Plotting and writing. *NM* - 05/08/2010 02:40:42 PM 795 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 05/08/2010 02:48:02 PM 1817 Views
I think it's a good thing she explains her clues. - 05/08/2010 03:09:59 PM 1662 Views
Re: I think it's a good thing she explains her clues. - 05/08/2010 03:16:37 PM 1661 Views
Ah, yes, my bad. - 05/08/2010 04:02:26 PM 1602 Views
Other thoughts. *NM* - 05/08/2010 02:41:01 PM 854 Views
killing - 05/08/2010 02:48:33 PM 1546 Views
Yeah, I noted the same thing. (spoilers for rest of series) - 05/08/2010 03:12:15 PM 1766 Views
Re: Yeah, I noted the same thing. (spoilers for rest of series) - 05/08/2010 03:18:12 PM 1570 Views
Chapters 21-22. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:13:42 PM 867 Views
And for the last time in this book... characters? *NM* - 06/08/2010 05:03:30 PM 927 Views
Re: And for the last time in this book... characters? - 06/08/2010 06:26:23 PM 1648 Views
Plotting and writing. - 06/08/2010 05:04:14 PM 1470 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 06/08/2010 06:27:54 PM 1511 Views
I normally don't care for time travel. - 07/08/2010 01:20:13 AM 1729 Views
And everything else you noticed and want to comment on. *NM* - 06/08/2010 05:04:46 PM 945 Views
Re: And everything else you noticed and want to comment on. - 06/08/2010 06:28:40 PM 1648 Views
I love the very very end. - 07/08/2010 01:23:02 AM 1833 Views
Re: I love the very very end. - 07/08/2010 08:49:50 AM 1645 Views
Overall thoughts. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:14:03 PM 905 Views
Character development. - 28/07/2010 01:17:20 PM 1567 Views
Harry develops by leaps and bounds - 28/07/2010 02:13:10 PM 1579 Views
Overarching plot and themes. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:18:27 PM 852 Views
Things Are Not What They Seem - 01/08/2010 11:15:23 PM 1553 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 929 Views
I'd say it is one of the best in the series - 02/08/2010 10:23:49 AM 1537 Views
Absolutely. - 05/08/2010 08:15:20 PM 1707 Views
More of a question, really - 01/08/2010 10:40:23 PM 1607 Views
I think this is situational and a sad commentary on his home life. - 02/08/2010 03:01:49 PM 1447 Views
Well, but the question still remains - 02/08/2010 03:04:01 PM 1554 Views
Oh, got it. - 02/08/2010 03:12:47 PM 1626 Views
Ah, interesting - 02/08/2010 03:50:41 PM 1690 Views
The problem came down to actually doing the work. - 02/08/2010 03:54:21 PM 1610 Views
I never had any. - 03/08/2010 03:25:07 PM 1564 Views
I'm finding this one more difficult to discuss. - 03/08/2010 05:38:01 PM 1615 Views
Apparently you are not alone in that. - 03/08/2010 05:48:13 PM 1747 Views
I suppose this is more or less the right place for this. - 04/08/2010 11:59:45 PM 1689 Views
Hehehe - 05/08/2010 12:14:38 AM 1635 Views
I had totally forgotten about that choir and the Ray Bradbury reference. - 05/08/2010 12:37:09 AM 1526 Views
Okay, so possibly a Shakespeare reference also used by Bradbury. Whatever. *NM* - 05/08/2010 12:37:56 AM 847 Views
Possibly? It's the witches in Macbeth. *NM* - 05/08/2010 08:36:20 AM 844 Views
Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 06:46:26 PM 1530 Views
Re: Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 07:16:37 PM 1746 Views
Re: Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 07:57:02 PM 1572 Views
Re: Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 08:00:01 PM 1633 Views
Suggestions for the re-read. - 28/07/2010 06:14:49 PM 1735 Views
I was wondering when this would come up - 28/07/2010 06:39:01 PM 1565 Views
I knew I was gonna forget something. - 28/07/2010 06:55:50 PM 1701 Views
Perhaps - 29/07/2010 09:29:53 AM 1623 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 754 Views
Yet - 29/07/2010 10:13:44 AM 1656 Views
<Tattoos "Poor Impulse Control" on your forehead> - 29/07/2010 11:00:07 AM 1701 Views
I may be missing a reference - 29/07/2010 11:03:47 AM 1584 Views
The villain is a huge Aleutian man with such a tattoo. *NM* - 29/07/2010 11:09:30 AM 879 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 1657 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 1615 Views
I think I should make clear, just in case, that I don't mean immediately. - 03/08/2010 05:11:26 PM 1571 Views
Yes - 03/08/2010 05:13:10 PM 1570 Views
Your patience is admirable. *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:15:45 PM 842 Views
There are no words *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:16:51 PM 920 Views

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