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True Dark Knight Send a noteboard - 28/07/2010 06:50:30 PM
But I think he means working class in the wizarding world. All we see are teachers, shop owners, and MoM workers. It was refreshing to see that even wizards have mundane and ordinary jobs

I'd say, however, that the pub owner in Diagon Alley is working class.


But still he owns a business. We don't see any wizard janitors :)
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The Great Harry Potter Re-read: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - 28/07/2010 12:00:14 PM 3120 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 1765 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 1723 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 1863 Views
Incorrect - 28/07/2010 04:17:09 PM 1739 Views
Re: Incorrect - 28/07/2010 06:11:12 PM 1929 Views
Re: Incorrect - 28/07/2010 06:35:31 PM 1813 Views
Colin Creevey is working class. - 28/07/2010 06:32:45 PM 1750 Views
Correct me if I'm wrong - 28/07/2010 06:38:20 PM 1709 Views
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True - 28/07/2010 06:50:30 PM 1790 Views
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Re: Judging by his father's profession, yes. - 28/07/2010 07:34:41 PM 1644 Views
Right. - 29/07/2010 02:28:34 PM 1776 Views
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And the beginning of "appearances can be deceiving". - 02/08/2010 11:48:36 PM 1691 Views
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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 1673 Views
Re: I was talking about that, yes, among other things. - 28/07/2010 07:03:11 PM 1935 Views
Thats easy really - 28/07/2010 02:05:26 PM 1695 Views
Writing style. - 28/07/2010 12:07:24 PM 1852 Views
It is a better book. - 28/07/2010 02:00:54 PM 1705 Views
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Re: Its much more mature writing style I think - 28/07/2010 02:23:03 PM 1848 Views
Re: Its much more mature writing style I think - 28/07/2010 02:34:37 PM 1642 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 1665 Views
Re: It is a better book. - 03/08/2010 05:59:22 PM 1684 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 1638 Views
What am I doing today? I need some more sleep! - 28/07/2010 02:36:54 PM 1657 Views
Re: That is very well done in this book, I thought. - 03/08/2010 05:54:06 PM 1700 Views
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Characters. - 29/07/2010 10:23:28 AM 1680 Views
LupinLupinLupinLupinLupinLupin! - 29/07/2010 11:48:55 AM 1797 Views
Hmmm I'm wondering...is Lupin one of your fav characters? *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:36:20 PM 912 Views
Could be, could be. - 29/07/2010 02:37:41 PM 1679 Views
Well it was subtle so I don't think many people will catch it *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:41:38 PM 915 Views
Subtlety is what I do *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:43:00 PM 907 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 1719 Views
Is it premature to argue Harry's starting to get alienated from Ron and Hermione here? - 30/07/2010 01:48:06 PM 1667 Views
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I don't think it's too early to argue that. - 03/08/2010 06:02:17 PM 1848 Views
Themes. *NM* - 29/07/2010 10:24:31 AM 846 Views
Death and fear of death - 29/07/2010 11:51:25 AM 1657 Views
Writing style. - 29/07/2010 10:26:07 AM 1704 Views
"Plotting" might be a more interesting discussion point - 29/07/2010 11:57:20 AM 1758 Views
I was amazed at all the tiny details - 29/07/2010 03:25:08 PM 1574 Views
Re: I was amazed at all the tiny details - 29/07/2010 03:27:04 PM 1681 Views
Introduction of the Dementors. *NM* - 29/07/2010 10:26:59 AM 918 Views
They are Rowling's most terrifying creation - 29/07/2010 12:00:34 PM 1652 Views
Without his knowledge or consent of course *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:31:47 PM 885 Views
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I thinking something thats a little off topic - 29/07/2010 02:40:36 PM 1622 Views
Re: I thinking something thats a little off topic - 29/07/2010 02:42:09 PM 1626 Views
Ooo I didn't think of that! I like you. We can be friends - 29/07/2010 02:47:31 PM 1620 Views
Mission accomplished. - 29/07/2010 02:48:35 PM 1702 Views
Yippee! - 29/07/2010 02:52:16 PM 1604 Views
And among her most original, I'd say. - 30/07/2010 01:53:25 PM 1635 Views
Re: "He's at Hogwarts." - 04/08/2010 11:51:05 PM 1600 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 1649 Views
Indeed, but.... ~spoileriffic for Book 4~ - 05/08/2010 02:19:22 PM 1634 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 1590 Views
Re: Characters. - 30/07/2010 02:50:07 PM 1521 Views
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Re: Lupin vs. Snape - 30/07/2010 06:12:06 PM 1713 Views
Yeah, he knew because of Sirius' little slip. - 30/07/2010 06:27:36 PM 1624 Views
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Plotting and writing. *NM* - 30/07/2010 02:08:03 PM 810 Views
She is getting good at misdirection - 30/07/2010 02:50:40 PM 1576 Views
Other things you want to comment on. *NM* - 30/07/2010 02:13:36 PM 930 Views
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Good spell and great scene with the Bogart. - 30/07/2010 06:19:16 PM 1656 Views
Agree, especially about Neville - 31/07/2010 06:21:25 AM 1725 Views
Agreed. *NM* - 31/07/2010 09:56:53 AM 932 Views
Yes, excellent scene. - 09/08/2010 08:06:05 PM 1654 Views
Chapters 10-12. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:12:18 PM 841 Views
Characters. - 02/08/2010 12:50:36 PM 1743 Views
Re: Characters. - 02/08/2010 01:36:53 PM 1615 Views
Plotting and writing. *NM* - 02/08/2010 12:50:56 PM 788 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 02/08/2010 01:36:49 PM 1837 Views
I caught that too. - 02/08/2010 02:50:03 PM 1517 Views
I think it's just an unfortunate way of expressing herself. - 02/08/2010 02:53:26 PM 1596 Views
Re: I caught that too. - 02/08/2010 02:53:48 PM 1643 Views
I suspect.... - 03/08/2010 03:17:32 PM 1794 Views
Re: I suspect.... - 03/08/2010 03:22:39 PM 1627 Views
I agree - 03/08/2010 05:25:10 PM 1637 Views
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Mmmkay. - 04/08/2010 02:39:14 PM 1689 Views
Trelawny's Predictions - 02/08/2010 02:56:53 PM 1610 Views
Re: Trelawny's Predictions - 02/08/2010 02:59:05 PM 1615 Views
Other things - the Marauder's Map, background story on Sirius and the Potters,... *NM* - 02/08/2010 12:52:30 PM 922 Views
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What if - 02/08/2010 11:50:28 PM 1472 Views
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Chapters 13-15. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:12:57 PM 925 Views
Characters. - 03/08/2010 05:25:47 PM 1640 Views
Re: Characters. - 03/08/2010 05:29:32 PM 1726 Views
Re: Characters. - 08/08/2010 02:21:17 PM 1640 Views
Re: Characters. - 08/08/2010 02:23:35 PM 1756 Views
OK. I don't like how one-sided the Slytherins are. - 08/08/2010 02:30:22 PM 1701 Views
Agreed. - 08/08/2010 02:37:18 PM 1654 Views
Re: Agreed. - 08/08/2010 02:45:30 PM 1634 Views
Re: Agreed. - 08/08/2010 02:49:59 PM 1611 Views
Agreed. - 08/08/2010 03:03:19 PM 1713 Views
Re: 200 people - 09/08/2010 12:09:53 AM 1627 Views
Well. - 09/08/2010 08:21:24 AM 1728 Views
True - 09/08/2010 02:02:52 PM 1746 Views
we were discussing her numbers in the other thread - 12/08/2010 12:49:29 AM 1902 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 1741 Views
Crookshanks. - 08/08/2010 02:22:36 PM 1638 Views
Yes - 08/08/2010 02:25:12 PM 1615 Views
I knew I saw this somewhere. - 09/08/2010 08:16:01 PM 1564 Views
Re: I knew I saw this somewhere. - 09/08/2010 09:01:18 PM 1700 Views
pedant. - 09/08/2010 09:27:25 PM 1721 Views
Did they come out and explain Crookshanks? - 11/08/2010 04:20:18 PM 1738 Views
Re: Did they come out and explain Crookshanks? - 11/08/2010 04:21:37 PM 1543 Views
The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:26:37 PM 917 Views
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Re: The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. - 03/08/2010 05:48:57 PM 1767 Views
Re: The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. - 03/08/2010 05:57:06 PM 1665 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 1565 Views
Jordan's commenting is always great. - 03/08/2010 06:00:12 PM 1678 Views
Re: Jordan's commenting is always great. - 03/08/2010 06:18:01 PM 1882 Views
Re: I really enjoyed the first quidditch match. - 03/08/2010 06:02:53 PM 1637 Views
Chapters 16-18. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:13:11 PM 942 Views
Characters. - 04/08/2010 04:16:39 PM 1764 Views
Re: Characters. - 04/08/2010 05:18:56 PM 1664 Views
Re. Sirius. - 05/08/2010 02:40:41 PM 1787 Views
Witnessing and getting the truth through to Harry. - 05/08/2010 10:00:34 PM 1686 Views
Hm. - 08/08/2010 02:58:46 PM 1545 Views
Re: Hm. - 08/08/2010 03:01:48 PM 1485 Views
Re: Hm. - 08/08/2010 03:07:29 PM 1701 Views
Re: Hm. - 08/08/2010 03:12:48 PM 1586 Views
OK - 08/08/2010 03:15:10 PM 1621 Views
Re: OK - 08/08/2010 03:16:23 PM 1701 Views
Plotting and writing. - 04/08/2010 04:18:52 PM 1549 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 04/08/2010 05:18:04 PM 1435 Views
Heh. - 08/08/2010 03:05:16 PM 1685 Views
Other thoughts. *NM* - 04/08/2010 04:19:15 PM 1036 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 04/08/2010 05:19:45 PM 1564 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:09:23 PM 1725 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:11:43 PM 1696 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:14:04 PM 1509 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:15:51 PM 1558 Views
Chapters 19-20. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:13:27 PM 897 Views
Characters. - 05/08/2010 02:40:22 PM 1464 Views
Re: Characters. - 05/08/2010 02:45:53 PM 1915 Views
See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 03:04:24 PM 2000 Views
Re: See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 03:13:21 PM 1733 Views
Re: See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 03:54:31 PM 2114 Views
Re: See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 05:01:52 PM 1919 Views
Something I've only just realized about Snape... (massive book six and seven spoilers) - 05/08/2010 02:53:15 PM 1720 Views
I didn't think of that! Of course you are right! - 05/08/2010 02:58:45 PM 1692 Views
Plotting and writing. *NM* - 05/08/2010 02:40:42 PM 796 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 05/08/2010 02:48:02 PM 1819 Views
I think it's a good thing she explains her clues. - 05/08/2010 03:09:59 PM 1663 Views
Re: I think it's a good thing she explains her clues. - 05/08/2010 03:16:37 PM 1662 Views
Ah, yes, my bad. - 05/08/2010 04:02:26 PM 1603 Views
Other thoughts. *NM* - 05/08/2010 02:41:01 PM 855 Views
killing - 05/08/2010 02:48:33 PM 1547 Views
Yeah, I noted the same thing. (spoilers for rest of series) - 05/08/2010 03:12:15 PM 1767 Views
Re: Yeah, I noted the same thing. (spoilers for rest of series) - 05/08/2010 03:18:12 PM 1571 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 928 Views
Re: And for the last time in this book... characters? - 06/08/2010 06:26:23 PM 1649 Views
Plotting and writing. - 06/08/2010 05:04:14 PM 1471 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 06/08/2010 06:27:54 PM 1512 Views
I normally don't care for time travel. - 07/08/2010 01:20:13 AM 1730 Views
And everything else you noticed and want to comment on. *NM* - 06/08/2010 05:04:46 PM 946 Views
Re: And everything else you noticed and want to comment on. - 06/08/2010 06:28:40 PM 1649 Views
I love the very very end. - 07/08/2010 01:23:02 AM 1834 Views
Re: I love the very very end. - 07/08/2010 08:49:50 AM 1646 Views
Overall thoughts. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:14:03 PM 906 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 853 Views
Things Are Not What They Seem - 01/08/2010 11:15:23 PM 1555 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 1538 Views
Absolutely. - 05/08/2010 08:15:20 PM 1708 Views
More of a question, really - 01/08/2010 10:40:23 PM 1608 Views
I think this is situational and a sad commentary on his home life. - 02/08/2010 03:01:49 PM 1448 Views
Well, but the question still remains - 02/08/2010 03:04:01 PM 1555 Views
Oh, got it. - 02/08/2010 03:12:47 PM 1627 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 1611 Views
I never had any. - 03/08/2010 03:25:07 PM 1565 Views
I'm finding this one more difficult to discuss. - 03/08/2010 05:38:01 PM 1616 Views
Apparently you are not alone in that. - 03/08/2010 05:48:13 PM 1748 Views
I suppose this is more or less the right place for this. - 04/08/2010 11:59:45 PM 1690 Views
Hehehe - 05/08/2010 12:14:38 AM 1636 Views
I had totally forgotten about that choir and the Ray Bradbury reference. - 05/08/2010 12:37:09 AM 1527 Views
Okay, so possibly a Shakespeare reference also used by Bradbury. Whatever. *NM* - 05/08/2010 12:37:56 AM 848 Views
Possibly? It's the witches in Macbeth. *NM* - 05/08/2010 08:36:20 AM 845 Views
Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 06:46:26 PM 1532 Views
Re: Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 07:16:37 PM 1747 Views
Re: Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 07:57:02 PM 1573 Views
Re: Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 08:00:01 PM 1634 Views
Suggestions for the re-read. - 28/07/2010 06:14:49 PM 1736 Views
I was wondering when this would come up - 28/07/2010 06:39:01 PM 1566 Views
I knew I was gonna forget something. - 28/07/2010 06:55:50 PM 1702 Views
Perhaps - 29/07/2010 09:29:53 AM 1625 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 755 Views
Yet - 29/07/2010 10:13:44 AM 1657 Views
<Tattoos "Poor Impulse Control" on your forehead> - 29/07/2010 11:00:07 AM 1702 Views
I may be missing a reference - 29/07/2010 11:03:47 AM 1585 Views
The villain is a huge Aleutian man with such a tattoo. *NM* - 29/07/2010 11:09:30 AM 880 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 1616 Views
I think I should make clear, just in case, that I don't mean immediately. - 03/08/2010 05:11:26 PM 1572 Views
Yes - 03/08/2010 05:13:10 PM 1571 Views
Your patience is admirable. *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:15:45 PM 843 Views
There are no words *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:16:51 PM 921 Views

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