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Ooo I didn't think of that! I like you. We can be friends Dark Knight Send a noteboard - 29/07/2010 02:47:31 PM
but it does indicate how Dumbledore is not all-powerful, even if he is sometimes set up to appear as such. It lays the ground for book 6, espeically.

But I wonder if Dumbledore knows of a way to deal with dementors without a wand. In OotP when Fudge tries to arrest him Dumbledore says he has no intention of going to Azkaban and that he could break out so it would just be a waste of his time. The way he said it made it sound like he thought it was easy. Hmmm...


Huh, I'd forgotten that. Perhaps he would get the phoenix to get him.
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The Great Harry Potter Re-read: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - 28/07/2010 12:00:14 PM 3624 Views
Chapters 1-3. *NM* - 28/07/2010 12:01:10 PM 1259 Views
Characters. - 28/07/2010 12:03:36 PM 2157 Views
Aunt Marge - 28/07/2010 01:13:34 PM 2064 Views
She's an interesting combination of tropes, one might say... - 28/07/2010 01:40:37 PM 2383 Views
Re: She's an interesting combination of tropes, one might say... - 28/07/2010 02:15:24 PM 2243 Views
Stan Shunpike. - 28/07/2010 02:01:46 PM 2183 Views
Re: Stan Shunpike. - 28/07/2010 02:19:41 PM 2139 Views
True, I forgot Mundungus. And, arguably, Snape. - 28/07/2010 02:46:38 PM 2112 Views
Re: True, I forgot Mundungus. And, arguably, Snape. - 28/07/2010 02:50:20 PM 2006 Views
If I'm not mistaken - 30/07/2010 04:36:18 PM 2048 Views
Re: True, I forgot Mundungus. And, arguably, Snape. - 07/08/2010 02:53:43 PM 2431 Views
It's not entirely clear, true. - 08/08/2010 02:44:50 PM 2205 Views
Incorrect - 28/07/2010 04:17:09 PM 2125 Views
Re: Incorrect - 28/07/2010 06:11:12 PM 2264 Views
Re: Incorrect - 28/07/2010 06:35:31 PM 2211 Views
Colin Creevey is working class. - 28/07/2010 06:32:45 PM 2095 Views
Correct me if I'm wrong - 28/07/2010 06:38:20 PM 2137 Views
Ah, that's a good point. - 28/07/2010 06:43:00 PM 2029 Views
True - 28/07/2010 06:50:30 PM 2127 Views
Judging by his father's profession, yes. - 28/07/2010 06:53:02 PM 2137 Views
Re: Judging by his father's profession, yes. - 28/07/2010 07:34:41 PM 1979 Views
Right. - 29/07/2010 02:28:34 PM 2133 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 1199 Views
Guilt v. innocence? Flight? - 28/07/2010 01:16:25 PM 2038 Views
And the beginning of "appearances can be deceiving". - 02/08/2010 11:48:36 PM 2104 Views
First impressions on the news of Sirius Black's escape. *NM* - 28/07/2010 12:05:26 PM 1190 Views
Aaaah, Sirius. - 28/07/2010 01:21:32 PM 2176 Views
Re: Aaaah, Sirius. - 28/07/2010 01:44:50 PM 2247 Views
Re: Aaaah, Sirius. - 28/07/2010 02:22:17 PM 2009 Views
I was talking about that, yes, among other things. - 28/07/2010 07:00:08 PM 2003 Views
Re: I was talking about that, yes, among other things. - 28/07/2010 07:03:11 PM 2253 Views
Thats easy really - 28/07/2010 02:05:26 PM 2112 Views
Writing style. - 28/07/2010 12:07:24 PM 2178 Views
It is a better book. - 28/07/2010 02:00:54 PM 2088 Views
Its much more mature writing style I think - 28/07/2010 02:09:33 PM 2282 Views
Re: Its much more mature writing style I think - 28/07/2010 02:23:03 PM 2220 Views
Re: Its much more mature writing style I think - 28/07/2010 02:34:37 PM 2018 Views
Re: Its much more mature writing style I think - 28/07/2010 02:36:38 PM 1966 Views
Re: It is a better book. - 03/08/2010 05:53:30 PM 2005 Views
Re: It is a better book. - 03/08/2010 05:59:22 PM 2020 Views
Foreshadowings, details that turn out to be important, etc. *NM* - 28/07/2010 12:08:07 PM 1120 Views
That is very well done in this book, I thought. - 28/07/2010 02:08:21 PM 2012 Views
Dont foget the most important foreshadowing! - 28/07/2010 02:15:35 PM 2017 Views
not yet. - 28/07/2010 02:23:28 PM 1948 Views
What am I doing today? I need some more sleep! - 28/07/2010 02:36:54 PM 1981 Views
Re: That is very well done in this book, I thought. - 03/08/2010 05:54:06 PM 2028 Views
Chapters 4-6. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:11:45 PM 1114 Views
Characters. - 29/07/2010 10:23:28 AM 2013 Views
LupinLupinLupinLupinLupinLupin! - 29/07/2010 11:48:55 AM 2093 Views
Hmmm I'm wondering...is Lupin one of your fav characters? *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:36:20 PM 1066 Views
Could be, could be. - 29/07/2010 02:37:41 PM 2071 Views
Well it was subtle so I don't think many people will catch it *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:41:38 PM 1108 Views
Subtlety is what I do *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:43:00 PM 1086 Views
He is so lovely. - 03/08/2010 06:00:26 PM 2161 Views
Re: He is so lovely. - 03/08/2010 06:10:34 PM 2040 Views
Is it premature to argue Harry's starting to get alienated from Ron and Hermione here? - 30/07/2010 01:48:06 PM 1992 Views
I don't think it's too early. - 30/07/2010 06:26:15 PM 1928 Views
I don't think it's too early to argue that. - 03/08/2010 06:02:17 PM 2148 Views
Themes. *NM* - 29/07/2010 10:24:31 AM 1010 Views
Death and fear of death - 29/07/2010 11:51:25 AM 1989 Views
Writing style. - 29/07/2010 10:26:07 AM 2059 Views
"Plotting" might be a more interesting discussion point - 29/07/2010 11:57:20 AM 2170 Views
I was amazed at all the tiny details - 29/07/2010 03:25:08 PM 1934 Views
Re: I was amazed at all the tiny details - 29/07/2010 03:27:04 PM 2047 Views
Introduction of the Dementors. *NM* - 29/07/2010 10:26:59 AM 1105 Views
They are Rowling's most terrifying creation - 29/07/2010 12:00:34 PM 1979 Views
Without his knowledge or consent of course *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:31:47 PM 1062 Views
Yes - 29/07/2010 02:34:01 PM 2125 Views
I thinking something thats a little off topic - 29/07/2010 02:40:36 PM 1927 Views
Re: I thinking something thats a little off topic - 29/07/2010 02:42:09 PM 1946 Views
Ooo I didn't think of that! I like you. We can be friends - 29/07/2010 02:47:31 PM 1957 Views
Mission accomplished. - 29/07/2010 02:48:35 PM 2039 Views
Yippee! - 29/07/2010 02:52:16 PM 1933 Views
And among her most original, I'd say. - 30/07/2010 01:53:25 PM 1988 Views
Re: "He's at Hogwarts." - 04/08/2010 11:51:05 PM 1929 Views
Re: "He's at Hogwarts." - 04/08/2010 11:52:55 PM 2075 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 1966 Views
Indeed, but.... ~spoileriffic for Book 4~ - 05/08/2010 02:19:22 PM 1928 Views
Good point. - 05/08/2010 11:06:10 PM 1994 Views
Chapters 7-9. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:11:59 PM 1249 Views
Characters. - 30/07/2010 02:07:20 PM 1919 Views
Re: Characters. - 30/07/2010 02:50:07 PM 1832 Views
Lupin vs. Snape - 30/07/2010 06:10:07 PM 1952 Views
Re: Lupin vs. Snape - 30/07/2010 06:12:06 PM 2068 Views
Yeah, he knew because of Sirius' little slip. - 30/07/2010 06:27:36 PM 1967 Views
I doubt Sirius had to actually say that it was Lupin though. - 31/07/2010 04:33:38 AM 2020 Views
Indeed - 02/08/2010 10:26:31 AM 2052 Views
Plotting and writing. *NM* - 30/07/2010 02:08:03 PM 968 Views
She is getting good at misdirection - 30/07/2010 02:50:40 PM 1926 Views
Other things you want to comment on. *NM* - 30/07/2010 02:13:36 PM 1099 Views
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Good spell and great scene with the Bogart. - 30/07/2010 06:19:16 PM 1981 Views
Agree, especially about Neville - 31/07/2010 06:21:25 AM 2062 Views
Agreed. *NM* - 31/07/2010 09:56:53 AM 1098 Views
Yes, excellent scene. - 09/08/2010 08:06:05 PM 1962 Views
Chapters 10-12. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:12:18 PM 1011 Views
Characters. - 02/08/2010 12:50:36 PM 2113 Views
Re: Characters. - 02/08/2010 01:36:53 PM 1952 Views
Plotting and writing. *NM* - 02/08/2010 12:50:56 PM 956 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 02/08/2010 01:36:49 PM 2163 Views
I caught that too. - 02/08/2010 02:50:03 PM 1814 Views
I think it's just an unfortunate way of expressing herself. - 02/08/2010 02:53:26 PM 1914 Views
Re: I caught that too. - 02/08/2010 02:53:48 PM 1957 Views
I suspect.... - 03/08/2010 03:17:32 PM 2118 Views
Re: I suspect.... - 03/08/2010 03:22:39 PM 1937 Views
I agree - 03/08/2010 05:25:10 PM 1964 Views
Re: I agree - 03/08/2010 05:26:15 PM 2046 Views
Mmmkay. - 04/08/2010 02:39:14 PM 1988 Views
Trelawny's Predictions - 02/08/2010 02:56:53 PM 1933 Views
Re: Trelawny's Predictions - 02/08/2010 02:59:05 PM 1948 Views
Other things - the Marauder's Map, background story on Sirius and the Potters,... *NM* - 02/08/2010 12:52:30 PM 1083 Views
Re: Other things - the Marauder's Map, background story on Sirius and the Potters,... - 02/08/2010 01:36:56 PM 1955 Views
What if - 02/08/2010 11:50:28 PM 1794 Views
Re: What if - 02/08/2010 11:57:26 PM 1906 Views
Chapters 13-15. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:12:57 PM 1082 Views
Characters. - 03/08/2010 05:25:47 PM 1950 Views
Re: Characters. - 03/08/2010 05:29:32 PM 2082 Views
Re: Characters. - 08/08/2010 02:21:17 PM 1955 Views
Re: Characters. - 08/08/2010 02:23:35 PM 2142 Views
OK. I don't like how one-sided the Slytherins are. - 08/08/2010 02:30:22 PM 2051 Views
Agreed. - 08/08/2010 02:37:18 PM 1995 Views
Re: Agreed. - 08/08/2010 02:45:30 PM 1954 Views
Re: Agreed. - 08/08/2010 02:49:59 PM 1928 Views
Agreed. - 08/08/2010 03:03:19 PM 2037 Views
Re: 200 people - 09/08/2010 12:09:53 AM 1964 Views
Well. - 09/08/2010 08:21:24 AM 2047 Views
True - 09/08/2010 02:02:52 PM 2066 Views
we were discussing her numbers in the other thread - 12/08/2010 12:49:29 AM 2231 Views
Plotting and writing. *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:26:12 PM 1059 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 03/08/2010 05:31:43 PM 2065 Views
Crookshanks. - 08/08/2010 02:22:36 PM 1936 Views
Yes - 08/08/2010 02:25:12 PM 1923 Views
I knew I saw this somewhere. - 09/08/2010 08:16:01 PM 1873 Views
Re: I knew I saw this somewhere. - 09/08/2010 09:01:18 PM 2031 Views
pedant. - 09/08/2010 09:27:25 PM 2055 Views
Did they come out and explain Crookshanks? - 11/08/2010 04:20:18 PM 2081 Views
Re: Did they come out and explain Crookshanks? - 11/08/2010 04:21:37 PM 1922 Views
The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:26:37 PM 1078 Views
Re: The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. - 03/08/2010 05:36:35 PM 2049 Views
Re: The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. - 03/08/2010 05:48:57 PM 2126 Views
Re: The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. - 03/08/2010 05:57:06 PM 2019 Views
For Quidditch fans, this is probably the best book. - 03/08/2010 05:38:49 PM 1984 Views
spoilers in headlines, mister! - 03/08/2010 05:43:22 PM 2017 Views
I really enjoyed the first quidditch match. - 03/08/2010 05:40:37 PM 1894 Views
Jordan's commenting is always great. - 03/08/2010 06:00:12 PM 2029 Views
Re: Jordan's commenting is always great. - 03/08/2010 06:18:01 PM 2220 Views
Re: I really enjoyed the first quidditch match. - 03/08/2010 06:02:53 PM 1984 Views
Chapters 16-18. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:13:11 PM 1111 Views
Characters. - 04/08/2010 04:16:39 PM 2105 Views
Re: Characters. - 04/08/2010 05:18:56 PM 2034 Views
Re. Sirius. - 05/08/2010 02:40:41 PM 2101 Views
Witnessing and getting the truth through to Harry. - 05/08/2010 10:00:34 PM 2000 Views
Hm. - 08/08/2010 02:58:46 PM 1919 Views
Re: Hm. - 08/08/2010 03:01:48 PM 1820 Views
Re: Hm. - 08/08/2010 03:07:29 PM 2024 Views
Re: Hm. - 08/08/2010 03:12:48 PM 1927 Views
OK - 08/08/2010 03:15:10 PM 1951 Views
Re: OK - 08/08/2010 03:16:23 PM 2038 Views
Plotting and writing. - 04/08/2010 04:18:52 PM 1926 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 04/08/2010 05:18:04 PM 1781 Views
Heh. - 08/08/2010 03:05:16 PM 2044 Views
Other thoughts. *NM* - 04/08/2010 04:19:15 PM 1191 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 04/08/2010 05:19:45 PM 1886 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:09:23 PM 2062 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:11:43 PM 2041 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:14:04 PM 1840 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:15:51 PM 1915 Views
Chapters 19-20. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:13:27 PM 1058 Views
Characters. - 05/08/2010 02:40:22 PM 1781 Views
Re: Characters. - 05/08/2010 02:45:53 PM 2323 Views
See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 03:04:24 PM 2400 Views
Re: See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 03:13:21 PM 2092 Views
Re: See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 03:54:31 PM 2415 Views
Re: See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 05:01:52 PM 2245 Views
Something I've only just realized about Snape... (massive book six and seven spoilers) - 05/08/2010 02:53:15 PM 2092 Views
I didn't think of that! Of course you are right! - 05/08/2010 02:58:45 PM 2043 Views
Plotting and writing. *NM* - 05/08/2010 02:40:42 PM 975 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 05/08/2010 02:48:02 PM 2228 Views
I think it's a good thing she explains her clues. - 05/08/2010 03:09:59 PM 1993 Views
Re: I think it's a good thing she explains her clues. - 05/08/2010 03:16:37 PM 2010 Views
Ah, yes, my bad. - 05/08/2010 04:02:26 PM 1930 Views
Other thoughts. *NM* - 05/08/2010 02:41:01 PM 1019 Views
killing - 05/08/2010 02:48:33 PM 1876 Views
Yeah, I noted the same thing. (spoilers for rest of series) - 05/08/2010 03:12:15 PM 2123 Views
Re: Yeah, I noted the same thing. (spoilers for rest of series) - 05/08/2010 03:18:12 PM 1934 Views
Chapters 21-22. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:13:42 PM 1015 Views
And for the last time in this book... characters? *NM* - 06/08/2010 05:03:30 PM 1082 Views
Re: And for the last time in this book... characters? - 06/08/2010 06:26:23 PM 1969 Views
Plotting and writing. - 06/08/2010 05:04:14 PM 1822 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 06/08/2010 06:27:54 PM 1825 Views
I normally don't care for time travel. - 07/08/2010 01:20:13 AM 2069 Views
And everything else you noticed and want to comment on. *NM* - 06/08/2010 05:04:46 PM 1102 Views
Re: And everything else you noticed and want to comment on. - 06/08/2010 06:28:40 PM 1929 Views
I love the very very end. - 07/08/2010 01:23:02 AM 2180 Views
Re: I love the very very end. - 07/08/2010 08:49:50 AM 1946 Views
Overall thoughts. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:14:03 PM 1088 Views
Character development. - 28/07/2010 01:17:20 PM 1880 Views
Harry develops by leaps and bounds - 28/07/2010 02:13:10 PM 1886 Views
Overarching plot and themes. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:18:27 PM 1032 Views
Things Are Not What They Seem - 01/08/2010 11:15:23 PM 1880 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 1108 Views
I'd say it is one of the best in the series - 02/08/2010 10:23:49 AM 1884 Views
Absolutely. - 05/08/2010 08:15:20 PM 2057 Views
More of a question, really - 01/08/2010 10:40:23 PM 1929 Views
I think this is situational and a sad commentary on his home life. - 02/08/2010 03:01:49 PM 1760 Views
Well, but the question still remains - 02/08/2010 03:04:01 PM 1893 Views
Oh, got it. - 02/08/2010 03:12:47 PM 1975 Views
Ah, interesting - 02/08/2010 03:50:41 PM 2021 Views
The problem came down to actually doing the work. - 02/08/2010 03:54:21 PM 1928 Views
I never had any. - 03/08/2010 03:25:07 PM 1855 Views
I'm finding this one more difficult to discuss. - 03/08/2010 05:38:01 PM 1938 Views
Apparently you are not alone in that. - 03/08/2010 05:48:13 PM 2073 Views
I suppose this is more or less the right place for this. - 04/08/2010 11:59:45 PM 2037 Views
Hehehe - 05/08/2010 12:14:38 AM 1942 Views
I had totally forgotten about that choir and the Ray Bradbury reference. - 05/08/2010 12:37:09 AM 1848 Views
Okay, so possibly a Shakespeare reference also used by Bradbury. Whatever. *NM* - 05/08/2010 12:37:56 AM 1012 Views
Possibly? It's the witches in Macbeth. *NM* - 05/08/2010 08:36:20 AM 1004 Views
Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 06:46:26 PM 1888 Views
Re: Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 07:16:37 PM 2090 Views
Re: Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 07:57:02 PM 1887 Views
Re: Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 08:00:01 PM 1961 Views
Suggestions for the re-read. - 28/07/2010 06:14:49 PM 2090 Views
I was wondering when this would come up - 28/07/2010 06:39:01 PM 1902 Views
I knew I was gonna forget something. - 28/07/2010 06:55:50 PM 2011 Views
Perhaps - 29/07/2010 09:29:53 AM 1955 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 909 Views
Yet - 29/07/2010 10:13:44 AM 2000 Views
<Tattoos "Poor Impulse Control" on your forehead> - 29/07/2010 11:00:07 AM 2038 Views
I may be missing a reference - 29/07/2010 11:03:47 AM 1893 Views
The villain is a huge Aleutian man with such a tattoo. *NM* - 29/07/2010 11:09:30 AM 1049 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 2024 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 1933 Views
I think I should make clear, just in case, that I don't mean immediately. - 03/08/2010 05:11:26 PM 1877 Views
Yes - 03/08/2010 05:13:10 PM 1866 Views
Your patience is admirable. *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:15:45 PM 998 Views
There are no words *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:16:51 PM 1091 Views

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