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I don't think it's too early to argue that. Rebekah Send a noteboard - 03/08/2010 06:02:17 PM
I'm thinking notably of the train scene when Harry - and Ginny - are the only ones to be particularly heavily affected by the Dementor. Is it exaggerated to see that as the beginnings of what we'll get see full-blown in book five - Harry arguing that they don't understand him, they don't know what it's like, they haven't had his experience with death, be it through his parents' dead or his own close encounters with it.

Rowling likes to set things up very early on, as we've been discovering.

Did you also note in that scene that Ginny accidentally sits on Harry's lap? I love that little moment.

The sixth chapter also does a lot to develop Hagrid's character, I thought. It's interesting to see how he acts as he thinks a teacher should act, though obviously still with the blind spots about magical animals.

~nods~
*MySmiley*

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Stan Shunpike. - 28/07/2010 02:01:46 PM 1853 Views
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If I'm not mistaken - 30/07/2010 04:36:18 PM 1726 Views
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It's not entirely clear, true. - 08/08/2010 02:44:50 PM 1869 Views
Incorrect - 28/07/2010 04:17:09 PM 1742 Views
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Colin Creevey is working class. - 28/07/2010 06:32:45 PM 1754 Views
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Right. - 29/07/2010 02:28:34 PM 1779 Views
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Re: Aaaah, Sirius. - 28/07/2010 02:22:17 PM 1632 Views
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Thats easy really - 28/07/2010 02:05:26 PM 1699 Views
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Its much more mature writing style I think - 28/07/2010 02:09:33 PM 1932 Views
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Re: It is a better book. - 03/08/2010 05:53:30 PM 1668 Views
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Dont foget the most important foreshadowing! - 28/07/2010 02:15:35 PM 1656 Views
not yet. - 28/07/2010 02:23:28 PM 1642 Views
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Re: That is very well done in this book, I thought. - 03/08/2010 05:54:06 PM 1703 Views
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Hmmm I'm wondering...is Lupin one of your fav characters? *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:36:20 PM 913 Views
Could be, could be. - 29/07/2010 02:37:41 PM 1683 Views
Well it was subtle so I don't think many people will catch it *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:41:38 PM 916 Views
Subtlety is what I do *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:43:00 PM 909 Views
He is so lovely. - 03/08/2010 06:00:26 PM 1801 Views
Re: He is so lovely. - 03/08/2010 06:10:34 PM 1723 Views
Is it premature to argue Harry's starting to get alienated from Ron and Hermione here? - 30/07/2010 01:48:06 PM 1670 Views
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I don't think it's too early to argue that. - 03/08/2010 06:02:17 PM 1856 Views
Themes. *NM* - 29/07/2010 10:24:31 AM 847 Views
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"Plotting" might be a more interesting discussion point - 29/07/2010 11:57:20 AM 1763 Views
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Introduction of the Dementors. *NM* - 29/07/2010 10:26:59 AM 919 Views
They are Rowling's most terrifying creation - 29/07/2010 12:00:34 PM 1655 Views
Without his knowledge or consent of course *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:31:47 PM 886 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 1623 Views
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And among her most original, I'd say. - 30/07/2010 01:53:25 PM 1639 Views
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Re: "He's at Hogwarts." - 04/08/2010 11:52:55 PM 1750 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 1652 Views
Indeed, but.... ~spoileriffic for Book 4~ - 05/08/2010 02:19:22 PM 1640 Views
Good point. - 05/08/2010 11:06:10 PM 1699 Views
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Plotting and writing. *NM* - 30/07/2010 02:08:03 PM 811 Views
She is getting good at misdirection - 30/07/2010 02:50:40 PM 1581 Views
Other things you want to comment on. *NM* - 30/07/2010 02:13:36 PM 931 Views
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Good spell and great scene with the Bogart. - 30/07/2010 06:19:16 PM 1659 Views
Agree, especially about Neville - 31/07/2010 06:21:25 AM 1728 Views
Agreed. *NM* - 31/07/2010 09:56:53 AM 934 Views
Yes, excellent scene. - 09/08/2010 08:06:05 PM 1657 Views
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Characters. - 02/08/2010 12:50:36 PM 1746 Views
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Plotting and writing. *NM* - 02/08/2010 12:50:56 PM 789 Views
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I suspect.... - 03/08/2010 03:17:32 PM 1797 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 923 Views
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What if - 02/08/2010 11:50:28 PM 1477 Views
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Chapters 13-15. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:12:57 PM 927 Views
Characters. - 03/08/2010 05:25:47 PM 1643 Views
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Re: Characters. - 08/08/2010 02:21:17 PM 1643 Views
Re: Characters. - 08/08/2010 02:23:35 PM 1759 Views
OK. I don't like how one-sided the Slytherins are. - 08/08/2010 02:30:22 PM 1705 Views
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we were discussing her numbers in the other thread - 12/08/2010 12:49:29 AM 1907 Views
Plotting and writing. *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:26:12 PM 891 Views
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Crookshanks. - 08/08/2010 02:22:36 PM 1641 Views
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I knew I saw this somewhere. - 09/08/2010 08:16:01 PM 1568 Views
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pedant. - 09/08/2010 09:27:25 PM 1724 Views
Did they come out and explain Crookshanks? - 11/08/2010 04:20:18 PM 1743 Views
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The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:26:37 PM 918 Views
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Re: The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. - 03/08/2010 05:48:57 PM 1770 Views
Re: The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. - 03/08/2010 05:57:06 PM 1670 Views
For Quidditch fans, this is probably the best book. - 03/08/2010 05:38:49 PM 1613 Views
spoilers in headlines, mister! - 03/08/2010 05:43:22 PM 1690 Views
I really enjoyed the first quidditch match. - 03/08/2010 05:40:37 PM 1570 Views
Jordan's commenting is always great. - 03/08/2010 06:00:12 PM 1685 Views
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Re: I really enjoyed the first quidditch match. - 03/08/2010 06:02:53 PM 1640 Views
Chapters 16-18. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:13:11 PM 943 Views
Characters. - 04/08/2010 04:16:39 PM 1767 Views
Re: Characters. - 04/08/2010 05:18:56 PM 1669 Views
Re. Sirius. - 05/08/2010 02:40:41 PM 1790 Views
Witnessing and getting the truth through to Harry. - 05/08/2010 10:00:34 PM 1689 Views
Hm. - 08/08/2010 02:58:46 PM 1550 Views
Re: Hm. - 08/08/2010 03:01:48 PM 1489 Views
Re: Hm. - 08/08/2010 03:07:29 PM 1705 Views
Re: Hm. - 08/08/2010 03:12:48 PM 1589 Views
OK - 08/08/2010 03:15:10 PM 1624 Views
Re: OK - 08/08/2010 03:16:23 PM 1707 Views
Plotting and writing. - 04/08/2010 04:18:52 PM 1553 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 04/08/2010 05:18:04 PM 1440 Views
Heh. - 08/08/2010 03:05:16 PM 1688 Views
Other thoughts. *NM* - 04/08/2010 04:19:15 PM 1037 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 04/08/2010 05:19:45 PM 1569 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:09:23 PM 1729 Views
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Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:14:04 PM 1513 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:15:51 PM 1561 Views
Chapters 19-20. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:13:27 PM 899 Views
Characters. - 05/08/2010 02:40:22 PM 1467 Views
Re: Characters. - 05/08/2010 02:45:53 PM 1919 Views
See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 03:04:24 PM 2005 Views
Re: See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 03:13:21 PM 1737 Views
Re: See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 03:54:31 PM 2119 Views
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Something I've only just realized about Snape... (massive book six and seven spoilers) - 05/08/2010 02:53:15 PM 1724 Views
I didn't think of that! Of course you are right! - 05/08/2010 02:58:45 PM 1695 Views
Plotting and writing. *NM* - 05/08/2010 02:40:42 PM 798 Views
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Ah, yes, my bad. - 05/08/2010 04:02:26 PM 1606 Views
Other thoughts. *NM* - 05/08/2010 02:41:01 PM 856 Views
killing - 05/08/2010 02:48:33 PM 1550 Views
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Chapters 21-22. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:13:42 PM 868 Views
And for the last time in this book... characters? *NM* - 06/08/2010 05:03:30 PM 929 Views
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Plotting and writing. - 06/08/2010 05:04:14 PM 1476 Views
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I normally don't care for time travel. - 07/08/2010 01:20:13 AM 1735 Views
And everything else you noticed and want to comment on. *NM* - 06/08/2010 05:04:46 PM 948 Views
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I love the very very end. - 07/08/2010 01:23:02 AM 1837 Views
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Overall thoughts. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:14:03 PM 907 Views
Character development. - 28/07/2010 01:17:20 PM 1571 Views
Harry develops by leaps and bounds - 28/07/2010 02:13:10 PM 1584 Views
Overarching plot and themes. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:18:27 PM 854 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 930 Views
I'd say it is one of the best in the series - 02/08/2010 10:23:49 AM 1543 Views
Absolutely. - 05/08/2010 08:15:20 PM 1712 Views
More of a question, really - 01/08/2010 10:40:23 PM 1611 Views
I think this is situational and a sad commentary on his home life. - 02/08/2010 03:01:49 PM 1451 Views
Well, but the question still remains - 02/08/2010 03:04:01 PM 1561 Views
Oh, got it. - 02/08/2010 03:12:47 PM 1631 Views
Ah, interesting - 02/08/2010 03:50:41 PM 1694 Views
The problem came down to actually doing the work. - 02/08/2010 03:54:21 PM 1614 Views
I never had any. - 03/08/2010 03:25:07 PM 1568 Views
I'm finding this one more difficult to discuss. - 03/08/2010 05:38:01 PM 1620 Views
Apparently you are not alone in that. - 03/08/2010 05:48:13 PM 1751 Views
I suppose this is more or less the right place for this. - 04/08/2010 11:59:45 PM 1695 Views
Hehehe - 05/08/2010 12:14:38 AM 1641 Views
I had totally forgotten about that choir and the Ray Bradbury reference. - 05/08/2010 12:37:09 AM 1530 Views
Okay, so possibly a Shakespeare reference also used by Bradbury. Whatever. *NM* - 05/08/2010 12:37:56 AM 849 Views
Possibly? It's the witches in Macbeth. *NM* - 05/08/2010 08:36:20 AM 846 Views
Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 06:46:26 PM 1536 Views
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Re: Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 07:57:02 PM 1576 Views
Re: Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 08:00:01 PM 1639 Views
Suggestions for the re-read. - 28/07/2010 06:14:49 PM 1741 Views
I was wondering when this would come up - 28/07/2010 06:39:01 PM 1569 Views
I knew I was gonna forget something. - 28/07/2010 06:55:50 PM 1705 Views
Perhaps - 29/07/2010 09:29:53 AM 1629 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 756 Views
Yet - 29/07/2010 10:13:44 AM 1662 Views
<Tattoos "Poor Impulse Control" on your forehead> - 29/07/2010 11:00:07 AM 1706 Views
I may be missing a reference - 29/07/2010 11:03:47 AM 1591 Views
The villain is a huge Aleutian man with such a tattoo. *NM* - 29/07/2010 11:09:30 AM 881 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 1661 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 1621 Views
I think I should make clear, just in case, that I don't mean immediately. - 03/08/2010 05:11:26 PM 1578 Views
Yes - 03/08/2010 05:13:10 PM 1574 Views
Your patience is admirable. *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:15:45 PM 844 Views
There are no words *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:16:51 PM 922 Views

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