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Re: True, I forgot Mundungus. And, arguably, Snape. Tor Send a noteboard - 07/08/2010 02:53:43 PM
It is an upper class setting, of course, but since all wizarding children in Britain and Ireland have to visit the school, I understand, there'd have to be working class children. But if Rowling doesn't give them the accents, we'll not so easily find them. Snape is one, one might argue, but one who managed to work his way up to upper middle class - we only find out about his background in book seven, really.


This is interesting. I have always assumed that there must be several schools of witchcraft and wizardry in Great Britain. People frquently say things like "Hogwarts is the best school" (I can only think of Hagrid in the first book, but I have a feeling I have read it elsewhere) and comments about accepting children of Muggles. If there is only one school, and all magical children in Britain and Ireland go there, then it doesn't make sense to talk about it being the best school.
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Stan Shunpike. - 28/07/2010 02:01:46 PM 1878 Views
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True, I forgot Mundungus. And, arguably, Snape. - 28/07/2010 02:46:38 PM 1767 Views
Re: True, I forgot Mundungus. And, arguably, Snape. - 28/07/2010 02:50:20 PM 1702 Views
If I'm not mistaken - 30/07/2010 04:36:18 PM 1753 Views
Re: True, I forgot Mundungus. And, arguably, Snape. - 07/08/2010 02:53:43 PM 2136 Views
It's not entirely clear, true. - 08/08/2010 02:44:50 PM 1901 Views
Incorrect - 28/07/2010 04:17:09 PM 1789 Views
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Colin Creevey is working class. - 28/07/2010 06:32:45 PM 1782 Views
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True - 28/07/2010 06:50:30 PM 1813 Views
Judging by his father's profession, yes. - 28/07/2010 06:53:02 PM 1835 Views
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Right. - 29/07/2010 02:28:34 PM 1820 Views
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And the beginning of "appearances can be deceiving". - 02/08/2010 11:48:36 PM 1723 Views
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Re: Aaaah, Sirius. - 28/07/2010 02:22:17 PM 1682 Views
I was talking about that, yes, among other things. - 28/07/2010 07:00:08 PM 1705 Views
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Thats easy really - 28/07/2010 02:05:26 PM 1727 Views
Writing style. - 28/07/2010 12:07:24 PM 1876 Views
It is a better book. - 28/07/2010 02:00:54 PM 1736 Views
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Re: It is a better book. - 03/08/2010 05:53:30 PM 1706 Views
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That is very well done in this book, I thought. - 28/07/2010 02:08:21 PM 1713 Views
Dont foget the most important foreshadowing! - 28/07/2010 02:15:35 PM 1689 Views
not yet. - 28/07/2010 02:23:28 PM 1663 Views
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Re: That is very well done in this book, I thought. - 03/08/2010 05:54:06 PM 1740 Views
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LupinLupinLupinLupinLupinLupin! - 29/07/2010 11:48:55 AM 1827 Views
Hmmm I'm wondering...is Lupin one of your fav characters? *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:36:20 PM 924 Views
Could be, could be. - 29/07/2010 02:37:41 PM 1709 Views
Well it was subtle so I don't think many people will catch it *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:41:38 PM 930 Views
Subtlety is what I do *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:43:00 PM 919 Views
He is so lovely. - 03/08/2010 06:00:26 PM 1826 Views
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Is it premature to argue Harry's starting to get alienated from Ron and Hermione here? - 30/07/2010 01:48:06 PM 1700 Views
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I don't think it's too early to argue that. - 03/08/2010 06:02:17 PM 1878 Views
Themes. *NM* - 29/07/2010 10:24:31 AM 859 Views
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"Plotting" might be a more interesting discussion point - 29/07/2010 11:57:20 AM 1802 Views
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Introduction of the Dementors. *NM* - 29/07/2010 10:26:59 AM 932 Views
They are Rowling's most terrifying creation - 29/07/2010 12:00:34 PM 1687 Views
Without his knowledge or consent of course *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:31:47 PM 896 Views
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I thinking something thats a little off topic - 29/07/2010 02:40:36 PM 1648 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 1659 Views
Mission accomplished. - 29/07/2010 02:48:35 PM 1732 Views
Yippee! - 29/07/2010 02:52:16 PM 1629 Views
And among her most original, I'd say. - 30/07/2010 01:53:25 PM 1657 Views
Re: "He's at Hogwarts." - 04/08/2010 11:51:05 PM 1628 Views
Re: "He's at Hogwarts." - 04/08/2010 11:52:55 PM 1783 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 1676 Views
Indeed, but.... ~spoileriffic for Book 4~ - 05/08/2010 02:19:22 PM 1663 Views
Good point. - 05/08/2010 11:06:10 PM 1722 Views
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Characters. - 30/07/2010 02:07:20 PM 1633 Views
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Plotting and writing. *NM* - 30/07/2010 02:08:03 PM 829 Views
She is getting good at misdirection - 30/07/2010 02:50:40 PM 1607 Views
Other things you want to comment on. *NM* - 30/07/2010 02:13:36 PM 945 Views
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Good spell and great scene with the Bogart. - 30/07/2010 06:19:16 PM 1687 Views
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Yes, excellent scene. - 09/08/2010 08:06:05 PM 1686 Views
Chapters 10-12. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:12:18 PM 855 Views
Characters. - 02/08/2010 12:50:36 PM 1785 Views
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Plotting and writing. *NM* - 02/08/2010 12:50:56 PM 806 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 02/08/2010 01:36:49 PM 1866 Views
I caught that too. - 02/08/2010 02:50:03 PM 1554 Views
I think it's just an unfortunate way of expressing herself. - 02/08/2010 02:53:26 PM 1625 Views
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I suspect.... - 03/08/2010 03:17:32 PM 1826 Views
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I agree - 03/08/2010 05:25:10 PM 1668 Views
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Mmmkay. - 04/08/2010 02:39:14 PM 1721 Views
Trelawny's Predictions - 02/08/2010 02:56:53 PM 1644 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 935 Views
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What if - 02/08/2010 11:50:28 PM 1505 Views
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Chapters 13-15. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:12:57 PM 937 Views
Characters. - 03/08/2010 05:25:47 PM 1679 Views
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Re: Characters. - 08/08/2010 02:21:17 PM 1666 Views
Re: Characters. - 08/08/2010 02:23:35 PM 1792 Views
OK. I don't like how one-sided the Slytherins are. - 08/08/2010 02:30:22 PM 1741 Views
Agreed. - 08/08/2010 02:37:18 PM 1692 Views
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Agreed. - 08/08/2010 03:03:19 PM 1741 Views
Re: 200 people - 09/08/2010 12:09:53 AM 1653 Views
Well. - 09/08/2010 08:21:24 AM 1766 Views
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we were discussing her numbers in the other thread - 12/08/2010 12:49:29 AM 1951 Views
Plotting and writing. *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:26:12 PM 905 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 03/08/2010 05:31:43 PM 1773 Views
Crookshanks. - 08/08/2010 02:22:36 PM 1669 Views
Yes - 08/08/2010 02:25:12 PM 1643 Views
I knew I saw this somewhere. - 09/08/2010 08:16:01 PM 1596 Views
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pedant. - 09/08/2010 09:27:25 PM 1749 Views
Did they come out and explain Crookshanks? - 11/08/2010 04:20:18 PM 1779 Views
Re: Did they come out and explain Crookshanks? - 11/08/2010 04:21:37 PM 1578 Views
The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:26:37 PM 927 Views
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Re: The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. - 03/08/2010 05:48:57 PM 1796 Views
Re: The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. - 03/08/2010 05:57:06 PM 1697 Views
For Quidditch fans, this is probably the best book. - 03/08/2010 05:38:49 PM 1637 Views
spoilers in headlines, mister! - 03/08/2010 05:43:22 PM 1712 Views
I really enjoyed the first quidditch match. - 03/08/2010 05:40:37 PM 1607 Views
Jordan's commenting is always great. - 03/08/2010 06:00:12 PM 1726 Views
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Re: I really enjoyed the first quidditch match. - 03/08/2010 06:02:53 PM 1664 Views
Chapters 16-18. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:13:11 PM 954 Views
Characters. - 04/08/2010 04:16:39 PM 1800 Views
Re: Characters. - 04/08/2010 05:18:56 PM 1693 Views
Re. Sirius. - 05/08/2010 02:40:41 PM 1818 Views
Witnessing and getting the truth through to Harry. - 05/08/2010 10:00:34 PM 1724 Views
Hm. - 08/08/2010 02:58:46 PM 1584 Views
Re: Hm. - 08/08/2010 03:01:48 PM 1519 Views
Re: Hm. - 08/08/2010 03:07:29 PM 1741 Views
Re: Hm. - 08/08/2010 03:12:48 PM 1620 Views
OK - 08/08/2010 03:15:10 PM 1657 Views
Re: OK - 08/08/2010 03:16:23 PM 1734 Views
Plotting and writing. - 04/08/2010 04:18:52 PM 1576 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 04/08/2010 05:18:04 PM 1471 Views
Heh. - 08/08/2010 03:05:16 PM 1726 Views
Other thoughts. *NM* - 04/08/2010 04:19:15 PM 1052 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 04/08/2010 05:19:45 PM 1598 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:09:23 PM 1765 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:11:43 PM 1734 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:14:04 PM 1540 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:15:51 PM 1590 Views
Chapters 19-20. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:13:27 PM 913 Views
Characters. - 05/08/2010 02:40:22 PM 1487 Views
Re: Characters. - 05/08/2010 02:45:53 PM 1959 Views
See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 03:04:24 PM 2033 Views
Re: See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 03:13:21 PM 1759 Views
Re: See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 03:54:31 PM 2154 Views
Re: See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 05:01:52 PM 1955 Views
Something I've only just realized about Snape... (massive book six and seven spoilers) - 05/08/2010 02:53:15 PM 1751 Views
I didn't think of that! Of course you are right! - 05/08/2010 02:58:45 PM 1728 Views
Plotting and writing. *NM* - 05/08/2010 02:40:42 PM 814 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 05/08/2010 02:48:02 PM 1862 Views
I think it's a good thing she explains her clues. - 05/08/2010 03:09:59 PM 1697 Views
Re: I think it's a good thing she explains her clues. - 05/08/2010 03:16:37 PM 1700 Views
Ah, yes, my bad. - 05/08/2010 04:02:26 PM 1631 Views
Other thoughts. *NM* - 05/08/2010 02:41:01 PM 869 Views
killing - 05/08/2010 02:48:33 PM 1572 Views
Yeah, I noted the same thing. (spoilers for rest of series) - 05/08/2010 03:12:15 PM 1796 Views
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Chapters 21-22. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:13:42 PM 879 Views
And for the last time in this book... characters? *NM* - 06/08/2010 05:03:30 PM 942 Views
Re: And for the last time in this book... characters? - 06/08/2010 06:26:23 PM 1676 Views
Plotting and writing. - 06/08/2010 05:04:14 PM 1504 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 06/08/2010 06:27:54 PM 1541 Views
I normally don't care for time travel. - 07/08/2010 01:20:13 AM 1765 Views
And everything else you noticed and want to comment on. *NM* - 06/08/2010 05:04:46 PM 959 Views
Re: And everything else you noticed and want to comment on. - 06/08/2010 06:28:40 PM 1673 Views
I love the very very end. - 07/08/2010 01:23:02 AM 1868 Views
Re: I love the very very end. - 07/08/2010 08:49:50 AM 1671 Views
Overall thoughts. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:14:03 PM 922 Views
Character development. - 28/07/2010 01:17:20 PM 1612 Views
Harry develops by leaps and bounds - 28/07/2010 02:13:10 PM 1611 Views
Overarching plot and themes. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:18:27 PM 872 Views
Things Are Not What They Seem - 01/08/2010 11:15:23 PM 1582 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 943 Views
I'd say it is one of the best in the series - 02/08/2010 10:23:49 AM 1575 Views
Absolutely. - 05/08/2010 08:15:20 PM 1746 Views
More of a question, really - 01/08/2010 10:40:23 PM 1637 Views
I think this is situational and a sad commentary on his home life. - 02/08/2010 03:01:49 PM 1479 Views
Well, but the question still remains - 02/08/2010 03:04:01 PM 1594 Views
Oh, got it. - 02/08/2010 03:12:47 PM 1667 Views
Ah, interesting - 02/08/2010 03:50:41 PM 1720 Views
The problem came down to actually doing the work. - 02/08/2010 03:54:21 PM 1642 Views
I never had any. - 03/08/2010 03:25:07 PM 1588 Views
I'm finding this one more difficult to discuss. - 03/08/2010 05:38:01 PM 1648 Views
Apparently you are not alone in that. - 03/08/2010 05:48:13 PM 1780 Views
I suppose this is more or less the right place for this. - 04/08/2010 11:59:45 PM 1722 Views
Hehehe - 05/08/2010 12:14:38 AM 1665 Views
I had totally forgotten about that choir and the Ray Bradbury reference. - 05/08/2010 12:37:09 AM 1574 Views
Okay, so possibly a Shakespeare reference also used by Bradbury. Whatever. *NM* - 05/08/2010 12:37:56 AM 862 Views
Possibly? It's the witches in Macbeth. *NM* - 05/08/2010 08:36:20 AM 857 Views
Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 06:46:26 PM 1566 Views
Re: Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 07:16:37 PM 1776 Views
Re: Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 07:57:02 PM 1604 Views
Re: Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 08:00:01 PM 1674 Views
Suggestions for the re-read. - 28/07/2010 06:14:49 PM 1768 Views
I was wondering when this would come up - 28/07/2010 06:39:01 PM 1602 Views
I knew I was gonna forget something. - 28/07/2010 06:55:50 PM 1729 Views
Perhaps - 29/07/2010 09:29:53 AM 1657 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 767 Views
Yet - 29/07/2010 10:13:44 AM 1699 Views
<Tattoos "Poor Impulse Control" on your forehead> - 29/07/2010 11:00:07 AM 1737 Views
I may be missing a reference - 29/07/2010 11:03:47 AM 1620 Views
The villain is a huge Aleutian man with such a tattoo. *NM* - 29/07/2010 11:09:30 AM 892 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 1713 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 1648 Views
I think I should make clear, just in case, that I don't mean immediately. - 03/08/2010 05:11:26 PM 1598 Views
Yes - 03/08/2010 05:13:10 PM 1603 Views
Your patience is admirable. *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:15:45 PM 856 Views
There are no words *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:16:51 PM 933 Views

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