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Hm. Rebekah Send a noteboard - 08/08/2010 02:58:46 PM
Hermione's turtle vs tortoise moment was quite lovely. She reminds me painfully of me in that sense: obsessing over minor problem with exams -- it drives some people up the wall. I did find her boggart reaction to be a little over the top, however. Hmmm.

Agreed on all points.

I cannot quite make sense of why he has not already killed Scabbers/Peter by the time they get there, however. Why was he hiding behind the door? Did he want Harry to witness it?

I think it must be that.

Harry annoys me a little in this scene, too. He completely ignores the meaning of Sirius only wanting to kill one person -- if he were a death eater, he would not be limited by that. Harry's complete inability to take in and make sense of new information gets to me. I am surprised Hermione did not pick up on it.

The Harry that has been written in these books should have understood that. But 13-year-old boy wouldn't. Maybe Rowling forgot she was making her major character a little more than realistic?

Of course, we also get to Lupin's flaw, which may also (depending on how you interpret him) show up in later books. He has not told Dumbledore that Sirius was an animagus, which is really quite a major thing. But I fully empathise with his reasons for doing it. And it all worked out all right in the end, so I forgive him wholeheartedly, but I thought I'd mention it. It also explains why Dumbledore did not have the Shrieking Shack searched. He knew about the house, but did not know Sirius knew. Hmmm.

Maybe he did know all along. After all, Dumbledore's pertty much omnisicient. :P

I like that he didn't know. The whole knowing everything thing was bothering me big time.


Do you think it's deliberate that this is the book where we see the least of Dumbledore?
*MySmiley*

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The Great Harry Potter Re-read: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - 28/07/2010 12:00:14 PM 3489 Views
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She's an interesting combination of tropes, one might say... - 28/07/2010 01:40:37 PM 2254 Views
Re: She's an interesting combination of tropes, one might say... - 28/07/2010 02:15:24 PM 2104 Views
Stan Shunpike. - 28/07/2010 02:01:46 PM 2050 Views
Re: Stan Shunpike. - 28/07/2010 02:19:41 PM 2003 Views
True, I forgot Mundungus. And, arguably, Snape. - 28/07/2010 02:46:38 PM 1960 Views
Re: True, I forgot Mundungus. And, arguably, Snape. - 28/07/2010 02:50:20 PM 1875 Views
If I'm not mistaken - 30/07/2010 04:36:18 PM 1944 Views
Re: True, I forgot Mundungus. And, arguably, Snape. - 07/08/2010 02:53:43 PM 2307 Views
It's not entirely clear, true. - 08/08/2010 02:44:50 PM 2075 Views
Incorrect - 28/07/2010 04:17:09 PM 1982 Views
Re: Incorrect - 28/07/2010 06:11:12 PM 2122 Views
Re: Incorrect - 28/07/2010 06:35:31 PM 2083 Views
Colin Creevey is working class. - 28/07/2010 06:32:45 PM 1972 Views
Correct me if I'm wrong - 28/07/2010 06:38:20 PM 2014 Views
Ah, that's a good point. - 28/07/2010 06:43:00 PM 1914 Views
True - 28/07/2010 06:50:30 PM 2012 Views
Judging by his father's profession, yes. - 28/07/2010 06:53:02 PM 2014 Views
Re: Judging by his father's profession, yes. - 28/07/2010 07:34:41 PM 1856 Views
Right. - 29/07/2010 02:28:34 PM 1986 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 1127 Views
Guilt v. innocence? Flight? - 28/07/2010 01:16:25 PM 1920 Views
And the beginning of "appearances can be deceiving". - 02/08/2010 11:48:36 PM 1955 Views
First impressions on the news of Sirius Black's escape. *NM* - 28/07/2010 12:05:26 PM 1122 Views
Aaaah, Sirius. - 28/07/2010 01:21:32 PM 2047 Views
Re: Aaaah, Sirius. - 28/07/2010 01:44:50 PM 2126 Views
Re: Aaaah, Sirius. - 28/07/2010 02:22:17 PM 1874 Views
I was talking about that, yes, among other things. - 28/07/2010 07:00:08 PM 1877 Views
Re: I was talking about that, yes, among other things. - 28/07/2010 07:03:11 PM 2128 Views
Thats easy really - 28/07/2010 02:05:26 PM 1967 Views
Writing style. - 28/07/2010 12:07:24 PM 2060 Views
It is a better book. - 28/07/2010 02:00:54 PM 1943 Views
Its much more mature writing style I think - 28/07/2010 02:09:33 PM 2162 Views
Re: Its much more mature writing style I think - 28/07/2010 02:23:03 PM 2095 Views
Re: Its much more mature writing style I think - 28/07/2010 02:34:37 PM 1888 Views
Re: Its much more mature writing style I think - 28/07/2010 02:36:38 PM 1842 Views
Re: It is a better book. - 03/08/2010 05:53:30 PM 1863 Views
Re: It is a better book. - 03/08/2010 05:59:22 PM 1875 Views
Foreshadowings, details that turn out to be important, etc. *NM* - 28/07/2010 12:08:07 PM 1057 Views
That is very well done in this book, I thought. - 28/07/2010 02:08:21 PM 1880 Views
Dont foget the most important foreshadowing! - 28/07/2010 02:15:35 PM 1873 Views
not yet. - 28/07/2010 02:23:28 PM 1824 Views
What am I doing today? I need some more sleep! - 28/07/2010 02:36:54 PM 1863 Views
Re: That is very well done in this book, I thought. - 03/08/2010 05:54:06 PM 1919 Views
Chapters 4-6. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:11:45 PM 1044 Views
Characters. - 29/07/2010 10:23:28 AM 1881 Views
LupinLupinLupinLupinLupinLupin! - 29/07/2010 11:48:55 AM 1988 Views
Hmmm I'm wondering...is Lupin one of your fav characters? *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:36:20 PM 994 Views
Could be, could be. - 29/07/2010 02:37:41 PM 1933 Views
Well it was subtle so I don't think many people will catch it *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:41:38 PM 1036 Views
Subtlety is what I do *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:43:00 PM 1020 Views
He is so lovely. - 03/08/2010 06:00:26 PM 2032 Views
Re: He is so lovely. - 03/08/2010 06:10:34 PM 1904 Views
Is it premature to argue Harry's starting to get alienated from Ron and Hermione here? - 30/07/2010 01:48:06 PM 1863 Views
I don't think it's too early. - 30/07/2010 06:26:15 PM 1807 Views
I don't think it's too early to argue that. - 03/08/2010 06:02:17 PM 2026 Views
Themes. *NM* - 29/07/2010 10:24:31 AM 940 Views
Death and fear of death - 29/07/2010 11:51:25 AM 1853 Views
Writing style. - 29/07/2010 10:26:07 AM 1920 Views
"Plotting" might be a more interesting discussion point - 29/07/2010 11:57:20 AM 2026 Views
I was amazed at all the tiny details - 29/07/2010 03:25:08 PM 1788 Views
Re: I was amazed at all the tiny details - 29/07/2010 03:27:04 PM 1893 Views
Introduction of the Dementors. *NM* - 29/07/2010 10:26:59 AM 1028 Views
They are Rowling's most terrifying creation - 29/07/2010 12:00:34 PM 1864 Views
Without his knowledge or consent of course *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:31:47 PM 969 Views
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I thinking something thats a little off topic - 29/07/2010 02:40:36 PM 1802 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 1832 Views
Mission accomplished. - 29/07/2010 02:48:35 PM 1900 Views
Yippee! - 29/07/2010 02:52:16 PM 1812 Views
And among her most original, I'd say. - 30/07/2010 01:53:25 PM 1854 Views
Re: "He's at Hogwarts." - 04/08/2010 11:51:05 PM 1813 Views
Re: "He's at Hogwarts." - 04/08/2010 11:52:55 PM 1955 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 1839 Views
Indeed, but.... ~spoileriffic for Book 4~ - 05/08/2010 02:19:22 PM 1819 Views
Good point. - 05/08/2010 11:06:10 PM 1871 Views
Chapters 7-9. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:11:59 PM 1160 Views
Characters. - 30/07/2010 02:07:20 PM 1793 Views
Re: Characters. - 30/07/2010 02:50:07 PM 1703 Views
Lupin vs. Snape - 30/07/2010 06:10:07 PM 1791 Views
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Yeah, he knew because of Sirius' little slip. - 30/07/2010 06:27:36 PM 1816 Views
I doubt Sirius had to actually say that it was Lupin though. - 31/07/2010 04:33:38 AM 1874 Views
Indeed - 02/08/2010 10:26:31 AM 1921 Views
Plotting and writing. *NM* - 30/07/2010 02:08:03 PM 911 Views
She is getting good at misdirection - 30/07/2010 02:50:40 PM 1806 Views
Other things you want to comment on. *NM* - 30/07/2010 02:13:36 PM 1027 Views
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Good spell and great scene with the Bogart. - 30/07/2010 06:19:16 PM 1844 Views
Agree, especially about Neville - 31/07/2010 06:21:25 AM 1931 Views
Agreed. *NM* - 31/07/2010 09:56:53 AM 1027 Views
Yes, excellent scene. - 09/08/2010 08:06:05 PM 1838 Views
Chapters 10-12. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:12:18 PM 937 Views
Characters. - 02/08/2010 12:50:36 PM 1970 Views
Re: Characters. - 02/08/2010 01:36:53 PM 1804 Views
Plotting and writing. *NM* - 02/08/2010 12:50:56 PM 879 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 02/08/2010 01:36:49 PM 2027 Views
I caught that too. - 02/08/2010 02:50:03 PM 1695 Views
I think it's just an unfortunate way of expressing herself. - 02/08/2010 02:53:26 PM 1802 Views
Re: I caught that too. - 02/08/2010 02:53:48 PM 1830 Views
I suspect.... - 03/08/2010 03:17:32 PM 2001 Views
Re: I suspect.... - 03/08/2010 03:22:39 PM 1821 Views
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Mmmkay. - 04/08/2010 02:39:14 PM 1874 Views
Trelawny's Predictions - 02/08/2010 02:56:53 PM 1822 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 1012 Views
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What if - 02/08/2010 11:50:28 PM 1679 Views
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Chapters 13-15. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:12:57 PM 1010 Views
Characters. - 03/08/2010 05:25:47 PM 1822 Views
Re: Characters. - 03/08/2010 05:29:32 PM 1929 Views
Re: Characters. - 08/08/2010 02:21:17 PM 1829 Views
Re: Characters. - 08/08/2010 02:23:35 PM 2020 Views
OK. I don't like how one-sided the Slytherins are. - 08/08/2010 02:30:22 PM 1915 Views
Agreed. - 08/08/2010 02:37:18 PM 1856 Views
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Re: Agreed. - 08/08/2010 02:49:59 PM 1807 Views
Agreed. - 08/08/2010 03:03:19 PM 1913 Views
Re: 200 people - 09/08/2010 12:09:53 AM 1813 Views
Well. - 09/08/2010 08:21:24 AM 1927 Views
True - 09/08/2010 02:02:52 PM 1947 Views
we were discussing her numbers in the other thread - 12/08/2010 12:49:29 AM 2117 Views
Plotting and writing. *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:26:12 PM 989 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 03/08/2010 05:31:43 PM 1931 Views
Crookshanks. - 08/08/2010 02:22:36 PM 1825 Views
Yes - 08/08/2010 02:25:12 PM 1807 Views
I knew I saw this somewhere. - 09/08/2010 08:16:01 PM 1759 Views
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pedant. - 09/08/2010 09:27:25 PM 1920 Views
Did they come out and explain Crookshanks? - 11/08/2010 04:20:18 PM 1949 Views
Re: Did they come out and explain Crookshanks? - 11/08/2010 04:21:37 PM 1749 Views
The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:26:37 PM 1004 Views
Re: The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. - 03/08/2010 05:36:35 PM 1915 Views
Re: The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. - 03/08/2010 05:48:57 PM 1985 Views
Re: The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. - 03/08/2010 05:57:06 PM 1873 Views
For Quidditch fans, this is probably the best book. - 03/08/2010 05:38:49 PM 1841 Views
spoilers in headlines, mister! - 03/08/2010 05:43:22 PM 1876 Views
I really enjoyed the first quidditch match. - 03/08/2010 05:40:37 PM 1781 Views
Jordan's commenting is always great. - 03/08/2010 06:00:12 PM 1888 Views
Re: Jordan's commenting is always great. - 03/08/2010 06:18:01 PM 2092 Views
Re: I really enjoyed the first quidditch match. - 03/08/2010 06:02:53 PM 1840 Views
Chapters 16-18. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:13:11 PM 1045 Views
Characters. - 04/08/2010 04:16:39 PM 1977 Views
Re: Characters. - 04/08/2010 05:18:56 PM 1894 Views
Re. Sirius. - 05/08/2010 02:40:41 PM 1974 Views
Witnessing and getting the truth through to Harry. - 05/08/2010 10:00:34 PM 1874 Views
Hm. - 08/08/2010 02:58:46 PM 1772 Views
Re: Hm. - 08/08/2010 03:01:48 PM 1691 Views
Re: Hm. - 08/08/2010 03:07:29 PM 1901 Views
Re: Hm. - 08/08/2010 03:12:48 PM 1797 Views
OK - 08/08/2010 03:15:10 PM 1832 Views
Re: OK - 08/08/2010 03:16:23 PM 1906 Views
Plotting and writing. - 04/08/2010 04:18:52 PM 1773 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 04/08/2010 05:18:04 PM 1643 Views
Heh. - 08/08/2010 03:05:16 PM 1917 Views
Other thoughts. *NM* - 04/08/2010 04:19:15 PM 1126 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 04/08/2010 05:19:45 PM 1741 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:09:23 PM 1940 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:11:43 PM 1911 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:14:04 PM 1714 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:15:51 PM 1782 Views
Chapters 19-20. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:13:27 PM 984 Views
Characters. - 05/08/2010 02:40:22 PM 1663 Views
Re: Characters. - 05/08/2010 02:45:53 PM 2186 Views
See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 03:04:24 PM 2220 Views
Re: See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 03:13:21 PM 1948 Views
Re: See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 03:54:31 PM 2306 Views
Re: See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 05:01:52 PM 2116 Views
Something I've only just realized about Snape... (massive book six and seven spoilers) - 05/08/2010 02:53:15 PM 1946 Views
I didn't think of that! Of course you are right! - 05/08/2010 02:58:45 PM 1912 Views
Plotting and writing. *NM* - 05/08/2010 02:40:42 PM 900 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 05/08/2010 02:48:02 PM 2108 Views
I think it's a good thing she explains her clues. - 05/08/2010 03:09:59 PM 1882 Views
Re: I think it's a good thing she explains her clues. - 05/08/2010 03:16:37 PM 1884 Views
Ah, yes, my bad. - 05/08/2010 04:02:26 PM 1807 Views
Other thoughts. *NM* - 05/08/2010 02:41:01 PM 939 Views
killing - 05/08/2010 02:48:33 PM 1747 Views
Yeah, I noted the same thing. (spoilers for rest of series) - 05/08/2010 03:12:15 PM 1973 Views
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Chapters 21-22. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:13:42 PM 951 Views
And for the last time in this book... characters? *NM* - 06/08/2010 05:03:30 PM 1007 Views
Re: And for the last time in this book... characters? - 06/08/2010 06:26:23 PM 1852 Views
Plotting and writing. - 06/08/2010 05:04:14 PM 1693 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 06/08/2010 06:27:54 PM 1704 Views
I normally don't care for time travel. - 07/08/2010 01:20:13 AM 1938 Views
And everything else you noticed and want to comment on. *NM* - 06/08/2010 05:04:46 PM 1035 Views
Re: And everything else you noticed and want to comment on. - 06/08/2010 06:28:40 PM 1820 Views
I love the very very end. - 07/08/2010 01:23:02 AM 2050 Views
Re: I love the very very end. - 07/08/2010 08:49:50 AM 1826 Views
Overall thoughts. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:14:03 PM 1029 Views
Character development. - 28/07/2010 01:17:20 PM 1770 Views
Harry develops by leaps and bounds - 28/07/2010 02:13:10 PM 1767 Views
Overarching plot and themes. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:18:27 PM 957 Views
Things Are Not What They Seem - 01/08/2010 11:15:23 PM 1753 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 1039 Views
I'd say it is one of the best in the series - 02/08/2010 10:23:49 AM 1749 Views
Absolutely. - 05/08/2010 08:15:20 PM 1922 Views
More of a question, really - 01/08/2010 10:40:23 PM 1801 Views
I think this is situational and a sad commentary on his home life. - 02/08/2010 03:01:49 PM 1638 Views
Well, but the question still remains - 02/08/2010 03:04:01 PM 1756 Views
Oh, got it. - 02/08/2010 03:12:47 PM 1844 Views
Ah, interesting - 02/08/2010 03:50:41 PM 1891 Views
The problem came down to actually doing the work. - 02/08/2010 03:54:21 PM 1815 Views
I never had any. - 03/08/2010 03:25:07 PM 1733 Views
I'm finding this one more difficult to discuss. - 03/08/2010 05:38:01 PM 1818 Views
Apparently you are not alone in that. - 03/08/2010 05:48:13 PM 1953 Views
I suppose this is more or less the right place for this. - 04/08/2010 11:59:45 PM 1907 Views
Hehehe - 05/08/2010 12:14:38 AM 1821 Views
I had totally forgotten about that choir and the Ray Bradbury reference. - 05/08/2010 12:37:09 AM 1735 Views
Okay, so possibly a Shakespeare reference also used by Bradbury. Whatever. *NM* - 05/08/2010 12:37:56 AM 947 Views
Possibly? It's the witches in Macbeth. *NM* - 05/08/2010 08:36:20 AM 936 Views
Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 06:46:26 PM 1739 Views
Re: Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 07:16:37 PM 1953 Views
Re: Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 07:57:02 PM 1779 Views
Re: Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 08:00:01 PM 1847 Views
Suggestions for the re-read. - 28/07/2010 06:14:49 PM 1951 Views
I was wondering when this would come up - 28/07/2010 06:39:01 PM 1781 Views
I knew I was gonna forget something. - 28/07/2010 06:55:50 PM 1879 Views
Perhaps - 29/07/2010 09:29:53 AM 1822 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 850 Views
Yet - 29/07/2010 10:13:44 AM 1868 Views
<Tattoos "Poor Impulse Control" on your forehead> - 29/07/2010 11:00:07 AM 1902 Views
I may be missing a reference - 29/07/2010 11:03:47 AM 1777 Views
The villain is a huge Aleutian man with such a tattoo. *NM* - 29/07/2010 11:09:30 AM 974 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 1881 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 1808 Views
I think I should make clear, just in case, that I don't mean immediately. - 03/08/2010 05:11:26 PM 1759 Views
Yes - 03/08/2010 05:13:10 PM 1761 Views
Your patience is admirable. *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:15:45 PM 933 Views
There are no words *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:16:51 PM 1022 Views

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