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Re: The twins, the teachers, Cho, Snape, James Sirius, Wormtail, Lupin, Lily, Harry and McGonagall. Seriana Sedai Send a noteboard - 05/10/2010 03:56:50 PM
The fact that Snape attacks James when his back is turned backs this up and serves as direct provocation for the more humiliating retaliation. Sirius' impedimenta spell merely held him down; Snape draws blood (to be fair, he is probably also spurred on by the proximity of Lily). His reaction to Lily's help (calling her a mudblood) is also somewhat explained by his embarrassment at this point, but it still speaks volumes about what he considers acceptable.

Yes. I wonder whether it is the mudblood comment that makes this Snape's worst memory, or whether it is the being dangled upside down.

My vote is for the mudblood comment, hands down. Snape has been treated poorly his whole life so while being dangled must have been unpleasant and undesirable that moment of speaking in anger and embarrassment cost him Lily. I don't know if she ever had romantic feelings for him like he did for her, but she was clearly a loyal and devoted friend. She didn't agree with some of his other friends, but she was still always there for him until this moment.

I don't know that I'll ever understand Snape calling Lily mudblood there. I know he is embarrassed, but she is the love of his life. He doesn't really see her as muggle-born from what I've read, so his comment here makes no sense for me except in the bigger picture that he had to do something unforgivable to lose Lily's loyalty.

People do stupid things. People in love do especially stupid things. I don't see it as unrealistic. Keep in mind they are teenagers.

I guess you're right. It didn't bother me here the first time I read the book, but once Harry sees the scene in context of Snape's feeling for Lily I had a huge WTF moment.

James: He is a little full of himself, and clearly approaching Lily in entirely the wrong way, but I don't think his comment to Lily that his motivation for mistreating Snape is merely ``because he exists'' is something to be taken at face value. I stick to my reading as I explained it above. James is arrogant, but he is not bad.

He is arrogant, and here I'm sure he is at his worst. I do like how Harry doesn't try to rationalize what James did and instead sides with Snape. I don't agree with his perception, but I do like how Harry is able to admit that maybe James wasn't as perfect as he had built him up to be.

I agree.

Sirius: I like that everything he does is done in a dashing way. His comment about Wormtail wetting himself with excitement is cutting, but at this time Harry (who is our resident standard of morality) has been annoyed for a while and thinking that James should ``tell Wormtail to get a grip on himself''.

His comment that he wishes it were the full moon is more problematic, in a way, considering how horrible that is for Lupin. But it serves to establish him even more as someone who lives for daring adventures and danger. Possibly because everything is too easy -- he is not the least worried about his exams.

He is a little dismissive of what must be painful for Lupin to think about or discuss, and while I don't like that particular part, I really do like Sirius here. I almost wonder why James is the leader when I read this passage, just because Sirius seems so cool to me.

I know! I have actually never really thought of James as the "leader". I always saw it as a joint operation between James and Sirius.

Wormtail: He is showing all the traits we have come to expect, being weak and sycophantic. It is perhaps a little too exaggerated -- it makes it less likely that James would trust his life to him.

I think it is overdone as well, but maybe they were both so arrogant they didn't mind how overt Wormtail's hero worship was. Perhaps as they got a handle on their arrogance later Wormtail got a handle on his fawning?

That makes sense.

Lupin: Lovely as always. Level-headed. I have heard him called weak because he does not stop the scene, but if my reading is right and this is part of a larger feud, his staying out of it makes sense.

I agree. I lost sympathy for Snape when he attacked from behind. I don't like what James did after, but Snape showed no honor in that action so I don't mind that Lupin didn't step in. I think he learned from watching this though, but I have nothing besides a gut feeling to base that on right now.

True.

Lily: She is cool. I like both her standing up for Snape and her ultimate rejection of him.

I'm glad Harry gets to see Lily in this moment, and in it's fuller context later on. His mother was a very strong, capable woman and he got to see an example of this. Even though his image of his father is dented, he has to be proud of who she was.

Indeed.

Harry: I like how he takes Snape's side in the memory. Especially as I don't. It is a side to his character that … I suppose it is what makes him the hero -- especially in Rowling's universe. It is interesting that he thinks that it would be acceptable to do it to Malfoy.

Yes. The parallel between Draco and Snape is a strong one to me, and for Harry to feel pity for Snape while wishing the same treatment on Malfoy seems to be missing something to me. James must have thought picking on Snape to be alright on the same terms that Harry thinks it would be okay to do that to Malfoy. Harry can be smart at times, I don't know how he misses this one.

I think it may be due to the earlier images he has seen of Snape's childhood. He is identifying with him because of them. He has no such reference point for Draco (although I think it is fairly obvious that his home life is not stellar either).

Now that I think about it, I don't know that we have been treated to any direct thoughts about Draco's life being unhappy at home, though clearly we find out later. I might be remembering incorrectly, but maybe we've only seen Draco as a spoiled prince to this point and the revelations come later. It's hard to separate it for me, but if we haven't been told yet perhaps it is slightly more forgivable for Harry to have this impulse. I would be sad if he acted on it though.

I am a little annoyed that he does not think of the mirror when he is so desperate to talk to Sirius. Yes, I know I said it was part of a beautifully structured plot, but on the level of character it is a little unsatisfying.

Gaping plot hole to me. I understand it from the structural standpoint as you say, but seriously?

Well, I wouldn't say gaping plot hole. I don't think he has opened the present yet, so he does not know it is a two-way mirror. And he put it aside with the resolution that he would not look at it. She has provided a plausible reason for it not being used. It is just that considering the danger he is running, it is annoying for me as a reader to know that he has another option. I know I didn't think about it the first time I read it, though. Like Harry, I had forgotten it.

I didn't forget it, so maybe that's why. If we are supposed to forget it it's a little better. I just don't know why he would risk everything like that. It's one of those times where I recognize why it has to happen in the larger context of the story, but when I read this part it feels forced that he forgets the easy way. And I don't like that he doesn't open it. I mean, I get that he doesn't want to use it and endanger Sirius, but not opening a magic present just to check it out? I don't buy it personally. I really don't read books or watch movies to try to see what is wrong with them, this area is just a stretch I find hard to ignore.

His whole expedition really is problematic. As Hermione points out, Dumbledore's sacrifice would be in vain if he got caught. And he shows that he is aware that it would reflect very badly on McGonagall. Not to mention that this is not vital stuff. The only possible upshot will be to ease his mind. It is on par with running around risking his life in book 3 (before we knew Sirius was a good guy).

McGonagall: Reading her interaction with Umbridge is a joy. Her mix of ignoring her, correcting her and being downright rude (in a polite way) is wonderful. And when she finally snaps, there is that feeling of unleashing of power which I like so much in Dumbledore. Yes, I gush :<img class=' />

"Are you quite certain you wouldn't like a cough drop Dolores" is freaking brilliant. Everything in that scene is priceless. And the jibe about Harry having good marks from every qualified instructor he'd had. That interview is a beautiful piece of writing.

Indeed :D
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You're right of course. - 14/09/2010 11:58:06 PM 1830 Views
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Pent up over the other installments. - 14/09/2010 03:30:00 PM 1729 Views
The Dursleys. - 15/09/2010 01:23:18 AM 1837 Views
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Plotplotplot (plot makes a funny noise when you say it like that). - 13/09/2010 09:22:27 PM 1922 Views
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two questions. - 13/09/2010 11:49:28 PM 1742 Views
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More of Rowling's number problems? *NM* - 19/09/2010 06:36:52 PM 930 Views
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Surprisingly many hilarious little things for a book that's gonna be as dark as this one. - 14/09/2010 10:11:54 AM 1712 Views
That is why I love it so much. - 14/09/2010 10:14:01 AM 2464 Views
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He's incredibly blind, our Harry. - 19/09/2010 06:38:29 PM 1755 Views
I don't find it annoying, really. - 19/09/2010 07:27:11 PM 1631 Views
I dislike it intensely. - 22/09/2010 12:55:56 PM 1784 Views
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Yes - 15/09/2010 11:12:36 AM 1881 Views
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Plot: how's that coming along? *NM* - 15/09/2010 08:13:45 AM 969 Views
tragically? - 15/09/2010 11:12:10 AM 1835 Views
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I have forgotten that - 15/09/2010 04:10:57 PM 1814 Views
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'tisn't. - 16/09/2010 03:24:05 PM 1808 Views
Re: Percy and Rowling's handling of profanity. - 16/09/2010 09:43:50 AM 1769 Views
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The plot thickens. - 17/09/2010 12:05:57 PM 1729 Views
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Timing messed up again. - 17/09/2010 07:10:31 PM 1902 Views
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Re: The plot thickens. - 17/09/2010 06:18:34 PM 1918 Views
Character development. - 17/09/2010 12:06:52 PM 1749 Views
Mrs. Weasley - 17/09/2010 04:23:20 PM 1810 Views
Agree here, but I can understand why she's cracking up a bit. - 17/09/2010 04:46:30 PM 1886 Views
Don't know if you noticed it, but the death of her brothers is actually mentioned here. - 17/09/2010 04:56:01 PM 1679 Views
Yes - 17/09/2010 06:20:34 PM 1817 Views
I don't know how I missed it. - 19/09/2010 02:16:11 AM 1813 Views
I believe we never get her maiden name in the series itself - it's from some family tree or the like - 19/09/2010 04:25:13 PM 1821 Views
Are you sure? - 19/09/2010 05:14:14 PM 1793 Views
No. I could be wrong. But I wouldn't know where to look for it, if so. - 19/09/2010 07:29:18 PM 1818 Views
According to the HP Wiki at Wikia, there should be a more explicit mention of it in book seven. *NM* - 19/09/2010 07:34:10 PM 944 Views
Maybe that is what I am thinking of - 19/09/2010 07:37:11 PM 1726 Views
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Re: Mrs. Weasley - 18/09/2010 03:14:53 PM 1836 Views
Mr. Weasley - 17/09/2010 04:54:49 PM 1877 Views
He is lovely. - 17/09/2010 06:22:27 PM 1717 Views
His shifts between the two are handled nicely. - 17/09/2010 07:19:38 PM 1854 Views
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Re: His shifts between the two are handled nicely. - 17/09/2010 08:29:06 PM 2007 Views
Re: His shifts between the two are handled nicely. - 17/09/2010 08:30:12 PM 1593 Views
It's cheesy. *NM* - 17/09/2010 08:41:32 PM 971 Views
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Yeah, let's. *NM* - 20/09/2010 10:37:32 AM 1014 Views
Re: Mr. Weasley - 19/09/2010 05:35:34 AM 1771 Views
Re: Character development. - 17/09/2010 06:17:37 PM 1878 Views
Percy and Prefect Ron. - 18/09/2010 03:27:13 PM 1842 Views
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Other things of note. - 17/09/2010 12:07:33 PM 1826 Views
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Re: Other things of note. - 18/09/2010 03:11:48 PM 1831 Views
Monday 20 September: chapters 10-12 ~ Back to school *NM* - 13/09/2010 09:26:44 PM 903 Views
Characters: Luna, Umbridge and the Sorting Hat *NM* - 20/09/2010 08:03:30 AM 1000 Views
Draco, Ginny, Luna, Neville, Harry, Umbridge and McGonnagall - 20/09/2010 03:44:01 PM 1709 Views
I think McGonagall kind of fails there. - 20/09/2010 04:58:01 PM 1738 Views
Re: I think McGonagall kind of fails there. - 20/09/2010 05:05:27 PM 1819 Views
Maybe she doesn't realize all that, but really, how much effort does it take to be clear? - 20/09/2010 05:43:57 PM 1834 Views
Re: Maybe she doesn't realize all that, but really, how much effort does it take to be clear? - 20/09/2010 06:18:35 PM 1914 Views
Oh, I think it is. - 20/09/2010 06:30:33 PM 1737 Views
Re: Oh, I think it is. - 20/09/2010 06:37:09 PM 1786 Views
My head is spinning a bit from this debate. - 21/09/2010 03:01:16 PM 1821 Views
Re: Oh, I think it is. - 22/09/2010 02:59:40 AM 1757 Views
Prefect picking. - 22/09/2010 03:10:04 AM 1813 Views
Re: Draco, Ginny, Luna, Neville, Umbridge - 22/09/2010 03:07:13 AM 1946 Views
Re: Draco, Ginny, Luna, Neville, Umbridge - 22/09/2010 08:59:58 AM 1613 Views
Weasley goodness. - 22/09/2010 03:16:41 AM 1781 Views
Re: Weasley goodness. - 22/09/2010 09:03:52 AM 1899 Views
Re: Weasley goodness. - 23/09/2010 04:32:45 AM 1917 Views
Plot: things you've noticed. *NM* - 20/09/2010 08:04:13 AM 971 Views
Not much in these chapters - 20/09/2010 03:45:55 PM 1846 Views
Oh, there's more than that. - 20/09/2010 04:43:28 PM 1817 Views
Re: Oh, there's more than that. - 20/09/2010 04:47:53 PM 1865 Views
I remembered now: Barty Crouch Junior. - 20/09/2010 05:08:16 PM 1789 Views
I did not get that from the passage - 20/09/2010 05:19:45 PM 1762 Views
Hmm. - 20/09/2010 05:38:28 PM 1806 Views
Re: Hmm. - 20/09/2010 06:10:03 PM 1851 Views
Because it rather seems like it'd come up if he had. - 20/09/2010 06:21:30 PM 1854 Views
Re: Because it rather seems like it'd come up if he had. - 20/09/2010 06:34:32 PM 1846 Views
You make a good point. - 21/09/2010 03:12:10 PM 1870 Views
Oh yes: Assyria is a wizarding country. - 22/09/2010 09:42:27 AM 1830 Views
Er, that should've gone under anything else. Oh well. *NM* - 22/09/2010 09:46:30 AM 1095 Views
Yes - 22/09/2010 09:50:47 AM 1796 Views
Because that's the only modern meaning of "Assyrian". - 22/09/2010 09:58:03 AM 1940 Views
Re: Because that's the only modern meaning of "Assyrian". - 22/09/2010 09:59:39 AM 1903 Views
Who knows? Don't think we've seen much discussion of religion in the wizarding world. *NM* - 22/09/2010 10:02:30 AM 980 Views
True - 22/09/2010 12:00:12 PM 1828 Views
On their broomsticks, obviously *NM* - 23/09/2010 02:27:06 PM 1007 Views
In that part of the world I understand they use flying carpets, actually. *NM* - 23/09/2010 03:16:18 PM 913 Views
Wasn't there a mention of someone trying to smuggle flying carpets into England? - 23/09/2010 06:17:58 PM 1697 Views
I know there was one in book 4 - 23/09/2010 06:43:34 PM 1721 Views
That's right, talking shop with Dad. - 23/09/2010 07:40:42 PM 1727 Views
Themes - 20/09/2010 08:05:17 AM 1711 Views
Bigotry and control - 20/09/2010 03:49:49 PM 1878 Views
Anything else? *NM* - 20/09/2010 08:05:33 AM 987 Views
Thestrals & Hufflepuff - 20/09/2010 03:50:34 PM 1725 Views
Re: Thestrals & Hufflepuff - 22/09/2010 02:57:03 AM 1879 Views
For some reason... - 22/09/2010 03:24:14 AM 1896 Views
Yes - 22/09/2010 08:55:50 AM 1782 Views
Wednesday 22 September: chapters 13-15 ~ School gets interesting. - 13/09/2010 09:27:09 PM 1920 Views
Character development: how are our three main characters getting along? - 22/09/2010 12:43:53 PM 1692 Views
Some interesting developments, I thought. - 22/09/2010 01:57:42 PM 1857 Views
Re: Some interesting developments, I thought. Edited - 22/09/2010 02:35:20 PM 1792 Views
Dumbledore, this really bugs me - 23/09/2010 03:39:28 AM 1697 Views
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Re: Dumbledore, this really bugs me - 23/09/2010 02:51:13 PM 1729 Views
Plot progression, and continuing themes. - 22/09/2010 12:44:34 PM 1900 Views
Action and reaction - 22/09/2010 12:50:35 PM 1896 Views
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Re: Action and reaction - 22/09/2010 02:43:32 PM 1781 Views
Umbridge - 23/09/2010 03:54:48 AM 1904 Views
Re: Umbridge - 23/09/2010 08:38:47 AM 1733 Views
Re: Plot progression, and continuing themes. - 22/09/2010 02:03:27 PM 1848 Views
Re: Plot progression, and continuing themes. - 22/09/2010 02:25:48 PM 1965 Views
Any other comments? - 22/09/2010 12:44:54 PM 1741 Views
Erm. - 23/09/2010 04:48:03 AM 1763 Views
Re: Erm. - 23/09/2010 08:40:19 AM 1843 Views
Not really a distance thing, but... - 23/09/2010 02:58:55 PM 1805 Views
The title of chapter 13. - 27/09/2010 03:58:04 PM 1906 Views
Good point. - 27/09/2010 04:00:56 PM 1852 Views
Friday 24 September: chapters 16-18 ~ Dumbledore's Army - 13/09/2010 09:27:50 PM 1877 Views
Character development: Harry, Hermione, Ron, etc. - 24/09/2010 05:05:43 PM 1870 Views
Ron, Hermione, Cho, Weasley children, Neville, Trelawny, Sirius - 24/09/2010 07:07:28 PM 1896 Views
Le plot. - 24/09/2010 05:06:34 PM 1751 Views
Reaction -- the forming of the DA - 24/09/2010 07:08:45 PM 1969 Views
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Anything else? - 24/09/2010 05:07:10 PM 1591 Views
Kittens! - 24/09/2010 07:09:28 PM 1720 Views
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Re: Kittens! - 27/09/2010 01:57:30 PM 1869 Views
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Monday 27 September: chapters 19-21 ~ Quidditch, Hagrid and thestrals. - 13/09/2010 09:28:27 PM 1742 Views
Les Characters - 27/09/2010 07:57:17 AM 1755 Views
Ron, Umbridge, McGonagall, Hagrid, Cho, Hermione, Harry - 27/09/2010 03:26:13 PM 1847 Views
Re: Ron, Umbridge, McGonagall, Hagrid, Cho, Hermione, Harry - 27/09/2010 04:57:55 PM 1837 Views
Re: Ron, Umbridge, McGonagall, Hagrid, Cho, Hermione, Harry - 27/09/2010 05:08:10 PM 1695 Views
Re: Various characters you mentioned - 29/09/2010 03:54:42 AM 1821 Views
Re: Various characters you mentioned - 29/09/2010 09:41:16 AM 1869 Views
Plot - are we happy with what's happening? - 27/09/2010 07:58:33 AM 1811 Views
Definitely some things of note! - 27/09/2010 02:43:41 PM 1763 Views
Re: Definitely some things of note! - 27/09/2010 03:36:39 PM 1825 Views
Re: Definitely some things of note! - 27/09/2010 04:03:17 PM 1764 Views
Re: Definitely some things of note! - 27/09/2010 04:07:20 PM 1628 Views
Mirroring - 27/09/2010 03:27:51 PM 1777 Views
Re: Mirroring - this is good. - 30/09/2010 02:43:21 PM 1843 Views
Any other thoughts? - 27/09/2010 07:59:14 AM 1686 Views
Bigotry, the Sorting Hat and Giants - 27/09/2010 03:28:10 PM 1680 Views
Re: Bigotry, the Sorting Hat and Giants - 27/09/2010 05:08:42 PM 1656 Views
Re: Bigotry, the Sorting Hat and Giants - 27/09/2010 05:21:20 PM 1746 Views
Re: Gnomes - 29/09/2010 04:00:20 AM 1646 Views
Re: Gnomes - 29/09/2010 09:43:54 AM 1808 Views
Re: Gnomes - 30/09/2010 03:27:37 AM 1821 Views
Wednesday 29 September: chapters 22-24 - 13/09/2010 09:29:12 PM 1850 Views
Characters and characterisation *NM* - 29/09/2010 04:43:38 PM 945 Views
High emotions. - 29/09/2010 05:11:07 PM 1821 Views
Re: High emotions. - 29/09/2010 08:21:46 PM 1757 Views
Re: High emotions. - 29/09/2010 09:51:14 PM 1832 Views
Re: High emotions. - 29/09/2010 10:06:43 PM 1752 Views
Re: High emotions. - 29/09/2010 10:28:58 PM 1727 Views
Re: High emotions. - 29/09/2010 11:31:04 PM 1714 Views
Re: High emotions. - 29/09/2010 11:35:52 PM 1791 Views
Re: High emotions. - 29/09/2010 09:18:42 PM 1584 Views
Re: High emotions. - 29/09/2010 10:05:32 PM 1790 Views
Re: High emotions. - 30/09/2010 04:04:31 AM 1777 Views
Themes and progression of themes. *NM* - 29/09/2010 04:44:11 PM 898 Views
A bit of a respite on that score - 29/09/2010 05:18:46 PM 1776 Views
Plotting and plot continuity *NM* - 29/09/2010 04:44:32 PM 960 Views
Re: Plotting and plot continuity - 29/09/2010 05:11:43 PM 1964 Views
Re: Plotting and plot continuity - 29/09/2010 09:17:02 PM 1853 Views
Re: Plotting and plot continuity - 29/09/2010 09:58:03 PM 1892 Views
Re: Plotting and plot continuity - 30/09/2010 02:36:25 PM 1884 Views
Other things of note. *NM* - 29/09/2010 04:44:51 PM 972 Views
A Question - 29/09/2010 05:12:06 PM 1815 Views
Rowling is having fun once more, this time with St. Mungo's. - 29/09/2010 09:19:53 PM 1806 Views
Re: Rowling is having fun once more, this time with St. Mungo's. - 29/09/2010 10:35:51 PM 1637 Views
Re: Rowling is having fun once more, this time with St. Mungo's. - 30/09/2010 03:42:21 AM 1788 Views
The Lockheart encounter is great too. - 30/09/2010 05:21:17 AM 1807 Views
Re: The Lockheart encounter is great too. - 30/09/2010 02:50:18 PM 1837 Views
Friday 1 October: chapters 25-27 - Sorry I'm late. - 13/09/2010 09:29:58 PM 1708 Views
Plot/action: getting exciting? *NM* - 02/10/2010 11:25:48 AM 983 Views
Beginning of the end - 02/10/2010 07:55:36 PM 1891 Views
Re: Beginning of the end - 05/10/2010 10:45:32 PM 1777 Views
Re: Beginning of the end - 05/10/2010 10:52:28 PM 1854 Views
Re: Beginning of the end - 06/10/2010 01:33:57 AM 1761 Views
Other things. *NM* - 02/10/2010 11:26:06 AM 897 Views
The way reactions are given, and an observation about occlumency. - 02/10/2010 07:55:48 PM 1881 Views
The least important of your points... - 04/10/2010 08:18:04 PM 1993 Views
Re: The least important of your points... - 04/10/2010 08:20:15 PM 1769 Views
Re: The least important of your points... - 05/10/2010 07:41:32 PM 1902 Views
Monday 4 October: chapters 28-30 - bad memories, dramatic exits, and large brothers. - 13/09/2010 09:32:03 PM 1794 Views
Characters: James, Sirius, Lily, Snape, Umbridge, Fred, George, Hagrid, Grawp - 04/10/2010 06:31:44 PM 1880 Views
The twins, the teachers, Cho, Snape, James Sirius, Wormtail, Lupin, Lily, Harry and McGonagall. - 04/10/2010 07:40:26 PM 1790 Views
Re: The twins, the teachers, Cho, Snape, James Sirius, Wormtail, Lupin, Lily, Harry and McGonagall. - 05/10/2010 05:16:45 AM 1938 Views
Re: The twins, the teachers, Cho, Snape, James Sirius, Wormtail, Lupin, Lily, Harry and McGonagall. - 05/10/2010 09:19:28 AM 1959 Views
Re: The twins, the teachers, Cho, Snape, James Sirius, Wormtail, Lupin, Lily, Harry and McGonagall. - 05/10/2010 03:56:50 PM 2053 Views
Plotting and themes. - 04/10/2010 06:32:16 PM 1815 Views
family and bigotry - 04/10/2010 07:41:22 PM 1840 Views
Weasley Mayhem. And stuff. - 05/10/2010 02:07:06 AM 1809 Views
Re: Weasley Mayhem. And stuff. - 05/10/2010 09:06:04 AM 1704 Views
Re: family and bigotry - 05/10/2010 11:27:55 PM 1817 Views
Re: family and bigotry - 05/10/2010 11:37:11 PM 1783 Views
Anything else? - 04/10/2010 06:32:43 PM 1831 Views
portaits - 04/10/2010 07:41:49 PM 1638 Views
I'm wondering if Dumbledore is camping out in his office. - 05/10/2010 11:19:03 PM 1868 Views
Re: I'm wondering if Dumbledore is camping out in his office. - 05/10/2010 11:28:37 PM 1897 Views
That would be awesome. - 06/10/2010 02:28:33 AM 1791 Views
Wednesday 6 October: chapters 31-33 - OWLs, fights and other such hijinks. - 13/09/2010 09:32:40 PM 1812 Views
Plot! Theme and Action! - 06/10/2010 08:14:21 PM 1774 Views
The trap is set - 06/10/2010 08:36:03 PM 1786 Views
Re: The trap is set - 06/10/2010 09:37:17 PM 1764 Views
Re: The trap is set - 06/10/2010 09:50:15 PM 1850 Views
Anything else you want to waffle about. - 06/10/2010 08:14:50 PM 1797 Views
exams - 06/10/2010 08:36:35 PM 1762 Views
Friday 8 October: chapters 34-36 - The big fight and the big farewell. - 13/09/2010 09:33:45 PM 1949 Views
Characters: Death Eaters, Order of the Phoenix, and the children. - 08/10/2010 11:19:58 AM 1883 Views
Hermione, Harry, Neville, Sirius, Dumbledore, Lupin - 08/10/2010 07:52:01 PM 1794 Views
Re: Hermione, Harry, Neville, Sirius, Dumbledore, Lupin - 09/10/2010 01:00:00 AM 1983 Views
Re: Hermione, Harry, Neville, Sirius, Dumbledore, Lupin - 09/10/2010 10:23:24 AM 1690 Views
Re: Hermione, Harry, Neville, Sirius, Dumbledore, Lupin - 10/10/2010 03:40:46 AM 1651 Views
Re: Hermione, Harry, Neville, Sirius, Dumbledore, Lupin - 10/10/2010 10:54:31 AM 1880 Views
Re: Hermione, Harry, Neville, Sirius, Dumbledore, Lupin - 12/10/2010 02:46:40 AM 1903 Views
First big appearance for Bellatrix. - 09/10/2010 01:11:54 AM 1887 Views
Re: First big appearance for Bellatrix. - 09/10/2010 10:13:26 AM 1852 Views
Action. And more action. - 08/10/2010 11:20:49 AM 1790 Views
The tragedy - 08/10/2010 07:51:29 PM 1886 Views
Re: The tragedy - 09/10/2010 12:42:53 AM 1683 Views
Re: The tragedy - 09/10/2010 12:49:31 AM 1871 Views
I'm wondering what would have happened... - 09/10/2010 01:14:58 AM 1593 Views
Re: I'm wondering what would have happened... - 09/10/2010 10:16:25 AM 1742 Views
Re: I'm wondering what would have happened... - 10/10/2010 03:22:18 AM 1972 Views
Book 7 spoilers ( I know they are implied, but I'd feel bad if I didn't warn) - 11/10/2010 12:51:06 AM 1811 Views
Re: Book 7 spoilers ( I know they are implied, but I'd feel bad if I didn't warn) - 12/10/2010 02:48:53 AM 1736 Views
Other things. - 08/10/2010 11:21:12 AM 1761 Views
Re: Other things. - 08/10/2010 07:52:45 PM 1813 Views
Well. - 10/10/2010 03:26:01 AM 1787 Views
Monday 11 October: chapters 37-38 ~ The end of innocence? - 13/09/2010 09:35:14 PM 1896 Views
How are our characters left? - 11/10/2010 05:25:39 PM 1835 Views
Plot and theme: - 11/10/2010 05:26:37 PM 1770 Views
Prophecy, choice, house elves and knowledge. - 11/10/2010 11:50:46 PM 1918 Views
Any other thoughts? - 11/10/2010 05:27:17 PM 1653 Views
One minor and one major disappointment. - 11/10/2010 11:51:08 PM 1984 Views
Re: One minor and one major disappointment. - 12/10/2010 02:53:28 AM 1982 Views
General comments. - 13/09/2010 09:36:13 PM 1835 Views
The first time I read this book I didn't like it much. - 14/09/2010 04:23:43 AM 1801 Views
It was one of my favourite books from the get-go. - 14/09/2010 09:08:03 AM 1936 Views
The structure of this book is different from the earlier ones - 15/09/2010 09:55:26 AM 1963 Views
What do we think of Rowling's writing skills in this book? - 22/09/2010 12:54:14 PM 1800 Views
Much improved - 22/09/2010 03:08:51 PM 1738 Views
How do you feel about the book as a whole? - 11/10/2010 05:28:23 PM 1727 Views
Re: How do you feel about the book as a whole? - 12/10/2010 03:00:01 AM 1917 Views
Suggestions for the re-read. - 13/09/2010 09:36:56 PM 1777 Views
Your links don't work - 14/09/2010 10:37:32 AM 1733 Views
Fixed. *NM* - 14/09/2010 10:46:08 AM 1054 Views
I just copied old ones. - 14/09/2010 06:32:50 PM 1817 Views
Do we need to have another break? - 27/09/2010 08:00:04 AM 1814 Views
Before the next book, you mean? - 27/09/2010 01:05:14 PM 1734 Views
But now I want to keep reading them. </whine> - 29/09/2010 04:02:57 AM 1713 Views
We'll start Book 6 on Monday 18 October. - 11/10/2010 05:29:21 PM 1912 Views

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