Rowling, J.K.- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter #3); Informal Buddy Read: Starts November 21, 2014 --REVISIT-- May 2018

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Chapter 6: I'm sure glad that when I was in school (view spoiler)[there were no teachers that you tell the future. no way you're getting away with anything in Professor Trelawney's class, LOL (hide spoiler)]

[Joanne]

Finished

(view spoiler)[Breaks my heart every time reading the scene where Harry and Sirius discuss moving in together. So gut wrenching that they were so close. (hide spoiler)]

[Sassafrass]

Chapter 9:

Why is Harry seeing (view spoiler)[ the same scene when the dementors come around? I hope we get more insight into that as the book progresses. (hide spoiler)]

[Sassafrass]

End of chapter 10:

(view spoiler)[I can't imagine overhearing that my parents were betrayed by their best friend and that it lead to their deaths, not to mention my almost death. That's way too much for a 13 year old to have to bear. (hide spoiler)]

[Sassafrass]

Melissa wrote: "@ Joanne HAHA so true! I was always thinking that throughout the book. Why keep so many secrets from Dumbledore? He proved more than once that he was on Harry's side!"


I have the same question, Melissa.

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Joanne wrote: "Finished

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I agree, Joanne, but I liked the way Harry was able to use that letter to his advantage with Uncle Vernon. I sure hope he has a good summer.

[Sassafrass]

I finished this one. There was so much there to absorb. I know we are just scratching the surface of all that was going on with Harry's parents, but I mean it is so much for one kid to bear, isn't it.

I really liked the thing with the Patronus and the connection to his parents.

And Snape is just not endearing himself to me at all. It just seems as though he's getting worse with each book!

[Laura]

I 've started and am enjoying being immersed in the Harry Potter world again!

chapter 1 & 2
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Wow, Harry finally received birthday gifts. Hagrid's gift was interesting; I 'm sure that plays a part in the story later. The Dursley's are still no nicer to Harry which isn't a surprise.

Marge is no nicer than the Dursley's. Ha, I loved that Harry broke her glass. She had to know that he did it. I think she was so surprised and maybe scared that there was no way she was going to admit it was him. It sounded like Harry turned her into a balloon and she floated up to the ceiling. It wasn't very nice of him but I understand that he reached his limit and had to stick up for himself.
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[Sassafrass]

Yes, Aunt Marge. LOL, got what she deserved.

[Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon]

up to Chapter 13

(view spoiler)[ As much as i can imagine that Ron and Harry would be furious at Hermione. I do like that she is strong enough to take her friends safety seriously and inform Ms Mcgonagall (hide spoiler)]

[Shannon]

Joanne wrote: "Finished

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Ack!! Me too!! They're both so happy at the prospect!

[Shannon]

Finally finished this one too, in between Quidditich match.

(view spoiler)[I love this book. Everything starts to get a bit darker and we learn so much and meet so many of our beloved characters. Sirius and Harry never fail to completely destroy me. They've both suffered so much, and you just want them to get that little bit of happiness. Although, I do love Harry using Sirius against the Durselys!!! The trio is getting older, and things are starting to move. (hide spoiler)]

[Laura]

chapters 3- 8
Harry(view spoiler)[
Harry faces every situation head on. He goes first when others are scared.
ie- up to a new class(Divination) or volunteering first at Hagrid's class
He took the news that Black was after him in stride. I thought the Weasley's should have told him rather than hide that information as Mrs. Weasley wanted to. (hide spoiler)]

Hermoine(view spoiler)[
Something fishy is going on with Hermoine (hide spoiler)]

Professor Lupin(view spoiler)[ I like Professor Lupin. I especially like that he tries to make Neville feel better about himself rather than put him down as Snape does. Probably not a good idea to drink the potion that Snape made him. I don't think that will bode well. (hide spoiler)]

Rowling(view spoiler)[
I'm enjoying each book more and more. Rowling's has created a fascinating magical world.
As much as she creates a magical world I think she realistically portrays what adolescent, bullying and friendship look like. (hide spoiler)]

[Jackie]

Shannon wrote: "Finally finished this one too, in between Quidditich match.

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Finished last night.

(view spoiler)[I love this one too. Sirius is one of my favorite characters and wish that he could have been there for Harry instead of the Dursleys. The theme is getting darker and the characters more defined. (hide spoiler)]

[Shannon]

Jackie wrote: "Shannon wrote: "Finally finished this one too, in between Quidditich match.

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Finished last night.

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They really are. You can really see the progression in this one. It's where the series takes its turn.

[Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon]

Finished this one now and I still love it

(view spoiler)[ I feel bad for professor Lupin. he was such a good defense against Dark Arts teacher but because he is a werewolf, this doesn't matter in the slightest.

And I always forget just how spiteful Snape can be. The way he talks to the Gryffindors especially Hermione and Neville. It is straight out bullying. (hide spoiler)]

[Jackie]

Nikk the Sapphired Book Dragon wrote: "Finished this one now and I still love it

I feel bad for professor Lupin. he was such a good defense against Dark Arts teacher but because he is a werewolf, this doesn't matter in the slightest.
..."

(view spoiler)[Lupin is a great character. I wish that he could have stayed at Hogwarts. You would think that wizards might be a bit more understanding but I guess the danger he presents is too much for a school, even if it is a magical one. (hide spoiler)]

[Jammin Jenny]

I am loving this book. I just finished reading the Quidditch match between Ravenclaw and Gryffindor

"...and look at that Firebolt go! Potter's really putting it through its paces now, see it turn - Chang's Comet is just no match for it, the Firebolt's precision-balance is really noticeable in these long-"
"JORDAN! ARE YOU BEING PAID TO ADVERTISE FIREBOLTS? GET ON WITH THE COMMENTARY!"

Love it!

(view spoiler)[I had forgotten that both Cedric Diggory and Cho were in this story. That shows you how much the movies have changed what I remember. Cedric was even willing to a re-match in the first Quidditch game when the dementors showed up.

And Gryffindor wins the house cup! (hide spoiler)]

[Jammin Jenny]

Jackie wrote: "Nikk the Sapphired Book Dragon wrote: "Finished this one now and I still love it

I feel bad for professor Lupin. he was such a good defense against Dark Arts teacher but because he is a werewolf,..."

says a lot about how prejudice and really affect people

[Jammin Jenny]

Joanne wrote: "Chapters 1-4

I'm impressed with Harry for being able to stand Marge's abuse for almost a full week. It's very hard to have everything about you insulted and not even be able to react or say anythi..."

I agree. I think he was fine with Marge (view spoiler)[insulting him, but when he started attacking his parents that's when he blew up and blew her up as well. (hide spoiler)]

[Jammin Jenny]

So I finished this bed early this morning before I fell asleep. I love how Hermione develops in this story, and I was so glad that Harry got his godfather back. I loved his parting lines with Uncle Vernon when he got back from Hogwarts!!

[Shannon]

Jammin Jenny wrote: "I am loving this book. I just finished reading the Quidditch match between Ravenclaw and Gryffindor

"...and look at that Firebolt go! Potter's really putting it through its paces now, see it turn ..."

Lee Jordan and his Quidditch comments are always a favorite!

[Joanne]

Agreed. Lee Jordan's Quidditch commentary always makes me laugh. And McGonagall's reactions to it!

[Laura]

Chapter 9
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Why are kids playing a game of quidditch in a storm? Couldn't they postpone it? (hide spoiler)]

[Michelle]

Started this one this morning. Doing Jim Dale on audio.

I had forgotten how scared everyone seemed about (view spoiler)[Sirius Black, and how it was even announced on the muggle news.

Love the Knight Bus and Stan. :) (hide spoiler)]

[Laura]

chapter 11
(view spoiler)[ Did Sirius Black send Harry the broomstick? I don't think he did but I 'm not sure who did. (hide spoiler)]

[Shannon]

Laura wrote: "Chapter 9

Why are kids playing a game of quidditch in a storm? Couldn't they postpone it?"

Ha right! Not how us muggles would do it! Although I can remember one soccer match when my daughter was young where it was so freaking cold all the parents watched from their cars. Lol!

[Michelle]

So true! That quidditch match in the storm was crazy.
(view spoiler)[I had forgotten Cedric played a part in this one prior to showing up in the next book. It's been a while since I've read these.
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[Laura]

Through chapter 16
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How is Hermoine able to be in two places at once? I haven't figured this out yet. Harry told Hermoine she is losing it; she sure is under a lot of stress with the exams.

The exam schedule was intense for 3rd students

Quidditch match was awesome.Go Griffindor. It was great to see Harry and his team finally win!

Um.. I thought Scabbers died earlier? How is he still alive?Hmm, I knew there was something up with Hermoine's cat. (hide spoiler)]

[Dev]

i feel like so many problems in this series could be solved just by postponing things for bad weather or like ...setting up incredibly rudimentary safety guidelines lol sometimes it seems like wizards gain magic but lose their common sense gene

[Laura]

Devann wrote: "i feel like so many problems in this series could be solved just by postponing things for bad weather or like ...setting up incredibly rudimentary safety guidelines lol sometimes it seems like wiza..."

The trio ( Harry, Ron & Hermonie) sure did break A LOT of rules!!

[Laura]

Finished
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Wow, Shannon and Karen were right! ( Not that I didn't expect them to be... ) Thank you for persuading me to continue with the series. Book 1 and book 3 are quite different; there 's a darker and more mature tone to book 3.
I honestly wasn't sure that Harry wasn't going to kill Sirius. Harry has quite the temper. He has a bit of a dark side to him. ( I guess which is why the sorting hat could have placed him in House Slytherin. ) I 'm looking forward to seeing Harry and Sirius' relationship grow.

I like that I found out how Herimone was able to be in two places at once. Kinda cool!

I'm definitely in the minority but I need to say that Hagrid is not a favorite character. Any scene with Hagrid I just want to skip.

Snape- wow, his name suits. This guy definitely loses his cool. He has major anger mangement/bullying problems. I don't like his character but Rowlings has done a great job with his character. It will be interesting to see his future encounters with Harry.

Dumbledore---Teeehehe; even he breaks the rules once in a while.
Lepuis- I'm a little sad to see that he resigned.

Rowlings has really created an incredible world full of magic and supernatural creatures. Looking forward to continuing the series and seeing what the next adventure looks like. (hide spoiler)]

[Sophie, The other one]

I've given up on my library and have just got a KU trial so can catch up with the rereads of these! Hopefully someone else will be around!

[Sophie, The other one]

As someone said right at the start of this thread, I'm always slightly surprised that the Dursleys take Harry back for the holidays (I know it's covered later in the series, but still...)

[Michelle]

Sophie wrote: "As someone said right at the start of this thread, I'm always slightly surprised that the Dursleys take Harry back for the holidays (I know it's covered later in the series, but still...)"

I agree. I come to understand them just slightly by the end of the series, but it's surprising that they take him in every summer.

[Michelle]

The trial of Buckbeak

(on audio so unsure of chapter)
(view spoiler)[Finally we get some idea of how Hermoine is everywhere at once. I swear, she's such a Ravenclaw!

And Lupin is so caring and supportive as a teacher. I love how he handles Snape when the marauder's map is discovered. (hide spoiler)]

[Sassafrass]

Michelle wrote: "Sophie wrote: "As someone said right at the start of this thread, I'm always slightly surprised that the Dursleys take Harry back for the holidays (I know it's covered later in the series, but still

I agree. I come to understand them just slightly by the end of the series, but it's surprising that they take him in every summer"

I enjoyed hearing the explanation of it. It makes sense but I too never understood why they did it until Dumbledore explained the whole thing.

[Sophie, The other one]

Having read chapter 2, I agree with the comments a few pages back. As far as I remember the only characters that are described by their weight are the Dursleys. It's a bit of a lazy trope to use.

Though Marge totally deserved it!

[Sophie, The other one]

Chapter 5 - lots of thoughts on this one!

Professor Lupin's first moments are great. Love the comment that Madame Pomfrey makes about finally having a DADA teacher who knows their stuff.

Snape's reaction at the feast makes so much more sense on a reread.

The trip to the castle and the fact Harry can't see what is pulling the carriages. (view spoiler)[ my memory is failing me as to the exact critr for see Thestrals, but I'm surprised he can't at this point (hide spoiler)]

[Louise]

Starting this reread today 🙂

[Michelle]

Loved this re-read. I appreciated it so much more on audio. <3

Dumbledore is so awesome. In the hospital wing...
(view spoiler)[love how he gently points Hermoine in the right direction and makes sure she saves Buckbeak, Sirius, and the day. She's the best. She enables Harry to be a great wizard while being the best witch of her age. Huge Hermoine fan. (hide spoiler)]

[Sophie, The other one]

So many overhead conversations make much more sense now! Snape and Dumbledore during the search of the castle for Sirius in chapter 9 being the latest example I've come across.

[Sophie, The other one]

Michelle wrote: "The trial of Buckbeak

(on audio so unsure of chapter)
Finally we get some idea of how Hermoine is everywhere at once. I swear, she's such a Ravenclaw!

And Lupin is so caring and supportive as a ..."

I agree! Had forgotten what a great teacher Lupin is. He seems to be treading the line with Harry v carefully as well

[Sophie, The other one]

Michelle wrote: "Loved this re-read. I appreciated it so much more on audio. <3

Dumbledore is so awesome. In the hospital wing...
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He does it well! Gentle prompts so she thinks of the solution.

[SandyL]

Here's a fun quiz once you're done with the book:
https://www.sporcle.com/games/lolshor...

[Sarah]

I'll be starting this one shortly!

And happy I can finally say, from team Hermione!

[Donna]

First time reading this. I haven't seen anything after the 1st two movies so I am going into this completely blind.

Chapters 1-4
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The Dursleys - After the first two books, I can't say that I am surprised about their behavior. If it's cruel, they seem to excel at it. Aunt Marge is a new characters. She is exactly like her brother. I noticed that she has the same last name as her brother so it appears that she has never married. I am not the least bit surprised given her attitude. I think what Harry did to her funny and well deserved. Maybe she will attempt to be a bit nicer in the future, although I doubt it.

The Knight Bus - This is an interesting touch. An emergency bus for wizards and purple to boot.

Sirius Black - Although, he doesn't actually make an appearance in these chapters, he is talked about a lot. Poor Harry has no lack of enemies for sure. I am interested how this all plays out.

The Weasleys - I love that the Weasley family is so protective of Harry. They have a ton of kids but treat him as if he is one of their own. I love this family and hope that they continue to be there for him.
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[Donna]

Chapters 5-8
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Dementors - These are quite creepy. It is very odd that they can suck the happiness right out of a room just by being there. The chill the kids feel also add a creep factor to it. I am pretty sure I wouldn't want to face one of these.

Hagrid - It was nice to see Hagrid become a teacher. Especially after being punished for years over something he didn't do. Too bad Draco Malfoy insisted on ruining it for him. I hope Hagrid gets over it and gets back into teaching the lessons in his own unique way.

Professor Trelawney- She is just a bit creepy also. I think it would weird me out if a teacher told me that I was going to die. It is just odd.

Professor Snape - Really, what is the deal with this man? Why is he always so bitter? I understood that he didn't like Harry due to his past with Harry's father. However, what did Neville do to deserve all the bullying?

Professor Lupin - He seems to be an interesting teacher. I am curious about the potion he has Professor Snape mixing up for him and why.

Gryffindor Fat Lady portrait - How very odd that the Fat Lady has disappeared. It appears that Sirius Black has made his arrival known. I am curious what he will do.....
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[Donna]

Sophie wrote: "Having read chapter 2, I agree with the comments a few pages back. As far as I remember the only characters that are described by their weight are the Dursleys. It's a bit of a lazy trope to use.

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Oh I totally agree. Marge definitely got what she deserved!

[Sarah]

Donna wrote: "Chapters 5-8

Dementors - These are quite creepy. It is very odd that they can suck the happiness right out of a room just by being there. The chill the kids feel also add a creep factor to it. I a..."

I always loved Professor Lupin. He always seemed so fatherly to me and I always hoped he would help Harry by being a father figure for him. Such a kind man! He has the opportunity to make another person feel awful (like Snape does often) when they do something wrong or imperfect but he never does. Insteas he teaches and helps people when they need it. I see him as a foil character to Snape.