Rowling, J.K.- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter #4); Informal Buddy Read ; Start Date 25 November 2014--REVISIT-- May 2018

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

Jaclyn wrote: "Chapter 3: the part with Mrs. Weasley's letter makes me laugh everytime! And I love Harry's response. His wittiness/sarcasm is one of the things I loved most when I first read the books. He isn't j..."

That is what I love about this series too. JKR made him "real" for his age. As the books progress his maturity does noticeably too

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

Jaclyn wrote: "Chapter 6: Don't read the spoiler if you haven't read the whole book already: [spoilers removed]"

Oh I hadn't thought about that (view spoiler)[ with Amos. Now I feel sad! (hide spoiler)]

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

I just finished chapter 7 (I have read the series before) and it strikes me how clever JKR is to create this world cup which brings all the adult and kid characters together for more than just a few scenes. Otherwise she may have gotten stuck with always having the setting as Hogwarts or Privett Drive. I love that she does these things to keep the stories fresh, moving, and also introduce parts of the side characters or new magic concepts/things that become important to the story later

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

Chapter 13

(view spoiler)[
"Draco Malfoy... The amazing bouncing ferret..."

haha. great line!

(hide spoiler)]

[Ari]

I just finished Chapter 11, and poor Ron! That awful, awful dress robe! Spoiler for rest of book: (view spoiler)[ Also, my memory is terrible, is that time Moody had an attacking garbage bin when the switch to Crouch was made? (hide spoiler)]

[Jaclyn]

Ari wrote: "I just finished Chapter 11, and poor Ron! That awful, awful dress robe! Spoiler for rest of book: [spoilers removed]"

Yes, that's when it happened. And yes, poor Ron! How embarrassed he must have been!

[Jackie]

I'm late but can I join in? I've been rereading the series and am up to Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

[Jaclyn]

Sure Jackie! I think there are a few people who are just starting.

[Juliana]

Karen wrote: "I just finished chapter 7 (I have read the series before) and it strikes me how clever JKR is to create this world cup which brings all the adult and kid characters together for more than just a fe..."

Interesting point Karen. I never have formulated it that way but I was agreeing with you as I was reading it.

[Juliana]

Do you guys will continue with the series? Any idea when the BR for HP and the Order of the Phoenix will be?

[❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Daryl Dixonღ♥ღ]

Juliana wrote: "Do you guys will continue with the series? Any idea when the BR for HP and the Order of the Phoenix will be?"

I can ask for a new thread for that book and then everyone can just starts it whenever they want.

[Juliana]

❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Styxx Anaxkolasiღ♥ღ wrote: "Juliana wrote: "Do you guys will continue with the series? Any idea when the BR for HP and the Order of the Phoenix will be?"

I can ask for a new thread for that book and then everyone can just starts it whenever they want. .."

It'll be great Stephanie. Thanks!

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

Chapter 18

When I first read this I was so annoyed at Ron (view spoiler)[ for not believing Harry didn't put his name in the Goblet, and I still am again this time! Eek! Can't he see Harry is in danger :o
That's why Hermoine is such a necessary character. She understands that someone put Harry's name in the goblet on purpose to hurt him (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

Karen wrote: "Chapter 18

When I first read this I was so annoyed at Ron for not believing Harry didn't put his name in the Goblet, and I still am again this time! Eek! Can't he see Harry is in danger :o
That's..."

(view spoiler)[Ron's jealousies and insecurities that were brought up in the first book re what he saw in the Mirror of Erised are definitely coming into play here. It's always one of Ron's weak spots. (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

Ari wrote: "I just finished Chapter 11, and poor Ron! That awful, awful dress robe! Spoiler for rest of book: [spoilers removed]"

I always like the bit where Ron first sees them. I think it's a good mix between Ron's indignation (they are awful) and Mrs Weasley's anger partly at Ron being ungrateful/complaining in front of Harry and partly her frustration/embarrassment at not being able to afford nicer ones.

[Ghost in the Stacks]

Can I still join this one?

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

Sure Abbie, we are all at different parts of the book and some people haven't read the series before so there are spoiler tags everywhere ;)

[Ghost in the Stacks]

Thanks, I had started this a little bit ago, and I had to return it, so I finally just picked it up again, and started over.

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

Chapter 22

How adorable that despite (view spoiler)[ managing to get an egg from a dragon, Harry is so scared to ask someone to the dance with him ;)
Certainly a major problem for a teenage boy! (hide spoiler)]

[Jackie]

Karen wrote: "I just finished chapter 7 (I have read the series before) and it strikes me how clever JKR is to create this world cup which brings all the adult and kid characters together for more than just a fe..."

I've read through Chapter 7. I agree, Karen. This setting gives the opportunity to introduce new characters and see the main characters in new perspectives. I also agree that this book is where the series becomes much darker starting out in the first chapter.

(view spoiler)[My favorite scene so far was the Weasley's attempt to pick up Harry by coming through the Dursley's fireplace. I also loved that Harry could use Sirius as a threat to get to go to the World cup. (hide spoiler)]

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

I'm with you Jackie - that threat is awesome. It is nice that Harry has a way (view spoiler)[ to convince the Dursley's to get the important things he wants/needs. And the fireplace scene was pretty funny! (hide spoiler)]

[Anita Reads]

Mad-Eye

Spoiler for future books as well
(view spoiler)[I always thought, regards of how this book turns out that these lessons are really important for Harry when he eventually stands before Voldemort again. I always wonder why he makes sure they know how to act to the imperiors curse, when that's a big advance for Harry. I understand why he wanted to help him with the tournament, but not so much about the other stuff. (hide spoiler)]

[Ghost in the Stacks]

❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Styxx Anaxkolasiღ♥ღ wrote: "This is actually the first ever Harry Potter book that I ever read, right after the 4th movie came out I decided to give it a try.

Chapter 1 (Don't read if haven't read the whole series) [spoilers..."

Yes, it seems bring up Sirius name can get you a lot! Lol! I wish I had one of those names.

[Ghost in the Stacks]

❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Styxx Anaxkolasiღ♥ღ wrote: "Chapter 4 [spoilers removed]"

I enjoy the entire Weasley family. They seem to be the glue that holds Harry together.
I don't know what he would do without them.
They are quite funny in the Muggle world.

[Ghost in the Stacks]

❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Styxx Anaxkolasiღ♥ღ wrote: "Chapter 8 [spoilers removed]"

I haven't actually seen this movie yet. My 12 year old daughter and I are reading the series together, and we watch the movie after we read the book. It has been a great mother/daughter adventure!
But I hate when they change too much of the story during a movie.

[❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Daryl Dixonღ♥ღ]

Abbie wrote: "❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Styxx Anaxkolasiღ♥ღ wrote: "Chapter 8 [spoilers removed]"

I haven't actually seen this movie yet. My 12 year old daughter and I are reading the series together, and we watch the ..."

They do change a lot of the story in the movie for this one, but I guess that's what happens when it's such a big book and they only have a certain amount of time to work with for the movie.

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

Abbie wrote: "❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Styxx Anaxkolasiღ♥ღ wrote: "Chapter 8 [spoilers removed]"

I haven't actually seen this movie yet. My 12 year old daughter and I are reading the series together, and we watch the ..."

Oh that's sweet. I'm re-watching the movies at the moment (just watching #2 atm. They are quite changed, but I guess keep the main themes)

[❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Daryl Dixonღ♥ღ]

Karen wrote: "Abbie wrote: "❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Styxx Anaxkolasiღ♥ღ wrote: "Chapter 8 [spoilers removed]"

I haven't actually seen this movie yet. My 12 year old daughter and I are reading the series together, and..."

There's just one scene in the book that I love that that was never put in the movies, I'm not up to that part in the book yet so I don't know what chapter it's in but the scene is (view spoiler)[When the families of the students participating in the triwizard tournament come to the school and harry doesn't think anyone is gonna be there for him, but is surprised to see Mrs Weasley and Charlie, I just love that he has that support. (hide spoiler)]

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

Jaclyn wrote: "Chapter 20: [spoilers removed]"

Yes I like this part of the book too. It is a nice moral story (continued later (view spoiler)[ with the mermaids (hide spoiler)] and it shows Harry as just a nice decent fella

[Ghost in the Stacks]

Karen wrote: "Abbie wrote: "❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Styxx Anaxkolasiღ♥ღ wrote: "Chapter 8 [spoilers removed]"

I haven't actually seen this movie yet. My 12 year old daughter and I are reading the series together, and..."

If our Mother/Daughter thing we do....So grateful I raised her right and she loves reading as much as I do. Not that she is at an age where we can read the same books and enjoy them!

[Ghost in the Stacks]

Ari wrote: "Jaclyn wrote: "Chapter 6 [spoilers removed]"

Oh, I never noticed that before that is so sad!!!!

@Anita Yes! [spoilers removed]"

Yes, I loved this scene too! And the taffy! I love those twins!

[[deleted user]]

I am literally just starting this lol It won't take very long once I get going, but I realize I am super far behind considering OotP started already.

[Ghost in the Stacks]

Jaclyn wrote: "Chapter 20: [spoilers removed]"

Yes, it was good of him. I was surprised myself.
Harry is a good guy, but like Snape say, I think he does get to bend the rules more then other students.

How ever did his name get into that Goblet?

[Jackie]

Taryn wrote: "I am literally just starting this lol It won't take very long once I get going, but I realize I am super far behind considering OotP started already."

Don't feel bad, Taryn. I'm only on Chapter 9. Too many buddy reads, not enough time. lol

[Ghost in the Stacks]

Same problem, I think I signed up for Too many BR' s, but am am getting to them, slowly but surely.

[Ghost in the Stacks]

Jaclyn wrote: "Chapter 23: [spoilers removed]"

Ron was soooo jealous! Loved that Hermione finally got to show off a bit.

[[deleted user]]

Abbie wrote: "Jaclyn wrote: "Chapter 23: [spoilers removed]"

Ron was soooo jealous! Loved that Hermione finally got to show off a bit."

Only in the first couple of chapters but (view spoiler)[ I remember reading this for the first time and just loving the descriptions of the tents and decorations at the Quidditch World Cup. Just the excitement and the camaraderie and the effort it takes not to spend all your money lol Reminds me completely of the soccer (football) World Cup. I also love the fact that everyone is blatantly ignoring the rules! (hide spoiler)]

I think I mentioned in previous threads that the twins were my favorite characters in the series. I think it was in this fourth book though that I really started to like Fred more than George. In this book, he just tends to take the lead a lot.

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

Chapter 1~ (view spoiler)[When I read this first chapter I kept wondering what Nagini would be..Couldnt we have a different critter other than a SNAKE? But then it wouldnt give the same effect would it? (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 2~ (view spoiler)[Harry seems to be having the same kind of night as me, poor guy. It's so sad that he has no one to talk to in the Dursley household, he resorts to owl post to communicate with the outside world - how sad. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 3~ (view spoiler)[Wow!!! The Quidditch World Cup Finals. Wouldnt that be awesome but now Harry has to get permission so I say use the threat of your Godfather, Sirius. Good job. Wouldnt have worked with Mother & it still wont now that Im grown lol but then again this is Harry. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 4~ (view spoiler)[So now the Weasley's are coming to collect Harry. Oh my, this should be good. Once again the humor between Fred & George in the scenes where they are featured are hilarious. Mr Weasley comes to Harry's defense when Harry is leaving - loved this scene especially when Dudley eats the ton tongue toffee. (hide spoiler)]

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

Chapter 5~ (view spoiler)[This is like my crazy family, trying to do the Holidays. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 6~ (view spoiler)[Oh my goodness, such a lot of fuss of having to get up early, good grief. I think that would be an awesome way to travel, port key. That would mean no long car trips yeah!!! (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 7~ (view spoiler)[The Diggery's, now there was a pompous ass, at least Cedric's father. It's magic people, they crack me up worrying whether or not everyone is going to fit inside the tent..too funny. (hide spoiler)]

Chpater 8~ (view spoiler)[Winky~now everyone has met a house elf. Once again, Lucious Malfoy is an ass, a complete ass. I would not be able to keep a civil tongue in my mouth if I were around him that would be for sure. I love the commentary on the Quidditch play, it was like being there to me. (hide spoiler)]

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

Chapter 9~ (view spoiler)[Oh boy - here we go again only this time we have an illuminated serpent projected into the sky. Thank goodness these people have Hermione because I seriously think she is the only who pays attention. Sometimes Harry & Ron are oblivious to what is going on around them. ... (hide spoiler)]

[Ghost in the Stacks]

Pigletto wrote: "Jaclyn wrote: "Chapter 20: [spoilers removed]"

There are so many times where I get infuriated by one or more of the trio when they have some silly falling out or get jealous or angry at each other..."

Yes, sometimes their little spats can get a little annoying.
And sometimes.....So can Harry....some comment he maxed, especially about Sirus when all he wanted to do it to protect Harry. He is after all his guardian.

[[deleted user]]

Abbie wrote: "Pigletto wrote: "Jaclyn wrote: "Chapter 20: [spoilers removed]"

There are so many times where I get infuriated by one or more of the trio when they have some silly falling out or get jealous or an..."

In the fifth book I get so fed up with Harry, it's ridiculous. The trio have never really been my favorite characters honestly.

[Jackie]

I'm through Chapter 14.

(view spoiler)[Mad-Eye Moody is a very interesting character. I loved it when he turned Malfoy into a bouncing ferret! Also he seems to have a kind nature in the way that he dealt with Neville after he became so upset with the demonstration of the three curses. (hide spoiler)]

[Jackie]

@Sallie (view spoiler)[I like the Portkey method of traveling too! No long car trips or long waits in airports. (hide spoiler)]

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

I just finished.
yes, I know what you guys mean about the trio being annoying at times. Actually I think Hermoine is getting less annoying and Ron and Harry more so... haha

I still really enjoy the books, though. With the re-read I felt sadder (view spoiler)[ about Cedric, but also Moody being locked away for 10 months! how awful (hide spoiler)]. This is also the first one of the series that doesn't have a saccharine ending. A glimpse of what is to come....

[[deleted user]]

So I've been trying to figure out why everyone likes HP better than other heroes in stories, and here's my personal opinion. Harry isn't a hero that thinks things through. He doesn't necessarily determine whether he is brave or not, he just acts instinctively and his bravery comes from his flawed personality. In a way, we all want to think we'd do the right thing if we were suddenly thrown into tough situations. And Harry usually does those right things without thinking about the uncomfortable consequences for himself. It isn't that he sets out to be brave, he just does what comes naturally to him in the heat of the moment. We all hope we'd act in the same manner when the shit hits the fan lol

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

I agree that is part of it Taryn. It is that "normal" boy thrown into an amazing world concept that draws people in, but because JKR wrote one story arc and then wrote the books, she was able to leave so many clues and foreshadowing and it is that part that also attracts the adults.
Also when the kids were 10/11 picking up the books they were then getting a new book when they were the same age as Harry which created a lot of relatability.

[[deleted user]]

Karen wrote: "I agree that is part of it Taryn. It is that "normal" boy thrown into an amazing world concept that draws people in, but because JKR wrote one story arc and then wrote the books, she was able to le..."

I think that's how I got hooked. I think i wouldn't have liked it nearly as much if I had just picked it up now. After rereading those first couple of books, I can tell that I just wouldn't have thought them great if I hadn't been about Harry's age. It's so cool to see how the story really fits the age group as the years go on.

[Michelle]

Just starting my re-read now. One of my favorites of the series. I think so much changes for everyone in this book.

[[deleted user]]

Series spoiler! But sort of my comment to myself as I was reading.
(view spoiler)[

"Mad-Eye Moody" says, 'Ah I see, got Potter's best interest at heart have you (Snape)?"

Well damn, son. Actually yeah, yeah he has......

(hide spoiler)]