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(1) Pansy Parkinson is totally Malfoy's Lavender Brown. Unlike Ron, Malfoy's content to string her along.
(2) Malfoy calls Buckbeak ugly, provoking an attack. Wonder if hippogriffs understand English or are just sensitive to tone.
(3) Ron's surprisingly proficient at potions, at least where knifework is concerned. His roots are "beautifully cut."
— Feb 20, 2020 12:10AM
Notes:
(1) Pansy Parkinson is totally Malfoy's Lavender Brown. Unlike Ron, Malfoy's content to string her along.
(2) Malfoy calls Buckbeak ugly, provoking an attack. Wonder if hippogriffs understand English or are just sensitive to tone.
(3) Ron's surprisingly proficient at potions, at least where knifework is concerned. His roots are "beautifully cut."
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(1) '"[Sirius Black] didn't disapparate!" Snape roared, now very close at hand. "You can't apparate or disapparate inside this castle! This–has–something–to–do–with–Potter! ... They helped him escape, I know it!"'
- Well, Snape's right about that.
(2) Must get to writing my review. How does one distill Harry Potter in a sentence? It's never easy.
— Mar 13, 2020 12:35AM
Notes:
(1) '"[Sirius Black] didn't disapparate!" Snape roared, now very close at hand. "You can't apparate or disapparate inside this castle! This–has–something–to–do–with–Potter! ... They helped him escape, I know it!"'
- Well, Snape's right about that.
(2) Must get to writing my review. How does one distill Harry Potter in a sentence? It's never easy.
Jayson
is 96% done
Notes:
(1) Hermione: "Harry, I can't believe it... You conjured up a Patronus that drove away all those Dementors! That's very, very advanced magic."
Harry: "I knew I could do it this time because I'd already done it... Does that make sense?"
Hermione: "I don't know."
- It's a chicken and egg paradox... where did the confidence come from to begin with?!
— Mar 12, 2020 12:35AM
Notes:
(1) Hermione: "Harry, I can't believe it... You conjured up a Patronus that drove away all those Dementors! That's very, very advanced magic."
Harry: "I knew I could do it this time because I'd already done it... Does that make sense?"
Hermione: "I don't know."
- It's a chicken and egg paradox... where did the confidence come from to begin with?!
Jayson
is 94% done
Notes:
(1) "From what Harry could see of Hermione's face, she looked terrified."
- One major aspect of Hermione lost in the films is how terrified she is all the time. She gets braver each book. It's called character development!
(2) Harry bows to Buckbeak before leading him away. Who says you never learn anything practical in Care of Magical Creatures?
— Mar 11, 2020 12:30AM
Notes:
(1) "From what Harry could see of Hermione's face, she looked terrified."
- One major aspect of Hermione lost in the films is how terrified she is all the time. She gets braver each book. It's called character development!
(2) Harry bows to Buckbeak before leading him away. Who says you never learn anything practical in Care of Magical Creatures?
Jayson
is 91% done
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(1) Ron's in the hospital, leaving Harry and Hermione to save the day. It was the other way around last book, which is an interesting bit of mirroring.
(2) "[Madam Pomfrey] was carrying the largest block of chocolate [Harry] had ever seen in his life. It looked like a small boulder."
- I have a feeling medicinal chocolate may not taste so great.
— Mar 10, 2020 12:20AM
Notes:
(1) Ron's in the hospital, leaving Harry and Hermione to save the day. It was the other way around last book, which is an interesting bit of mirroring.
(2) "[Madam Pomfrey] was carrying the largest block of chocolate [Harry] had ever seen in his life. It looked like a small boulder."
- I have a feeling medicinal chocolate may not taste so great.
Jayson
is 87% done
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(1) "Bandages spun up Ron's leg, strapping it tightly to a splint. Lupin helped him to his feet; Ron put his weight gingerly on the leg and didn't wince."
- Far cry from the film, where Ron's a whimpering wreck. Though, I did get a kick out of film-Ron milking his injuries to bait care and attention from Hermione. Book-Ron would never be so bold!
— Mar 09, 2020 12:10AM
Notes:
(1) "Bandages spun up Ron's leg, strapping it tightly to a splint. Lupin helped him to his feet; Ron put his weight gingerly on the leg and didn't wince."
- Far cry from the film, where Ron's a whimpering wreck. Though, I did get a kick out of film-Ron milking his injuries to bait care and attention from Hermione. Book-Ron would never be so bold!
Jayson
is 82% done
Notes:
(1) Lupin seeing Peter on the Marauder's Map is a spit-take I want to see!
(2) Hermione's awfully naive, assuming every Animagi voluntarily registers with the Ministry. But then, she's new to rule-breaking.
(3) I heard J.K. Rowling say once that being a werewolf was akin to living with AIDS. Really makes you read Lupin's origin story differently.
— Mar 08, 2020 12:10AM
Notes:
(1) Lupin seeing Peter on the Marauder's Map is a spit-take I want to see!
(2) Hermione's awfully naive, assuming every Animagi voluntarily registers with the Ministry. But then, she's new to rule-breaking.
(3) I heard J.K. Rowling say once that being a werewolf was akin to living with AIDS. Really makes you read Lupin's origin story differently.
Jayson
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(1) "'If you want to kill Harry, you'll have to kill us too!' [Ron] said fiercely, though the effort of standing upright was draining him of still more color, and he swayed slightly as he spoke."
- Another estimable Ron line/act given to Hermione in the film.
(2) Knowing how the book plays out takes all the edge out of seeing Sirius as a villain.
— Mar 07, 2020 12:10AM
Notes:
(1) "'If you want to kill Harry, you'll have to kill us too!' [Ron] said fiercely, though the effort of standing upright was draining him of still more color, and he swayed slightly as he spoke."
- Another estimable Ron line/act given to Hermione in the film.
(2) Knowing how the book plays out takes all the edge out of seeing Sirius as a villain.
Jayson
is 77% done
Notes:
(1) I'm getting a definite "Hound of the Baskervilles" vibe at the scene where the Grim pulls Ron below ground.
(2) At the execution scene, both Harry and Hermione fall to pieces. Surprisingly, it's Ron that's the pillar of strength.
(3) The tunnel at the base of the Whomping Willow goes off the Marauder's Map. It's literally uncharted territory.
— Mar 06, 2020 12:15AM
Notes:
(1) I'm getting a definite "Hound of the Baskervilles" vibe at the scene where the Grim pulls Ron below ground.
(2) At the execution scene, both Harry and Hermione fall to pieces. Surprisingly, it's Ron that's the pillar of strength.
(3) The tunnel at the base of the Whomping Willow goes off the Marauder's Map. It's literally uncharted territory.
Jayson
is 75% done
Notes:
(1) Apparently, Ron has giant feet. Could well call him Ronald McDonald instead of Ronald Weasley.
(2) Like Neville, Hermione's boggart is also a teacher. It's McGonagall saying she's failed everything. Unlike Neville, she fails to find the humor in it.
(3) Hermione blushes when Ron compliments her rule-breaking. Weird what passes for sweet-talk.
— Mar 05, 2020 12:10AM
Notes:
(1) Apparently, Ron has giant feet. Could well call him Ronald McDonald instead of Ronald Weasley.
(2) Like Neville, Hermione's boggart is also a teacher. It's McGonagall saying she's failed everything. Unlike Neville, she fails to find the humor in it.
(3) Hermione blushes when Ron compliments her rule-breaking. Weird what passes for sweet-talk.
Jayson
is 73% done
Notes:
(1) Co-ed changing rooms seem like a recipe for disaster.
(2) Penalty shots in quidditch are never adequately explained or described. Is it soccer-style, where the shot's taken from a fixed position? Or is it hockey-style, where the player moves toward the goalkeeper?
(3) Apparently, wizarding trials involve a judge, jury, and executioner.
— Mar 04, 2020 12:29AM
Notes:
(1) Co-ed changing rooms seem like a recipe for disaster.
(2) Penalty shots in quidditch are never adequately explained or described. Is it soccer-style, where the shot's taken from a fixed position? Or is it hockey-style, where the player moves toward the goalkeeper?
(3) Apparently, wizarding trials involve a judge, jury, and executioner.
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love to see your harry potter related updates on my timeline, they never fail to make me smile. happy reading!
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Buckbeak is arrogant and understands English. This is my second favorite in the franchise bc of Sirius and Buckbeak.
Tanja wrote: "love to see your harry potter related updates on my timeline, they never fail to make me smile. happy reading!"Thanks so much, Tanja! I'm happy you enjoy them :)
Mwanamali wrote: "Buckbeak is arrogant and understands English. This is my second favorite in the franchise bc of Sirius and Buckbeak."Thanks for the info, Mwanamali. At this point in the book, respect toward hippogriffs has been entirely about body-language, in which case it's pretty negligent of Hagrid to not warn the class about potential oral offences.
Jayson wrote: "Mwanamali wrote: "Buckbeak is arrogant and understands English. This is my second favorite in the franchise bc of Sirius and Buckbeak."Thanks for the info, Mwanamali. At this point in the book, r..."
Hagrid may not be the best professor but he did warn the class to be respectful. That would imply verbally as well.
Loved how you're taking notes while reading 🌟
I’ve always wondered about your second point. Hagrid did say that hippogriffs are extremely intelligent and quick to take offense. About the third point, I believe Ron is the standard intelligent but lazy student who doesn’t “use his potential” as teachers like to say
Mwanamali wrote: "Hagrid may not be the best professor but he did warn the class to be respectful. That would imply verbally as well."I wouldn't think anything's necessarily implied with magical creatures. From his actions, rather the opposite in fact. Interacting with Buckbeak physically while addressing and verbally instructing the class, would imply that they didn't understand English, especially to the muggle-borns who wouldn't take such abilities for granted among creatures. As well, it's not exactly the most respectful action to speak with a third party while engaged in a formal encounter. But that's just my read of things. 🤷♂️
Sundram wrote: "Loved how you're taking notes while reading 🌟"Thanks, Sundram! I've made it a habit to take notes, as they're often helpful when writing reviews 😁👍
Annie wrote: "I’ve always wondered about your second point. Hagrid did say that hippogriffs are extremely intelligent and quick to take offense. About the third point, I believe Ron is the standard intelligent ..."
I think that not being able to use his wand properly in second year could have perhaps imparted in him an attitude of futility. It's easy to be "lazy" about things when you're not good at them and think there's no point. Potions, being a mostly wandless activity, could give him more confidence and motivation to do well than he would have otherwise.
I agree bro , I'm more of a person who loves writing in the margins and underlining what I love and noting those down in a notebook
Sundram wrote: "I agree bro , I'm more of a person who loves writing in the margins and underlining what I love and noting those down in a notebook"I used to write in my books too, but not for a long time. I do keep a steady stream of notebooks, though (view spoiler)
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Jethro™ wrote: "Hi i have a question where did you learn mandarin?"High school. It's an elective course in Vancouver, Canada.
