PoA 16

Wrist is much better. This is a relief, as I was worried I would have difficulty going on at great length about the last six chapters, as I inevitably will.


PoA 16: Professor Trelawney's Prediction

The exams were nearly upon them[...] (231)

I've heard that in British secondary school, final exams count for your entire mark in a class. Is that right?

'And they're coming up here to [execute Buckbeak],' said Harry[...] (232)

Why? All right, because the plot demands it. Still, it would have been more sensible to have the initial hearing at Hogwarts as well. I would have bought that dangerous animals aren't legally allowed to be transported, and there was no real reason for them to go to London.

'Excellent, Harry,' Lupin muttered, as Harry climbed out of the trunk, grinning. 'Full marks.' (234)

A bit subdued, even for Lupin. Sounds as though things are weighing on his mind.

( Hermione's Boggart, Harry's dreams, Peter's plans, and Ye Olde Prophecie. Also, Macnair. )

Past re-read posts are here.

PoA 16

Wrist is much better. This is a relief, as I was worried I would have difficulty going on at great length about the last six chapters, as I inevitably will.


PoA 16: Professor Trelawney's Prediction

The exams were nearly upon them[...] (231)

I've heard that in British secondary school, final exams count for your entire mark in a class. Is that right?

'And they're coming up here to [execute Buckbeak],' said Harry[...] (232)

Why? All right, because the plot demands it. Still, it would have been more sensible to have the initial hearing at Hogwarts as well. I would have bought that dangerous animals aren't legally allowed to be transported, and there was no real reason for them to go to London.

'Excellent, Harry,' Lupin muttered, as Harry climbed out of the trunk, grinning. 'Full marks.' (234)

A bit subdued, even for Lupin. Sounds as though things are weighing on his mind.

( Hermione's Boggart, Harry's dreams, Peter's plans, and Ye Olde Prophecie. Also, Macnair. )

Past re-read posts are here.