Topic: FriendshipThis is it – the birth of the Golden Trio. I’m not going to lie, this chapter always gives me goosebumps. They go through this huge, even traumatic event, and they realize they like what they see in each other. Here’s Harry Potter, The Boy Who Lived, risking his life for a girl he… Continue reading Chapter Ten: Hallowe’en

Topic: BetrayalBETRAYAL AROUND EVERY CORNER!!! Not really. But kind of. We learn McGonagall is actually willing to bend rules – for sports of all things, who knew? – and betray her role of order-keeper, if in a minor way. Obviously, Malfoy betrays Harry and Ron to Filch in an attempt to get them into major… Continue reading Chapter 9: The Midnight Duel

Topic: PromisesThere are a lot of unspoken promises lurking beneath the surface here. Hogwarts overall promises to be this strange and wonderful place. Some of the teachers and classes promise to be challenging based on rumors everyone’s heard from older siblings or friends. Ron promises to stay friends with Harry, and vice versa. Hermione swears… Continue reading Chapter Eight: The Potions Master