Ball 2

HP, The Ball, Music: Bach and Sting, Bach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6OgZCCoXWc Harry had long since read the full contract he had been Shanghaied into, including all the side portions he was to adhere too.And, after the Dragon debacle, had Dobby get him the information on the next tasks ahead of time. So, he already knew what was […]

The Ball 1

HP, Harry Potter, McGonagall, Talk of the ball Professor McGonagall called above the noise, “Potter — a word, if you please.” Professor McGonagall waited until the rest of the class had gone, and then said, “Potter, the champions and their partners —” “What partners?” said Harry. Professor McGonagall looked suspiciously at him, as though she […]

In-Dwellers

HP, Tournament, First Task, Dragons In-Dwellers The dreams had started after the first task when he had thrown out everyone’s advice on what to do. Especially Professor Moody’s advice that would have gotten him and a lot of innocents killed doing it. But then this was the man who had gotten off doing the three […]

The Phantom Mor Queen Reagan

Harry PotterVoldemortAncient MagicThe Ancient Phantom QueenThe Battle of HogwartsThe Final Confrontation The Phantom Mor Queen Reagan The Wraith made Human, and his followers mock those who stood against them, just before the battle was to start again.Both sides ignoring the Ravens flying between the two sides crying the call of the dead’s names. Yet by […]

Dragons are extremely hard to slay

HP, First task, “‘Dragons are extremely difficult to slay, owing to the ancient magic that imbues their thick hides, which none but the most powerful spells can penetrate . . .’.” Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (p. 136). Pottermore Publishing. Kindle Edition. And with that and the books he had read […]

Wand Weighing

HP, Wand Weighing Ceremony “May I introduce Mr. Ollivander?” said Dumbledore, taking his place at the judges’ table and talking to the champions. “He will be checking your wands to ensure that they are in good condition before the tournament.” Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (p. 124). Pottermore Publishing. Kindle Edition. […]

Blat-Ended Screwts

HP, Fourth Year, Hagrid, Draco Hagrid was standing outside his hut, one hand on the collar of his enormous black boarhound, Fang. There were several open wooden crates on the ground at his feet, and Fang was whimpering and straining at his collar, apparently keen to investigate the contents more closely. As they drew nearer, […]

Harry Nopes Out

HP, Summer before Fourth Year And then the chair was facing Frank, and he saw what was sitting in it. His walking stick fell to the floor with a clatter. He opened his mouth and let out a scream. He was screaming so loudly that he never heard the words the thing in the chair […]

Bet

HP, Pre-World Cup Ludo Bagman looked slightly disappointed, but recovered himself. “Very well, very well . . . any other takers?”“They’re a bit young to be gambling,” said Mr. Weasley. “Molly wouldn’t like —”“We’ll bet thirty-seven Galleons, fifteen Sickles, three Knuts,” said Fred as he and George quickly pooled all their money, “that Ireland wins […]

You Foreign?

HP, World Cup, Hermione “You foreign?” said Mr. Roberts as Mr. Weasley returned with the correct notes.“Foreign?” repeated Mr. Weasley, puzzled.“You’re not the first one who’s had trouble with money,” said Mr. Roberts, scrutinizing Mr. Weasley closely. “I had two try and pay me with great gold coins the size of hubcaps ten minutes ago.”“Did […]