Awkward teenage romance features heavily in this chapter, which clearly served as the main inspiration for the makers of the sixth movie. Ron’s insecurities both on and off the Quidditch pitch lead to some very unfair and frustrating interactions with Hermione (though it was pretty awful that she probably/might have/could plausibly have snogged Krum two years ago). And as Harry grapples with his purely elder brotherly feelings toward Ginny, we are introduced to a new character who is also very emotionally mature: the monster inside his chest.
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I was a bigger Ron and Hermione shipper when I was younger. Now I’m re-reading this chapter that I used to love so much and I can’t help rolling my eyes at these children and their snippy attitudes towards each other. Of course this isn’t helped by the fact that I’m reading about Remus and Tonks’ Book 6 relationship and it’s such a deep and more adult love story of Remus wanting to be with Tonks but staying away from her to keep her safe.
This podcast brings Harry’s monster to new heights! I love your impression of it.
Oh wow, I don’t think the little gril with the toad spawn registered with me so I’m glad you brought it up!
Zacharias Smith is such an ass and I hate to claim him as a fellow Hufflepuff…
It’s true that equipment does play a role in player efficieny. But at the same time, I don’t think that Slytherins won the cup after Mr. Malfoy bought his son on the team after buying his son’s way on the team.