Meeting location at the Livick's: Clare’s Mer-castle(beware of popping snaps as you approach)
Ю We will test out the new "talking stick" in hopes of reinstating a sense of calm purpose to our meetings. No chaos, please!
The Imperius Curse-unforgiveable-
When Moody teaches the curse, and when Voldemort uses it on Harry, an unexpected thing happens. Considering that this curse is believed to be as bad as the Cruciatus, or nearly as bad as the Avada Kedavra, we would expect it to be something like torture. Instead, the curse offers its victims a clear empty mind, free of the need to make any decisions. It gives it's victim a "most wonderful feeling...a floating sensation as every thought and worry in (Harry's) head was wiped gently away, leaving nothing but a vague, untraceable happiness." (p. 231 GOF) With the Imperius Curse, all decisions are made for you. Harry, though, has never liked anyone making decisions for him- NEVER. Choices are what Harry is all about. As we finish this book, Harry's choices become more and more critical to the book series.
Although it may seem that Harry is destined to be a great wizard, no matter what, clearly he also acts of his own free will and at times makes very difficult choices indeed. Think of the times, throughout the series, when Harry made critical choices and, in each case, what would have happened if Harry had made different choices?
Although it may seem that Harry is destined to be a great wizard, no matter what, clearly he also acts of his own free will and at times makes very difficult choices indeed. Think of the times, throughout the series, when Harry made critical choices and, in each case, what would have happened if Harry had made different choices?
By this, the fourth book, J.K. Rowling has answered some important questions for us, including why Harry returns each summer to the Dursleys (page 657 GOF). What other questions are answered in The Goblet of Fire? What questions do you still wonder about? Write them down and bring them to the meeting!
