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True Dark Knight Send a noteboard - 28/07/2010 06:50:30 PM
But I think he means working class in the wizarding world. All we see are teachers, shop owners, and MoM workers. It was refreshing to see that even wizards have mundane and ordinary jobs

I'd say, however, that the pub owner in Diagon Alley is working class.


But still he owns a business. We don't see any wizard janitors :)
Formerly Mat Bloody Cauthon on Wotmania, blessed be its name
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The Great Harry Potter Re-read: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - 28/07/2010 12:00:14 PM 2727 Views
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She's an interesting combination of tropes, one might say... - 28/07/2010 01:40:37 PM 1818 Views
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Stan Shunpike. - 28/07/2010 02:01:46 PM 1619 Views
Re: Stan Shunpike. - 28/07/2010 02:19:41 PM 1524 Views
True, I forgot Mundungus. And, arguably, Snape. - 28/07/2010 02:46:38 PM 1500 Views
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If I'm not mistaken - 30/07/2010 04:36:18 PM 1503 Views
Re: True, I forgot Mundungus. And, arguably, Snape. - 07/08/2010 02:53:43 PM 1725 Views
It's not entirely clear, true. - 08/08/2010 02:44:50 PM 1640 Views
Incorrect - 28/07/2010 04:17:09 PM 1502 Views
Re: Incorrect - 28/07/2010 06:11:12 PM 1683 Views
Re: Incorrect - 28/07/2010 06:35:31 PM 1566 Views
Colin Creevey is working class. - 28/07/2010 06:32:45 PM 1515 Views
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True - 28/07/2010 06:50:30 PM 1554 Views
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Re: Judging by his father's profession, yes. - 28/07/2010 07:34:41 PM 1394 Views
Right. - 29/07/2010 02:28:34 PM 1510 Views
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Re: Aaaah, Sirius. - 28/07/2010 02:22:17 PM 1384 Views
I was talking about that, yes, among other things. - 28/07/2010 07:00:08 PM 1446 Views
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Thats easy really - 28/07/2010 02:05:26 PM 1447 Views
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It is a better book. - 28/07/2010 02:00:54 PM 1485 Views
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Re: It is a better book. - 03/08/2010 05:53:30 PM 1424 Views
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Foreshadowings, details that turn out to be important, etc. *NM* - 28/07/2010 12:08:07 PM 808 Views
That is very well done in this book, I thought. - 28/07/2010 02:08:21 PM 1442 Views
Dont foget the most important foreshadowing! - 28/07/2010 02:15:35 PM 1399 Views
not yet. - 28/07/2010 02:23:28 PM 1413 Views
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Re: That is very well done in this book, I thought. - 03/08/2010 05:54:06 PM 1460 Views
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Characters. - 29/07/2010 10:23:28 AM 1454 Views
LupinLupinLupinLupinLupinLupin! - 29/07/2010 11:48:55 AM 1569 Views
Hmmm I'm wondering...is Lupin one of your fav characters? *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:36:20 PM 755 Views
Could be, could be. - 29/07/2010 02:37:41 PM 1439 Views
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Subtlety is what I do *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:43:00 PM 758 Views
He is so lovely. - 03/08/2010 06:00:26 PM 1540 Views
Re: He is so lovely. - 03/08/2010 06:10:34 PM 1491 Views
Is it premature to argue Harry's starting to get alienated from Ron and Hermione here? - 30/07/2010 01:48:06 PM 1447 Views
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I don't think it's too early to argue that. - 03/08/2010 06:02:17 PM 1619 Views
Themes. *NM* - 29/07/2010 10:24:31 AM 698 Views
Death and fear of death - 29/07/2010 11:51:25 AM 1428 Views
Writing style. - 29/07/2010 10:26:07 AM 1492 Views
"Plotting" might be a more interesting discussion point - 29/07/2010 11:57:20 AM 1523 Views
I was amazed at all the tiny details - 29/07/2010 03:25:08 PM 1350 Views
Re: I was amazed at all the tiny details - 29/07/2010 03:27:04 PM 1468 Views
Introduction of the Dementors. *NM* - 29/07/2010 10:26:59 AM 778 Views
They are Rowling's most terrifying creation - 29/07/2010 12:00:34 PM 1422 Views
Without his knowledge or consent of course *NM* - 29/07/2010 02:31:47 PM 748 Views
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I thinking something thats a little off topic - 29/07/2010 02:40:36 PM 1397 Views
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Ooo I didn't think of that! I like you. We can be friends - 29/07/2010 02:47:31 PM 1392 Views
Mission accomplished. - 29/07/2010 02:48:35 PM 1483 Views
Yippee! - 29/07/2010 02:52:16 PM 1381 Views
And among her most original, I'd say. - 30/07/2010 01:53:25 PM 1443 Views
Re: "He's at Hogwarts." - 04/08/2010 11:51:05 PM 1370 Views
Re: "He's at Hogwarts." - 04/08/2010 11:52:55 PM 1512 Views
I don't know the answer, but a good place to look would be... (book 4 spoilers) - 05/08/2010 12:33:20 AM 1403 Views
Indeed, but.... ~spoileriffic for Book 4~ - 05/08/2010 02:19:22 PM 1415 Views
Good point. - 05/08/2010 11:06:10 PM 1468 Views
Chapters 7-9. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:11:59 PM 907 Views
Characters. - 30/07/2010 02:07:20 PM 1357 Views
Re: Characters. - 30/07/2010 02:50:07 PM 1302 Views
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Plotting and writing. *NM* - 30/07/2010 02:08:03 PM 664 Views
She is getting good at misdirection - 30/07/2010 02:50:40 PM 1339 Views
Other things you want to comment on. *NM* - 30/07/2010 02:13:36 PM 776 Views
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Good spell and great scene with the Bogart. - 30/07/2010 06:19:16 PM 1412 Views
Agree, especially about Neville - 31/07/2010 06:21:25 AM 1511 Views
Agreed. *NM* - 31/07/2010 09:56:53 AM 784 Views
Yes, excellent scene. - 09/08/2010 08:06:05 PM 1408 Views
Chapters 10-12. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:12:18 PM 690 Views
Characters. - 02/08/2010 12:50:36 PM 1492 Views
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Plotting and writing. *NM* - 02/08/2010 12:50:56 PM 651 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 02/08/2010 01:36:49 PM 1617 Views
I caught that too. - 02/08/2010 02:50:03 PM 1295 Views
I think it's just an unfortunate way of expressing herself. - 02/08/2010 02:53:26 PM 1370 Views
Re: I caught that too. - 02/08/2010 02:53:48 PM 1425 Views
I suspect.... - 03/08/2010 03:17:32 PM 1566 Views
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Trelawny's Predictions - 02/08/2010 02:56:53 PM 1380 Views
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Other things - the Marauder's Map, background story on Sirius and the Potters,... *NM* - 02/08/2010 12:52:30 PM 777 Views
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What if - 02/08/2010 11:50:28 PM 1245 Views
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Chapters 13-15. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:12:57 PM 777 Views
Characters. - 03/08/2010 05:25:47 PM 1388 Views
Re: Characters. - 03/08/2010 05:29:32 PM 1488 Views
Re: Characters. - 08/08/2010 02:21:17 PM 1426 Views
Re: Characters. - 08/08/2010 02:23:35 PM 1533 Views
OK. I don't like how one-sided the Slytherins are. - 08/08/2010 02:30:22 PM 1482 Views
Agreed. - 08/08/2010 02:37:18 PM 1412 Views
Re: Agreed. - 08/08/2010 02:45:30 PM 1401 Views
Re: Agreed. - 08/08/2010 02:49:59 PM 1391 Views
Agreed. - 08/08/2010 03:03:19 PM 1478 Views
Re: 200 people - 09/08/2010 12:09:53 AM 1407 Views
Well. - 09/08/2010 08:21:24 AM 1514 Views
True - 09/08/2010 02:02:52 PM 1522 Views
we were discussing her numbers in the other thread - 12/08/2010 12:49:29 AM 1646 Views
Plotting and writing. *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:26:12 PM 749 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 03/08/2010 05:31:43 PM 1514 Views
Crookshanks. - 08/08/2010 02:22:36 PM 1415 Views
Yes - 08/08/2010 02:25:12 PM 1388 Views
I knew I saw this somewhere. - 09/08/2010 08:16:01 PM 1321 Views
Re: I knew I saw this somewhere. - 09/08/2010 09:01:18 PM 1467 Views
pedant. - 09/08/2010 09:27:25 PM 1488 Views
Did they come out and explain Crookshanks? - 11/08/2010 04:20:18 PM 1492 Views
Re: Did they come out and explain Crookshanks? - 11/08/2010 04:21:37 PM 1315 Views
The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:26:37 PM 775 Views
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Re: The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. - 03/08/2010 05:48:57 PM 1534 Views
Re: The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. - 03/08/2010 05:57:06 PM 1429 Views
For Quidditch fans, this is probably the best book. - 03/08/2010 05:38:49 PM 1379 Views
spoilers in headlines, mister! - 03/08/2010 05:43:22 PM 1458 Views
I really enjoyed the first quidditch match. - 03/08/2010 05:40:37 PM 1343 Views
Jordan's commenting is always great. - 03/08/2010 06:00:12 PM 1441 Views
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Re: I really enjoyed the first quidditch match. - 03/08/2010 06:02:53 PM 1403 Views
Chapters 16-18. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:13:11 PM 790 Views
Characters. - 04/08/2010 04:16:39 PM 1453 Views
Re: Characters. - 04/08/2010 05:18:56 PM 1433 Views
Re. Sirius. - 05/08/2010 02:40:41 PM 1562 Views
Witnessing and getting the truth through to Harry. - 05/08/2010 10:00:34 PM 1451 Views
Hm. - 08/08/2010 02:58:46 PM 1315 Views
Re: Hm. - 08/08/2010 03:01:48 PM 1238 Views
Re: Hm. - 08/08/2010 03:07:29 PM 1473 Views
Re: Hm. - 08/08/2010 03:12:48 PM 1352 Views
OK - 08/08/2010 03:15:10 PM 1388 Views
Re: OK - 08/08/2010 03:16:23 PM 1469 Views
Plotting and writing. - 04/08/2010 04:18:52 PM 1323 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 04/08/2010 05:18:04 PM 1202 Views
Heh. - 08/08/2010 03:05:16 PM 1458 Views
Other thoughts. *NM* - 04/08/2010 04:19:15 PM 890 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 04/08/2010 05:19:45 PM 1346 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:09:23 PM 1498 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:11:43 PM 1448 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:14:04 PM 1272 Views
Re: Other thoughts. - 08/08/2010 03:15:51 PM 1316 Views
Chapters 19-20. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:13:27 PM 751 Views
Characters. - 05/08/2010 02:40:22 PM 1218 Views
Re: Characters. - 05/08/2010 02:45:53 PM 1694 Views
See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 03:04:24 PM 1769 Views
Re: See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 03:13:21 PM 1496 Views
Re: See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 03:54:31 PM 1880 Views
Re: See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) - 05/08/2010 05:01:52 PM 1698 Views
Something I've only just realized about Snape... (massive book six and seven spoilers) - 05/08/2010 02:53:15 PM 1489 Views
I didn't think of that! Of course you are right! - 05/08/2010 02:58:45 PM 1453 Views
Plotting and writing. *NM* - 05/08/2010 02:40:42 PM 640 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 05/08/2010 02:48:02 PM 1565 Views
I think it's a good thing she explains her clues. - 05/08/2010 03:09:59 PM 1436 Views
Re: I think it's a good thing she explains her clues. - 05/08/2010 03:16:37 PM 1421 Views
Ah, yes, my bad. - 05/08/2010 04:02:26 PM 1368 Views
Other thoughts. *NM* - 05/08/2010 02:41:01 PM 709 Views
killing - 05/08/2010 02:48:33 PM 1317 Views
Yeah, I noted the same thing. (spoilers for rest of series) - 05/08/2010 03:12:15 PM 1522 Views
Re: Yeah, I noted the same thing. (spoilers for rest of series) - 05/08/2010 03:18:12 PM 1332 Views
Chapters 21-22. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:13:42 PM 718 Views
And for the last time in this book... characters? *NM* - 06/08/2010 05:03:30 PM 789 Views
Re: And for the last time in this book... characters? - 06/08/2010 06:26:23 PM 1408 Views
Plotting and writing. - 06/08/2010 05:04:14 PM 1243 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. - 06/08/2010 06:27:54 PM 1279 Views
I normally don't care for time travel. - 07/08/2010 01:20:13 AM 1487 Views
And everything else you noticed and want to comment on. *NM* - 06/08/2010 05:04:46 PM 806 Views
Re: And everything else you noticed and want to comment on. - 06/08/2010 06:28:40 PM 1424 Views
I love the very very end. - 07/08/2010 01:23:02 AM 1595 Views
Re: I love the very very end. - 07/08/2010 08:49:50 AM 1419 Views
Overall thoughts. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:14:03 PM 759 Views
Character development. - 28/07/2010 01:17:20 PM 1321 Views
Harry develops by leaps and bounds - 28/07/2010 02:13:10 PM 1345 Views
Overarching plot and themes. *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:18:27 PM 714 Views
Things Are Not What They Seem - 01/08/2010 11:15:23 PM 1314 Views
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How good a book is this - compared to the rest of the series, and compared to YA books in general? *NM* - 28/07/2010 01:19:06 PM 770 Views
I'd say it is one of the best in the series - 02/08/2010 10:23:49 AM 1313 Views
Absolutely. - 05/08/2010 08:15:20 PM 1467 Views
More of a question, really - 01/08/2010 10:40:23 PM 1382 Views
I think this is situational and a sad commentary on his home life. - 02/08/2010 03:01:49 PM 1216 Views
Well, but the question still remains - 02/08/2010 03:04:01 PM 1332 Views
Oh, got it. - 02/08/2010 03:12:47 PM 1409 Views
Ah, interesting - 02/08/2010 03:50:41 PM 1460 Views
The problem came down to actually doing the work. - 02/08/2010 03:54:21 PM 1379 Views
I never had any. - 03/08/2010 03:25:07 PM 1344 Views
I'm finding this one more difficult to discuss. - 03/08/2010 05:38:01 PM 1380 Views
Apparently you are not alone in that. - 03/08/2010 05:48:13 PM 1499 Views
I suppose this is more or less the right place for this. - 04/08/2010 11:59:45 PM 1449 Views
Hehehe - 05/08/2010 12:14:38 AM 1402 Views
I had totally forgotten about that choir and the Ray Bradbury reference. - 05/08/2010 12:37:09 AM 1283 Views
Okay, so possibly a Shakespeare reference also used by Bradbury. Whatever. *NM* - 05/08/2010 12:37:56 AM 689 Views
Possibly? It's the witches in Macbeth. *NM* - 05/08/2010 08:36:20 AM 707 Views
Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 06:46:26 PM 1304 Views
Re: Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 07:16:37 PM 1511 Views
Re: Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 07:57:02 PM 1319 Views
Re: Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. - 09/08/2010 08:00:01 PM 1395 Views
Suggestions for the re-read. - 28/07/2010 06:14:49 PM 1500 Views
I was wondering when this would come up - 28/07/2010 06:39:01 PM 1344 Views
I knew I was gonna forget something. - 28/07/2010 06:55:50 PM 1481 Views
Perhaps - 29/07/2010 09:29:53 AM 1400 Views
I considered that, but it seemed overly non-trusting, and nobody has posted in them yet? *NM* - 29/07/2010 10:12:23 AM 602 Views
Yet - 29/07/2010 10:13:44 AM 1427 Views
<Tattoos "Poor Impulse Control" on your forehead> - 29/07/2010 11:00:07 AM 1487 Views
I may be missing a reference - 29/07/2010 11:03:47 AM 1354 Views
The villain is a huge Aleutian man with such a tattoo. *NM* - 29/07/2010 11:09:30 AM 742 Views
I think a little break might be a good idea. Give people a chance to catch up. - 02/08/2010 11:46:13 PM 1416 Views
Re: I think a little break might be a good idea. Give people a chance to catch up. - 02/08/2010 11:59:20 PM 1393 Views
I think I should make clear, just in case, that I don't mean immediately. - 03/08/2010 05:11:26 PM 1327 Views
Yes - 03/08/2010 05:13:10 PM 1359 Views
Your patience is admirable. *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:15:45 PM 697 Views
There are no words *NM* - 03/08/2010 05:16:51 PM 774 Views

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