Sep 5, 2008

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | Topics for Discussion

1. Should Harry have used magic in reaction to Aunt Marge's hateful comments about his parents? What were his alternatives? Should he have been punished by the Dursleys, the Ministry of Magic, or both?

2. How does the permission slip to visit Hogsmeade symbolize Harry's being in limbo between childhood and adulthood? When do the children characters switch roles with adults in this novel?

3. Discuss the irony of someone being indebted to a person he or she loathes. What would be ironic about having someone indebted to you that you dislike?

4. What is Harry's worst fear and what...