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A Face Only Bellatrix Could Love (GOF Chapters 32 and 33, 'Flesh, Blood and Bone' and 'The Death Eaters')

Jul 16, 2024

01:10:45

This week, witness the return of Lord Voldemort himself after 13 years without a proper body! To celebrate this ‘rebirthing party’, we’ll be discussing two chapters of Goblet of Fire!

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Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Goblet of Fire, Chapter 31: Flesh, Blood and Bone and Chapter 32: The Death Eaters
7-Word Summary #1: Cedric falls to his untimely, sad demise
Main Discussion #1: The Death of Cedric Diggory
In such a frantic state, how can Wormtail muster the ability to cast the Killing Curse? Would Cedric have a had chance at survival if not for helping Harry?
Does Harry have any time to process what's just happened to Cedric?
Kill The Spare: Voldemort shows his complete disregard for human life
Main Discussion #2: The Dark Lord’s Return
We walk through the steps one must take in order to recreate a Dark Lord and analyze the symbolism of Voldemort in baby form
Bone of the Father, Unknowingly Given. Why is it necessary for Voldemort to use his father’s bone given the magic comes from his mother’s side of the family?
Flesh of the Servant, Willingly Given. How can one hand regenerate an entire body?
By severing his right hand, has Wormtail eliminated any hope of Sirius' innocence?
Blood of the Enemy, Forcibly Taken. Why did Voldemort have to wait for Harry?
7-Word Summary #2: Loyalists arrive and worship Voldemort’s triumphant revival
Main Discussion #3: Voldemort Is Feeling “Chatty”
How much does Voldemort know about his mother and father's relationship?
Should Voldemort really be giving lessons on Chosen Family? Are any of his Death Eaters truly loyal to him?
If Voldemort knew of Wormtail's debt to Harry, would he have killed him right there?
Roll Call: We analyze the Death Eaters who are and are not present in the graveyard
Main Discussion #4: How Did Voldemort Do It?
Horcrux Tease! How much do the Death Eaters know about the lengths Voldemort went to in order to avoid death?
Did Nagini's venom help Voldemort resume a more human form because Nagini herself used to be human?
Quizzitch: What does the shadow of James Potter tell Harry he must do?
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