Witchcraft and Rizzardry (GOF Chapter 22, The Unexpected Task)

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Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Goblet of Fire, Chapter 22: The Unexpected Task

7-Word Summary: Cho regrets not saying ‘yes’ to Greatness

Main Discussion #1: McGonagall's announcement

Is Professor McGonagall not being sensitive to Harry's youth?

How long have the teachers known about the Yule Ball this year, and why would they announce it a week before Christmas?

Laura asks what our high school dances were like and the hosts try to remember.

Fred Weasley has the Cha(rizz)ma to win The Unexpected Task of Asking Girls Out

Would it be so wrong if Harry, a champion, went stag to the ball?

Harry turns on Cedric Diggory after learning he's Cho's date

Cho lets Harry down easy, and we compare her character here vs Book 5

Ginny wins at playing the long game; Ron and Harry both mess up at romance

This chapter represents the last time Harry will forget about bezoars

Next week: Goblet of Fire, Chapter 23: The Yule Ball

Quizzitch question: What gift does Harry get Ron for Christmas in 1994?

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