Blogpost #8

I have just finished reading Harry Potter and the Order of The Pheonix and a question I have is, "What makes someone courageous?" 

 "Courage: Omaha Beach" http://seanlinnane.blogspot.com/2009/06/courage-omaha-beach.html

I think this picture, (or motivator) is a good representation of courage, it shows the U.S. soldiers of World War Two storming Omaha Beach on D-Day. The caption reads: "Bravery doesn'yt mean you're not scared. It means you go anyway". In my opinion, that's what makes someone courageous, not someone who's fearless and isn't scared, but someone who has all those fears, and faces them.

Blog #6 Sirius Black

Harry Potter and The Order of The Pheonix by J.K. Rowling.
Sirius Black, is a changing character. In the third book, he is a mass-murderer that "killed" 13 people in broad daylight. Harry ended up finding out that Sirius is innocent, and Harry's godfather. In this book, Sirius serves as the mentor. Being Harry's godfather (and only thing like a father figure), Harry writes to Sirius whenever he needs advice about the wizard world. Sirius also teaches Harry about Vodlemort and the Death Eater's movement and plans. Although what Sirius teaches Harry isn't always approved by others, or always right/true, Sirius and Harry's bond will keep Harry believing Sirius' every word.

Blogpost #5 Classic.

A Classic, what is it? A classic is usually a book that sets the new standard for all other books. It can withstand the test of time, and will be enjoyed by future generations. But what qualities does a good story have? Characters, set, plot, subject. The characters have to be life-like, and the reader has to be able to relate to the characters in some way or another. Why would I want to read a story about an emotionless ant? The set needs to be described in a way that can let the reader picture and feel, and be there with the character. If you wrote "and he walked into the spaceship," but didn't describe it, I'd be depressed because i spent $10 on the book. The plot needs to be interesting, smooth, and not impossible to follow. The subject needs to be something that everyone would be interested in. I'd rather read a book like The War Of The Worlds even though it's from 1898, than a book about keyboards.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a classic, just like all the Harry Potter books. It's got such real characters, a framiliar, and creative setting, an interesting, and addictive plot. The books characters are people (fictional) that you can relate to, you know how they're feel, whether you've felt that way or not. The setting, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, is one that readers know well, and can picture again and again, (which they do, if they've read the series), and to me, (and I am constantly re-reading the Harry Potter series) Hogwarts feels like a home. The plot of Harry Potter, touches on the subject that has interested many people throught time; magic. The plot follows the teenage wizard Harry Potter, as he starts his fifth year at Hogwarts, this year though, he is thought of as a liar, seeking attention. Mainly, because Lord Voldemort returned to life, and Harry was the only witness, but the Minster of Magic, Cornelius Fudge, denies Harry's story and now the wizarding worl just sees him as a liar. The plot becomes one that you don't want to put down, and you'll have your nose in the book until you're finished it. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is, in every way, a classic.

Blogpost #4 Making Connections.

I will be making connections to Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire to the the Star Wars trilogy. Despite being from opposite genres, (Sci-Fi and Fantasy) they are very alike. The story starts with our hero outside of "his" world. In the case of Luke Skywalker, he's stuck as a farmer on Tatoonine. For Harry, he's stuck with his muggle uncle and aunt in Privet Drive. Luke is forced (because of the Empire's evil) to go to Aldeeran with Obi-Wan Kenobi, and become a Jedi. Harry is saved by the Weasley family, who take him to their house to see the Quidditch World Cup. Luke goes to Aldeeran, and finds out the Empire have destroyed it, while Harry and the Weasleys are attacked by Death Eaters at the World Cup. As their stories go on, they both repeatedly escape from their enemies, but in the end, must face the antaigonist.

Harry Potter, the Boy Who Lived. (Blogpost #3)

I am currently reading Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire. The main character is Harry Potter, (Of course).

"Harry Potter managed to escape Lord Voldemort, he risked his own life to return Cedric's body to Hogwarts. He showed, in every respect, the sort of bravery that few wizard's have ever showen in facing Lord Voldemort." -Albus Dumbledore (J.K.Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire, page 626)

Harry Potter has escaped the evil socerer Lord Voldemort not once, not twice, but four times as of now. Although the first time was due to his mother's love, the last three times, Harry was alone against Voldemort. Using quick-thinking and bravery, he manages to get out from Voldemort's grasp, although Voldemort later states Harry is only alive because of his (Voldemort's) errors, it is more because of Harry's skill.

At the point in the novel I'm in, the book is almost over, but I think that series plot Harry and his friends and allies will fight against Lord Voldemort, who will fight against them with his Death Eaters. In the end, I think Harry will win against Voldemort and will live a normal life.



I chose this song because it represents Harry's main characteristic, bravery. He never backs down no matter how dangerous the challenge, and he always fights for whats right.

I have started re-reading Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire by J.K. Rowling. Harry Potter is stuck at the Dursley's (again) for the summer. After waking from a nightmare, which didn't just seem real, it was real, his scar is aching. After writing Siruis Black (his godfather) he is invited to go to the Quidditch (the wizarding sport) World Cup, with his friends The Weasleys. They arrive at the Cup, and Harry learns about other nationalities of wizards.

http://www.amazon.ca/Harry-Potter-Goblet-Fire-Book/dp/155192515X this is the link to Amazon, (where i found this image)
I am re-reading Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire- By J.K. Rowling. This is one of my favourite books in one of my favourite series, (the Harry Potter series.)