Lessons from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire- SPOILERS
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Lessons from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire- SPOILERS
The Goblet of Fire was when I really realised that there was no going back. The loss of innocence from Cedric Diggory's death marked that book in my mind. No-one was safe just because they belonged to Hogwarts. Evil could, and would, get in. It was just a matter of time, preparation and courage.
This book is also one of the main books in the series that stands out for me for a different reason: the many messages we can relate to, learn from and apply into our own, real world. Granted, J.K Rowling is phenomenal at incorporating this throughout all her books, but I feel that the Goblet of Fire shows great examples at a key turning point in the overall journey of the series. These messages are clear to a reader should they step back for a moment and contemplate, without just getting carried along in the drama of it all. Here a just a few of those.
1. People are not always as they appear. This one seems blatantly obvious, yet it is well worth noting. Harry was told that Mad-Eye Moody was a trusted Auror, and so he was, but the man he thought to be Moody turned out to be the evil Barty Crouch Jnr. Lesson: do not always assume you know someone.
2. Not everyone is grateful for being saved. In the book, Hermione is furiously fighting for the rights and freedom of house elves. This takes time, devotion and dedication. However, when she succeeds and provides freedom for Mr Crouch's house elf Winky, she responds with hostility and a distinct lack of gratitude.
3. Everybody has an important role, no matter who you are. In the book, Dobby the house elf overhears a conversation about Gillyweed and its benefits so provides Harry with some in preparation for the Triwizard Tournament underwater task. Ok, it turns out that this was a purposefully staged conversation by Barty Crouch Jnr to ensure Harry wins, but this doesn't deny Dobby's role in Harry's success. A meek, mere house elf can do great things with the right intentions.
4. Helping others is always right, but doesn't always guarantee a happy ending. As Cedric and Harry both reached the cup at the same time, marking them both heroes of the Triwizard Tournament, they both agreed to touch the cup together, signifying joint winners. Unfortunately, this also meant that when the cup became the portkey to the graveyard that Barty Crouch Jnr had organised, Cedric was taken along too, ended up 'a spare' and was instantly murdered by Voldemort. Sadly, if Harry hadn't agreed to share first place, Cedric would probably still be alive. This was when I feel J.K.Rowling delivered the sobering message that courage and integrity doesn't always win, but you must persevere anyway.
As I said, this marks but a few of the many messages embedded within, but that is for you other readers to explore...
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This quote really hits hard. "It matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be." Voldemort and Harry both were given the same destiny, but Harry got the light in him that Voldemort didn't. Its how we choose to act. We all have darkness, so did Harry and Voldemort. Cedric Diggory a brave wizard chose to be with Harry even it was The Dark Lord he was fighting. Harry Potter is a brilliant series.
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" Everybody has an important role, no matter who you are." Harry Potter book it's surely a book to read in a lifetime, taught me alot. especially the Goblet of fire.
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Thats actually really fascinating! I never looked at it like that, but thats what I really love about these books. There is always something new to find, and something new to learn!Vscholz wrote: ↑28 Oct 2018, 21:02 What Hermione does is actually something of a form of oppression for the house-elves. I know she means well and I am not against her or her plight for elf liberation, but I first realized this when I was studying Paul Freire. It's rather fascinating, really, even if it is a bit controversial to state that one of the Golden Trio is oppressing those she wishes to free from oppression.
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