Blog 4 extra credit

The most consistent pattern that is seen through all seven novels is the relationship, and behaviors between Harry, Ron, and Hermione. In each of the seven novels the trio is in search of something of significant importance that relates to Harry and Voldemort. They always have a goal as seen in the first novel as they search for the Sorcerer Stone, their searches are never easy, and they are constantly encountering major disasters and hidden clues along the way.  For instance, in the dangerous game of chess Hermione discovers a note that gives them a warning “Danger lies before you, while safety lies behind.” (285).   They are always relentless in their quest that typically ends in conflict, and then success. Since the first novel The Chamber of Secrets, a pattern consistent as Harry returns to the Dursley’s home each summer.  Nonetheless they are always disappointed to see him, and he usually reacts negatively to Dudley, and leaves on bad terms.  

Harry shares his feelings with Quirrell, by telling him that he feels Snape really dislikes him, but the clue in the Sorcerer Stone tells readers that Snape never wanted to cause harm to Harry. Quirrell said “He was at Hogwarts with your father, didn’t you know? They loathed each other. But he never wanted you dead” . (290) There is a clue that Snape really doesn’t want to support Draco because he hesitates to avoid the unbreakable vow spell that Bellatrix eventually insist he take.  Snape’s devotion to Harry is seen as he suggests that Harry really isn’t an exceptional wizard. He is trying to convey to Bellatrix that he isn’t anything to worry about.  There are many clues that Draco really is a good person, but he is pressured to dislike Harry, contrary to what it appears he really doesn’t want to live the dark life.  Furthermore, Draco appears as unwilling to identify Harry when Bellatrix asked “Draco’s expression was full of reluctance, even fear” (459) Snape ‘s loyalty to Dumbledore is seen when he is reluctant to go through with the murder telling us that he really did support him, and not the Dark Lord.