On this week's episode, the band is back together! So grab your golden eggs and bring ‘em to the Gryffindor Common Room, because it’s a PAR-TAY and even the House-Elves are invited!
Chapter-by-Chapter continues with *Goblet of Fire, *Chapter 21: The House-Elf Liberation Front
7-Word Summary: Shrieks and panic erupt from Gryffindor base
Main Discussion #1: Blast-Ended Rita
Ron or Hermione? Who has the better perspective after The First Task?
Anxiety or Relief? How do feel about the The Second Task being three months away?
We analyze the different student reactions to Harry opening his egg
Sneaky Skeeter: Why is Rita so interested in speaking with Hagrid? What do we make of her tactics?
Main Discussion #2: Tea Time With Dobby
Who wore it better? Dobby or Mr. Weasley?
What is it in Dobby’s character that makes him enjoy being free?
What do we make of Winky’s current situation? Her perception of Dobby?
Why did it take Dobby two years to come back to Hogwarts?
Dobby is gettin' paid and time off! Does this offer stand for all House-Elves working at Hogwarts?
Keep The Secrets: Are we to believe Dobby is doing additional work for Dumbledore that makes him “in the know"?
We deep dive into the conditioning of House-Elves, their generational trauma, physical treatment and more
Next week: *Goblet of Fire, *Chapter 22: The Unexpected Task
Quizzitch question: How many girls ask Harry Potter to the Yule Ball?
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