The Phoenix Lament
Only Ginny is able to pull Harry away from Dumbledore’s body.
The scene with the remnants of Dumbledore’s Army at the hospital is very touching. The elegiac mood reminded me somehow of “Return of the King” after Frodo destroys the ring (except, yes, they won in ROTK).
The titled “Phoenix Lament” begins when Harry is narrating the story of Dd’s death and, we sense, giving way to his grief for the first time. In this and many other ways in the remaining two chapters it is signaled that Harry is somehow specially connected to the Phoenix now.
Again with the Big Death-eater.
Ginny’s narrowed eyes focused on Fleur. It becomes apparent later in the chapter that Ginny was not secretly pulling for Fleur, rather, that she was preparing to apply high standards to her.
The Fleur speech to Mrs. Weasley is wonderful.
Does Lupin love Tonks? Even with an engraved invitation and the endorsement of the local wisewoman (Mrs. W) he holds back.
Harry’s version of what Snape told Dd to get in good with him is not entirely accurate. Also, I was confused by Harry’s reference to Snape calling Lily a “Mudblood.” I missed that – where was it?
After the high praise for Fred & George from members of this group, I was very disappointed that their Peruvian Instant Darkness Powder was instrumental in the attack on Hogwarts. Unfortunately, Ron’s pledge to “talk to them” lacked some, well, heft. I would have been happier with a pledge that if they ever sell to the Dark again he will personally feed them their guts for garters.
“Luckily, said Lupin hoarsely” his party ran into Felix-enhanced Ron & Ginny almost immediately. Lupin obviously not clued in yet to Felix.
Yet another ambivalent scene where Snape stupefied Flitwick (and let Hermione and Luna live). By far the most sensible thing to do, would not have been very smart to burn bridges at what very well might have been a false alarm. It’s also hinted that Felix may have had something to do with this…
The scene in Dd’s office where he is sleeping in the portrait on the wall really got me.
The conference among the teachers showed true colors. I was disappointed, but should not be surprised, that Slughorn wavered.
The Fat Lady’s wordless cry, very painful.
We’re told that the Phoenix had left Hogwarts forever … but we’re not told that the Phoenix has left Harry. I think it’ll be back!
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