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Chapter 2 – House Elf Sabotage – Kids’ Discussion

“‘Dobby had to punish himself, sir,’ said the elf, who had gone slightly cross-eyed.” An Unusual Friend Harry has made an unusual friend. Actually, this friend appears to have ...

Chapter 15 – Caring Despite the Consequences- Parent Discussion

Chapter 15 is all about the consequences of disobedience for a group of students, and originally I thought I’d write about that. However, after looking at the chapter again, I decided we will ta...

Chapter 17 – Giving Your Child a History – Parent’s Discussion

We have come to the end of Harry’s first year at Hogwarts. It was far from typical for an 11 year old child. He faced dangers and fears and overcame huge obstacles. He also built relationships, ...

Epilogue – What would you tell John? – Kid Discussion

Thinking Past Chapter 17 In Chapter 17 Harry Potter has to comes to terms with the fact that he will be spending the Summer holiday with his aunt and uncle again. “If I had to go back and live w...

Chapter 1 – New House, New Rules – Kid Discussion

“‘WHAT HAVE I TOLD YOU,’ thundered his uncle spraying spit over the table, ‘ABOUT SAYING THE ‘M’ WORD IN OUR HOUSE?'” – Chapter 1, Harry Potter And The ...

Chapter 14 – Are You Being Realistic? – Parent Discussion

“I’ve decided to call him Norbert,” said Hagrid, looking at the dragon with misty eyes. “He really knows me now, watch. Norbert! Norbert! Where’s Mummy?” “He&...

Chapter 13 – Nightmares, Bullying and Encouragement – Parent Discussion

I have two major themes I want to discuss about this chapter: 1) nightmares, night terrors and fear and 2) the effects of encouragement when it comes to being bullied. Part I: Nightmares The visions H...

Chapter 11 – Fear – Parent Discussion

Fear Chapter 11 starts with Harry quite nervous as his first Quidditch match is approaching. He has trouble studying, concentrating, and on the morning of the match, eating breakfast. Fear is powerful...

Chapter 17 – Choosing the Best – Kid Discussion

We have made it through Harry Potter’s first big adventurous year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. What was your favorite part of this chapter? We can’t believe that Harry ac...