In an event perhaps unparalleled in the history of this site, Professor John got overloaded. He is currently pushing all out to meet his publishing deadlines, speaking commitments, work and family responsibilities. Leaving zero time for HogPro duty.

In desperation, he has asked one of his less gifted students to monitor the classroom for a few weeks while he fends off all the other dragons. Therefore, for about the next three weeks, you will see posts coming out with the annotation [JAB] on the end of them. That stands for Moi! JohnABaptist. Hopefully I will not drive off all of the other students before the real Professor returns.

Seeking your pardon in advance for all errors, egregious or subtle, that are certain to follow: Here we go again with a restart of the beloved Chapter Quiz series!

Goblet of Fire: ‘The Riddle House’ & ‘The Scar’ (Chapters 1 & 2)

Goblet of Fire: ‘The Invitation’ & ‘Back to the Burrow’ (Chapters 3 & 4)

Goblet of Fire: ‘Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes’ & ‘The Portkey’ (Chapters 5 & 6)

Goblet of Fire: ‘Bagman and Crouch’ & ‘The Quidditch World Cup’ (Chapters 7 & 8 )

Goblet of Fire: ‘The Dark Mark’ & ‘Mayhem at the Ministry’ (Chapters 9 & 10)

Goblet of Fire: ‘Aboard the Hogwarts Express’ & ‘The TriWizard Tournament’ (Chapters 11 & 12) [Read more…]

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Chapters 29-30

Mark True statements with a “T” and False statements with an “F.” Spelling Counts. Please write your thoughts about the Discussion Points in the Comment Boxes below the quiz.

1. _____ Harry, Ron, and Hermione go round and round about the disappearance of Barty Crouch. They send an owl to Sirius the next morning and overhear Fred and George arguing about sending a blackmail note by owl or not.

2. _____ The Trio head to Professor Moody’s office but he assures them he didn’t find anything in the woods. He tells Potter to get to work on the Third Task and asks Ron and Hermione to help him as much as they can. [Read more…]

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Chapters 25-26

Mark True statements with a “T” and False statements with an “F.” Spelling counts. Write your responses to the Discussion Questions in the Comment Boxes below.

1. _____ Harry finally takes Cedric’s advice – and learns in the Prefect bathroom that the Second Task requires breathing underwater for up to an hour! Moaning Myrtle tells him about the Mer-people in the Lake.

2. _____ The Marauder’s Map reveals “Bartemius Crouch” in Snape’s storeroom. Harry goes to investigate, catches his leg in a stairway hole, and is confronted by a curious Filch, Mrs. Norris, and Severus Snape. Filch has Harry’s egg. [Read more…]