![]() ![]() Although not old enough to be a candidate, Harry is named a participant by the goblet. But the big excitement comes from the news that the intramural quidditch matches are to give way to the first Triwizard Tournament in years, a series of three ordeals undertaken by students from three rival schools of magic, who are to be selected by a goblet of fire. The theme of prejudice is raised-Hermoines tries to raise awareness that the house elves are virtual slaves. ![]() The first chilling chapter introduces Voldemort’s plans to regain the power lost in his ill-fated attempt to kill Harry: “Come, Wormtail, one more death and our path to Harry Potter is clear.” Harry, now 14, has a crush on a classmate at Hogwarts, but his interactions with his friends Ron and Hermione take up far more of the story. ![]() The very length, however, allows an even richer tapestry of magical events and humorous escapades, even as the tale takes the long-predicted darker turn. Was it worth the long, agonizing wait and all the hype and hoopla? You bet! Harry’s fourth challenging experience will more than live up to his myriad fans’ expectations-though the 734 pages divided into 37 chapters may be a bit daunting to younger readers. ![]()
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