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What did Harry try to put on his foot the morning of the first task?
What did Harry try to put on his foot the morning of the first task?
His hat instead of his sock.
What were two of the articles Hermione and Harry passed over when looking for spells to use against dragons?
What were two of the articles Hermione and Harry passed over when looking for spells to use against dragons?
Talon clipping by charms and treating scale rot.
Why are dragons extremely difficult to slay?
Why are dragons extremely difficult to slay?
The ancient magic imbuing their thick hides.
What book about dragons did Harry throw aside?
What book about dragons did Harry throw aside?
Who entered the library that made Hermione want to leave?
Who entered the library that made Hermione want to leave?
Who was the only champion that didn't know about the dragons the day before the first task?
Who was the only champion that didn't know about the dragons the day before the first task?
How did Harry distract Cedric away from his friends so he could tell him about the first task?
How did Harry distract Cedric away from his friends so he could tell him about the first task?
What class was Cedric heading to when Harry distracted him?
What class was Cedric heading to when Harry distracted him?
What book of Cedric's was splattered with ink when Harry split his bag?
What book of Cedric's was splattered with ink when Harry split his bag?
What color were Cedric's eyes?
What color were Cedric's eyes?
Who walked up on Cedric and Harry discussing dragons?
Who walked up on Cedric and Harry discussing dragons?
Describe items in Moody's office.
Describe items in Moody's office.
What does Moody say is the reason he disables his Sneakoscope?
What does Moody say is the reason he disables his Sneakoscope?
What does Moody refer to his collection of instruments as?
What does Moody refer to his collection of instruments as?
What does the Foe-Glass show? What does Moody do when it is active?
What does the Foe-Glass show? What does Moody do when it is active?
How many keyholes are in Moody's large trunk?
How many keyholes are in Moody's large trunk?
What does Moody say is a traditional part of the Triwizard Tournament?
What does Moody say is a traditional part of the Triwizard Tournament?
What is the first part of advice Moody gives Harry in relation to the first task?
What is the first part of advice Moody gives Harry in relation to the first task?
What is the second piece of advice Moody gives Harry in relation to the first task?
What is the second piece of advice Moody gives Harry in relation to the first task?
What kind of plant was Hermione pruning when Harry found her in Greenhouse 3?
What kind of plant was Hermione pruning when Harry found her in Greenhouse 3?
What did Harry spend Transfiguration class doing?
What did Harry spend Transfiguration class doing?
What did Peeves start throwing at Harry while he was practicing the Summoning Charm?
What did Peeves start throwing at Harry while he was practicing the Summoning Charm?
What time did classes stop on the day of the first task?
What time did classes stop on the day of the first task?
Who came to get Harry and take him down to the first task?
Who came to get Harry and take him down to the first task?
Who tells the Champions the procedure for the first task?
Who tells the Champions the procedure for the first task?
What was each Champion doing in the tent when Harry arrived?
What was each Champion doing in the tent when Harry arrived?
What was Bagman wearing?
What was Bagman wearing?
What color is the silk sack Bagman holds up?
What color is the silk sack Bagman holds up?
What is the task?
What is the task?
Which dragon did each Champion draw, and which order were they to go in?
Which dragon did each Champion draw, and which order were they to go in?
What does Bagman take Harry aside to say?
What does Bagman take Harry aside to say?
About how long did it take Cedric to finish the task?
About how long did it take Cedric to finish the task?
Where was the Horntail when Harry entered the arena?
Where was the Horntail when Harry entered the arena?
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Study Notes
Chapter 20 Overview
- Harry mistakenly tried to wear his hat instead of a sock on the morning of the first task.
- Hermione and Harry overlooked "Talon clipping by charms" and "treating scale rot" while searching for dragon-fighting spells.
- Dragons are particularly hard to defeat due to the ancient magic that protects their thick hides.
- Harry dismissed the book "Men Who Love Dragons Too Much" in his research for dragon knowledge.
- Viktor Krum’s entrance into the library caused Hermione to leave due to the attention he attracted.
Champions and Distractions
- Cedric Diggory was the only champion unaware of the dragons prior to the first task.
- Harry distracted Cedric by using the spell Diffindo to split his school bag, allowing him to discuss the first task without interruption.
- Cedric was on his way to Charms class when distracted by Harry.
- The book "A Guide to Advanced Transfiguration" belonging to Cedric was splattered with ink from the bag incident.
Moody’s Office and Advice
- Moody's office contained a cracked glass spinning top (Sneakoscope), a golden Secrecy Sensor, and a peculiar Foe-Glass reflecting shadowy figures.
- Moody explained that he disabled his Sneakoscope because its sensitivity caused it to whistle constantly.
- He referred to his collection of instruments as "Dark detectors."
- The Foe-Glass helps Moody detect threats, prompting him to prepare when it shows danger.
Tournament Insights
- Moody emphasized that "cheating" is traditionally a part of the Triwizard Tournament.
- His initial advice to Harry was to "play to your strengths" for the upcoming task.
- Moody also suggested using a simple spell to achieve objectives during the task.
Pre-Task Activities
- Harry found Hermione pruning a Flutterby Bush in Greenhouse 3.
- During Transfiguration class, he practiced the Summoning Charm by trying to attract small objects under the table.
- Peeves caused chaos by throwing chairs at Harry while he practiced spells.
- Classes concluded at noon on the day of the first task, with McGonagall coming to escort Harry to the arena.
First Task Details
- Ludo Bagman detailed the task to the champions, explaining they needed to collect a golden egg guarded by dragons.
- Each champion had a specific dragon: Fleur faced a Welsh Green, Viktor a Chinese Fireball, Cedric a Swedish Short-Snout, and Harry drew the Hungarian Horntail.
- Bagman wore his old Wasp robes and held up a purple silk sack to signify the task.
- Harry found the Horntail at the arena, where it was positioned at the other end, crouched over its eggs.
- Cedric completed the task in approximately 15 minutes.
Emotional and Strategic Elements
- The atmosphere in the tent before the task showed Fleur looking pale, Viktor appearing surly, and Cedric pacing nervously, indicating the pressure of the competition.
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