Harry Potter Chapter 20 Overview

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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?

Talon clipping by charms and treating scale rot.

Why are dragons extremely difficult to slay?

The ancient magic imbuing their thick hides.

What book about dragons did Harry throw aside?

Men Who Love Dragons Too Much. Signup and view all the answers

Who entered the library that made Hermione want to leave?

Viktor Krum followed by a group of girls. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the only champion that didn't know about the dragons the day before the first task?

Cedric Diggory. Signup and view all the answers

How did Harry distract Cedric away from his friends so he could tell him about the first task?

Split his school bag with Diffindo. Signup and view all the answers

What class was Cedric heading to when Harry distracted him?

Charms. Signup and view all the answers

What book of Cedric's was splattered with ink when Harry split his bag?

A Guide to Advanced Transfiguration. Signup and view all the answers

What color were Cedric's eyes?

Grey. Signup and view all the answers

Who walked up on Cedric and Harry discussing dragons?

Moody. Signup and view all the answers

Describe items in Moody's office.

On the desk: a large cracked glass spinning top (a Sneakoscope). In the corner on a small table: an object that looked like an extra squiggly, golden TV aerial, humming (Secrecy Sensor). Hanging on the wall opposite Harry: a mirror that was not reflecting the room, shadowy figures move around inside it, none in clear focus (Foe-Glass). Signup and view all the answers

What does Moody say is the reason he disables his Sneakoscope?

It wouldn't stop whistling, it is extra sensitive. Signup and view all the answers

What does Moody refer to his collection of instruments as?

His Dark detectors. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Foe-Glass show? What does Moody do when it is active?

The whites of the figures' eyes lets him know he's in trouble. He opens his trunk. Signup and view all the answers

How many keyholes are in Moody's large trunk?

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What does Moody say is a traditional part of the Triwizard Tournament?

Cheating. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first part of advice Moody gives Harry in relation to the first task?

"Play to your strengths." Signup and view all the answers

What is the second piece of advice Moody gives Harry in relation to the first task?

"...use a nice, simple spell which will enable you to get what you need." Signup and view all the answers

What kind of plant was Hermione pruning when Harry found her in Greenhouse 3?

A Flutterby Bush. Signup and view all the answers

What did Harry spend Transfiguration class doing?

Trying to attract small objects towards him under the table with his wand. Signup and view all the answers

What did Peeves start throwing at Harry while he was practicing the Summoning Charm?

Chairs. Signup and view all the answers

What time did classes stop on the day of the first task?

Noon. Signup and view all the answers

Who came to get Harry and take him down to the first task?

McGonagall. Signup and view all the answers

Who tells the Champions the procedure for the first task?

Ludo Bagman. Signup and view all the answers

What was each Champion doing in the tent when Harry arrived?

Fleur: sitting in a corner on a low stool - looking pale and clammy; Viktor: looking surlier than usual; Cedric: pacing up and down. Signup and view all the answers

What was Bagman wearing?

His old Wasp robes. Signup and view all the answers

What color is the silk sack Bagman holds up?

Purple. Signup and view all the answers

What is the task?

Collect the golden egg. Signup and view all the answers

Which dragon did each Champion draw, and which order were they to go in?

Fleur: Welsh Green, 2; Krum: Chinese Fireball, 3; Cedric: Swedish Short-Snout, 1; Harry: Hungarian Horntail, 4. Signup and view all the answers

What does Bagman take Harry aside to say?

He offers to give him some pointers on dealing with the dragon. Signup and view all the answers

About how long did it take Cedric to finish the task?

About 15 minutes. Signup and view all the answers

Where was the Horntail when Harry entered the arena?

At the other end of the enclosure, crouched over her eggs. Signup and view all the answers

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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Explore key events and characters from Chapter 20 of Harry Potter, focusing on Harry's mishaps with dragons and his interactions with Cedric Diggory. This quiz covers important plot points, magical concepts, and character dynamics, providing insights into the challenges faced by the champions. Test your knowledge of the chapter's details and its significance in the series!