Harry+Potter+Ch+9-10

Chapter 9 What did Neville receive from his grandmother? Why did Harry break the rules and fly while Madam Hooch was away? What were the consequences for Harry breaking the rules? Who won the midnight duel? What was behind the locked door?

Chapter 10 What did Harry receive in the mail? What do beaters do? What are bludgers? What is a seeker? How do Harry, Hermione and Ron end up friends?

==== In Chapter Nine, Harry disobeys a direct order from one of the teachers at the Hogwarts School and takes off on a broom. This infraction is normally cause for expulsion from the school. However, in Harry’s case, it brings him the honor of being chosen as the “Seeker” for his Quidditch team. Can you find other instances in the story where Harry’s actions lead to quite opposite results from what is expected? To what extent is the book’s plot advanced by such surprise turns of events? How much unpredictability would be too much? ====