Chapter 21 - The House-Elf Liberation Front

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Why did Harry, Ron, and Hermione go to the Owlery that evening?

They went to find Pigwidgeon so Harry could send a letter to Sirius, telling him he had survived the dragon unscathed

What information did Harry share with Ron on the way?

He told Ron everything Sirius had said about Karkaroff

How did Ron react to learning that Karkaroff had been a Death Eater?

At first shocked, but soon said they should have suspected it all along

Why did Pigwidgeon initially plummet when released?

The letter was much longer and heavier than usual

What had Harry included in the letter to Sirius?

A detailed blow-by-blow account of how he dodged the Horntail

What encouraging remark did Ron make to Harry?

He told Harry he reckoned Harry could win the Tournament

How did Harry interpret Ron’s encouragement?

He knew Ron was trying to make up for his earlier behaviour but appreciated it

Who first suggested opening the egg?

Lee Jordan, after lifting and weighing it

What did the egg contain when Harry opened it?

It was hollow but emitted a horrible screeching wail

What did Seamus think the sound resembled?

A banshee

What frightening explanation did Neville give for the sound?

He thought it was someone being tortured and that Harry would have to face the Cruciatus Curse

What joke did George make about the sound?

He said it sounded like Percy singing and joked Harry might have to attack Percy in the shower

How did Fred describe getting food from the kitchens?

Said the house-elves were eager to help and joked they’d fetch a roast ox if asked

How do students access the Hogwarts kitchens?

Through a concealed door behind a painting of a bowl of fruit—tickle the pear to turn it into a door handle

Why did Hermione look interested in the kitchens?

She hoped to talk to the house-elves about their rights

What creature were the students still tending in Care of Magical Creatures?

Blast-Ended Skrewts

What did Hagrid try to do with the Skrewts?

Tried to settle them into pillow-lined boxes to see if they would hibernate

How did the Skrewts react?

They refused to hibernate, rampaged around, burned and destroyed the boxes

Who arrived during the chaos and what did they want?

Rita Skeeter, the Daily Prophet reporter; to ask Hagrid about the Skrewts

Where did Rita and Hagrid arrange to meet for an interview?

At the Three Broomsticks later that week

Where did Hermione lead Harry and Ron after dinner?

Down to the Hogwarts kitchens

Why was Dobby at Hogwarts?

Dumbledore had hired him (and Winky) to work there

How much was Dobby paid at Hogwarts?

One Galleon a week and one day off a month

What pay had Dumbledore originally offered Dobby?

Ten Galleons a week and weekends off, but Dobby refused, preferring less pay and more work

How did Winky feel about being free and paid?

She was ashamed of being freed and refused payment

What did Winky say about her former master, Mr Crouch?

She defended him fiercely, saying he was a good wizard and she was disgraced

How did Dobby react when he spoke ill of the Malfoys?

He panicked and banged his head on a table, shouting ‘Bad Dobby’?

What gift did Ron offer to Dobby for Christmas?

The maroon jumper his mum always knitted him

How did the house-elves behave as Harry and friends left?

They pressed food on them and bowed and curtseyed

What did Hermione hope Dobby’s presence at Hogwarts would achieve?

She hoped other elves would see how happy he was being free and want freedom too