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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Joanne K Rowling

The Quidditch World Cup gone, the Goblet of Fire opposes a handful of courageous wizards. Something is wrong when Harry's name comes up when he did not throw his name in the Goblet... But the most dangerous events will take place between Harry and He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named as his near-perfect plan unfolds. Harry's survival to a duel opposing him to the mischievous wizard who killed his parents many years before only serves to reveal more mysteries on Harry's past and on the fall of Voldemort.

We meet other students, coming from other schools of magic (BeauxBatons) but the TriWizard Championship is in fact a very mild start, as Harry's real test will come when he faces Lord Voldemort, and shows his real courage.

Harry Potter and witchcraft
Some sources in the internet have started criticising the Harry Potter books for promoting a positive image of witchcraft - thus promoting the work of the devil.
A simple search on Google could lead you to the "Last Trumpet". I got an essay in mp3 on this topic. It is in fact interesting to note how the religious right in the US will exploit all possible items for its own ideas.
It is true for instance that Harry Potter fights against the conservatism of the Dursleys and that they are portrayed as stupid and narrow minded persons. It is true that wizardry and witchcraft are presented as neutral, rather benevolent lifestyles. But what is also interesting is that the morale of the stories is deeply christian - although certainly not favourable to all religious churches.

 

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