This is the book where things get real, where innocence is shattered. Even after re-reading this for the umpteenth time Cedric’s death still gets me.‬ ( )

I remembered the whole Quidditch World Cup being a slog to get through because I was dying for Harry to get to Hogwarts, but I didn't find that this time. Rowling expands her world and introduces a lot of new magic and new characters in this book, and this is the point where it all beings to feel really epic with Voldemort becoming a real threat once more.

I will say that Harry is starting to annoy me know, not helped by the blatant favouritism that too many show him (Dumbledore, Hagrid, McGonagall, Ludo.. Madeye..). At least that's acknowledged but it still bothers me! I've never found Harry that "special" he just blunders around and either achieves what he dose through pure luck or copious amounts of help from his friends. Plus he and Ron are incredibly rude to their Yule Ball dates which is very uncalled for, no excuse for bad manners! Ron is kind of a jerk in this book too.. from what I recall that might be able to get worse too!

Still I loved re-reading this book! Looking forward to The Order of the Phoenix! ( )

5.0 ( )

Really enjoyed this one and it was my first time of reading. I had previously read books 1 - 3 before this year. I have one word Winky ( )

Do you remember your disappointment when, while at the midnight premiere of GOBLET OF FIRE, you watched Dumbledore grab Harry and slobber, "HOW DIDJA PUTCHA NAME IN THE GOBLET OF FIYAH?!?!"

Me too. :| ( )