I have to say it’s really interesting seeing the artifacts in Bourgin & Burkes and linking them to future plotlines. I’ve said this a few times but JKR has said CoS is part one and HBP is part two of the same story. Looking at the inventory in the small shop in Knockturn Alley really brings that point home.
Discussion Questions:
1.Why does Lockhart grab Harry in Flourish & Blotts?
Lockhart is a fame whore. He specifically pointed out that he and Harry warranted the front page of the newspaper. His class booklist is all his own books, which even being a brilliant, experienced person in his field makes him seem a bit egotistical. Add in the fact that the majority of his fans are middle-aged witches gives him the appearance of being liked only for his looks and not his talent.
2.What you do think Mr. Malfoy and Mr. Weasley might think disgraces wizardkind?
Lucius Malfoy views anyone who doesn’t hold similar beliefs as a disgrace. From the attitude he exhibits with his son and Mr. Borgin toward Muggles and Muggleborns, you know he supports Pureblood supremacy. He criticizes his own son for allowing a Muggleborn to outperform him at Hogwarts. Arthur Weasley, although a pureblood, is looked down upon by Malfoy because of his pro-Muggle leanings in addition to his low wealthy status.
Arthur Weasley thinks Lucius is a disgrace because he knows Malfoy was a former supporter of Voldemort and still has Pro-Pureblood beliefs. Arthur works in a job he enjoys despite the low pay. He has no problem with his son being friends with a Muggleborn or a Half-Blood. From his
3.Why would Mr. Malfoy want to inspect Ginny’s books?
Lucius Malfoy seems to enjoy lording his wealth over those less fortunate. He’s making a statement by pointing out that the Weasleys can only only afford used books for their children. He’s pointing out in a public arena that they are not a family to associate or socialize with despite their connection to Harry Potter. Plus, I’ve read the book. I know he used it as a cover to slip Ginny Tom Riddle’s diary
Keeper of Rumplestiltskin's and Neal's spears and war paint and crystal ball.