This is a list of discussion questions below for a book club instead of my usual detailed review. Feel free to use any question.
Title- Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix
Author- J.K. Rowling
Rating– 4/5 (This was my least favorite of the series)
Plot/Blurb-
Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors’ attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him. There are many who deny the Dark Lord’s return, but Harry is not alone: a secret order gathers at Grimmauld Place to fight against the dark forces. Harry must allow Professor Snape to teach him how to protect himself from Voldemort’s savage assaults on his mind. But they are growing stronger by the day and Harry is running out of time….
Having now become classics of our time, the Harry Potter audiobooks never fail to bring comfort and escapism to listeners of all ages. With its message of hope, belonging, and the enduring power of truth and love, the story of the Boy Who Lived continues to delight generations of new listeners.
“Things we lose have a way of coming back to us in the end, if not always in the way we expect.”
Discussion Questions:
How are Sirius and Harry alike and how are they different?
What similarities and differences do you have with your extended family members?
Why is Fudge so antagonistic toward Dumbledore?
What are the disagreements between political leaders and educational representatives?
Why does The Sorting Hat recite the history of the school and issue a warning?
Do you think history is important to know who we truly are present day or no? Why or why not?
What are Harry’s difficulties with Umbridge?
Did you have tension with any teachers in school growing up and why?
Compare Harry’s visions to the fake dreams he and Ron create for Divination.
Do you believe that dreams hold meaning? Why or why not?
Do the OWL exams truly measure the knowledge they will need in their careers?
Did you take standardized testing in school and do you feel those are effective? Why or why not?
Cassie Swindon 