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Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Chapter 53, Third Year, Davy Gudgeon.
Chapter 2: How do the Marauders celebrate Remus's birthday?
Winter passed into spring, and, as per usual, Remus's birthday was celebrated with creative vigor by the other Marauders. The customary singing at every mealtime, the cake, presents. Unfortunately, McGonagall was wise to their antics this year, and had a prefect watching the boys' dorms to prevent any further midnight fireworks displays.
Fortunately, Remus's 14th fell on a Hogsmeade weekend, and he felt very grown up indeed, spending the afternoon in the three broomsticks with his friends. It soon became clear that James and Sirius had somehow bribed all of their classmates to stop by the pub too. as a steady stream of students approached their table wanting to buy Remus a butterbeer or toast his health.
Chapter 3: What challenges does Remus face with his studies?
By the time the afternoon was over, everyone in the bar knew Remus's name, and he was raucously cheered on his way out. Completely embarrassing, of course. With his birthday out of the way, Remus threw himself into revision in preparation for the upcoming exams.
Chapter 4: What incident occurs involving Davy Gudgeon and the Whomping Willow?
He had a particular urge to do well in his new subjects, not least care of magical creatures. By returning his focus to study and schoolwork, Remus slowly began to put the cruel words of Darius Barebones behind him. Yes, he was dangerous, and yes, once everyone found out what Remus was, he would very likely be shunned.
But until then, he had an opportunity to learn, and he wasn't going to waste it. sunday 7th of april 1974. remus had never met davy gudgeon before as far as he knew nor had any of the others he never found out what the kid looked like even but he would remember that name until the day he died the whomping willow had been turned into a game during the summer of 1973 by a group of bored first years
and, though it was abhorred by Filch and frowned upon by the heads of houses, no one had really said anything about it. Try to see how close you can get to the trunk before the branches took a swipe at you. Remus certainly had no inclination to play.
Chapter 5: How does Remus react to the news about Davy Gudgeon?
He hated that tree. As it was, Remus wasn't even there when it happened. It was the day after a full moon, and he was in the hospital wing, as per usual. Peter was sitting on the floor, sorting through his chocolate frog cards, murmuring to himself happily.
James was marking Sirius's divination homework, and Sirius was covertly flicking his wand at James behind his back, turning his hair different colors for Remus's amusement. Blue, pink, green, yellow. It was working, too. Remus found it hysterically funny because James looked so serious, and when he was concentrating, his tongue poked out between his teeth like a cat.
It was a perfectly pleasant afternoon, and Remus could almost ignore how much his bones and teeth hurt as they settled back into place for another cycle. But then it happened. The hospital door slammed open, and a student came in shrieking, "'Madam Pomfrey! Madam Pomfrey, help!' Nosy as they were, Sirius and James jumped down from the bed to peer around the pale green curtains.
Remus sighed, leaning back on his pillow. He was accustomed now to the ebb and flow of the hospital wing. Raised voices like that usually meant a spell gone wrong. He tried to ignore it.
Chapter 6: What actions do the students take regarding the Whomping Willow?
He resented anything that reminded him he was in a hospital, and not just enjoying a lazy afternoon with his friends. But James and Sirius remained out of view, watching whatever the scene was unfold, and when they turned back towards the bed, their faces were pale and serious. The commotion had grown louder, and Remus was dimly aware of someone crying. What is it?
he asked, more irritably than he meant to. Sirius's mouth twisted, and James shook his head, mutely, pushing his glasses up his nose. Peter finally looked up from his cards. What? An accident. Some kid, James murmured.
Chapter 7: How does Remus grapple with feelings of guilt after the incident?
Everyone out, Madame Pomfrey's voice echoed through the chamber, unnaturally loud and clear. The curtain around Remus's bed parted, and she poked her head through, looking distracted. Remus, dear, if you're feeling well enough, it might be best for you to spend the rest of your afternoon in your own bed. Potter, would you go and fetch Professor Sprout?
Tell her that one of her students has been injured. James nodded and left immediately, without even glancing back at his friends or his homework. You could always rely on James. Sirius caught Remus's eye, and Remus nodded his assent, climbing out of bed. He was still in his pajamas, and Sirius hoiked Peter up by the elbow to give him some privacy.
Remus dressed as quickly as he could, shoved his books into his bag, grabbed James's work, and joined his friends on the other side of the curtain.
Chapter 8: What is the outcome of the petition against the Whomping Willow?
He could smell blood. Curtains had been drawn around the bed nearest the door, and the three boys hurried past it, wanting nothing more than to escape the unpleasant atmosphere and get as far away as possible. They went straight to the common room, Remus limping slightly, Sirius and Peter slowing down to match his pace. "'What was it?' Remus whispered. "'There was blood.'
"'Yeah,' Sirius replied, looking shaken.' I don't know what happened, but it was his face. Peter looked faintly ill. They reached the common room and Remus collapsed into an armchair, exhausted. You okay? Sirius asked anxiously, touching a hand to Remus's shoulder. Remus nodded, closing his eyes and breathing deeply. Fine, fine.
He shrugged Sirius off, embarrassed, wishing he could be normal for once. All right, lads, Mary sauntered into the room, Marlene in tow. Hear what happened to that Gudgeon kid? No, Sirius replied slyly. "'What?' "'Whacked in the face by that mental tree,' she said, shaking her cloak off. They were trying to touch the trunk. "'The whomping willow?' "'Yeah,' Marlene piped up.
"'It shouldn't be allowed. It's so dangerous.' "'Did you see it happen?' Remus asked, trying to keep the panic out of his voice. "'Nope,' Mary shrugged, flinging herself down on the couch next to Sirius. "'Heard it from one of the second-year girls.' They'll have to get rid of it, Marlene said shrilly. Dumbledore can't leave it there now. Someone could be killed.
He should have stayed away from it, Sirius said, frowning. It's a stupid game. Everyone knows what that tree's like. Have I gone mad? Mary laughed. Sirius Black, the voice of reason. Piss off, MacDonald, Sirius scowled. Remus was starting to get a headache. He rubbed his temple and closed his eyes again, shrinking down into the armchair. Guilt creeped up his spine, hot and cold pinpricks.
It hit him in the face. Would this Gudgeon boy be okay? Surely Madame Pomfrey would be able to fix it, whatever it was. She could fix anything. Gossip about Davy Gudgeon flooded the school in a matter of hours until no one could escape it. Sarah Saunders from Ravenclaw told everyone that she'd seen his parents arrive, then marched straight to Dumbledore's office looking furious.
Gudgeon's friends in Hufflepuff relayed the story over and over for anyone who'd listened. that it had seemed as though Davy would actually reach the trunk this time, but then the willow lashed out at the very last minute.
They heard varying accounts of the damage, that the tree had cracked his skull in two, that he had lost both his eyes, or even that he had actually died and the school was covering it up. Marlene, who seemed more distressed than anyone else about the whole thing, enlisted Lily and Mary's help in drawing up a petition to have the Whomping Willow removed from the school's premises. Remus signed it.
He couldn't think of a good enough reason not to. Sirius refused. That tree has just as much right to be here as anybody, he said firmly, as Marlene chased him with a quill. But serious, she pleaded. It's dangerous. So are bludgers, he returned, dodging her. You going to leave the Quidditch team? It's hardly the same thing.
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