Hermione’s Magical Blue Flame and Snape’s Unfair Punishment
Pages 181-182
The day before Harry’s first Quidditch match, Hermione conjures a portable blue flame to keep warm, but Snape approaches and seizes Harry’s Quidditch book, deducting points from Gryffindor. This encounter leaves Harry frustrated and curious about Snape’s limp, adding to his unease.
Characters
Hermione Granger Hermione Conjures a Bright Blue Fire to Keep the Trio Warm
Ron Weasley Ron Expresses His Bitterness Toward Snape After Losing Points
The Troll in the Dungeon The Troll Incident Has Made Hermione More Relaxed About Rules
Harry Potter Harry Wonders About Snape’s Limp After Losing Points for Gryffindor
Severus Snape Snape Confronts Harry, Ron, and Hermione in the Courtyard and Penalizes Gryffindor
Locations
Hogwarts Courtyard The Trio Stands in the Freezing Courtyard to Warm Themselves by a Magical Fire
Connections
Snape's Hatred of Harry Snape Looks for an Excuse to Punish Harry in the Courtyard
Beasts
Trolls The Troll’s Attack Is Mentioned as a Turning Point for Hermione’s Friendship With Harry and Ron
Magic
Bright Blue Fire Hermione Creates a Magical Fire to Keep in a Jam Jar for Warmth
Things
Gryffindor House Gryffindor Loses Five Points Due to Snape’s Rule Enforcement
Quidditch Through the Ages Snape Confiscates Harry’s Library Book for Being Taken Outside
Groups
The Trio The Trio Bands Together to Hide Hermione’s Fire From Snape
