Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. RowlingMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love re-reading this series! It's been over 20 years since I read it the first time, and I had forgotten how good it is, probably because there is so much in the book that is not in the movie.
Harry has taken to sitting underneath the open window of his aunt and uncle's house in hopes of hearing any news that might have something to do with the return of the Dark Lord. But, he gets to leave the Dursley's early and head to the Weasley's for the World Quidditch Cup. Toward the end of the World Cup, the Dark Mark appears in the sky creating chaos.
When the kids return to Hogwart's, they learn the Alistor "Mad-Eye" Moody will be their new defense of the dark arts teacher. They also learn that there will be students from two foreign schools attending Hogwart's to compete in the Triwizard Tournament. The schools are Beauxbatons and Durmstrang. Any student age 16 or older is welcome to submit his or her name to the Goblet of Fire in hopes of being selected to compete. Somehow, Harry's name gets past the charms placed on the Goblet, and he is selected as a second champion from Hogwart's although Cedric Diggory was already selected. Harry will have to complete along with Cedric, Fleur Delacour, and Victor Krum.
The first task involves a dragon, the second has the champions rescuing someone from a lake, and the third task is a labyrinthian maze. The end of the tournament does not turn out as planned, but I will not give away what happens in case you have not had the pleasure of reading it. I will end by saying that there is no mistake that Lord Voldemort has returned by the end of the book.
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