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Ginny Weasley: A Gryffindor and a Match for Harry
Home Lexicon Blog Canon discussion Ginny Weasley: A Gryffindor and a Match for Harry
By Tim Lambarski • January 1, 2006
The link to the jkrowling.com website is to an archive of the website, which was superseded by Pottermore.
In her essay Ginny Weasley, Why? published on The Harry Potter Lexicon in October 2003, author Water Witch presented a surprisingly astute evaluation of the importance of Ginny Weasley—surprising because, although the article was written after the publication of Order of the Phoenix, it predated Half-Blood Prince. Even though Rowling finally defines Ginny's personality in Order of the Phoenix, there are few indicators, though they do exist, that she will become Harry's sweetheart. Water Witch claims JKR continually misdirects our attention from Ginny in the earlier novels while suggesting Ginny's significance from her very first scene, claiming that Ginny running after the train (PS6) is a "pseudo lover's scene" taking place as it does in a train station, a traditional trysting place and alluding to where JKR's parents met.
If we had possessed JKR's knowledge of characters from the beginning, we might have perceived another indicator right from the start. Harry is an example of the "prince in hiding" seen in many legends and fantasies such as Taran in The Prydain Chronicles, Shasta in The Horse and His Boy and, of course, King Arthur. [1] Harry, like Arthur, is "The Chosen One," the child of destiny. As Arthur was the only one who could pull the sword from the stone, so Harry is the only one who could pull the could pull the Sorcerer's Stone from his pocket. Having been informed by JKR on her website that Ginny is short for Ginevra, not Virginia, we have only to note that Ginevra is Italian for Guinevere to realize that, as Guinevere was meant for King Arthur, so Ginny is the only one fit to be Harry's queen. [2]
Rowling has developed Ginny's character slowly through the books, giving her a personality that makes her a fit match for Harry. Below I trace how JKR has accomplished this, and conclude with some possibilities for developments related to Ginny in Book Seven.
Ginny in Books One Through Six
Ginevra is both a Weasley and a Gryffindor: courageous, talented and mischievous. In the first three novels Rowling throws us some red herrings which suggest Ginny is a shrinking violet, a lovesick teenager or an easily duped victim. However, if we remember that Rowling admires mystery writer Dorothy L. Sayers, and has undoubtedly learned some lessons in misdirection, a more careful reading of these books uncovers Ginny's inquisitiveness, daring and sense of humor.
When we first meet Ginny in Philosopher's Stone she begs to go to Hogwarts with her brothers even though she is not old enough, and wants to jump on the train to see Harry for herself (PS6). Besides Water Witch's notes on the romantic import of the train station scene, we should mark the significance of the fact that Ginny is the first of the Weasley children to speak when she tells her mom the number of the train platform: "'Nine and three-quarters!' piped a small girl, also red-headed . . ." (PS6). We see that she has a mind of her own in spite of (or perhaps being the cause of) her mother's protective attitude toward her. Rowling is throwing us some red herrings—showing her holding her mother's hand and crying when the train leaves (PS6)—not wanting to bring her forward too soon. We do not see Ginny again until the end of the book when she shouts, "There he is, Mom, there he is, look!" (PS17). Here we see again her high spirits and curiosity. It is not until later that she becomes shy and embarrassed with Harry.
While in PS Ginny only appears in 4 pages[3], she arrives on the scene early in Chamber of Secrets, and has her largest role in the first four books: Ginny appears in 33 pages out of 341. Although she is bashful with Harry, blushing and clumsy, she is described as having "bright brown eyes" (CS3). We should remember that whenever Rowling describes something when Harry is present, we are meant to see through his eyes. In the next paragraph, Ron quips, "You don't know how weird it is for her to be this shy. She never shuts up, normally. . .." Again, the elbow in the butter, the porridge knocked off the table, the blushes and inability to speak (CS4)—all are red herrings.
Ginny needs the insulting remarks of Draco to bring forth her true colors. When Malfoy claims that Harry is always making the front page, she bursts out, "Leave him alone, he didn't want all that!" (CS4). It is the first time she speaks in front of Harry, and is rewarded by Malfoy calling her Harry's girlfriend. Her outburst shows that she understands Harry in a way that we would not expect. Obviously, she has been observing him and contemplating his situation.
Even though she is to play a major role in the conclusion of this story, Rowling keeps her in the background, allowing her to come on stage for brief scenes in only eight pages until setting up the final confrontation by approaching Harry and Ron at breakfast on that fateful day as she tries to confess her involvement in the opening of the Chamber of Secrets (CS16). In Chamber of Secrets, Rowling has set up a connection between Harry and Ginny by making her the only other student of their time to be confronted by Riddle/Voldemort and experience the Dark Lord inside her head.
It is worth noting Harry's attitude toward Ginny in Chamber of Secrets. Throughout the novel he is sensitive to her feelings. He talks to her at the Burrow; ignores her clumsiness, and speaks quietly to her when she comes to them with her fears. If we see Ginny as a shrinking violet at Hogwarts, we must remember that she is a first year student (Harry, Ron and Hermione were unsure of themselves in their first year), and that she has been possessed by Riddle. Dumbledore says, "Older and wiser wizards than she have been hoodwinked by Lord Voldemort" (CS18).
In Prisoner of Azkaban, Rowling puts Ginny in the background again. She is mentioned in only 15 pages. However, there is a subtle change. Mum is still being protective, not letting her go into an Egyptian tomb (PA1), but this is not surprising in view of her near escape from death only two months earlier. And although she seems "heartily embarrassed" when she sees Harry in the Leaky Cauldron (PA4), we also see her giggling with her Mum and Hermione (PA5), and then catching Harry's eye as they laugh together over Percy (PA5).
On the train JKR makes a connection between Harry and Ginny after the Dementors' attack. Harry asks if anyone was affected as badly as him. Ginny, "huddled in her corner looking nearly as bad as Harry felt, gave a small sob," and Ron says, "Ginny was shaking like mad . . ." (PA5). Perhaps she was affected more than the others because the Dementors were able to pull out the memories of her possession by Voldemort.
Later in the book, we find she is still interested in Harry when she summons the courage to give him a singing card in the hospital (PA10). However, Rowling squashes any further thought along this line by leaving Ginny out almost entirely for the final 252 pages of the book. In my reading, I only saw her name once during this stretch when she reproves Fred for his insensitivity about Scabbers (PA13).
In Goblet of Fire, Rowling brings Ginny out early, starting in GF5. Ginny is in many of the scenes at the Burrow and at the World Cup though we see her mostly in the first part of these sections and very little during the last part. We first see Ginny coming down to the kitchen with Hermione, implying they are friends. She turns scarlet when Harry smiles at her, indicating she has not yet gotten control of her feelings for him, but when they all go up to Ron's room, she joins in the conversation. We also learn that she has named Pigwidgeon, indicating she has intelligence and a sense of humor (GF5).
After this, we see less and less of her. Though she goes to the Quidditch World Cup, she is not with the dynamic Trio when they walk around the grounds before the match or afterward during the incident with Winky and the Dark Mark. She is seen very little after they return to the Burrow and not involved in any of the scenes on the train.
Ginny does not turn up again until GF22 when she reports that Ron asked Fleur to the Yule Ball. They discuss the ball and when Ron suggests Harry go with Ginny, they learn that she has already agreed to go with Neville. She leaves looking "extremely miserable." It is to Ginny's credit that she does not jump at the chance and dump Neville. She shows character in being true to her word. After the ball we do not see Ginny again for 200 pages. She joins the family for lunch when Bill and Mrs. Weasley come to visit Harry as substitute-relatives (GF31). It is perhaps a foreshadowing that Mrs. Weasley thinks of Harry like a son. She is even cold toward Hermione until Harry makes it clear that Hermione is not his girlfriend as Rita Skeeter has reported.
We do not see Ginny again in Goblet of Fire, not even during the train ride home. Rowling apparently wants our attention kept away from Ginny until she brings forward the new Ginny in Order of the Phoenix when, in OP4, as Water Witch aptly puts it in her essay, Ginny "literally bursts upon the scene with a mane of red hair." By my count, while Ginny is involved in only 29 pages of Goblet of Fire, she inhabits about 120 pages in Order of the Phoenix.
When Ginny arrives on the scene, she has a new agenda. She says hello to Harry "brightly" and immediately joins in the conversation (OP4). Notice that she has waited until Harry has finished his tirade with Ron and Hermione, but unlike Fred and George, who chided Harry, she simply says, "I thought I heard your voice." It is as if he is just another friend. As we learn much later, she has been counseled by Hermione, who says Ginny gave up on Harry months ago. "'Not that she doesn't like you, of course,' she added kindly to Harry. . .." (OP16).
As always, Ginny is sensitive to Harry's feelings waiting until he has finished his tirade and not bringing it up. Later, she is able to defuse another potential tirade when she interrupts him: "'We know, Harry,' said Ginny earnestly" (OP4). The observant reader will notice that her attention is always on Harry. Just one of many examples occurs after Ginny catches the Snitch against Hufflepuff. She plays down her achievement and tells Harry she would rather be a Chaser once Harry gets back. When Harry moans about his lifelong ban, she says it will only last while Umbridge is there (OP26). An earlier example is when Ron and Hermione have to leave Harry on the train to go to the prefect's compartment. Ginny, perhaps sensing Harry's disappointment, immediately suggests they look for a compartment themselves (OP10) even though she is seeing Michael Corner (OP17).
In this book Rowling makes clear the strong connection between Harry and Ginny as the only two who have had Voldemort inside their heads. After the attack on Mr. Weasley when Harry is loathe to see his friends or express his worries about being possessed, Ginny confronts him. "'Well, that was a bit stupid of you,' said Ginny angrily, 'seeing as you don't know anyone but me who's been possessed by You-Know-Who, and I can tell you how it feels'" (OP23).
For indicators in Order of the Phoenix that Rowling is bringing Ginny forward as a major player, we have only to note her scenes with Harry in which she is no longer shy contributing to the conversations (OP4), sits with Harry and Neville on the train (OP10), is observed by Harry doing well in the Dumbledore's Army lessons (OP18), reminds Harry that she knows what it's like to be possessed (OP23), and impresses Harry with her Quidditch performance against Hufflepuff (OP26). However, the most telling scene in OP occurs when Harry is not present, but is recounted by Ron. In describing the Quidditch match against Ravenclaw, he tells Harry that Ginny caught the Snitch right out from under Cho's nose (OP31). If you exchange the word "Snitch" for "Harry," you can see this action as symbolizing that Ginny will supplant Cho in Harry's affections.
One of the major themes in Order of the Phoenix is the unfolding of Ginny's character. Rowling takes great pains to reveal the true Ginny over the course of the book. In OP4, Ginny tells them she tossed Dungbombs at the kitchen door (mischievous, resourceful). In OP6, George says size doesn't matter; look at Ginny's Bat-Bogey Hex (talented, spunky). Again in OP6, she shuts the enchanted music box (sensible, coolheaded). In OP10, she cleans the Stinksap with a Scourgify spell (skillful). In OP16, she says, "Hem, hem" in imitation of Umbridge (sense of humor, good mimic). In OP18, she suggests the name "Dumbledore's Army" (intelligence, insight), and is seen to be "doing very well" at D.A. (talented, quick learner). In OP26, Hermione says Ginny had been breaking into the shed since the age of six to use the twins' brooms to practice Quidditch (resourceful, plucky). In OP29, she says she learned from Fred and George that anything's possible if you've got the nerve (courage, optimism). In OP32, she agrees to help Harry in the plan to contact Sirius (eagerness, enthusiasm), and is later seen trying to kick the shins of her captor after being caught (fearless, defiant). In OP33, she will not be left behind (bravery, determination).
It is amusing to speculate why she waited until Cho had left the train compartment to clean the Stinksap off Harry. She is dating Michael Corner and does not seem to be jealous of Cho. She informs Cho of the first D.A. meeting (OP18) and later consoles Harry saying, "I'm sure if you just talked to Cho . . ." (OP29). But she has not totally "given up" on Harry, so, she does not mind if Cho sees him in a less than perfect light.
Rowling has introduced us gradually to Ginny's true character to prepare us for her inclusion in the episode at the Ministry. Although Harry contemplates that, if he could have chosen anyone to help, he would not have chosen Neville, Luna and Ginny (OP33), they have actually shown themselves quite competent in their D.A. lessons and the most dedicated of the D.A. members. That Ginny's character has been the most fully developed of the three indicates her importance in Rowling's designs. She, like the others, deports herself well at the Ministry refusing to be left in the corridor as a guard (OP34), keeping a cool head (OP34), and displaying grit and determination after her leg is broken (OP35).
This whole episode is reminiscent of both the Gospels with their message that the weak are used to confound the mighty, and The Lord of the Rings where the seemingly weak—the Hobbits and the woman Eowyn—are the ones that save Middle Earth.
All six "musketeers" are together in the hospital wing as Hermione reads the Daily Prophet (OP38). Ginny, whose "ankle had been mended in a trice," relates intervening events to the patients, and gives astute observations on the conditions of Filch and Umbridge (OP38). But the Trio has not become a sextuplet; Harry thinks only of telling Ron and Hermione about the prophecy he heard from Dumbledore (OP38). He is not ready to include Ginny or the others in the core group.
On the train home, Ginny informs her companions that she has dumped Corner and is now going with Dean Thomas (OP38). It may be significant that Luna is not present with Harry, Ron and Hermione on the train back to London though Ginny and Neville are. Of course, Luna's father may have picked her up at Hogwarts for their Crumple-Horned Snorkack vacation, but Rowling may be using this scene to point to the importance of these two in the final episode of the series: Neville as the boy who could have been chosen and Ginny as Harry's soulmate.
In Half-Blood Prince, Ginny's true position is finally revealed though it takes 533 pages to finally happen. In Order of the Phoenix Rowling developed Ginny's character; in this book, she develops Harry's feelings for Ginny and his realization that she is the one for him. Ginny is seen in Half-Blood Prince more than in any other book. Though she is involved in only 103 pages compared with 120 in Order of the Phoenix, she takes a larger percentage of each page. In addition, since Half-Blood Prince is 218 pages shorter than Order of the Phoenix, the 103 pages is actually a larger percentage of the book.
Because the first four chapters are concerned with other issues, Harry does not see Ginny until HBP5 when she comes into Harry's room at the Burrow. Rowling further reveals Ginny's down-to-earth personality. She is very critical of Fleur's pretentiousness, calls her Phlegm, and does a humorous imitation of her mannerisms (HBP5). But Rowling's main intention is to get Harry and Ginny together, so she has them being chummy at the Burrow, sharing a joke about Fleur and playing Quidditch every day with Ron and Hermione (HBP7). Mr. and Mrs. Weasley take the four to Diagon Alley where they spend more time together, especially at Fred & George's joke shop (HBP6). However, it is significant that later in HBP6 when the Trio confronts Draco and his mom and when they follow Draco, Ginny is not with them.
On the train to Hogwarts Harry asks Ginny to sit with him, but she declines saying she has promised to sit with Dean (HBP7). I think she knows instinctively that she will get further by not being too anxious, by not standing someone up for Harry and by letting him taste a little loneliness. Harry, on his part, felt a "twinge of annoyance as she walked away" and notices "her long red hair dancing behind her." He has grown used to her presence and has forgotten that she did not hang around with the Trio at school. It rather reminds one of Professor Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady admitting "I've grown accustomed to her face."
Another example of Harry's growing affection for Ginny, though he is still unaware of it, occurs when he smells the love potion in class. Among other things he likes, it reminds him of a flowery smell he remembers from the Burrow (HBP9). As Hermione points out, Amortentia smells differently to each of us "according to what most attracts us" (HBP9). Later, Harry catches a waft of the same flowery smell when Ginny comes up behind him (HBP9).
Thanks to her "most marvelous" Bat-Bogey Hex she becomes a member of the Slug Club (HBP7). Apparently, she is very popular even without Professor Slughorn. Fred and George question her about boyfriends (HBP6) and Pansy Parkinson says boys like her, even Blaise thinks she is good looking (HBP7). We find her surrounded by friends on the train, in the Great Hall and in the Common Room.
Rowling keeps Ginny in the picture as the story progresses. She is usually shown in a favorable light before Harry as when she is the best at Quidditch tryouts scoring 17 goals (HBP11). But JKR has her doing other things to keep her in the picture: playing with Arnold, her Pygmy Puff (HBP11), delivering Dumbledore's letter to Harry (HBP12), practicing with the team (HBP14), and playing against Slytherin (HBP14). Later, Rowling has Luna complimenting Ginny to Harry, saying she has been nice to her stopping two boys from calling her Loony (HBP15).
Meanwhile, Harry begins to be aware of his feelings for Ginny. Harry asks her to go to Hogsmeade with them, but she begs out saying she is going with Dean. When he does not see her there, he wonders if she is getting cozy with Dean at Madam Puddifoot's Tea Shop, and scowls (HBP12). Later, he has a sinking feeling about putting Dean on the team. When Harry and Ron come across Ginny and Dean kissing behind a tapestry, "something large and scaly erupted into life in Harry's stomach," and Harry wants to "jinx Dean into jelly." During the heated argument that ensues between Ron and Ginny, Harry sides with Ron in his mind wanting the relationship stopped. He tries to tell himself he is indignant because he thinks of her as a sister, but he is not convinced. He pictures himself kissing her and Ron getting angry at him. Harry can not get her out of his head when trying to sleep (HBP14).
Harry's affection for Ginny continues to grow but he continues to be unsure of his feelings. After the Quidditch match when Ginny collides with the podium collapsing it around Zacharias Smith, Harry and Ginny hug, but he lets go very quickly. Later, when he bumps into Ginny, and she says "Good game," and pats him on the arm, he feels a "swooping sensation in his stomach" (HBP14). Then, with Slughorn's Christmas party looming, Harry says there isn't anyone he wants to invite while still trying not to think about Ginny, but she keeps cropping up in his dreams (HBP15). And back at the Burrow for Christmas, when Ginny picks a maggot out of Harry's hair, he feels "goosebumps erupt up his neck that had nothing to do with the maggot" (HBP16).
By the time they return to school, Harry apparently no longer has any doubts that his feelings for Ginny are not brotherly. From here, Rowling starts moving events more quickly in the development of their relationship. When she goes off to see Dean, Harry thinks she does not sound enthusiastic (HBP17), and when in the hospital Ron tells him Ginny visited while he was unconscious, his "imagination zoomed into overdrive" envisioning a scene with Ginny weeping over his body and confessing her deep attraction for him (HBP19). Then, when Hermione tells him that Ginny has argued with Dean, "the drowsing creature in Harry's chest suddenly raised its head, sniffing the air hopefully" (HBP20). Harry has thoughts about using Felix Felicis to win Ginny (HBP22). Finally, when Hermione tells Harry that Ginny and Dean have broken up, Harry's insides are suddenly dancing the conga (HBP24). But he is still waging a debate in his mind about how Ron would take it if he and Ginny started seeing each other (HBP24).
Now Rowling really has the ball rolling—or the Quaffle flying—and it is zooming toward the goal. After Ginny's breakup with Dean, she becomes the life of the practice (HBP24), imitating Ron and Harry on the pitch, and Harry is glad to have an innocent reason to look at her and laugh. But the battle still rages in his mind—Ron or Ginny? Talking to her, laughing with her, walking with her from practice, he worries that someone else will ask her out. In his mind he agrees with Ron that she is too popular for her own good (HBP24). He hopes that winning the next Quidditch match will mean winning Ginny, too (HBP24). In fact, that is exactly what does happen, but not in the way expected. Harry misses the game because of his detention, but Gryffindor wins anyway with Ginny at Seeker. After the game, in what is probably the most anticipated scene to date, Ginny runs toward Harry with "a hard, blazing look in her face as she threw her arms around him. And without thinking, without planning it, without worrying about the fact that fifty people were watching, Harry kissed her." Ron gives a head-jerk that means, "Well—if you must" and the creature in Harry's chest roars with triumph (HBP24, emphasis in original).
The next few weeks are pure bliss for Harry and Ginny, but we know the bliss cannot last. There are the Horcruxes and Malfoy's plotting that will soon bring disaster. Before Harry leaves with Dumbledore, he gives the Felix Felicis to Ron and Hermione telling them to call up the D.A. and share the potion with Ginny (HBP25). He knows that Ginny will respond to the call and he wants her safe. When Harry runs into the tower after Snape, Ginny is fighting the lumpy Death Eater and dodging his hexes (HBP28). Harry stops just long enough to jinx him. The potion seems to be working for Ginny. When the fighting is all over and Harry is numb beside Dumbledore's body, it is Ginny who lifts him up and leads him away. He is aware of her only because of a trace of flowery smell (HBP29). Rowling has said in an interview that Ginny is a very strong character, and we see that here once again. She is strong enough to tell him what happened to Bill (HBP29). Bill is perhaps her favorite brother. We have previously seen her defending Bill's ponytail on two occasions and once hugging him before getting on the train. She is also the one who tells Ron that Dumbledore is dead and then whispers to Madam Pomfrey to "Shh" when she hears the Phoenix song (HBP30). In this time of shock, she seems to be the one most in control.
The happiness for Harry and Ginny fully ends when, after the funeral, in a scene reminiscent of Peter Parker trying to protect Mary Jane from the consequences of being Spiderman's girl, Harry likewise tells Ginny they must stop seeing each other. Harry knows that Voldemort would use her to get to him, and though she is not afraid, he makes her realize he could not bear to see her hurt. Ginny tells Harry she knew he would not be happy if he was not hunting Voldemort, and maybe that's why she likes him so much (HBP30).
Going back to HBP29 to one of the most touching scenes in the whole series we find that Fleur's love for Bill and the depth of her character have been misjudged by all. Ginny had been especially critical of Fleur, and is stunned to see her mom and Fleur crying and hugging each other (HBP29). We discover perhaps for the first time that Ginny is not perfect. Rowling, perhaps taking a page from one of her favorite authors Jane Austen, is showing that Ginny Weasley, like Elizabeth Bennett in Pride and Prejudice, has been guilty of prejudice and self-deception. Far from diminishing Ginny's worth, the episode builds her character bringing her more maturity as she accepts Fleur as her beloved brother's future wife (HBP29).
A few other observations are in order. First, Harry has not told Ginny about the Horcruxes. This is consistent with his wanting to protect her and prevent her from being used by Voldemort. Second, the fact that Ginny uses the name Voldemort when saying Harry will hunt him (HBP30) again attests to her courage, common sense and connection to Harry. She is not afraid to say his name; she has encountered Voldemort herself and lived through it. Finally, Ginny confirms what Harry had learned earlier through Hermione: that Ginny had backed off from Harry-worship, tried to date others and become more herself with Harry. But she had never stopped liking him (HBP30).
Ginny in Book Seven
If anyone is still thinking that Hermione is in love with Harry and is the one for him, her actions in counseling Ginny and her knowing smiles when Harry is showing interest in Ginny should dispel all such hopes. What will happen in the final installment of the series, we can only guess. Rowling will not hide Ginny again; she has become too important. And what Harry and Ginny feel is not the puppy love Harry and Cho had. Harry and Ginny are well matched and their young age makes little difference. There is precedence for young love in the wizarding world—after all, children come of age at seventeen. Harry will be 17 and Ginny 16 in just two months. Both James and Lily Potter and Arthur and Molly Weasley fell in love while still in school.
In the final confrontation, I do not think Jo will take the easy way out, imitating hundreds of other story lines, by putting Ginny in peril for Harry to save. I could be wrong, of course, but Jo does not often do things in the usual ways. And she has already used that card when Harry tried to save Sirius. I think, though, that Ginny will have an important role to play in Voldemort's demise. Rowling herself has said that, as the first female Weasley in several generations, she can be expected to be a talented witch.
Although some have postulated Harry may have to die in defeating Voldemort, I think everyone prefers that Harry live happily ever after; for some it's with Ginny, for others with Hermione. And some prefer a Harry, wiser and mature, with no one at his side but looking expectantly toward the future. We will not all be satisfied, but until the last book is released, we can all indulge our favorite fantasies.
Outside of Harry and Ginny, my personal hopes are that Luna and Neville will fall in love and that Luna's faith will be vindicated, as one of Voldemort's Horcruxes gets impaled on a Crumpled-Horn.
[1] Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings is also a "prince-in-hiding," except that he is an adult and knows who he is.
[2] Let us not take this analogy too far. Rowling does not parallel the plots of older stories, but only uses them for symbols and allusions. Therefore, there is no reason to believe that Ginny will be unfaithful to Harry as Guinevere was to Arthur. After all, Ginny chose Harry from the beginning, unlike Guinevere who was betrothed to Arthur before they met. Note also that Eilonwy, Aravis, and Arwen were never unfaithful.
[3] I will list the number of pages she appears in each book. My count may vary from others because I have counted pages only when her name is mentioned or she has some lines or actions. Therefore, although she may be present in a lengthy Common Room scene, if she is mentioned only once, I have counted that as only one page. There are a few exceptions. For example, in the scene when they discover Gilderoy and Neville at St. Mungo's, Rowling has included Ginny as a fourth with Harry, Ron and Hermione; therefore, she is integral to the whole scene even though she is not mentioned on two of these pages.
GF7: Bagman and Crouch
GF9: The Dark Mark
GF10: Mayhem at the Ministry
GF11: Aboard the Hogwarts Express
OP22: St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries
A further insight, from Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, is Ginny talking about the period after she came out of the Chamber of Secrets:
"After I came out of hospital - everyone ignored me, shut me out - other than, that is, the boy who had everything - who came across the Gryffindor common room and challenged me to a game of Exploding Snap. People think they know all there is to know about you, but the best bits of you are - have always been - heroic in really quiet ways." (CC4.9)
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PERFORMERS AT PAST EVENTS (click/tap controls on live audio clips)
Shawn Sasyniuk & Friends
Shawn has well over 20 years of professional playing experience backing up some of Canada's most well known artists. On bass is Scott Aultman, a seasoned recording artist and gigging musician. Rounding out the lineup is freelance guitar player Eric Treleaven, also experienced in sharing the stage with touring performers.
- Shawn, Scott & Eric
Ben Hermann
Ben Hermann: guitar/vocals; Vince Aquilina: drums;
Andrew Sowka: bass; Peter Cliche: guitar/violin/vocals
Originally from North Bay, Ben is a songwriter, recording artist and performer currently based in Toronto. His music is jazzy, sophisticated and thoughtful, with strong finger-style guitar playing and nuanced vocals. As an ensemble, these four accomplished performers create multi-layered vocals, instrumental expressions and rhythms, producing a rich interplay of sounds and styles.
Sarah Craig Jazz Trio
Sarah Craig is a jazz artist from Sudbury, Ontario who has the ability to sing anything from old country to jazz and pop like an angel.
Along with a variety of jazz styles, the Sarah Craig Jazz Trio plays fun pop-reggae and soulful originals. Her fellow musicians, drummer Christopher Dardick and saxophonist Sean Whalen, are also from the Sudbury area.
Link to Bio
NorthFacing Folk
Featuring a wide range of folk & acoustic classics, with a strong focus on Canadian songs...this band will put a smile on your face and get you ready for a toe-tapping time!
https://www.northfacingfolk.ca/about/
The J Houston Band
The J Houston Band consists of Jim Houston on guitar and vocals, John Chapman, vocals and percussion and Carolyn Saini on bass and back up vocals. The group performs a unique repertoire of original and cover tunes, featuring the melodic rock and blues style of the group.
Find out more: Link to Bio
jhoustonband.net
RON NIGRINI
Singer, songwriter, guitarist, craftsman, poet and performer...after 52 years of performing professionally, Ron made the decision this year to retire from public performance. His 'last hurrah' was a special farewell concert for the Jazz Club on October 22 2019.
The room was packed; it was a true highlight of the year's line up of events, ending with a standing ovation.
Thanks, Ron, for a magical evening!
Ron Nigrini -
JOY BAND, JOY BAND TOO
and NORTH BAY UKULELE
PEFORMANCE BAND
Betty Farris, director of Joy Band; Neil Kennedy, director of Joy Band Too;
Heather Topps , director of the Ukulele Performance Band
The Ukulele Band plays tunes from all genres of music, including pop, country, blues, folk, rock & roll, R&B/soul, rockabilly, jazz & Tin Pan Alley favourites, and sing in 2, 3 and 4 part harmony.
The Joy Band and Joy band Too are excellent community concert bands that feature Jazz, swing, Big Band, funk, blues, Broadway, pop, ballads and traditional music.
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North Bay Ukulele Band -
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Jake Thomas
Jake is a world-class guitarist, inspired by Chicago blues, Delta blues, good old Rock & Roll, R&B, and everything in between. Jake and The Fundamentals have released six CDs and hope to record again in the near future. Also, Jake has released two solo acoustic guitar CDs with a few songs getting extensive airplay on CBC, satellite blues stations and FM radio. His latest concert at the Junction gave us a special kind of "history lesson" that opened up the heart and soul of Jake's musical journey…an "up close and tuneful" solo acoustic night of Roots & Blues music, including personal favourite songs from the last hundred years that have been influential in shaping the music we listen to today, as well as some self-penned tunes to round out the mix.
LINK TO BIO (PDF)
Twilight feat. Charlie Zavitz, vibraphone -
Twilight is a four-piece band with Charlie Zavitz on Drums (and occasionally vibraphone), Bob Bartlett on stand-up bass, with lively song introductions and vocals, Mary Kennedy on piano with sweet lead vocals, and Neil Kennedy on clarinet & sax. Twilight brings you a blend of swing standards, light jazz, latin & ballads- creating the perfect musical ambiance for an enjoyable evening of all your listening favourites. LINK TO BIO
Shirantha Beddage Quintet
Shirantha Beddage, baritone sax
with Brian O'Kane, trumpet; John Kervin, piano;
Ryan Rogers, bass; Rob Joanisse, drums
Joined by an outstanding group of fellow musicians, Shirantha Beddage, musician and composer at a world class level of achievement, performs his distinctive brand of high-octane jazz , featuring original compositions from his JUNO-nominated albums. His performances have drawn packed houses whenever he has played back in his home town of North Bay.
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Mike Landoni Quartet
Mike Landoni Quartet - Mike Landoni
Mike Landoni, sax, flute, clarinet; John Kervin, piano; Rob Joanisse, drums; Ryan Rogers, bass
Fresh sounds from the jazz, latin & soul genres
Maple Hill Project
Pat O'Kane, guitar; Doug Herbrand, guitar;
Mark Robinson, bass; Rob Aultman, guitar/mandolin; Robin Bilan, keyboards
Classic rock songs with great melodies, performed with the rich vocal harmonies that make them your all time favourites.
"Good music, from a good time, for a good time!"
Songwriter's Circle
with Ron Nigrini, Jake Thomas & Peter Cliche
Songwriters' Circle - Ron Nigrini, Jake Thomas, Peter Cliche
Three talented songwriters share the lead in performing their songs and describing the stories behind them. An intimate acoustic showcase of their standout individual styles, as well as the incredible chemistry they have when playing together.
L-R: Jake Thomas, guitar/vocals; Ron Nigrini, vocals/guitar; Peter Cliche, multi-instrumentalist/vocals
Bear Claw Blues Band
Bob Barraclough: vocals, guitar; Peter Pelletier: harmonicas, percussion and vocals; Bernie Desjardins: keyboards, vocals; John Zytaruk: guitar, lap slide guitar, vocals; Bill MacInnis: drums; with guest Ken Hull on bass
The band stays true to the style and spirit of classic delta and Chicago blues, while pushing boundaries to create a unique Northern Ontario sound, as well as blending original tunes into the repertoire.
Harry Vetro's Northern Ranger
Jillian McKenna (upright bass), Harry Vetro (drums), Noah Franche-Nolan (piano), Nelson Moneo (violin)...all four members of the band are highly talented young Canadian musicians representing a new generation of Jazz in Canada. LINK TO BIO INFO (PDF)
A jazz musician by training, Harry has melded his own style of improvised music with folk and classical influences to create a deeply personal statement.
This June, Harry Vetro's Northern Ranger tours from Hamilton to Halifax with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.
Shawn Sasyniuk
- Shawn Sasyniuk-Scott Aultman
Known primarily as a drummer with well over 20 years of stage and studio experience backing up some of Canada's most well known artists such as Susan Aglukark, Roch Voisine, Survivorman Les Stroud, Wilfred Lebouthillier, Gold City Ashes, Shawn occasionally likes to be left alone on a stage with a few guitars and some of his favourite songs. Scott Aultman joins him on bass when they play as a duo. Sam Depatie (fiddle, vocals) joins them when they play as the Angry Pants trio.
Juan Barbosa
Huntsville, Ontario native Juan Barbosa is a versatile and dynamic musical talent who has achieved recognition for his unique delivery of the blues with a funky and sometimes soulful edge.
Jake Thomas Trio with Mike Landoni
- Jake Thomas Trio + Mike Landoni
Jake Thomas on electric guitar, Rob Joannisse on drums, Ryan Rogers on electric bass, complemented by Mike Landoni on sax. A mix of music from the jazz and blues greats, funk, latin flavoured light rock, and more...featuring dazzling solos from all the players LINK TO BIO (PDF)
Minor Empire
Ozgu Ozman, vocals; Ozan Boz, electric guitar; Chris Gartner, bass;
Rob Joanisse, drums; Tamer Pinarbasi, kanun
Variously described by reviewers as "trippy", "dreamy", "cinematic", "stylishly hip" and "deeply exotic", award winning Turkish Canadian group Minor Empire has racked up a lengthy list of plaudits for its seamless blend of Turkish traditional music and modern sounds. LINK TO BIO
Jake Thomas with Ryan Rogers & Jesse Thomas
A lively blend of jazz, blues, funk, bop and rock, featuring both acoustic and electric guitar styles… a showcase of originals and songs from both well-known and lesser known writers...with the emphasis on GROOVE!
Jake Thomas, electric & acoustic guitar/vocals; Ryan Rogers, bass; Jesse Thomas, guitar/vocals
LINK TO BIO (JAKE)
The Cliche Collective
Swingy old jazz, fusion, folk-rock, fiddle tunes, and world beat... acoustic and electric arrangements
Peter Cliche, multi-instrumentalist, vocals;
Rob Joanisse, drums;
Dan Colomby, bass
Garry White Trio with Marion Linton
(Marion Linton, jazz violin; Garry White, guitar; Rob Joanisse, drums; Renée White, bass)
An exceptional blend of musical talents, showcasing the best of instrumental jazz from many musical eras, including popular jazz standards, be-bop, latin and soul jazz.
Shirantha Beddage
Two-time JUNO-nominated musician Shirantha Beddage is a baritone saxophonist, composer & educator from Toronto. His original music combines hard bop and modern jazz to create a sound that is both accessible and sophisticated.
Jillian McKenna Project
Internationally renowned artist, Jillian McKenna, is a Canadian bassist and composer from Hamilton, Ontario. Her concert at Jazz at the Junction was part of her June tour "The Jillian McKenna Project". She has played in many venues in the Toronto area and also in New York, and has now taken her experience and moved back to Hamilton where she has the space to explore the new music she is currently creating. Today she can be found performing across the country with a variety of musicians, as she composes and researches, fusing her many interests and experiences into a style uniquely her own.
Jillian McKenna, bass; Adrean Farrugia, piano; Mackenzie Read, drums
Visit Jillian's website at www.jillianmckennamusic.com
Golden hits of light jazz, pop standards, Latin across the decades, with a sprinkle of contemporary pop.
Nostalgic and memorable tunes you love to sing along with and dance to!
Doug Sewell, keys; Bruce Burns, saxes; Mike Gagne, drums; Jordan Wyshniowsky, bass; Andy McLellan, guitar; Joanne Sullivan, vocalist/bandleader
Ron Nigrini & Jake Thomas
Two of a different kind...
Ron is a singer-songwriter, a craftsman of beautiful melodies and poetic lyrics that create a unique artistic voice. With hit singles in 1976 (I'm Easy) and 1983 (Baby I'm A Lot Like You) and still writing & recording in his fifth decade on the music scene, Ron continues to play for the love of the music. Website: www.ronnigrini.com LINK TO BIO (PDF)
Jake is a world-class guitarist, inspired by Chicago blues, Delta blues, good old Rock & Roll, R&B, and everything in between. Jake and The Fundamentals have released six CDs and Jake has released two acoustic guitar solo CDs with some tracks getting extensive airplay on CBC, satellite blues stations and FM radio. LINK TO BIO (PDF)
Swingy old jazz, funky fusion, folky folk rock, fiddle tunes, and world beat arrangements, acoustic and electric styles...feel good music played with feeling!
Peter Cliche, guitars, harmonica, flute; Dan Colomby, bass; Shawn Sasyniuk, drums; Mike Brewes, keyboard
Restoration Jazz Band
This amazing 'little big band' brings you quality community instrumentalists playing top-notch combo charts from a variety of jazz genres, as well as featuring favourite Dixieland tunes.
Allison Denomme on Trumpet
Neil Kennedy on Alto Saxophone/Clarinet
Darren Denomme on Trombone
Dave Wilks on Trombone/Tuba
Theresa McDermott on Piano
Bob Bartlett on Upright Bass/Bass Guitar/Banjo
Charlie Zavitz on Drums
LINK TO BIOS (PDF)
- Restoration Jazz Band
Mike Landoni
Mike is a welcome addition to our musical community, having previously been actively involved in the Toronto music scene. He plays four instruments of the woodwind family: alto & tenor saxophone, clarinet & flute. Recently he has performed at Jazz at the Junction with Jake Thomas & band, Trilogy and the Marco Souza Band. LINK TO PRESS RELEASE (PDF)
David Laronde Band
David Laronde is an Indigenous singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Teme-Augama Anishnabai (Deep Water People) Northern Ontario. The group plays music that seamlessly bridges folk, rock & blues.
David Laronde, vocals & rhythm guitar; Peter Cliche, lead guitar; Shawn Sasyniuk, drums & vocals; Scott Aultman, bass; and Sam Depatie, violin & vocals.
LINK TO BIO (PDF) Website: www.davidlarondemusic.com
Jake Thomas Trio
Jake Thomas on electric guitar, Rob Joannisse on drums, Ryan Rogers on stand-up and electric bass, all world class musicians. The trio plays an eclectic mix of music from the jazz and blues greats, funk, latin flavoured light rock, and more...featuring bring-down-the-house solos from all the players as well as hauntingly beautiful guitar solos from Jake's guitar. LINK TO BIO (PDF)
- Jake Thomas Trio
Ron is a singer-songwriter, a craftsman of beautiful melodies and poetic lyrics that create a unique artistic voice. HIs easy-listening and folk tunes are reminiscent of Jim Croce and Harry Chapin. He had a hit with I'm Easy in 1976, and Baby I'm A Lot Like You in 1983. In his fifth decade on the music scene, Ron Nigrini still plays for the love of the music. Website: www.ronnigrini.com
Pulling Strings (Bill Stewart Trio)
Bill Stewart, guitar/vocals; JoAnn Robert, vocals, bass; and Marion Linton, jazz violin
This highly accomplished trio plays a pleasing mix of easy listening music that includes jazz standards and contemporary songs.
- Pulling Strings
Jazz North
An eclectic group of talented local musicians who blend their individual versatility and experience to bring you a crowd-pleasing repertoire of jazz favourites - from the early days of jazz (Birth of the Blues) through the Big Band era - including select vocal interpretations.  (LINK TO BIOs)
Doug Sewell, keyboard; Chris Clarke, drums; Gord Hamden, saxophone; Jordan Wyshniowsky, bass
Marco Souza Trio
with guest Mike Landoni
The trio brings you an elegant repertoire of jazz entertainment, original compositions and arrangements by Marco Souza, a performer who is passionate about music and enjoys the opportunity to share his musical ideas.
Marco Souza: keys; Rob Joanisse: drums/percussion; Ryan Rogers: bass; Mike Landoni: sax.
Midnight Blue is a new jazz band in town, comprised of: Matthew Whitehead (percussion), Gord Hamden (horns), Doug Sewell (keyboard) Joanne Sullivan (vocal) and Jordan Wyshniowsky (bass).
This ensemble brings you a delightful repertoire of early jazz, swing, ballads and light latin - featuring Cliff Gervais on keyboard, Scott Barons on double bass, and Charlie Zavitz on percussion.
Garry White Trio
Garry White, guitar; Renee White, electric bass; Rob Joanisse, drums. The instrumental trio plays music from many musical eras, including popular jazz standards from the 30's & 40's, be-bop from the 50's, and soul jazz from the 60's. LINK TO BIO (PDF)
- Garry White Trio
Tom & Cilla Dunn
Tom and Cilla bring their own style of harmonies and arrangements to well-known or original songs. Their repertoire ranges from heartfelt to upbeat in a mix of songs and instrumentals that reflect influences from folk, jazz and ragtime to contemporary. As guitarists, they use finger picking styles to create delicate harmonies and counter melodies. LINK TO BIO (PDF)
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A juvenile male Speckled Bush Cricket (Leptophyes puctatissima) sitting on a leaf in my garden. Their super long antennae mean that they're very sensitive to my approach with the camera, and tend to walk around the other side of the leaf, so you have to be quick!
I'm off to Edinburgh for a 3 day meeting tomorrow, so I guess the blog might end up untouched. I will have my laptop, but I doubt I'd get chance to take any photos, so it's probably not worth me taking my camera.


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Injury caused by construction in NYC affects both construction workers and pedestrians who happen to be in the area when an accident occurs. From July 2013 to June of 2014, 211 New York City people were injured by construction accidents, and there were six deaths. From July through December of 2014, there were 125 injuries and four deaths.
Both Construction Workers and Pedestrians Affected
While construction workers are aware of the risks associated with the work they do, they expect a minimum amount of safety protection when on the job. Also, pedestrians who are injured often have found themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time. A 37 year old Philadelphia woman died recently after being hit by plywood that had fallen from a site on West 12th Street as she walked past a construction site for a new luxury condo building. She had been engaged to be married in just four months.
While pedestrian fatalities from NYC construction accidents are relatively rare, injuries seem to be becoming more and more common. Falling glass, cars hit by planks and spilled concrete have all posed hazards for New York City pedestrians in recent years. In fact, sixteen persons who were injured in 2014 were involved in accidents of these types.
Falling Materials and Workers Most Prevalent Cause of Injury
The vast majority of construction injury and accidents occur when workers fall and hurt themselves. In some scenarios, construction workers can simply lose their footing while on a ladder or trip over material at the site, resulting in a fall and an injury. In other cases, the construction workers have been working on faulty or improper ladders or scaffolds that have been provided to them; in still other cases, the site is not set up in compliance with the current laws governing workplace safety. Injury lawyers can assist with navigating the specifics and rights in each case.
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Tuttle's provides best of meats, sausages for nearly a century
For nearly a century, Tuttle's Grocery and Meat Market has served Woodsboro and the surrounding area with the best of meat products.
By: Alexis Montalbo
WOODSBORO, Texas — For nearly a century, Tuttle's Grocery and Meat Market has served Woodsboro and the surrounding area with the best of meat products.
While times have changed, their mission remains the same.
"I've made three trips from Refugio today just for cheese, so that kind of tells you something right there," customer Joseph Gonzales said. "Ya know?"
Tuttle's has been around since 1928. They've been serving quality-cut meats and providing for the community of Woodsboro. Stanley Tuttle is the current owner and operator, and for the last five years his sons have also stepped in to help with the business.
They have many specialty items for sell, and tons of sausage.
"My dad just passed away about five years ago and he loved making sausage," Stanley said "He just made several hundred pounds a week, and if he could see what we were doing today I think he would be proud."
Tuttle's sausage is all smoked in house by a commercial smoker they bought in Romania, which had to be special delivered because of shipping issues.
"Do you want it all together," a Tuttle's worker told a customer. "Yeah, it'll be a surprise."
"Put her on the smoker and let it rip," one satisfied customer said. "Here they got great meat, great food! I mean this place is tremendous to eat at!"
Customers at Tuttle's said that what sets them apart from the big box stores is the friendly atmosphere. They liked that they felt a part of the place. Gonzales says he grew up with Tuttle's sons, and has been a long-time satisfied customer. He even said they were open right after Hurricane Harvey hit.
"He was the only one who had his doors open, went old school and had tickets," Gonzales said. "Putting people's names down, letting them put things on credit, you know, the old. old way. You know that touches a lot of people."
Tuttle's is still helping customers nearly 100 years since they opened. They plan to keep growing, so stay on the lookout for what they do next.
They advertise they provide fresh food from our block to your fork and also serve delicious food at the restaurant at 214 Second St. in Woodsboro. Tuttle's offers a delicious breakfast and lunch buffet. You can check out their daily menu on their Facebook page here.
Their hours of operation are 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and are closed on Sundays. Their telephone number is 361-543-4853.
You can learn more about them on their web page here.


Any given night UNC can do this.
Any given night the No. 11 Tar Heels (15-4, 5-1) can beat the No. 10 team in the country by 21 points.
Any given night they can lose by the same margin to an unranked team at home.
Any given night, these Tar Heels can surprise you one way or another.
Tonight, they did it in a good way.
Coby White and Nassir Little made that known in the 103-82 win over the Hokies (15-3, 4-2) Monday.
White led all scorers with 27 points on 9-16 shooting, while Little posted a career-high with 23 points on a 7-12 night from the field, including two 3-pointers.
Virginia Tech, which entered the game third nationally and first in the ACC in 3-point shooting percentage at 41.8 percent, began the game 6-7 from deep while building a nine-point lead.
The Tar Heels, meanwhile, began the game 1-12 from beyond the arc. For a while, it looked like UNC would be producing another head-scratcher in the Dean Dome.
The next one did fall, courtesy of Luke Maye. Then the next two fell, both from White. Then two more fell, one from White and one from Leaky Black.
By the time Cameron Johnson hit the last three-pointer of the half, UNC had erupted on a 20-0 run, one that gave UNC a 45-31 lead at halftime and a lead it would never relinquish.
Carolina's depth was on full display in its offensive outburst, as five Tar Heels finished in double figures, all while UNC's leading scorer Johnson (15.9 ppg) had only 8 points on 3-8 shooting.
White was especially showing the work he's done this season.
The freshman from Goldsboro finished with 27 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals, becoming the first UNC player since Joseph Forte in 2001 to lead the team in all four categories. White even added a block to round out his record night.
Roy Williams seemed comfortable on the bench as well, thanks to both his team's play and a fashionable shoe choice.
In coordination with the National Association of Basketball Coaches, Williams and his staff wore sneakers to raise funds and awareness for the fight against cancer.
Williams, in particular, sported Off-White Air Jordan 1's, a selection not gone unnoticed by his players.
What Williams is sure to understand, though, is the significance of a blowout win that puts UNC in lone possession of first place in a crowded ACC with a week of rest ahead.
So, playing in the same building 11 days after its worst loss of the season, Carolina picked up its biggest win over an AP Top-10 team since a victory over Gonzaga in the 2009 NCAA Tournament.
Any given night this team can do this.
It's just about which night it is.
The graduate transfer was no where near Phoenix the last time the Tar Heels played the Bulldogs. But in the rematch, the Pennsylvania native, and his shooting, was the difference.
UNC's three freshmen roommates sparked a 20-0 run on Monday night to break open the Tar Heels' 103-82 win and give a glimpse of the team's incredible potential.


Home » How can 2014 home sales outpace 2013?
How can 2014 home sales outpace 2013?
Existing home sales stalled out at the end of 2013, but Paul Diggle, property economist at Capital Economics, says the decline in existing home sales will prove temporary.
Capital Economics notes the number of existing home sales fell 9.1% between August and November to 4.9 million annualized.
"That meant that, for the first time since mid-2011, existing home sales were running slightly below the level seen a year ago. What's more, judging by the latest set of pending home sales figures, which tend to lead existing home sales by a month or two, existing home sales may have dropped to 4.8m annualized in December," Diggle says.
"Given that existing home sales make up more than 90% of all home sales, a key question is whether the current slump will prove temporary or permanent."
Diggle says the drop in existing home sales was triggered by the rise in mortgage interest rates over the mid-part of last year. Average 30-year mortgage interest rates rose from 3.7% in April to 4.7% in September and they have mostly remained in that territory.
"Alongside the rise in house prices, higher rates have reduced mortgage affordability and taken a toll on consumers' confidence in the housing recovery," Diggle says. "The share of respondents to Fannie Mae's monthly housing survey who think that now is a good time to buy a home dropped from 76% in May to 64% in November, while the NAR's index of buyer traffic declined from 72 to 53 between April and October."
"The bottom line is that the improvement in housing market activity during 2014 will be considerably weaker than the improvement during 2013 – even taking account of the soft end to last year. But we do at least expect a further improvement in activity," Diggle notes.
"We stand by the forecasts … that existing home sales will increase from 5.1 million in 2013 to 5.2 million in 2014. But the expected 100,000 pickup in existing home sales would be far below the 400,000 pickup between 2012 and 2013."


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Superior man will pedal 216 miles in honor of…
Superior man will pedal 216 miles in honor of nephew with rare condition
Paul Zahradka
Gavin Clark
By Kimberli Turner and For Hometown Weekly |
Paul Zahradka has a passion for road biking, but this weekend's ride is not for himself. But for his 9-year-old nephew, Gavin Clark.
Superior resident Zahradka will make a 216-mile trek on behalf of Gavin during the 25th annual Courage Classic.
Gavin has Shone's complex, a rare congenital heart condition in which a combination of four heart defects are present and commonly affect the left side of the heart.
"It's a very rare heart disease," said Annie Clark, Gavin's mother. "Children's Hospital told us he was the 51st baby diagnosed with Shone's complex and he's had two open heart surgeries because of it."
The Courage Classic is an annual benefit bike ride headquartered out of Copper Mountain that raises money for Children's Hospital Colorado. The multi-route course winds through Summit, Eagle and Lake counties.
This year's ride, Saturday through Monday, July 19-21, will mark the fourth year Zahradka has participated and he always rides in Gavin's name with Team Brocade, the technology company he works for in Broomfield. There are family and regular routes offered, and he and his team have chosen to ride the extended routes, pitting them against 216 miles.
Thirteen people will ride with Team Brocade and, according to the team's fundraising page, they've raised $6,265 for the cause.
A total of $1.6 million has been raised this year for the Courage Classic, with a goal of raising $2.8 million, according to the benefit's website.
"It's a way of honoring Gavin. I don't do it for any other reason than to personally honor him and his struggle," Zahradka said. "It's a quiet way to reflect on Gavin and his situation. There's a lot of time in the saddle to sit and think."
Gavin was born at Rose Medical Center, but was flown to Children's Hospital in Denver when he stopped breathing during birth. Annie Clark said everything seemed fine during her pregnancy and a fetal echocardiogram, a scan of the baby's heart, came back normal.
He had his first open heart surgery when he was three days old, and his second surgery when he was 2 years old.
Because of Shone's, Gavin weighs only 40 pounds and the energetic boy has to be careful about his daily activities, Annie Clark said. He is allowed to play sports as long as he wears a chest protector and rests in between.
She said Gavin was naturally athletic and attracted to sports at an early age — he began bouncing the basketball at age 2 — and it's hard to get Gavin to slow down because he has so much energy.
At 5, he was the youngest child to go through a stress test at Children's, Annie Clark said. At that time, Gavin was approved to play basketball for four minutes at a time, after doctors had him run on a tiny treadmill and ride a tiny bike at the medical center.
Zahradka said Gavin's resiliency is inspiring.
"Kids have a different way of looking at illness. Adults are weighed down by that. Gavin doesn't let it get in the way and then he's on to the next thing he enjoys," he said. "He just takes a moment, takes a breath and moves on."
Zahradka said the most touching part of the Courage Classic is at the finish line when children give riders medals for completing the course.
He said "a cool sense of camaraderie" is created at the finish because all of the cyclists have struggled through the mountain passes by choice on behalf of the kids of Children's Hospital, and those children — who have struggled due to illness — are cheering at the end saying thank you.
When Annie Clark and her husband, Michael, asked doctors about Gavin's prognosis as an adult, they were told Shone's is so rare there is not much data on the condition and no patient with it has lived past their 20s.
Annie and Michael Clark always tell Gavin, and his 11-year-old brother and 13-year-old sister, to "never say never."
"Gavin's Hebrew name is Nissam, which means miracle," Annie Clark said. "He knows he's a miracle, that's how he is every day. He's hilarious, he's a comedian. He lives life to the fullest."
To donate or for more information visit couragetours.com.
Kimberli Turner
For Hometown Weekly


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Harwich and Dovercourt History
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1954 Packett Inn Closes. Converted from a Georgian house and in 1936 the address was shown as Custom House Lane.It was Previously known as the Smack 1782 and the Eagle Pacquet Boat. In 2004 the pub reverted to being a house.
History of Harwich & Dovercourt
Harwich Quay
Dovercourt Bay
A Local Hero
Guy Carnival
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A Memorable Year
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Harwich for the Continent
Harwich Ships
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The Berlin Disaster
Submarines World War 1
A War at Sea – World War 1
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Through the Shop Window
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Torpedo Boats – World War 2
"A surface vessel of war whose main armament is torpedoes, and is intended to travel at sea with the battle fleet to attack major enemy warships."
MTB's Harwich 1940 © IWM (A 1095)
At the outbreak of war there were three flotillas of Motor Torpedo "short boats" between 60 ft. (18 m) and 72 feet (22 m) long. These could typically maintain 40 knots and were armed with two torpedo tubes. They were built mainly by the British Power Boat Company, Vosper and Thornycroft. In 1940 a modified craft, the Motor Gun Boat, was introduced. These were armed with weapons such as the 0.5 in Vickers machine gun, 2 pounder "pom pom", a single or twin 20 mm Oerlikon and ultimately the autoloader fitted 6-pounder gun.
MTBs were designed for high speed, operating at night, low speed ambush (to keep noise low and to produce no wake) and manoeuvrability on the water; this was to enable them to get close enough to launch their torpedoes at enemy vessels. With next to no armor, the boats relied upon surprise and their agility at high speed to avoid being hit by gunfire from bigger ships.
The British Power Boat Company (BPB)
Established the first impetus to the revitalization of the speedboat designs before the Second World War, but then fell apparently back due to personal differences between decision-makers in the shipyard and the Admiralty in importance as MTB producer. However, the yard was even more involved in the production of MGB. BPB built before the war boats of 60 ft. and during the war, only those with 72 ft. lengths.
British Power Boat 60 ft.
They were based on the British Power Boat rescue craft and were originally designed for the Royal Air Force but reduced to 60 ft. (18 m) in length. They could carry two 18-inch (457 mm) torpedoes and achieve a maximum speed of 33 knots (38 mph; 61 km/h).
British Power Boat
Type. BPB 60
Builder. British Power Boat
Ordered. 11/01/1938
Dimensions. Length: 60 feet, 3 inches
Commissioned. 25/10/1938
Propulsion. Three Napier engines.
Complement. 9 men
Armament. 2 18" torpedo tubes
Speed. 33 knots
Fate. Renamed 1942
MTB 14 was built by British Power Boat, Hythe and commissioned on the 25th October 1938 the 60" foot boat was armed with two 18" torpedoes. MTB 14 operated as part of the 1st Flotilla based at Lowestoft, Felixstowe and Harwich from 1940 until 1942. She was reclassified as target towing vessel CT 09 in 1942
1/42 Repairing at Harwich 7/1/42 Repairs complete.
Armament. 2 18″ torpedo tubes
Fate. Mined 24/09/1940
MTB 15 was built by British Power Boat, Hythe and commissioned on the 17th February 1939 the 60" foot boat was armed with two 18" torpedoes. MTB 15 operated as part of the 1st Flotilla based at Lowestoft, Felixstowe and Harwich from 1940 until 1942. she was sunk in the Thames estuary on the 24th September 1940.
MTB 17 was built by British Power Boat, Hythe and commissioned on the 13th March 1939 the 60" foot boat was armed with two 18" torpedoes. MTB 17 operated as part of the 1st Flotilla based at Lowestoft, Felixstowe and Harwich from 1940 until 1942. she was mined at Ostend, Belgium on the 21st October 1940.
MTB 18 was built by British Power Boat, Hythe and commissioned on the 24th March 1939 the 60" foot boat was armed with two 18" torpedoes. MTB 18 operated as part of the 1st Flotilla based at Lowestoft, Felixstowe and Harwich from 1940 until 1942. she was renamed CT 10 in 1942.
John I. Thornycroft & Company Limited.
Although the shipyard production in the inter-war period continued for export, they missed the boat developing new concepts and were involved in World War II only to a small extent. The company Thornycroft built during World War CMB for the Royal Navy at 40 and 55 feet (ft.), and later with MTB 72 and75 ft. in length.
Vosper 73 foot Motor Torpedo Boat.
A mid-twentieth century British military boat design by Vosper's. at 73 ft. (22 m) long they were considered small boats compared to longer designs such as the Fairmile Type D. The design came about from a requirement that British Motor Torpedo Boats should be better able to fight small craft, which was the job of Motor Gun Boats.
MTB24 © IWM (FL 25737)
Type. Thornycroft 73
Builder. Thornycroft
Dimensions. Length: 73 feet
Propulsion. Three Sterling engines.
Complement. 13 men
Fate. Sold 1945
MTB 24 was built at the Thornycroft, Hampton on Thames and delivered to the Royal Navy in December 1939. It was armed with four 18" inch torpedo tubes. MTB 24 operated as part of the 4th & 5th Flotilla based at Felixstowe, Gosport, and Harwich from 1940 until 1942. MTB 24 was sold in October 1945.
MTB 25 was built at the Thornycroft, Hampton on Thames and delivered to the Royal Navy in January 1940. It was armed with four 18" inch torpedo tubes. MTB 25 operated as part of the 4th Flotilla based at Felixstowe, Dover, and Harwich from 1940 until 1942. MTB 25 was sold in October 1945.
Fate. Scrapped 1943
MTB 28 was built at the Thornycroft, Hampton on Thames and delivered to the Royal Navy in July 1940. It was armed with four 18" inch torpedo tubes. MTB 28 operated as part of the 4th Flotilla based at Felixstowe, Dover, and Harwich from 1940 until 1942. MTB 28 was burned out near Portsmouth on the 7th March 1941,declared a total loss 5 and was classified as target towing vessel CT 22 in 1943.
Thornycroft Experimental Motor Torpedo Boat.
The "Experimental boats were produced from 1940 and were designed to be carried as an attack launch by larger warships. Based on the pre-war design these experimental craft were deemed to small for operational use.
Type. BPB Experimental
Complement.
Armament.
Speed. Knots
Fate.
MTB 100 was built by British Power Boat, Hythe and commissioned on the 28th April March 1938. MTB 100 operated as part of the 1st Flotilla based at Lowestoft, Felixstowe and Harwich from 1940 until 1942. She was renamed CT 10 in 1943.
Type. Experimental 104/105
Completed. 1940
Fate. End service 1941
MTB 104 was one of four 45-foot craft built during 1940 at the Thornycroft Yard at Hampton on Thames and delivered to the Royal Navy in 1940. MTB 104 operated as part of the 10th Flotilla based at Felixstowe and Harwich from 1940 until 1941.
Fate. Sank 16/10/1940
Vosper & Company
Vosper was the last of the three companies in the race for orders, but was the main supplier of motor torpedo boats and finally delivered over two-thirds of all boats. After World War II Vosper remained the only supplier. In 1966, the merger with Thornycroft, but was pursued at a time when the MTB concept any more. The boatbuilding premises of this firm, long famed for brilliant design and superb craftsmanship in yacht building, stand on the Gosport side of Portsmouth Harbour and at Northam on Southampton Water.
Vosper 70 foot Motor Torpedo Boat
Although various boat lengths were produced by Vosper for the Royal Navy, the "70 ft." boat was produced from 1940. Using three Packard marine engines, they were capable of around 37 kn (43 mph; 69 km/h). Early models carried two 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes, two 0.50 in (13 mm) machine guns and two 0.303 in (7.7 mm) machine guns. depth charges.
MTB22
Type. Vosper 70
Builder. Vosper
Completed. 09/06/1939
Commissioned. 1939
MTB 22 was built by Vosper, Porchester and commissioned in 1939 the 70" foot boat was armed with two 21" torpedoes. MTB 22 operated as part of the 4th Flotilla based at Felixstowe, Gosport and Harwich from 1940 until 1943. she was sold in 1945.
Motor Torpedo Boat
Builder. Camper & Nicholson
MTB 29 was built by Camper & Nicholson at their Gosport yard and delivered to the Royal Navy in June 1939, the 70" foot boat was armed with two 21" torpedoes. MTB 29 operated as part of the 4th Flotilla based at Felixstowe and Harwich from 1940 until 1942. She was sunk in a collision with a German MTB in the North Sea on the 6th October 1942.
MTB30 © IWM (A 4254)
MTB 30 was one of three 70-foot Vosper boats ordered in September 1938, MTB 30 was built at the Camper & Nicholson Yard at Gosport and delivered to the Royal Navy in June 1939. It was armed with two 21-inch torpedo tubes and a twin 5-inch Vickers machine gun in a turret behind the bridge. MTB 30 operated as part of the 4th Flotilla based at Felixstowe and Harwich from 1940 until 1942. Powered by three 1,200hp engines it could attain speeds of up to 42 knots. MTB 30 was lost after striking a mine in the North Sea on December 18th 1942.
MTB 31 was built at the Vosper yard in Porchester and delivered to the Royal Navy in June 1939. It was armed with two 21-inch torpedo tubes and a twin 5-inch Vickers machine gun in a turret behind the bridge. MTB 31 operated as part of the 4th Flotilla based at Felixstowe and Harwich from 1940 until 1942 Powered by three 1,200hp engines it could attain speeds of up to 42 knots. MTB 31 was converted into a towing target in 1943.
MTB32 © IWM (D 12524)
MTB 32 was built at the Vosper Porchester yard and delivered to the Royal Navy in June 1939. It was armed with two 21-inch torpedo tubes and a twin 5-inch Vickers machine gun in a turret behind the bridge. MTB 32 operated as part of the 4th Flotilla based at Felixstowe and Harwich from 1940 until 1942, powered by three 1,200hp engines it could attain speeds of up to 42 knots. MTB 32 was converted into a towing target in 1943.
MTB 34 was built at the Vosper Porchester yard and delivered to the Royal Navy in June 1939. It was armed with two 21-inch torpedo tubes and a twin 5-inch Vickers machine gun in a turret behind the bridge. MTB 34 operated as part of the 4th Flotilla based at Felixstowe and Harwich from 1940 until 1942 Powered by three 1,200hp engines it could attain speeds of up to 42 knots. MTB 34 was converted into a towing target in 1943.
Although various boat lengths were produced by Vosper for the Royal Navy, the "60 ft." boat was produced from 1940, they were capable of around 35 knots and had a complement of 10 men.
MTB 71 was built at Vosper, Portsmouth and delivered to the Royal Navy in 1940. It was armed with two 18" inch torpedo tubes. MTB 71 operated as part of the 1sth Flotilla based at Felixstowe and Harwich from 1940 until 1943. MTB 71 was taken over by the Royal Navy in May 1940 and the Royal Army Service Corps in 1943.
January 1942 Repairing at Harwich.
MTB 72 was built at Vosper, Portsmouth and delivered to the Royal Navy in 1940. It was armed with two 18" inch torpedo tubes. MTB 72 operated as part of the 4th Flotilla based at Felixstowe and Harwich from 1940 until 1943. MTB 728 was taken over by the RASC and eventually sold in 1946.
The boats carried two 21-inch torpedo tubes as their major offensive armament and a top speed of 39 knots.
Builder. Berthon Boat Yard
MTB 93 was built at the Berthon Boat Yard in Lymington and delivered to the Royal Navy in 1942. It was armed with two 21" inch torpedo tubes. MTB 93 operated as part of the 4th Flotilla based at Harwich from 1942 until 1944. MTB 93 was foundered off Harwich on the 18th August 1944 after colliding with MTB 729.
MTB 223 was ordered from Vosper, Portsmouth in February 1941, laid down four months later and entered service in April 1942, It was one of 48 Vosper 72-foot 6-inch boats ordered during 1941. MTB 223 operated as part of the 21st MTB Flotilla based at Lowestoft, Felixstowe and Harwich from 1942 until 1944.
MTB 224 was ordered from Vosper, Portsmouth in February 1941 and entered service in April 1942, it was one of 48 Vosper 72-foot 6-inch boats ordered during 1941. MTB 224 operated as part of the 21st MTB Flotilla based at Lowestoft, Felixstowe and Harwich from 1942 until 1944.
MTB 225 was ordered from Vosper, Portsmouth in February 1941 and entered service in May 1942, it was one of 48 Vosper 72-foot 6-inch boats ordered during 1941. MTB 225 operated as part of the 21st MTB Flotilla based at Lowestoft, Felixstowe and Harwich from 1942 until 1944.
MTB 232 entered service in April 1942; it was one of 48 Vosper 72-foot 6-inch boats ordered during 1941. MTB 232 operated as part of the 21st MTB Flotilla based at Lowestoft, Felixstowe and Harwich from 1942 until 1944.
MTB 233 was built at Berthon Boat Yard and entered service in 1942, it was one of 48 Vosper 72-foot 6-inch boats ordered during 1941. MTB 233 operated as part of the 21st Flotilla based at Lowestoft, Felixstowe and Harwich from 1942 until 1944.
MTB 234 was built at Berthon Boat Yard and entered service in 1942, it was one of 48 Vosper 72-foot 6-inch boats ordered during 1941. MTB 234 operated as part of the 21st MTB Flotilla based at Lowestoft, Felixstowe and Harwich from 1942 until 1944.
MTB 237 was built by Camper & Nicholson and entered service in April 1942, it was one of 48 Vosper 72-foot 6-inch boats ordered during 1941. MTB 237 operated as part of the 21st MTB Flotilla based at Lowestoft, Felixstowe and Harwich from 1942 until 1944. MTB 237 was sunk by gunfire from German surface forces off Barfleur, France on 7 August 1942.
Builder. Morgan Giles
MTB 241 was built by Morgan Giles, Teignmouth and entered service in 1942, it was one of 48 Vosper 72-foot 6-inch boats ordered during 1941. MTB 241 operated as part of the 21st MTB Flotilla based at Lowestoft, Felixstowe and Harwich from 1942 until 1944. MTB 241 was Sunk by gunfire from German surface forces off Ijmuiden, Netherlands on 31 March 1944.
MTB244 © IWM (A 25856)
MTB 244 was built by Vosper, Portsmouth and entered service in December 1942, it was one of 48 Vosper 72-foot 6-inch boats ordered during 1940. MTB 244 operated as part of the 21st MTB Flotilla based at Lowestoft, Felixstowe and Harwich from 1942 until 1944.
At 73 ft. (22 m) long they were considered small boats compared to longer designs such as the Fairmile Type D. The design came about from a requirement that British Motor Torpedo Boats should be better able to fight small craft, which was the job of Motor Gun Boats.
The boats carried four 18-inch torpedo tubes as their major offensive armament along with Oerlikon 20 mm cannon and some defensive armament (Vickers K machine guns) for protection against enemy aircraft. The Type II gave up two torpedo tubes, but gained a 6-pounder gun which displaced the twin Oerlikon to the aft deck. This made it more capable of performing the Motor Gun Boat role.
MTB385 © IWM (FL 25739)
Commissioned. 05/10/944
MTB 385 was ordered from Vosper, Porchester in March 1943, it was one of 15 Vosper 73-foot Type 1 boats ordered during 1943. MTB 385 operated as part of the 21st MTB Flotilla based at Lowestoft, Felixstowe and Harwich from 1943 until 1945.
Fate. Sold 25/10/1945
MTB 387 was ordered from Vosper, Porchester in March 1943, it was one of 15 Vosper 73-foot Type I boats ordered during 1943. MTB 387 operated as part of the 21st MTB Flotilla based at Lowestoft, Felixstowe and Harwich from 1943 until 1945.
MTB 390 was ordered from Vosper, Wivenhoe in March 1943, it was one of 15 Vosper 73-foot Type I boats ordered during 1943. MTB 390 operated as part of the 21st MTB Flotilla based at Lowestoft, Felixstowe and Harwich from 1944 until 1945.
Fate. Sold 28/1/1948
MTB 394 was ordered from Vosper, Wivenhoe, it was one of 15 Vosper 73-foot Type I boats ordered during 1943. MTB 394 operated as part of the 21st MTB Flotilla based at Lowestoft, Felixstowe and Harwich from 1945 until 1948.
Fate. Sold 4/08/1948
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