How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
"Wait!" Roy jumped to his feet. "Tell me his real name. It's the least you can do, after everything that's happened."
"Sorry, cowgirl, but I can't. I made him a blood promise a long time ago." (12.61-62)
Not sure what a blood promise is? Essentially it's the Muggle world version of the Unbreakable Vow. So pretty serious stuff. And if Beatrice made a blood promise to Mullet Fingers, you better believe she's gonna keep it.
Quote #5
"What worries me," Mr. Eberhardt said, "is the family situation. It doesn't sound too good."
"No, it's not," Roy conceded. "That's why he doesn't live at home anymore."
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"Dad, please don't turn him in. Please."
"How can I, if I don't even know where to find him?" Roy's father gave him a wink. "But I'll tell you what I am going to do: I'm going to spend some time thinking seriously about all this. You should, too." (13.67-73)
This conversation between father and son is a perfect example of their relationship. Roy talks candidly with his dad about Mullet Fingers' situation and Mr. Eberhardt shows genuine concern. Given what we know about the Leep household, it's hard to imagine a scene like this taking place there.
Quote #6
Roy's mother cocked her head, as if she wasn't sure that she'd heard him correctly. "His mom doesn't want him?"
Roy saw something flash in her eyes. He wasn't certain if it was sorrow or anger —or both.
"She doesn't want him?" his mother repeated.
Roy nodded somberly.
"Oh, my," she said.
The words came out so softly that Roy was startled. He heard pain in his mother's voice, and he felt bad for telling her that part of Mullet Fingers' story. (13.100-105)
Mrs. Eberhardt is shocked. How could a mother not want her son? Similar to the wrestling incident, the thought of disowning her son is incredibly alien to her.