Race in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Throughout the Harry Potter series, race is an important issue that is touched upon, discussed, and glossed over in a variety of ways. In The Goblet of Fire, the fourth book in the series, the racial issues seem to multiply and stand out more than they have in the previous books. It is interesting, however, because the topic of race is not discussed in just the …showed first 75 words of 1583 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1583 total…more and more relevant as the story continues. The character's ethnicities might never become significant in the ways in which we are accustomed to dealing with race, but it's become apparent that the different races of creatures within the wizarding world will play an important part, and the theme of pure-blood vs. mudbloods seems to be taking precedence, so it is likely that race will remain a central theme in the development of Rowling's stories.