ANSWER(S):
B. asserted
EXPLANATION(S):
A. murmured: too subtle
B. asserted: adequate
C. commented: too monotonous
D. snarled: too aggressive
One theme I can find is:
The way you dress yourself influences how you feel about yourself.
Answer:
Amos feels Harry is responsible for Cedric's death.
Explanation:
Amos says, "How many people have died for the Boy Who Lived? I'm asking you to save one of them." He thinks that Cedric died for Harry to live, and that it is Harry's fault.