Using this Pensieve, Harry learns of the Lestranges' and Barty Crouch Jr.'s involvement in Voldemort's army, known as the "Death Eaters." He also discovers Snape's former alliance with Voldemort before he turned spy for the good side. Lastly, we see memory in the graveyard when Harry and Voldemort's wands meet, causing Voldemort's wand to repeat the last spells he cast before he vanished, also known as Priori Incantatem. This connection causes the forms of the Riddle's old caretaker Frank Bryce, Cedric Diggory, Bertha Jorkins, and finally, Lily and James Potter to reappear.
I think Rowling strategically employs memory to remind her characters that we must use the past to learn and guide our future, but to dwell on the past is dangerous. Harry is constantly reminded of his past not only from his scar but also from others, who stare at him. Now that Voldemort is back and his scar is frequently hurting, that past is much more present. I think Rowling also wanted to emphasize the importance of varying perspectives of a memory. We see Dumbledore's perspective of the memory in the Pensieve where Karkaroff gives insight information. However, Alastor Moody has a much different interpretation of that memory than Dumbledore, which we see through his frequent snide remarks. Memory is an important theme in Harry Potter, particularly Goblet of Fire, because it preserves one's past and can either enhance or demise one's future.
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