Eragon

The book that I am reading is Eragon, and I am not far into it. I am on page 28. I think that the Shiny "rock" he found in the forest will be a dragon egg and the cover has a big blue dragon on it. This also happenes to be the same color of the smooth rock. I think there will be a big conflict soon because the rock is starting to move around little by little. I also know from other books that stories that long have many conflicts ranging in severity throughout the story so somethings about to happen. I dont know why Eragon didn't realize it was "alive" when he heard and saw it shake his shelfs. I also dont know how he can have buissness as usual without wanting to sell the rock or perhaps see whats inside. He seems like the opposite of a merchant. He cares about the rock and wouldent sell it even though someone would buy it for enough cash to completely renevate his uncles house. He seems like modern day collecters, who are usually sentimental and will keep items for the sheer novelty, such as a big shiny blue rock. I would kind of be like him because if the rock turns out to be something better, and not sell it for less than its worth.