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On this week's episode, put on your ballet shoes and meet us on the Seventh Floor of Hogwarts, because we're holding secret meetings, breaking rules and firing defensive spells at each other. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Pam for the first official meeting of Dumbledore's Army!
Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 18: Dumbledore's Army. Our Time Turner segment takes us back to Episode 454 for our prior Chapter 18 analysis!
Should Umbridge be thrown in jail for opening Harry's mail?
Connecting the Threads between Vernon Dursley, Dobby and Umbridge! 🤯
Why does Hermione have buyer's remorse about Dumbledore's Army?
Horcrux Alert: Harry ponders the weird connection between himself and Voldemort that Dumbledore has (still) failed to explain!
Did House-Elves use their magic to help build the Room of Requirement?
The Tapestry of Barnabas the Barmy: is it more than just trolls trying to do ballet?
How do we rate Harry on his first lesson as the new Defense Against The Dark Arts professor?
Lynx Line: What do the House-Elves use the Room of Requirement for?
Quizzitch: The abbreviation D.A. may most commonly refer to this position as chief prosecutor in a United States criminal case. What is the position, with those initials, that has a history stretching back to 1813?
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Society for Hulk Prevention (OOTP Chapter 17, Educational Decree Number Twenty-Four)
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On this week's episode, sit tight. Because the overreach by Professor Umbridge interfering with the everyday lives of Hogwarts students is just beginning! Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah as they continue Chapter-by-Chapter with Chapter 17 of Order of the Phoenix.
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TV Show News: John Lithgow confirms he will be playing Dumbledore for HBO!
Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 17: Educational Decree Number Twenty-Four. Our Time Turner segment takes us back to Episode 453 for our prior Chapter 17 analysis!
The walls of freedom are closing in around Harry and his friends. Once again the hosts reflect on how the chapter, and Umbridge, applies to modern day US politics.
Since Hermione has revealed that she jinxed the DA sign-up sheet, do we now think her actions were untoward? Do we feel bad for Marietta?
Laura asks: Were we ever part of a student group that got disbanded?
Umbridge unfairly allows Slytherin to continue playing Quidditch, while keeping Gryffindor in review. Is this in effort to control Harry?
Hedwig’s injury causes a stir, and McGonagall tries again to warn Harry what is happening at Hogwarts.
Should magical animals be able to better communicate with humans? Is there a spell for that?
Neville snaps. Is he justified in going after Draco? Will Draco ever learn?
Umbridge v. Snape leaves us short of needing a mop or shovel. What did we learn from their encounter in Potions?
Sirius delivers Molly’s message. Is it fair for her to ask Ron not to participate in the DA? Is she living in the same world as everyone else?
Odds and Ends covers Fred and George’s latest (successful) attempt to obey school rules, and Crookshanks’ love for Sirius.
The Lynx Line: What did Mundungus do to get banned from the Hogs Head 20 years ago?
Quizzitch: What bird did the Ancient Greeks, Ancient Romans, and Genghis Khan all use to send their messages?
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Rookie Rule Breaker (OOTP Chapter 16, In The Hog's Head)
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On this week's episode, grab a dirty bottle of Butterbeer from the bartender who kind of looks familiar and pull up a seat or two, because Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura are hosting underground meetings in Hogsmeade's most iconic dive bar!
News covers the recently announced interactive edition of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and new Cursed Child city and tour dates
Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 16: In The Hog's Head. Our Time Turner segment has us spinning an old recording from past discussions! Be sure to check out Episode 452 for our prior Chapter 16 analysis!
The Hog's Head: site of many an important event in the Harry Potter series
We give our initial reactions to Hogsmeade's most iconic dive bar!
Given it is quiet and off-the-beaten-path, was the Hog's Head the best choice for the first, unofficial meeting of Dumbledore's Army?
FINALLY! Some inter-House unity! Well, kind of...
Do we fault Cedric's housemates for wanting to know more about his death?
Should Hermione have prepared Harry more for this moment?
What would it have taken to convince each of us to sign up for Dumbledore’s Army?
Luna vs. Hermione: our favorite Ravenclaw does not back down!
Odds & Ends cover a pair of eavesdroppers in Mundungus Fletcher and Willy Widdershins
Micah plays bartender, whipping up some Hog's Head cocktails for Andrew, Eric and Laura
Lynx Line: If you had to disguise yourself as someone in the Hog’s Head, what would you dress up as and how would you avoid detection?
Quizzitch: In the mid-20th century United Kingdom, pint glasses replaced what type of drinking vessel, commonly made of glass, ceramic, or pewter?
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C's Get Degrees (OOTP Chapter 15, The Hogwarts High Inquisitor)
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On this week's episode, we're preparing to be inspected as the new High Inquisitor of Hogwarts sets her eyes on some easy prey. Chapter-by-Chapter covers OotP 15, and we also discuss the latest (huge) Dumbledore casting rumor for the HP TV series!.
Welcome to the show, Slug Club guest host Jordan!
The latest HP TV Show news is that actor John Lithgow is close to finalizing talks to play Albus Dumbledore. The hosts react!
Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 15: The Hogwarts High Inquisitor. Our Time Turner segment has us spinning an old recording from past discussions! Be sure to check out Episode 451 for our prior Chapter 15 analysis!
Laura takes us back through the history of various “inquisitors.”
How clued-in is Percy to the inner workings of Umbridge and Fudge’s plot?
Did Dumbledore know the Ministry would pass midnight legislation if he did not fill the DADA vacancy? Did he choose not to act?
Do we think the Ministry SHOULD have greater oversight into Hogwarts?
Snape gets a T for Tool. Or, is that Troll?
Have any of the hosts ever been inspected while doing their job?
Where does Hermione err in her confrontation with Umbridge?
What was Dean Thomas doing to his mouse in Transfiguration?
Lynx Line: What educational decree would YOU pass / what rule would YOU enforce at Hogwarts? Our Patrons were asked!
Quizzitch: in the USA, the College Board administers the SAT, which has a possible perfect score of 1600. What is the lowest score possible to receive on the SAT?
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New Quill Who Dis? (OOTP Chapter 14, Percy and Padfoot)
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On this week's episode, we're taking deep breaths and going through Percy's letter to Ron, as Chapter-by-Chapter tackles Chapter 14 of Order of the Phoenix.
Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 14: Percy and Padfoot. Our Time Turner segment has us spinning an old recording from past discussions! Be sure to check out Episode 450 for our prior Chapter 14 analysis!
Despite lots of folks being divided, we focus on examples of residents at Hogwarts helping fellow students out! Including: Nearly-Headless Nick saving Harry's life (probably).
What is the meaning behind Filch's baseless claims against Harry?
Ron Weasley, a smart character, has an idea that even Hermione agrees with!
When Percy's letter arrives, Harry and Ron are shocked. We go through what the worst parts are about what he wrote to his brother and why.
Andrew asks: Have we ever been asked by a family member to 'sever ties' with another? And what were the consequences?
The chapter ends with Sirius's conversation, and a few Odds and Ends.
MVP: What should Ron have said (or written) back to Percy?
Lynx Line: Our patrons have drafted their coded messages to Sirius, describing the plot of their favorite movie in a way that Umbridge would not understand.
Quizzitch: First discovered in the year 1610, the four largest moons of the planet Jupiter are called Io, Europa, Ganymede, and… __what?
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MuggleCast is your weekly ride into the world of Harry Potter, including the books and upcoming TV show! Our Harry Potter podcast, hosted by four life-long friends, brings its listeners entertaining and thought-provoking discussions about the Wizarding World. With each new episode we discuss everything Harry Potter: the latest news, the Potter books, the upcoming MAX TV Show, Fantastic Beasts, the theme parks, the video games, the fandom, and more! We're currently hosting a Chapter by Chapter re-read of the original seven Harry Potter books while keeping listeners up to date on the Harry Potter TV show.