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MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read Podcast

NewInviting Famous Witches and Wizards to Thanksgiving DinnerNovember 12, 2026 · 37 min
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About the podcast

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 HBO TV Show, 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.

Episodes 798

  1. Inviting Famous Witches and Wizards to Thanksgiving Dinner

    37 minBonus

    With the holidays approaching, the MuggleCasters each pick three famous witches or wizards (per the Chocolate Frog cards) to take to a holiday dinner! We discuss why we selected these people and what we could …

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    With the holidays approaching, the MuggleCasters each pick three famous witches or wizards (per the Chocolate Frog cards) to take to a holiday dinner! We discuss why we selected these people and what we could learn from them. These picks are lesser-known, so we expect you all will learn about many magical faces who you haven't heard of or forgotten about!

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  2. Strange Bedfellows (DH Chapter 15, 'The Goblin's Revenge')

    1 h 8 minEpisode 776

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  3. Respectful Ron (DH Chapter 14, 'The Thief')

    55 minEpisode 775

    This week, make a trip to your local camping store and gear up because we're officially on the run with Harry, Ron and Hermione. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they handle splinching, tempermental …

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    This week, make a trip to your local camping store and gear up because we're officially on the run with Harry, Ron and Hermione. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they handle splinching, tempermental Horcruxes and mind-penetrating Dark Lords, all while trying not to say Voldemort's name out loud.

    • This Year’s Physical Gift for Patrons is here! The MuggleCast Pensieve: a journal for the Harry Potter TV show and beyond! With the TV show approaching, we want to help you get your thoughts sorted!
    • Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapter 14 of Deathly Hallows, The Thief
    • Quizzitch: Why did Perkins let Arthur Weasley keep his magical tent?
    • 7-Word Summary: Gregorivitch encounters his nemesis and reveals locations
    • Grimmauld Place Is No Longer Safe! How did a lack of an escape plan compromise Harry, Ron and Hermione's lone place of refuge? And what happens to poor Kreacher?
    • A Return to Familiar Territory: Why revisit the Quidditch World Cup location, and what role will returning places play in Deathly Hallows?
    • R-E-S-P-E-C-T! Ron insists that Harry not use Voldemort's name. Is he onto something, and does his wizarding experience give him an advantage?
    • The Locket’s Lingering Evil: The Trio discovers that the recovered locket remains intact and... alive. Why does Harry feel repulsed by it, and what does its unnatural coldness reveal about the nature of Horcruxes?
    • Despite recovering the locket, Harry struggles to feel accomplished. With no safe haven and no clear path to destroying the Horcrux, is the reality of their quest beginning to sink in?
    • Harry reflects on everything he still doesn’t know about magic. Could Dumbledore have better prepared him for the journey ahead?
    • Inside Voldemort’s Mind: Harry witnesses Voldemort hunting Gregorovitch and extracting a memory of a mysterious golden-haired thief. What is Voldemort searching for, and how close is Harry to understanding his true objective?
    • Lynx Line: The Wizarding War is over and the world is safe again! That means you can safely return to 12 Grimmauld Place, but you’re thinking it’s time for a remodel to freshen things up! How would you decorate Kreacher’s room, to thank him for all his help?

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  4. Ministry of Oops ('Deathly Hallows' Chapter 13, The Muggle-Born Registration Commission)

    1 h 8 minEpisode 774

    We're right in the thick of things this week on MuggleCast, as Chapter by Chapter continues where we left off, with the trio having infiltrated the Ministry of Magic. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura for the …

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    We're right in the thick of things this week on MuggleCast, as Chapter by Chapter continues where we left off, with the trio having infiltrated the Ministry of Magic. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura for the fun as they run for the exits and hope to get away toward safety without getting caught by Death Eaters.

    • Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapter 13 of Deathly Hallows, "The Muggle-Born Registration Commission"
    • Quizzitch: What is the title of Rita Skeeter's biography of Armando Dippet?
    • 7-Word Summary: Dementors patrol the Ministry sham outside courtroom.
    • Moments in to the mission, Harry is alone and sees firsthand how taken-over the Ministry has become.
    • What plan would the trio have made that involved the three of them not being separated? Wouldn't it have drawn more attention to them if their marks didn't know each other previously?
    • The Ministry's propaganda arm is in-house. We draw real life historical comparisons to WWII and beyond.
    • Staffers folding booklets don't agree with what the booklets contain. Why don't they revolt?
    • Lessons that Hagrid has taught us show how wayward the Ministry's present course of action is.
    • Is Dolores Umbridge emotionally stinted?
    • We discuss the broader implications of Ministry workers having rain in their offices. Is the building itself reacting to the political climate?
    • The "trial" of Mary Cattermole is a masterclass in cruelty, we discuss why.
    • Umbridge's hypocrisy goads Harry into action, and we compare to real life.
    • Lynx Line question: "Umbridge has kitten plates. What cute decor item immediately tells you someone is evil?" Our patrons weigh in.
    • Next week Chapter-by-Chapter continues as we learn about “The Thief”!

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  5. Polyjuice and Panic (Deathly Hallows Chapter 12, 'Magic is Might')

    58 minEpisode 773

    This week, best learn how to apparate properly back on the top step of Grimmauld Place because we're taking turns scouting the Ministry of Magic! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they undertake the most …

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    This week, best learn how to apparate properly back on the top step of Grimmauld Place because we're taking turns scouting the Ministry of Magic! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they undertake the most absurd plan in wizarding world history with the help of a little, Polyjuice, Polyjuice, Polyjuice!

    • MUGGLECAST NEWS REMINDER: Beginning Wednesday, December 2, MuggleCast is floo-ing to full coverage of the Philosopher's Stone TV show with two new episodes per week through March 2027!
    • This Year’s Physical Gift for Patrons is here! The MuggleCast Pensieve: a journal for the Harry Potter TV show and beyond! With the TV show approaching, we want to help you get your thoughts sorted! 
    • Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapter 12 of Deathly Hallows, Magic is Might
    • Quizzitch: Two of the four contents of Weasley Twins’ Skiving Snackboxes are used by the trio to subdue their Ministry targets . Which two Skiving Snackbox products are NOT used at this time?
    • 7-Word Summary: The plan coalesces when the trio commit
    • Harry, Ron and Hermione’s Ministry stakeout is a dangerous game of chance. How long can they keep sneaking around before someone catches on?
    • Snape takes over as Hogwarts Headmaster, while the Carrows bring a sinister twist to the classroom. Is there any silver lining to Voldemort’s new regime?
    • Harry’s scar continues to connect him to Voldemort’s hunt for Gregorovitch. Is Hermione right to be upset or has this connection become a valuable asset?
    • Polyjuice Potion, terrible impersonations, limited intel and zero backup plan: just how reckless is the trio’s plan to infiltrate the Ministry?
    • Which begs the question: why go to such lengths to sneak into the Ministry? Why not just break into Umbridge’s house or send Kreacher after her?
    • Would Harry have been better off tackling this mission alone?
    • The Ministry’s new Magic Is Might statue replaces the Fountain of Magical Brethren with a chilling symbol of pure-blood supremacy. Has the Ministry changed, or has its true nature been exposed?
    • Lynx Line: Which Ministry official would you most like to impersonate and why?

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  6. Get The Groit (DH Chapter 11, 'The Bribe')

    1 h 6 minEpisode 772

    This week, Dr. Potter's office is closed for therapy, so please leave your problems at the door! Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah as they endure a very uncomfortable visit to Grimmauld Place from Remus Lupin …

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    This week, Dr. Potter's office is closed for therapy, so please leave your problems at the door! Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah as they endure a very uncomfortable visit to Grimmauld Place from Remus Lupin.

    • MUGGLECAST NEWS: Beginning Wednesday, December 2, MuggleCast is floo-ing to full coverage of the Philosopher's Stone TV show! Chapter by Chapter will be parked as we go all-in on discussing and analyzing the HBO Max TV show. Full coverage continues through March 2027. After, we'll resume Deathly Hallows Chapter by Chapter.

    • For now, Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapter 11 of Deathly Hallows, The Bribe

    • Quizzitch: Who successfully disarms Mundungus Fletcher at Grimmauld Place?

    • 7-Word Summary: Remus wants Harry to allow him along

    • Death Eaters stake out 12 Grimmauld Place, raising questions about whether the Order’s safe house is truly secure.

    • Lupin delivers a grim update on Voldemort’s takeover of the Ministry. With the government and Death Eaters working toward the same goals, where can witches and wizards turn for help?

    • The Ministry launches the Muggle-born Registration Commission, using propaganda to justify persecution. Why do people accept obvious lies, and what happens when society becomes desensitized to injustice?

    • Harry refuses to share Dumbledore’s mission with Lupin. Is Harry right to keep the Horcrux hunt limited to the Trio, or should he trust other members of the Order to help?

    • Lupin offers to join the Trio before revealing his fears about his marriage to Tonks and his unborn child. Where did this side of Lupin come from, and does his character arc feel earned?

    • Harry and Lupin clash over courage, fatherhood, and responsibility. Is Harry justified in calling Lupin a coward, or does he go too far?

    • An excerpt from Rita Skeeter’s book reveals more about Dumbledore’s family history. How much did Harry really know about his mentor, and can he reconcile the man he admired with these troubling revelations?

    • Lynx Line: What could Lupin have said that WOULD HAVE convinced Harry to let him go with them?


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  7. Grimmauld Goss (DH Chapter 10, ‘Kreacher’s Tale’)

    1 h 5 minEpisode 771

    Because the past sure can hurt a lot, MuggleCast this week celebrates a direct connection between Harry Potter and his mother Lily. Hopefully her letter isn't the only secret hidden away in the dusty corners of …

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    Because the past sure can hurt a lot, MuggleCast this week celebrates a direct connection between Harry Potter and his mother Lily. Hopefully her letter isn't the only secret hidden away in the dusty corners of Grimmauld Place. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, Laura, and special Slug Club guest host Hanna for another Chapter-by-Chapter focused episode from Deathly Hallows!

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    • Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapter 10 of Deathly Hallows, Kreacher's Tale
    • Welcome Slug Club member Hanna to the show!
    • Quizzitch: What item of Mrs. Black’s is Mundungus said to have run off with (and presumably sold?)
    • 7-Word Summary: Kreacher makes Harry listen to his tale.
    • Is Lily's letter the first time Harry is hearing directly from the *real* Lily Potter? Will it be the last?
    • The hosts are all impressed that Harry, at only one year old, can ride a broom so well. He was probably just born with it.
    • The Potter's cat may have more to it than meets the eye... according to an old fan theory.
    • Would Dumbledore have taken James' cloak specifically to prevent him from visiting Sirius while in hiding from Voldemort?
    • What if the Order had thrown the locket out? Wouldn't a landfill be the most unexpected (and therefore secure) place to hide one's soul?
    • Kreacher tells his tale... but doesn't tell us what specifically he saw after drinking the potion. We speculate.
    • How long has Kreacher been in the Black family? Did he raise family members before Sirius and Regulus?
    • Micah makes an apt comparison between Regulus Black and Draco Malfoy.
    • Harry's kind gesture to Kreacher has lasting consequences... the good kind.
    • Lynx Line question: "How does Sirius and Regulus’ teenage bedrooms compare to your own?" Our patrons weigh in.
    • Next week Chapter-by-Chapter continues as we learn about "The Bribe"!

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  8. A Lethal Individual (DH Chapter 9, 'A Place To Hide')

    1 h 6 minEpisode 770

    This week, WHAT'S THAT?! Keep one eye over your shoulder because Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura are podcasting live from The Luchino Cafe off Tottenham Court Road. Best watch out for Death Eaters disguised us …

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    This week, WHAT'S THAT?! Keep one eye over your shoulder because Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura are podcasting live from The Luchino Cafe off Tottenham Court Road. Best watch out for Death Eaters disguised us ugly workmen!

    • Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapter 9 of Deathly Hallows, A Place to Hide
    • Quizzitch: What does Hermione order for herself and Ron in the cafe off Tottenham Court Road
    • 7-Word Summary: Uncertainty looms heavy over the muggle world
    • Did Harry, Ron and Hermione make the best choice in disapparating to the Muggle World? What would have been a better option?
    • We have a few questions about Hermione's small, beaded handbag! How exactly does the Undetectable Extension Charm work?
    • Even with the taboo in place, how did Dolohov and Rowle arrive at the cafe so quickly? And dressed for the occassion?
    • Even in a remote London cafe, shouldn't the trio have been more discreet?
    • Micah is not satisfied with Dolohov's performance
    • What in the world are these security protocols at Grimmauld Place? Dusty Dumby is scaring who exactly?
    • Harry's mind connection to Voldemort is back with a vengeance!

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  9. Two Weddings and a Podcast (DH Chapter 8, 'The Wedding')

    1 h 14 minEpisode 769

    There's something in the air! Wedding season has come to our chapter-by-chapter readthrough of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows as we discuss Bill and Fleur's wedding in Chapter 8, "The Wedding," but this …

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    There's something in the air! Wedding season has come to our chapter-by-chapter readthrough of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows as we discuss Bill and Fleur's wedding in Chapter 8, "The Wedding," but this episode also features newlyweds Eric and Meg, fresh off of their own wedding! We ask 'who did it better?' and so much more.

    • Welcome back to the show, Meg! We talk about Eric and Meg's wedding, and Andrew and Micah's repeated visits to the bar.
    • Quizzitch: What is the name that the Lovegoods use for the gnomes?
    • News covers recent casting updates for the upcoming HBO TV adaptation of Chamber of Secrets, including Arthur Weasley, Colin Creevey and Moaning Myrtle.
    • Chapter by Chapter continues with Chapter 8 of Deathly Hallows, "The Wedding."
    • Is Bill and Fleur's wedding the last time when these characters will get to let loose and have fun?
    • Does holding the wedding this summer constitute an act of defiance?
    • Is Harry at risk because he's merely present? Are the Weasleys at fault for organizing this event at a time like this?
    • Would it be more impactful if Percy returned now, or later in the book, to make up with his family?
    • Wedding battle! We compare Bill and Fleur's wedding to Eric and Meg's (recent) wedding, and Micah and Andrew vote on several categories.
    • Viktor Krum is back! And he wants to fight Luna's dad. We discuss the disconnect around the Deathly Hallows symbol and historical tie-ins.
    • Should Harry be more alarmed that Voldemort is seeking a foreign wandmaker, now that he knows who Gregorovitch is?
    • Are Elphias Doge and Ron's aunt Muriel two sides of the same coin? Both present conflicting ways of remembering Dumbledore.
    • Who is more correct? Doge or Muriel?
    • Post Fantastic Beasts, what can we read into regarding Ariana's backstory here?
    • Lynx Line: We ask our Patrons to share stories of their weddings OR of their dream weddings, and how they compare to Bill and Fleur's.
    • Next week, we discuss Chapter 9 of Deathly Hallows, "A Place to Hide."

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  10. 'Chamber of Secrets' TV Casting News and Your 'Philosopher's Stone' Thoughts

    52 minEpisode 768

    Don’t put the remote down just yet, because Andrew, Micah and Laura are diving into all of your feedback on the latest Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone TV Show trailer and discussing some major Chamber …

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    Don’t put the remote down just yet, because Andrew, Micah and Laura are diving into all of your feedback on the latest Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone TV Show trailer and discussing some major Chamber of Secrets casting news!

    • Welcome back friend of the show Barry, host of The Retold Podcast
    • Yes, we already have Harry Potter Season 2 news! Dobby, Tom Riddle and New Ginny Weasley cast for Chamber of Secrets
    • We're discussing your feedback on the new Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone trailer!
    • Could James & Oliver Phelps cameo as Gideon and Fabian Prewett?
    • What is Seamus so excited about: first Quidditch match or first day of classes?
    • Did Hermione ask McGonagall for summer reading recommendations?
    • Is Lavender Brown preparing the Patils to be separated for the first time ever?
    • Would the series dare to open with Snape overhearing the prophecy?
    • We analyze Dumbledore's "We can only prepare them" line and how it's a precusor to the rest of the series!
    • Lynx Line: Our patrons weigh in with their first takes!

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  11. Snitches Get Stitches (DH Chapter 7, 'The Will of Albus Dumbledore')

    57 minEpisode 767

    Knock knock, who's there? Just the Minister for Magic, and he has questions about these 'random' things that Dumbledore has left behind for the Trio. Even after death, Albus knows how to mess with the Ministry …

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    Knock knock, who's there? Just the Minister for Magic, and he has questions about these 'random' things that Dumbledore has left behind for the Trio. Even after death, Albus knows how to mess with the Ministry, and we're here for it! Join us as we discuss Chapter 7 of Deathly Hallows, "The Will of Albus Dumbledore".

    • Welcome Slug Club member, Sara! She gets extra points for remembering her Ilvermorny House even though we didn't ask for it.
    • Ron has a birthday gift for Harry, but what is his intention behind it? Is he trying to genuinely be helpful, or is he just giving his bro a gag gift?
    • Ron also admits to having barged in on Harry and Ginny. Is this appropriate behavior? Who ultimately should Ron try to be loyal to?
    • Knock knock! The Minister is pulling into the Burrow with Arthur, and he has questions for Harry.
    • Predictably, Scrimgeour handles this meeting with the Trio poorly. Could he have actually gotten some answers out of the Trio had he been different?
    • Foreshadow alert! Hermione says she does NOT want to work in Magical Law after Hogwarts.
    • We learn about the Snitch's 'flesh memory' as well as Scrimgeour's theory about the Sword of Gryffindor, and he's not too far off.
    • Harry figures out the trick much sooner than expected.
    • Turns out Norbert is a girl. How did Hagrid NOT know this sooner?
    • Lynx Line: Which of Dumbledore's belongings would you have wanted?
    • Quizzitch: What's the original name for the Deluminator?

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  12. Analyzing the NEW 'Philosopher's Stone' TV Show Trailer!

    58 minEpisode 766

    Choo Choo! We’re truly headed Back to Hogwarts, as a new trailer for HBO Max's Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone TV Show is here! We break it down scene-by-scene, spot familiar faces, point out the …

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    Choo Choo! We’re truly headed Back to Hogwarts, as a new trailer for HBO Max's Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone TV Show is here! We break it down scene-by-scene, spot familiar faces, point out the book-to-TV loyalty, and question what's going on in some exciting-looking scenes. We're going to be spoiled with a LOT of great scenes when the series premieres this Christmas! 

    Plus, we look at what did (or rather, didn't) happen on Back To Hogwarts day itself. Maybe Harry Potter Inc. needs to take a page out of Apple and Disney's books, and learn how to create genuinely exciting events. 

    What was your favorite part(s) of the trailer? Reach out to us via our website, social media, or comment sections!

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  13. Albus The Book Banner? (DH Chapter 6, 'The Ghoul in Pajamas')

    52 minEpisode 765

    This week, make sure you know the difference between spattergroit and spaghetti, because we're squeezing the family ghoul into a pair of Ron's old pajamas. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they dodge …

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    This week, make sure you know the difference between spattergroit and spaghetti, because we're squeezing the family ghoul into a pair of Ron's old pajamas. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they dodge wedding chores from Mrs. Weasley and get a crash-course in destroying Horcruxes from Professor Granger!

    • Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Deathly Hallows, Chapter 6: The Ghoul in Pajamas
    • 7-Word Summary: Upstairs resides a creepy groaning nasty Weasley
    • With Mad-Eye gone, who should step and up and lead the Order?
    • What exactly was Dumbledore's plan for the adult Order members once the Trio departed? Sit patiently until the Battle of Hogwarts?
    • Mrs. Weasley is doing her best to keep Harry, Ron and Hermione apart: is she actively doing more harm than good?
    • Despite Harry's best efforts, Ron and Hermione are making plans to join him on his Horcrux Hunt!
    • Hermione makes the ultimate sacrifice: modifying her parents memories!
    • Ron, Arthur, Fred and George transform the family ghoul to have spattergroit (a condition Ron was mistaken to have at St. Mungo's in Order of the Phoenix)
    • Having the ghoul pretend to be Ron sounds like a good plan, but hold on a minute! Why has it been allowed to just hang out in the Weasley’s attic all these years?
    • Ruh Roh! Dumbledore was an active member of the Banned Booked Club!
    • Hermione has become quite the Horcrux expert (after pilfering Dumbledore's office)
    • We get a double-dose of Sword of Gryffindor foreshadowing!
    • Lynx Line: If you were Mrs. Weasley, what is the most outrageous task you would give Harry to keep him away from Ron and Hermione?

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  14. Ear Today, Gone Tomorrow (DH Chapter 5, 'Fallen Warrior')

    57 minEpisode 764

    This week, avoid using your most obvious spells and be careful who you let through the door! A stressful battle with Death Eaters has left Harry and co. on edge during our Chapter-by-chapter reread. Join …

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    This week, avoid using your most obvious spells and be careful who you let through the door! A stressful battle with Death Eaters has left Harry and co. on edge during our Chapter-by-chapter reread. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura for this holey harrowing readthrough.

    • Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Deathly Hallows, Chapter 5: Fallen Warrior
    • 7-Word Summary: Paranoia ensues as survivors return from danger
    • The chapter title has us on edge. Do we remember suspecting the worst for a different character following the battle?
    • Why did Mad-Eye Moody insist on bringing Mundungus, who clearly didn't want to be there?
    • Could Mundungus have been decent if he wants to fight? Does he know more magic than Harry, Ron and Hermione since he is older?
    • We are glad that George is A-OK and that Molly can now tell her twin sons apart.
    • Whose side are we on between Harry and Lupin's arguments surrounding the Stan Shunpike encounter?
    • Is Lupin unfair to bring up James Potter's betrayal?
    • We discuss the effectiveness of the 7 Potters escape plan, after the fact.
    • How comes the Order members don't always follow through on the personal question / security check? Are they being reckless?
    • Could Bill or someone else have recreated the magic surrounding "Thief's Downfall" at Gringotts, or only goblins?
    • Ron's death count has risen by 1! Blink and you will have missed it. But what does that say about his overall character? How will this death impact him?
    • Lynx Line: Pick a character who wasn’t forced to identify themselves, and choose an identifying fact that would have proved their identity?

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  15. Zero Potters, Maximum Chaos (DH Chapter 4, 'The Seven Potters')

    1 h 14 minEpisode 763

    This week, we hope you like the taste of Polyjuice Potion because we're all transforming into Harry to (narrowly) escape Privet Drive! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, Laura and Grace as they climb aboard Hagrid's …

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    This week, we hope you like the taste of Polyjuice Potion because we're all transforming into Harry to (narrowly) escape Privet Drive! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, Laura and Grace as they climb aboard Hagrid's motorbike for a fun ride to the home of Ted and Andromeda Tonks!

    • Welcome to the show, Grace Candido-Beecher, author of Voldemort: An Unofficial Exploration!
    • Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Deathly Hallows, Chapter 4: The Seven Potters
    • 7-Word Summary: Moody helps Harry escape safely from Voldemort
    • Let’s discuss this plan: is it brilliant or unnecessarily risky? Do any other options come to mind that may have been overlooked?
    • Which of the seven Potters surprises us the most (putting Mundungus aside)?
    • We analyze the characters willing to transform into Harry and why they'd be so willing!
    • Grace compares the 7 Harrys to the 7 Divine Virtues
    • Does Hedwig's death symbolize the end of Harry's childhood more than any other moment in the series? Did the movie do it better? 
    • MAX THAT: Everybody out here is playing Grand Theft Auto, and Hagrid is playing Mario Kart (and winning, by the way)!
    • Expelliarmus: If they thought this had become Harry's signature move, why did they not direct him to cast any spell but this one?
    • Why didn’t Voldemort’s (Lucius') wand work against Harry?
    • Lynx Line: Which Order member would you trust most if you were flying alongside them?

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  16. Revisiting the 'Deathly Hallows' Release 19 Years Later

    33 minBonus

    We're taking a break from releasing new episodes this week, so please enjoy this Bonus MuggleCast episode that was released on our Patreon! Become a member TODAY to receive instant access to lots of magical …

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    We're taking a break from releasing new episodes this week, so please enjoy this Bonus MuggleCast episode that was released on our Patreon! Become a member TODAY to receive instant access to lots of magical benefits!

    It's now '19 years later' following the release of the final Harry Potter book! In light of this anniversary, and our Chapter by Chapter re-read of Deathly Hallows approaching, we look back at the July 2007 midnight release!

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  17. Wiz-ness Protection (DH Chapter 3, 'The Dursleys Departing')

    54 minEpisode 762

    This week, it's a series of awkward goodbyes at Privet Drive! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they say so-long to Dudley, Petunia and Vernon in Deathly Hallows, Chapter 3: The Dursleys Departing! 7-Word …

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    This week, it's a series of awkward goodbyes at Privet Drive! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they say so-long to Dudley, Petunia and Vernon in Deathly Hallows, Chapter 3: The Dursleys Departing!

    • 7-Word Summary: Goodbyes are flying through awkwardly among family
    • Why is Vernon Dursley so impressed by Kingsley Shacklebolt?
    • Are Daedalus Diggle and Hestia Jones really the best the Order have to offer?
    • Would any of the Dursleys actually sell out Harry to Voldemort?
    • What If... the Dursleys were kidnapped? Would Harry come to their rescue?
    • Why can't Vernon bring himself to shake Harry's hand?
    • Dudley does a complete 180! What made him warm up to Harry?
    • What was Petunia going to say to Harry? The movie got it right, but why was the scene deleted?
    • Lynx Line: In this chapter, the Dursleys are off with Dedalus Diggle and Hestia Jones into the unknown. What adventures will they go on over the next year?

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  18. Hero-Zoned (DH Chapter 2, 'In Memoriam')

    51 minEpisode 761

    This week, don't believe everything you read in the paper, because we’re reading criticism of the great Albus Dumbledore, penned by the untrustworthy Rita Skeeter. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they …

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    This week, don't believe everything you read in the paper, because we’re reading criticism of the great Albus Dumbledore, penned by the untrustworthy Rita Skeeter. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they continue the read-through of Deathly Hallows!

    • Quizzitch Question: What is the term used for when students take a year for travel between secondary and tertiary education?
    • Chapter-by-Chapter of Deathly Hallows continues with Chapter 2, "In Memoriam"
    • Our DH2 Seven-Word Summary: Rita maliciously attacks Dumbledore’s back in media
    • Could the reader infer maybe there was more going on between Elphias Doge and Albus Dumbledore, from the tone and content of his memorial essay in print?
    • How was Dumbledore making money for his family right after he left school? Was he borrowing some from Nicolas Flamel?
    • We connect Elphias' mention of the Grindelwald and Dumbledore battle back to Book One and Dumbledore's Chocolate Frog Card writeup.
    • Briefly, the hosts talk about how that moment was never brought to life in Fantastic Beasts (R.I.Parked)
    • Who would bring Grindelwald and Dumbledore to life in a TV Adaptation? Would it be someone who's played the role before?
    • While Harry feels left out of knowing Dumbledore better, would Dumbledore ever have really confided in him?
    • Rita Skeeter is selling something! It stinks. How accurate can it be, if it is kind of a rush job, we ask? And, there is real life precedent to hastily published biographic works.
    • The Mirror makes its appearance, and we imagine James and Sirius using them as boys.
    • On our Lynx Line, we asked our patrons what the Dursley's did with all of Harry's left-behind possessions.

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  19. Burbage Burgers (DH Chapter 1, 'The Dark Lord Ascending')

    1 h 2 minEpisode 760

    This week, we hope you brought your appetite, because we’re joining Nagini for dinner. Pull up a chair alongside Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura at the dining room table inside Malfoy Manor for some delicious …

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    This week, we hope you brought your appetite, because we’re joining Nagini for dinner. Pull up a chair alongside Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura at the dining room table inside Malfoy Manor for some delicious Death Eater tea!

    • We're going chapter-by-chapter through Deathly Hallows for the first time since 2007!
    • Deathly Hallows: A History: we reflect back on the ultimate midnight release party and the fastest selling book ever in a 24-hour period!
    • Chapter-by-Chapter returns with Deathly Hallows, Chapter 1 - The Dark Lord Ascending
    • 7-Word Summary: Voldemort hosts his people menacingly around updates
    • Can Voldemort trust the portraits inside Malfoy Manor?
    • Snape and Yaxley jostle for Voldemort's affection: who has the better intel on Harry Potter?
    • The Ministry has been infiltrated!
    • The Castration of Lucius Malfoy: we discuss the symbolism of Voldemort taking his wand and utter humiliation the Malfoy family receives inside their own home
    • The irony of Voldemort discussing blood status
    • So long, Charity Burbage!
    • We asked our patrons via our Lynx Line: Lucius has peacocks strutting around his property - what creature would you want to live on yours?

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  20. 'Deathly Hallows, Part 1' Movie Commentary Track

    2 h 25 minEpisode 759

    Ahead of our Chapter-by-Chapter re-read of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they watch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1, which first premiered in 2010 …

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    Ahead of our Chapter-by-Chapter re-read of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they watch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1, which first premiered in 2010.

    The film is a favorite of several of the hosts for its time spent on characterization and the acting quality of the leads, so this is a real treat to experience. As usual, you will need to bring your own copy of the movie and be sure to follow instructions in order to sync up the film with your own TV!

    Thanks also to our Patrons who were watching and listening live as well as commenting on our Patron-only Discord server. Their comments added greatly to the discussion!

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  21. Peeves Cast For The Harry Potter TV Show, Trailer Rumors, Charlie Weasley?

    50 minEpisode 758

    We're less than six months away until the premiere of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone on HBO Max (!), and this week we're sharing some exciting casting news, looking at the possibility of characters …

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    We're less than six months away until the premiere of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone on HBO Max (!), and this week we're sharing some exciting casting news, looking at the possibility of characters being introduced earlier than they were in the Harry Potter books, and more!

    • Welcome back, friend of the show Ivana! Check out her Tumblr and her Charlie Weasley fan fiction!
    • Peeves has been cast! Why did the news come so late? We break down the poltergeist's history in the Potter films!
    • Ginny has been recast for Season 2 due to "unforeseen circumstances". What does this mean for the character's screen time in Season 1?
    • A "new" clip of Ollivander?! We debate his somewhat sinister tone, and why fans love a relatively minor character!
    • Should we anticipate a new Harry Potter TV show trailer on September 1? If not, when?
    • MAX That: Philosopher's Stone: Charlie Weasley. There's LOTS that could be brought to screen!
    • What other Weasleys should be getting more screen time? Or a better performance?
    • Prediction Lynx Line: What character do you believe will be introduced EARLY (that we aren’t already aware of being involved), and why?

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  22. A Horcruxy Road Ahead (HBP Chapter 30, 'The White Tomb')

    1 h 10 minEpisode 757

    This week, we hope you can sing in Mermish or fire an arrow cleanly, because we’re paying tribute to the great Albus Dumbledore. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they wrap the sixth book in the Harry …

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    This week, we hope you can sing in Mermish or fire an arrow cleanly, because we’re paying tribute to the great Albus Dumbledore. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they wrap the sixth book in the Harry Potter series!

    • Welcome Slug Club Member Sam!
    • Chapter-by-Chapter of Half-Blood Prince concludes with Chapter 30, "The White Tomb"
    • Harry has developed a mantra of all of the remaining Horcruxes. Did we ever establish similar practices when we were younger?
    • Could the rope ladder turning to snakes in Harry's dream actually be the Horcrux within him preventing him from obtaining the others?
    • Harry makes some astute observations about Snape and Voldemort. Do we think it's a fair comparison?
    • Pity for Draco: What does this say about Harry’s character development?
    • Is Dumbledore’s funeral is as much about paying tribute to him as it is about a transfer of responsibility?
    • Should Harry have accepted the offer to have Auror protection/assistance?
    • Dumbledore is clearly beloved by the wizarding community. Is his funeral a reflection of the unity he was so desperately working toward?
    • We celebrate and question the presence of certain characters who attend Dumbledore's funeral
    • The Symbolism of The White Tomb
    • On our Lynx Line, we asked our patrons how they would pay tribute to Dumbledore?
    • Quizzitch: With an in-person attendance of only 2,000 people, what funeral took place in the UK during the 90’s whose television audience is estimated to be 2.5 billion?

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  23. Dumbledoubt (HBP Chapter 29, 'The Phoenix Lament')

    56 minEpisode 756

    Has everyone got their tissues handy? Our chapter-by-chapter segment at last reaches the penultimate chapter of Half-Blood Prince, wherein the recent actions of a certain “Prince” are discovered by Harry and …

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    Has everyone got their tissues handy? Our chapter-by-chapter segment at last reaches the penultimate chapter of Half-Blood Prince, wherein the recent actions of a certain “Prince” are discovered by Harry and friends. Also, there’s a new headmistress in town and she intends to rule by committee?! Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura discuss all of that and more on episode 756 of MuggleCast.

    • Chapter by Chapter: Half-Blood Prince Chapter 29, “The Phoenix Lament”
    • Harry retraces Snape’s final steps. And they involve knocking out Flitwick! Is this protective or adversarial behavior from Snape?
    • Could Snape have helped the Order when they were pinned in the corridor? Did he, and we just don’t know it?
    • Harry refuses to tell McGonagall about his and Dumbledore’s mission. He thinks he’s being faithful, but is this smart?
    • Is Harry’s decision partly to protect Minerva?
    • Andrew has a HUGE foreshadow alert
    • Micah blows Eric’s mind with a comparison between Hogwarts founders and the current heads of house
    • Harry forces a funeral to happen for Dumbledore before the students leave. Is this safe?
    • Odds and Ends: what does Horace mean that he thought he knew Severus Snape?
    • You, like Bill Weasley, are bitten by a magically cursed beast, but not during the beast’s “time of the month.” What’s the beast you wanna be bit by and why?
    • In this chapter, Harry feels the healing power of Fawkes’s song. In a 1984 study done by Roger Ulrich, he examined the healing properties of bird song in real life. Ulrich’s research, done between 1972 and 1981, took place in a hospital in which US State?

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  24. Dumbledead (HBP Chapter 28, 'Flight of the Prince')

    53 minEpisode 755

    This week, saddle up your Hippogriff and prepare for the hunt - there's a fleeing Potions Master on the loose. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, and Laura as they pursue Snape across the Hogwarts grounds, determined to …

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    This week, saddle up your Hippogriff and prepare for the hunt - there's a fleeing Potions Master on the loose. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, and Laura as they pursue Snape across the Hogwarts grounds, determined to avenge their fallen Headmaster.

    • Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapter 28 of Half-Blood Prince, “Flight of The Prince”
    • With Dumbledore Dumbledead, Harry has no choice but to step up. Has Dumbledore adequately prepared him for the road ahead?
    • MAX THAT BATTLE!
    • Keep your mouth shut and your mind closed! Despite the circumstances, is Snape actually teaching Harry?
    • Given the need to maintain Harry's hatred and preserve his cover, could Snape have acted differently during his escape, or was his approach the only one that could have worked?
    • What is it about being called a coward that rocks Snape to his core?
    • Buckbeak to The Rescue: Connecting The Threads to Chamber of Secrets and Prisoner of Azkaban
    • Locket Loss: Who is RAB?
    • Lynx Line: You’re Harry Potter, enraged at Severus Snape for killing your boy Albus Dumbledore. You’re ready to call him a name to accuse him of being the weak mean you think he is. But the word COWARD doesn’t come to mind. What’s the word you’re throwing at him to shake Snape to his core?
    • Reminder: Year 5 of the MuggleCast Collectors Club is here! You can receive SIX exclusive stickers by joining us on Patreon. These stickers can go on the custom Collectors Club Card we released a few years ago, or you can put them wherever else you like! Sign up by June 10!

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  25. Severus, Please... Order Fries (HBP Chapter 27, 'The Lightning Struck Tower')

    55 minEpisode 754

    This week on MuggleCast: “SNAPE KILLS DUMBLEDORE!” It’s time to discuss one of the biggest shocks in the entire Harry Potter series. Join us as we begin to wrap up our chapter-by-chapter re-read of Half-Blood …

    Show notes

    This week on MuggleCast: “SNAPE KILLS DUMBLEDORE!” It’s time to discuss one of the biggest shocks in the entire Harry Potter series. Join us as we begin to wrap up our chapter-by-chapter re-read of Half-Blood Prince!

    • Chapter by Chapter continues with Chapter 27 of Half-Blood Prince, “The Lightning Struck Tower” (cue Andrew pitching Universal his attraction idea once again)
    • Draco thinks he has the upper hand here, but Dumbledore shows grace and humility. Is Draco trying to blame Albus for the trouble they’re both in?
    • Did Dumbledore know about the Vanishing Cabinet? This chapter offers us a couple of clues.
    • Micah offers several fascinating bits of symbolism concerning the Lightning-Struck Tower itself.
    • We look at how the idea to use coins to communicate has come around full circle, from Death Eaters, to Hermione, and back to Death Eaters.
    • Did Dumbledore think such a large audience would witness his death? For a big planner like Albus, he may not’ve seen that twist coming.
    • The Astronomy Tower has made several appearances across the Harry Potter series to date. We review the times that it’s popped up.
    • Lynx Line: You’re Dumbledore in the afterlife. When Snape gets there next year, what’s the first thing you’re saying to him?
    • Reminder: Year 5 of the MuggleCast Collectors Club is here! You can receive SIX exclusive stickers by joining us on Patreon. These stickers can go on the custom Collectors Club Card we released a few years ago, or you can put them wherever else you like!

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  27. Visiting The 'Harry Potter' TV Show Set Turned a Skeptic Into a Believer

    1 h 2 minEpisode 753

    On this week's episode... are Molly and Vernon are having an affair?! Join Andrew, Micah, Laura and special guest Amanda as we catch up on the latest Harry Potter TV show news and have fun discussing the newly …

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    On this week's episode... are Molly and Vernon are having an affair?! Join Andrew, Micah, Laura and special guest Amanda as we catch up on the latest Harry Potter TV show news and have fun discussing the newly released Full-Cast Audiobooks!

    • Welcome to The Leaky Cauldron's Amanda Kirk, who visited the Harry Potter TV Show Set! Read her TV show set report.
    • What was it like being on the set of the show, and how does one feel after getting to experience it? Amanda shares how she's feeling about the show after getting a first-hand experience!
    • It's a Harry Potter TV Show-themed episode and Chamber of Secrets has been renewed for Season 2! What do we think this means for its release date?
    • Basilisk Blasphemy! According to The Hollywood Reporter, Chamber of Secrets is the most disliked book! Do we agree?
    • Why are Molly and Vernon so chummy in this paparazzi photo?!
    • We discuss what we're most looking forward to in Philosopher's Stone and reveal what we think Will Be Impossible to Do Better Than The Movies!
    • All seven Harry Potter Full-Cast Audiobooks are now available through Audible! What were some of our favorite chapters? Which voice actors stood out?
    • Reminder: Year 5 of the MuggleCast Collectors Club is here! You can receive SIX exclusive stickers by joining us on Patreon. These stickers can go on the custom Collectors Club Card we released a few years ago, or you can put them wherever else you like!

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  28. Masterful Magic (HBP Chapter 26, ’The Cave’)

    59 minEpisode 752

    On this week's episode, we're following Dumbledore and Harry into an unholy place... and finding deep comparisons between the chosen location for Voldemort's most protected Horcrux, and the legacy of the item …

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    On this week's episode, we're following Dumbledore and Harry into an unholy place... and finding deep comparisons between the chosen location for Voldemort's most protected Horcrux, and the legacy of the item it is contained within. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, and Laura as they discuss a particular cave filled with water you wouldn't want to drink, and an important bonding moment between Harry and his headmaster.

    • This week we're discussing Half-Blood Prince Chapter 26, “The Cave”
    • The hosts analyze a new metaphor for the Cave by comparing it to a mother's womb.
    • Harry and Dumbledore hope to retrieve a life form from the center, but it will cost them.
    • What is the significance between Voldemort choosing his mother's locket, and this natural formation as its hiding spot?
    • Real Talk, Part One: Could Harry have ever "beaten" the cave without Dumbledore's help?
    • Real Talk, Part Two: Does the punishing difficulty of the Cave set an unreasonably high standard for readers regarding future Horcrux retrievals?
    • Are Dumbledore's secrets being revealed while he takes the potion? Just what can we make of what he is experiencing, based on what he says?
    • Micah's new theory about Dumbledore's visions stuns Eric.
    • Do our Ariana Dumbledore theories re: the cave and Albus's protestations still hold water?
    • Lynx Line: You are drinking from the basin and going through all the feelings. What are you screaming to the person who is forcing the liquid down your throat?
    • Quizzitch: With a span of over 426 mapped miles, made of limestone, WHERE is the world’s longest known cave system located?
    • In Bonus MuggleCast, we watch and react to 5 classic episodes by the Potter Puppet Pals! Only half of the hosts have ever seen these classic fan entries into canon, despite their popularity! What things new and old will we find in the content? Watch along with us and discover, only on our Patreon, located at Patreon.com/MuggleCast!

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  29. Dumbledore's Biggest Secret Ever (HBP Chapter 25, 'The Seer Overheard')

    53 minEpisode 751

    On this week's episode, don't talk to your Divination professor when she’s had a few too many because she might just SET YOU OFF! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they confront Dumbledore about that night …

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    On this week's episode, don't talk to your Divination professor when she’s had a few too many because she might just SET YOU OFF! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they confront Dumbledore about that night at the Hog's Head.

    • Year 5 of the MuggleCast Collectors Club is here! You can receive SIX exclusive stickers by joining us on Patreon. These stickers can go on the custom Collectors Club Card we released a few years ago, or you can put them wherever else you like!
    • Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapter 25 of Half-Blood Prince, The Seer Overheard
    • Harry is contemplating retrieving the Prince’s book from the Room of Requirement. Hasn't Harry learned anything from trusting mysterious books?
    • Hermione discovers an old newspaper clipping featuring Eileen Prince, Captain of the Hogwarts Gobstones Team. But the Prince can't be a woman, right?!
    • Connecting the Threads: much like Hermione discovers the monster in the Chamber of Secrets is a basilisk, she begins to unravel the identity of the Half-Blood Prince.
    • Trelawney seems pretty miffed at Dumbledore these days. Now that's she served her purpose, is Sybill old news? Or is Albus just too busy for anyone not named Horcrux?
    • Could Snape overhearing the prophecy be the biggest secret that Dumbledore has kept from Harry? Does Dumbledore downplay the impact of this revelation? Was he ever planning to tell Harry?
    • The Lightening-Struck Tower: we recall the first time we read this chapter... and not feeling good about Dumbledore’s chances.
    • Hunting Horcruxes: does Dumbledore sacrifice the safety of the school to go on an adventure with Harry?
    • Lynx Line: You’re Harry and you run into Snape on your way to Dumbledore’s office after just learning he overheard the prophecy… What happens?
    • Quizzitch: What is the more common name of the ailment known as pertussis?

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  30. Horcrux Marks the Spot (HBP Chapter 24, ’Sectumsempra’)

    58 minEpisode 750

    On this week's episode, don’t get on Harry’s bad side! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, and Laura as they discuss the bathroom duel between Draco Malfoy and Harry Potter. This week we're discussing Half-Blood Prince …

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    On this week's episode, don’t get on Harry’s bad side! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, and Laura as they discuss the bathroom duel between Draco Malfoy and Harry Potter.

    • This week we're discussing Half-Blood Prince Chapter 24, “Sectumsempra”
    • What did Harry hope to achieve in barging in on Draco? Would it have been smarter for him to have waited and developed a plan?
    • Given the escalation in severity of the spells cast, was Harry right to use Sectumsempra on Draco?
    • What made Harry’s casting of the spell so successful the very first time he tried? Was it his being in imminent danger?
    • Was Snape tailing Draco and therefore able to get to the bathroom so quickly? Why else might he have been nearby?
    • Snape calls Harry a liar. Does he KNOW from which source Harry learned that particular spell?
    • We notice that the Prince’s diary is hidden right next to a Horcrux, and feel it fits.
    • Is the Room of Requirement more, or less, secure becoming the same room for everyone that wants to hide or dispose of their valuables?
    • Is Harry’s punishment of weekly detentions fitting for the circumstance, or too much?
    • Ginny and Dean split up! She’s single. Harry is free!
    • Andrew asks: would the hosts ever date the sibling of a friend?
    • Lynx Line: What would you hide in the Room of Requirement and why?
    • Quizzitch: In this chapter Gryffindor has to succeed over Ravenclaw by at least 300 points, which they do. In US College Football, a record-holding October 1916 match ended in Georgia Tech scoring 222-0 over their opponent. Who was that match against?
    • In Bonus MuggleCast, we discuss the state of MuggleNet.com, which has removed all of its volunteer-generated content and is the subject of new litigation from its former staff members. Topics such as these arend others relevant to Harry Potter fans can always be found on our Patreon, located at Patreon.com/MuggleCast!

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  31. Dark Magic Who Shall Not Be Named (HBP Chapter 23, 'Horcruxes')

    54 minEpisode 749

    On this week's episode, get ready for the worst scavenger hunt ever! Join Eric, Micah, Laura and special guest Rachel as they take a trip down Horcrux memory lane and learn what near-impossible task lies ahead …

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    On this week's episode, get ready for the worst scavenger hunt ever! Join Eric, Micah, Laura and special guest Rachel as they take a trip down Horcrux memory lane and learn what near-impossible task lies ahead for Harry and company!

    • Welcome Slug Club member and host of The Menuscript, Rachel!
    • This week we're discussing Half-Blood Prince Chapter 23, "Horcruxes"
    • The Slughorn Files: UNREDACTED
    • What do we make of Slughorn's interest in Tom becoming Minister of Magic?
    • Did Tom learn some of his less-than-wholesome skills from observing Slughorn?
    • What was the inciting event that made Dumbledore so “fierce” about a no-Horcrux curriculum? And should Horcruxes be a banned topic at Hogwarts?
    • Why was Voldemort willing to risk part of his soul to reopen the Chamber of Secrets?
    • Hallows Happy Dumbledore: with both the Elder Wand and Resurrection Stone in his possession, why didn't Albus ask Harry for his Invisibility Cloak and just dip?
    • When Dumbledore suggests the possibility of a living Horcrux in Nagini, should this not have been MAJOR confirmation that Harry was a Horcrux as well?
    • Why does Harry’s capacity for love give him power the Dark Lord knows not?
    • Lynx Line: If Horcruxes were a subscription service, what would their tagline be?
    • Quizzitch: On July 7th, 2007, the “New 7 Wonders of the Modern World” were unveiled by the New 7 Wonders Committee in Switzerland, with input from around the world. Of the NEW 7 Wonders of the Modern world, which one is the MOST modern?
    • In Bonus MuggleCast, we're keeping with the Horcrux theme… and giving the Harry Potter TV show license to change one major character death. Find out what the hosts came up with at Patreon.com/MuggleCast!

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