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What's the Hype about Audiobook listening? This week we have the full panel on board to discuss the pro's and con's of listening to audiobooks, and we compare it to reading a normal book. Some on the panel are a little rude when it comes to the idea of listening to an audiobook versus traditional reading, but we try to convince them otherwise. Elsewhere, we share the state of audiobook listenership (It's growing!). Later, we try our hand at narrating an audiobook and share the best ways to listening to audiobooks for free or cheap!
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What's that in the bushes? It's another introduction into the horrors of true crime as we follow Harry and Viktor Krum into the woods of the Forbidden Forest! Joining us for this episode are Nicole and Lexi of Fantasy Fangirls podcast! With plenty of laughs and deep coverage of another massive chapter of Book 4, listen now as we discuss "The Madness of Mr. Crouch!"
Welcome back Nicole and Lexi of the Fantasy Fangirls podcast!
Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Goblet of Fire, Chapter 28: The Madness of Mr. Crouch
7-Word Summary: Harry finds Crouch disturbed inside the forest
Main Discussion #1: Drinky has a winking problem
Down in the kitchens, Harry and Hermione uncover more clues at the expense of making every situation worse.
Laura has calculated Winky's BAC, and it's not good.
Is Crouch Sr. careless to not have taken Winky back, and does he rely on House-Elf magic to feel confident that she'll keep his secrets, which she does?
Main Discussion #2: a wild Mr. Crouch appears!
Down on the pitch, we learn that the points so far haven't mattered... much.
Nicole explains why she would quit the Triwizard Tournament at this point.
Krum pulls Harry aside... to talk about girls!
Has Crouch Sr. traveled all this way on FOOT? Or by magic?
Should Harry have asked Crocuh Sr. more direct follow-up questions before leaving Krum alone with him?
Does Dumbledore fear Krum, or fear for Krum in this moment?
Does Igor Karkaroff kind of have a point about fairness?
Is Hagrid about to be revealed to be Uncle Vernon in disguise?
Odds & Ends include the principality of Andorra! Cornelius Fudge's wife! Christmas Nifflers, Barty Crouch Jr.'s test scores, and more.
Quizzitch: Who is the second person Mad-Eye Fakey tells should become an Auror as a career?
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Welcome to a brand new podcast from the creators of MuggleCast and #Millennial, called What the Hype?!
What The Hype?! is the class you always wanted, but were never offered in school! Each week, a panel of pop culture junkies educate each other on today’s biggest books, shows, movies, and more. No matter your experience, there’s something for everyone. Total Noob? We'll educate you on why the fandom took off and what makes someone a true fan! Already an expert? We’ll just see about that! Our subsequent episodes will take you on a deep dive and really test your stan-hood! And, if you’re somewhere in the middle, teetering on the edge of fandom, we’ll show you What The Hype is all about!
What The Hype?! is from the creators of MuggleCast (the original Harry Potter podcast diving deep into the books, movies, and Wizarding World fandom) and #Millennial (featuring pretend adulting and real talk about the Gen Y lifestyle).
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From the creators of MuggleCast is a brand new podcast: What the Hype?! For more information, see the episode titled 'What's the Hype about What the Hype?!'
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Bridgerton is a television show based on the bestselling book series by Julia Quinn. Its first season premiered on Netflix in December 2020, and is produced by Shonda Rhimes’ production banner, Shondaland. In this episode of What the Hype?!, Pam, Micah, and Laura are joined by special guest Natasha Polis of the podcast Those Forking Fangirls to discuss this book-to-TV adaptation! We discuss who the show is for, why it's so damn good, the show's diversity, and much more!
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From the creators of MuggleCast is a brand new podcast: What the Hype?! For more information, see the episode titled 'What's the Hype about What the Hype?!'
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With so much going on in our day to day lives, how do we manage to stay on top of the fandoms, shows, movies, and books we love? Andrew, Laura, and Eric take out some time to discuss strategies, and how to tell our friends NO when they suggest a new show.
Plus: Would we ever miss an important personal event to catch big pop culture moments like a TV series finale airing live? These topics and more are discussed in this episode of What the Hype?!
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Amazon's comic-to-TV adaptation 'The Boys' is anything but your typical Marvel or DC tale -- It's gritty, gross, funny, heartwarming, AND outrageous! In this episode of What the Hype?!, Laura, Andrew, Eric, and Pam discuss why the show is so popular, who the show is for, what you should know before going into watching, and more!
Damn, Vought SUCKS.
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This week, TAKE NOTE! No, we mean it, TAKE NOTES! Because everything you need to know about the plot of Goblet of Fire is revealed as Padfoot Returns!
Eric has an announcement to kick off this Pride Month!
Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Goblet of Fire, Chapter 27: Padfoot Returns
7-Word Summary: Crouch is not innocent of any crimes
Main Discussion #1: Second Task Hangover
Does Snape behave any differently from a teacher catching students talking or passing a note in class?
Snape calls Harry a “nasty little boy”... do we think he’s projecting here?
Boomslang Skin & Gillyweed: Snape’s stores have been broken into, but what evidence does Snape have that it was Harry?
Did Harry effectively use Occlumency without even realizing it?
Should Harry have challenged Snape to give him Veritaserum?
What's up with Karkaroff's arm?
Main Discussion #2: Cave Crouching
Why is Sirius the only real parental figure that shows up for Harry?
Oh, Peter! Sirius is eating rats? Do we think that’s a coincidence?
Sirius paints a harrowing picture of the First War and Azkaban Prison
Good People & Death Eaters: After Sirius reveals the true Barty Crouch Sr., we analyze Harry’s inclination to label him a Death Eater
If Barty had spent some more time with his son, what would have happened?
How is it possible during his time in Azkaban, Sirius never got confirmation Barty Crouch Jr. was a Death Eater, learned Snape was a Death Eater, heard of the Dark Mark tattoo?
Ron jokingly solves everything at the end of the chapter!
Odds & Ends cover Ludo Bagman, Bertha Jorkins and Second Task safety protocols!
Quizzitch: What food does Harry send to Sirius in his cave, that Pigwidgeon isn’t suitable for?
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We are off this week due to the Memorial Day holiday in the United States, but we are releasing a recent Bonus MuggleCast installment to give you a taste of the great benefits available at Patreon.com/mugglecast! Please join us there to receive two Bonus MC episodes every month and so much more! We couldn't do this show without support from Muggles like you, so thank you!
A new article from the Wall Street Journal has been published which offers a rare insight into the relationship between Warner Bros Pictures and Potter author, J.K. Rowling, describing how WB's current C.E.O. David Zaslav has worked to secure a profitable future for the HP property under unusually restrictive guidelines set up long ago. Your MuggleCast hosts read from excerpts of the article and offer their thoughts on some of the many revelations, including what may be changes made to upcoming video game titles. Thanks, as always, to our Patrons and those subscribed to us on Apple for their support.
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Grab your House-themed pennants and something to do for an hour, because today we’re heading down to the Black Lake and celebrating a Triwizard Task that nobody above ground can see or appreciate! Join Eric, Laura, Micah and special guest Chloé as they discuss Chapter 26 of Goblet of Fire, “The Second Task.”
Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Goblet of Fire, Chapter 26: The Second Task
7-Word Summary: The merpeople mock Harry incessantly under water
Main Discussion #1: Leading up to the task
Hagrid’s back teaching. Do we miss Professor Grubbly-Plank?
Could Harry be reaching out to Lupin or other folks for help?
Have we ever overslept on the day of an exam and had to wing it?
Main Discussion #2: The Task and Immediate Aftermath
Why are the other headmasters so visibly annoyed at Harry? Could they tone it down a bit?
What does the Second Task look like, for the audience and spectators? Even Dumbledore has to ask the merpeople what happened at the end of it.
Micah’s Hot Take: Hermione is not meaningful enough to Krum for her to be his hostage.
The hosts debate: were the ‘hostages’ ever really in danger? We also polled our Patrons... twice.
Are we disappointed by the writing’s handling of Fleur’s performance?
Do we agree with the final results of the Second Task?
Odds and Ends touches on a Skeeter sighting, and another mention of their school hats!
Quizzitch: Who authorized Aurors to use the Unforgivable Curses during the first Wizarding war?
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Crank up the hot water and pour the bubbles, because this week we’re soaking in the Prefects bathroom with, eh, Moaning Myrtle! Then grab your Invisibility Cloak and head downstairs because Moody and Snape are must-see TV!
Welcome Slug Club member, Geoff!
Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Goblet of Fire, Chapter 25: The Egg & The Eye
7-Word Summary: Mermaids sing to a bathroom of children
Main Discussion #1: Harry’s First Bath in 14 Years
Is the Prefects Bathroom everything we’ve ever wanted?
Moaning Myrtle is back!
Why is Myrtle confined to the Hogwarts plumbing? Who is monitoring her?
How do feel about Myrtle's bathroom behavior?
Soooo... Hogwarts is dumping all of its waste into the Black Lake?
Geoff gives us a beautiful rendition of The Second Task Clue
Main Discussion #2: Curiosity Killed the Cat
Could the Horcrux be behind Harry's pursuit of Barty Crouch Jr.?
Security Nightmare: Why has Hogwarts not fixed that trick step?
We dare you to name another wizard who could tell Snape to go to bed (and live)!
Should Moody's eye be able to see through a Deathly Hallow?
What if... Harry's foot didn't get trapped?
Do we think Moody's recommendation that Harry become an Auror is sincere?
Quizzitch: According to Hagrid, at what age do unicorns become pure white?
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This week, we revisit the ever-exciting MuggleMail bag and listen to your voicemails on all things Goblet of Fire. The debate about Cedric's clue to Harry rages on, and listeners have opinions on everything from House-Elf rights to defending Ron Weasley's youth.
Voicemails cover House-Elf evolution, Cedric's clue, judges at professional sporting events, and Barty Crouch, Sr.
The Hungarian Horntail may NOT have been the last addition to the First Task, multiple listeners posit.
Quidditch could easily have fit in between the 3 year-long tasks, couldn't it?
One listener defends Ron Weasley's recent actions on the basis of his youth. Do we let him off the hook?
Do Durmstrang and Beauxbatons students have classes with Hogwarts professors?
Working backwards from the Portkey, does the plot of Book 4 even work?
Do Aurors have the same damage to their souls as Death Eaters if they both kill to survive?
Feminism in Harry Potter has some pitfalls from the onset, one listener opines.
What did Sirius Black's family members think upon receiving word of his incarceration?
The hosts take turns choosing one wizarding profession that they would have in the Wizarding world.
Quizzitch: Where specifically does Moaning Myrtle mention haunting Olive Hornby?
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This week, open up your copy of The Daily Prophet and settle in for some hot goss as the hosts break down Rita Skeeter's Scoop on Rebeus Hagrid and his qualifications as a Hogwarts professor! Plus, between Ludo and some goblins and Rita and Hermione, were we moments away from a good ole fashioned pub brawl at The Three Broomsticks? Join us and find out!
Welcome Patreon member, Liza! Check out her book club by following her on Twitter and Instagram
We discuss the recent news that all seven Harry Potter audiobooks will be transformed into new full-cast ensemble productions!
Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Goblet of Fire, Chapter 24: Rita Skeeter's Scoop
7-Word Summary: Rita ignites rumors in The Three Broomsticks
Do we think Cedric gave Harry a good clue about the egg?
Main Discussion #1: Dumbledore's Giant Mistake
Draco Malfoy... the 1950’s cartoon villain?!
Why does Hermione fail to grasp certain larger wizarding world dynamics?
Micah's Hot Take: While definitely scathing, Rita's article about Hagrid is... TRUE!
Should Dumbledore sack Hagrid as Care of Magical Creatures professor?
Why didn't Hagrid start as an assistant and receive proper training?
How do we feel about the students getting a proper Care of Magical Creatures lesson?
Lupin and Hagrid have drastically different reactions to being outed! Why did Dumbledore accept Lupin’s resignation but not Hagrid’s?
Main Discussion #2: A Bagman In The Pub. Why is Ludo really meeting with the goblins? Is he trying to plant a story about his boss with Rita? How concerned should we be about Barty Crouch Sr.'s absence?
Should Hermione have been more careful calling out Rita in a crowded pub?
Main Discussion #3: Justice for Hagrid. Dumbledore shows up for Hagrid on a whole new level!
Do the letters of support Hagrid receives actually support his role as professor?
Does Dumbledore's trust in people and belief in second chances stem from his own family situation and relationship with Grindelwald?
Odds and Ends cover Krum practicing for The Second Task, Sleakeazy’s Hair Potion, goblin rebellions and Aberforth's lust for goats!
Next week: We're busting open the Muggle Mail bag, so send us your feedback!
Quizzitch question: The tub in the Prefects’ Bathroom features roughly how many golden taps? Submit your answer at MuggleCast.com/Quizzitch!
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Can YOU dance like a Hippogriff? Nananananananana! It's Yule Ball season and this week, we’re fraternizing with the enemy, proving our emotional span is greater than a teaspoon and dodging Moody's creepy eye, all while trying our best to keep our dates happy and turn it up on the dance floor!
Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Goblet of Fire, Chapter 23: The Yule Ball
7-Word Summary: Hormones fly amok at Hogwarts’ Big Holiday
Main Discussion #1: Hermione’s Chapter
Would anyone that Hermione took to the ball have been free of Ron’s criticism?
The Courting of Hermione Granger
What do we think of Viktor Krum's approach... and sheer vulnerability?
We react to Hermione's decision to have Madam Pomfrey shrink her teeth
Main Discussion #2: Hurricane Ron
Animal Magnetism, baby! What makes Ron suddenly so full of himself?
Sour face, sour mood: Ron casts a massive black cloud over the entire Yule Ball
Could Ron be jealous his two besties are a part of the Elite Champions date club?
Low Blow, Ron! Does Hermione truly not have Harry's best interests at heart?
We debate if Harry did enough to defuse the tension between Ron and Hermione
Odds and Ends cover Sirius' knife, Dobby's Christmas gift, Barty Crouch Jr.'s mysterious absence, Snape and Karkaroff's odd relationship, Beetle Rita and more!
Next week: Goblet of Fire, Chapter 24: Rita Skeeter's Scoop
Quizzitch question: According to Rita Skeeter, what department at the Ministry would be particularly interested in Hagrid’s Blast-Ended Skrewts?
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On this week's episode, we interrupt your regularly scheduled schoolwork to announce (quite last minute) that there will be a Yule Ball this year! Grab your dress robes and find a dance partner before all the "good ones" are taken!
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Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Goblet of Fire, Chapter 22: The Unexpected Task
7-Word Summary: Cho regrets not saying ‘yes’ to Greatness
Main Discussion #1: McGonagall's announcement
Is Professor McGonagall not being sensitive to Harry's youth?
How long have the teachers known about the Yule Ball this year, and why would they announce it a week before Christmas?
Laura asks what our high school dances were like and the hosts try to remember.
Fred Weasley has the Cha(rizz)ma to win The Unexpected Task of Asking Girls Out
Would it be so wrong if Harry, a champion, went stag to the ball?
Harry turns on Cedric Diggory after learning he's Cho's date
Cho lets Harry down easy, and we compare her character here vs Book 5
Ginny wins at playing the long game; Ron and Harry both mess up at romance
This chapter represents the last time Harry will forget about bezoars
Next week: Goblet of Fire, Chapter 23: The Yule Ball
Quizzitch question: What gift does Harry get Ron for Christmas in 1994?
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On this week's episode, the band is back together! So grab your golden eggs and bring ‘em to the Gryffindor Common Room, because it’s a PAR-TAY and even the House-Elves are invited!
Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Goblet of Fire, Chapter 21: The House-Elf Liberation Front
7-Word Summary: Shrieks and panic erupt from Gryffindor base
Main Discussion #1: Blast-Ended Rita
Ron or Hermione? Who has the better perspective after The First Task?
Anxiety or Relief? How do feel about the The Second Task being three months away?
We analyze the different student reactions to Harry opening his egg
Sneaky Skeeter: Why is Rita so interested in speaking with Hagrid? What do we make of her tactics?
Main Discussion #2: Tea Time With Dobby
Who wore it better? Dobby or Mr. Weasley?
What is it in Dobby’s character that makes him enjoy being free?
What do we make of Winky’s current situation? Her perception of Dobby?
Why did it take Dobby two years to come back to Hogwarts?
Dobby is gettin' paid and time off! Does this offer stand for all House-Elves working at Hogwarts?
Keep The Secrets: Are we to believe Dobby is doing additional work for Dumbledore that makes him “in the know"?
We deep dive into the conditioning of House-Elves, their generational trauma, physical treatment and more
Next week: Goblet of Fire, Chapter 22: The Unexpected Task
Quizzitch question: How many girls ask Harry Potter to the Yule Ball?
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This week Chapter by Chapter returns as Harry faces off against the CLEARLY most-dangerous dragon. Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah and special Slug Club guest Catherine as they tackle Chapter 20 of Goblet of Fire, “The First Task.”
Welcome to the show, Slug Club guest Catherine, who is a college professor of psychology!
In the news: Helena Bonham Carter was asked about Miriam Margolyes’ recent, controversial remarks about adult Harry Potter fans! We discuss Helena's response.
Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Goblet of Fire, Chapter 20: The First Task
7-Word Summary: Dragons are afoot inside Hogwarts’ grounds AHHHHHHH
Harry “does the right thing” with Cedric. What does this tell us about his character?
Mad-Eye Fakey’s dark detectors are going off, but not for the reason he says!
Professor McGonagall is a mother figure to Harry, and we get an inkling of it in this chapter.
Should the Triwizard Tournament feature four of the same dragon?
Why does Ludo Bagman keep asking Harry to cheat?
Harry and Ron are friends again, and we discuss what was missing in Harry’s life while he was gone.
Who do we think had the best solution for the First Task?
Karkaroff gives Harry a FOUR. Isn’t there a rubric or a better way to prevent against this absurd favoritism?!
Odds and Ends touch on Poor Poppy Pomfrey, pointed caps, Trelawney nonsense, and a cool connection between books 1, 4 and 7.
Quizzitch question: What is the pattern of Dobby's tie when Harry first encounters him in the Hogwarts kitchens?
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The ladies of MuggleCast are back for Part 2 of our Girls Takeover Series! This week we’re diving deeper into the roles of women as mothers, teachers, care givers, and warriors. We’re joined by our social media manager Chloé, transcriber manager Meg, and sister-podcast host Pam.
This week, we dive deeper into the roles of women as mothers we didn’t get to dig as deep into on our last installment.
We spend time ruminating on the show’s current position in Goblet of Fire, and give Hermione props for being the friend Harry needs, even if it’s not necessarily what Harry wants.
Did Merope Gaunt make the ultimate sacrifice out of love for her son?
Is Narcissa a good mother? We examine how being a good mother and being a good person are not mutually exclusive.
No matter the role examined, we continue to find that for the women in Harry Potter, motherhood is a core theme. Even women who don’t have children, they still serve mother-like roles in some capacity.
That’s right, even Umbridge represents a particular flavor of motherhood (ugh).
We also examine the roles of women and fandom, and reflect on our tenure as Potterheads, and what our fandom engagement looks like outside of the podcast these days.
Demographics for leaders in the Harry Potter fandom has evolved in the last 20 years: a fandom where many of the site runners, content creators, and podcasters were men has seen a dramatic shift towards more women and non-binary people leading in the fandom space.
We look to organizations like Fandom Forward, MuggleNet, and LeakyCon as organizations that are heavily woman-led making efforts to create better inclusivity and representation in the wizarding world fan space.
Did you enjoy this installment of Girls Takeover? Keep an eye out for our next installment, where we’ll be taking on an installment of Chapter by Chapter!
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This week, we're busting open the MuggleMail bag and listening to your voicemails on all things Goblet of Fire! So grab your (stuffed) Hungarian Horntail and Quick Quotes Quill and settle up for our latest installment, where we hear direct from you, our listeners!
Controversy! Miriam Margolyes roasted Harry Potter fans in recent interview! The hosts react!
Voicemails cover Security at Gringotts, Portraits & Horcruxes, Rita Skeeter, Viktor Krum, Veelas and their ability to effect Voldemort and much more!
A fantastic connection is made between Harry and Ron's divination homework and the three Triwizards Tasks!
How do we feel about the way Rita Skeeter's character is first described?
Did Dumbledoree see the name of the school Harry Potter was entered under for the Triwizard Tournament? If so, what was it?
Could Dumbledore have used a tracking spell (Appare Vestigium) to find who placed Harry's name in the Goblet of Fire, much like how Newt was able to follow Tina in Crimes of Grindelwald?
Why doesn't Barty Crouch Jr. (emphasis on the Jr.) show up on the Marauder's Map?
Do the first three Harry Potter books mirror the three Triwizard Tasks?
Would the Sorting Hat have done a better job than the Goblet of Fire?
Who does the laundry at Hogwarts?
One mom makes the case for why Hogwarts students are generally ignorant to how their food is made!
Did Barty Crouch Jr. teach the students the Imperius Curse as a means of protection, having experienced the curse himself?
What if Percy told Barty Crouch Sr. his name was Weatherby so as not to be associated with his father while working at the Ministry?
Quizzitch: What is the first bit of Professor Moody’s advice to Harry about the First Task?
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This week it's into the woods we go as the MuggleCasters read and discuss Chapter 19 of Goblet of Fire, the Hungarian Horntail. And they are joined by someone who is reading the books for the very first time!
Welcome to the show, TikTok icon Kierra Lewis! Harry Potter reaction videos from Kierra are reminding us how fun it was to read the Potter series for the first time! (Find her on Instagram and YouTube, too)
Kierra tells us what it's like having hundreds of thousands and people following her reading the Harry Potter books, and how she has successfully avoided spoilers.
Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Goblet of Fire, Chapter 19: The Hungarian Horntail
7-Word Summary: Karkaroff sneaks around Hogwarts suspiciously one night
Hagrid invites Harry to a clandestine meeting in the woods, but it turns out that he's a third wheel.
Harry watches as 8 grown wizards stun a dragon into submission. Is any ONE Triwizard champion in grave danger?
Charlie Weasley warns Hagrid that he's counted the eggs of the dragons. So, he definitely knows his old mentor well!
Harry discovers Karkaroff trying to cheat. Is some level of cheating to be expected across all Houses? Does Dumbledore know what the tasks are, and if so, is that fair?
Harry finally gets quality time with Sirius, and Sirius is his sounding board for everything that's been bothering him. Aw.
The clues multiply that Karkaroff may be the one who put Harry's name in the Goblet.
Why wouldn't Sirius be sharing everything he knows about Snape, to Harry here?
If Dumbledore knows Karkaroff's history (he does), and suspects him, would he have suggested a replacement representative from Durmstrang for the tournament?
Sirius is just about to tell Harry how to defeat a dragon, when Ron ruins everything.
Ron and Harry have their first real confrontation and it breaks all of our hearts (while feeling sort of good).
Quizzitch question: What class does Cedric Diggory have next, when Harry catches up with him?
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It's a tough week being The Chosen One! Join the hosts as they avoid insults from Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff, stumble through Hogwarts classes, and hunker down in the nearest broom cupboard for an uncomfortable interview with Rita Skeeter!
Welcome back, Pam! She co-hosts #Millennial Podcast with Andrew and Laura every Tuesday. Check it out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Goblet of Fire, Chapter 18: The Weighing of the Wands
7-Word Summary: Rita hijacks Harry’s innocence by broom closet
Main Discussion #1: POTTERSTINKS
Why is nothing being done about the mass-scale bullying towards Harry?
We get the hate from Hufflepuff and Slytherin, but what's up with Ravenclaw?
Why does Harry fail to recognize the effect his fame has on his friends?
Would Harry actually have been able to cast the Cruciatus Curse on Snape?
Main Discussion #2: The Beetle Has Landed
How does the Quick Quotes Quill Work?
Rita corners Harry in a closet! Where are the adults?
What does Rita's character say about the media in general?
How did Dumbledore know where to find Harry in the broom closet?
Welcome back, Ollivander! Get ready for some wandmaker shade!
Do we think Dumbledore gave Ollivander instructions not to mention Harry’s wand history?
Odds & Ends cover Fleur & Cedric, Gregorovitch and Harry's toast!
Next week: Goblet of Fire, Chapter 19: The Hungarian Horntail
Quizzitch: What is the Capital of Hungary?
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