Harry has been cleared of all charges! Ron and Hermione have been made Prefects! We're throwing a banger of a party at Grimmauld Place! Come join us as we discuss The Woes of Mrs. Weasley, just leave the boggart at home, please!
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We discuss some exciting Harry Potter TV Show news: Paapa Essiedu is rumoured as the favorite for Snape, while we get confirmation that filming is set for Summer 2025.
David Holmes, the stuntman for Daniel Radcliffe, who was injured on the set of Deathly Hallows: Part 1 has released a new book called The Boy Who Lived.
Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 9: The Woes of Mrs. Weasley. Our Time Turner segment has us spinning some old recordings from past discussions! Be sure to check out Episode 443 and Episode 241 for prior Chapter 9 analysis!
Why was Dumbledore in such a rush to exit the trial chamber? And why didn't he bother to give Arthur the good news about Harry?
What was Lucius Malfoy doing down on Level 9? How does he know enough about Harry's situation to call him "Patronus Potter"? We analyze his level of (financial) influence over Ministry officials.
What does it say about Fudge that despite being surrounded by Death Eaters, Dumbledore believes he's acting of his own free will?
Arthur explains Muggle Baiting to Harry. Do Fred and George’s actions from last summer with ton-tongue toffee fall into this category?
Why doesn't Sirius seem to be happy for Harry? When is he going to grow up?
Are we surprised that everyone was surprised that Ron was made Prefect? Who would have made a better choice? Neville? Dean? Seamus?
What are the pros and cons if Dumbledore had made Harry a Prefect?
Molly's Greatest Fear and the many lessons it teaches us as readers
What would each of our boggarts be (within the context of Grimmauld Place)?
Lynx Line: Should Dumbledore have made Harry a Prefect instead of Ron? Why or why not?
Quizzitch: What fountain gets the most money thrown into it per year, in the real world?
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The Not-So-Chosen One (OOTP Chapter 9, The Woes of Mrs. Weasley) | MuggleCast: the Harry Potter podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
