628: Did the Dursley's Gifts to Harry Foreshadow 'Deathly Hallows'? And More MuggleMail

09/26/23 • 67 min

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MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read Podcast

It's time to reflect on our recent re-read of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, and Laura as they open the MuggleMail bag once more to tackle an array of voicemails, e-mails and chicken soup submissions following our recent excursion into Book 3's Chapter-By-Chapter.

The MuggleCast 2023 Listener Survey is HERE and is open to all listeners through October 6th! We want to know what you love about the show, what you think could improve it, and what other content you’d be interested in us making.
Check out Parts 1 and 2 of Belated Binge Podcast's "Harry Potter: A History" and "Harry Potter: A Fandom" series with Eric!
We begin our Book 3 wrap-up by revisiting our 7 Word Summaries and voting on which one should get a re-do!
7-Word Summary of Book 3: Sirius prevails over Ministry officials and Snape
Voicemails include: Is there a connection between the Deathly Hallows and the gifts Harry receives from the Dursleys?
Does the prophecy's existence explain why Snape picks on Neville? Is there another reason why Voldemort doesn't have hair?
Lupin's werewolf depiction may be referenced elsewhere, and the phases of the moon are more gradual than you may think!
A listener writes in about Micah's criticism of Time-Turning.
Why are Lupin's lesson plans so creature-centric?
Is there a reason behind the many strained paternal relationships in HP?
Would Veritaserum help crack a Fidelius Charm? And, is being someone's Godfather a special magical bond?
Listeners also point out: McGonagall's anti-Divination stance goes back to Book One. And, how does Professor Binns grade papers?
One 13-year-old listener made her parents detour around Mount Greylock (we 100% support this).
Quizzitch: Who found the Riddle family dead?
Next week: Goblet of Fire movie commentary!
This week’s episode is brought to you by Better Help (Visit BetterHelp.com/mugglecast today to get 10% off your first month.)!
And don't forget you can join our community at Patreon.com/MuggleCast and receive magical benefits, including Bonus MuggleCast! This week, we discuss moments that were cut from Book 4 for the movie!

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The MuggleCast 2023 Listener Survey is HERE and is open to all listeners through October 6th! We want to know what you love about the show, what you think could improve it, and what other content you’d be interested in us making.
Check out Parts 1 and 2 of Belated Binge Podcast's "Harry Potter: A History" and "Harry Potter: A Fandom" series with Eric!
We begin our Book 3 wrap-up by revisiting our 7 Word Summaries and voting on which one should get a re-do!
7-Word Summary of Book 3: Sirius prevails over Ministry officials and Snape
Voicemails include: Is there a connection between the Deathly Hallows and the gifts Harry receives from the Dursleys?
Does the prophecy's existence explain why Snape picks on Neville? Is there another reason why Voldemort doesn't have hair?
Lupin's werewolf depiction may be referenced elsewhere, and the phases of the moon are more gradual than you may think!
A listener writes in about Micah's criticism of Time-Turning.
Why are Lupin's lesson plans so creature-centric?
Is there a reason behind the many strained paternal relationships in HP?
Would Veritaserum help crack a Fidelius Charm? And, is being someone's Godfather a special magical bond?
Listeners also point out: McGonagall's anti-Divination stance goes back to Book One. And, how does Professor Binns grade papers?
One 13-year-old listener made her parents detour around Mount Greylock (we 100% support this).
Quizzitch: Who found the Riddle family dead?
Next week: Goblet of Fire movie commentary!
This week’s episode is brought to you by Better Help (Visit BetterHelp.com/mugglecast today to get 10% off your first month.)!
And don't forget you can join our community at Patreon.com/MuggleCast and receive magical benefits, including Bonus MuggleCast! This week, we discuss moments that were cut from Book 4 for the movie!

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Previous Episode

627: A Normal Friday Night at Hogwarts (POA Chapter 22, Owl Post Again)

This week, we're closing the book on Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, Laura and Melissa as they avoid Snape's wrath, have real talk with Lupin and Dumbledore and finally get permission to go to Hogsmeade. Oh, and be sure to check with your cat that your new pet isn't secretly a mass murderer!

Welcome Slug Club member, Melissa!
LAST CHANCE! Time is running out to subscribe to this year's MuggleCast Collectors Club over on Patreon. Be sure to opt-in to this special benefit by September 22nd!
The MuggleCast 2023 Listener Survey is HERE and is open to all listeners through October 6th! We want to know what you love about the show, what you think could improve it, and what other content you’d be interested in us making.
Chapter-by-Chapter for Prisoner of Azkaban concludes with Chapter 22: Owl Post Again
7-Word Summary: Justice is served by Hermione and Harry
Snape claims he knows how Sirius escaped! Does he really KNOW it was Harry & Hermione? How secret is Hermione's Time-Turner?
The hosts (and Fudge) react to Snape's unhinged behavior
Dumbledore The Drama Queen is stoking the flames!
Lupin regifts Harry the Marauder's Map forever connecting him with his father
How did Dumbledore manage to convince Fudge that Lupin didn't aid Sirius?
Harry is upset that Pettigrew got away, but Dumbledore tells him his choices made all of the difference. Does this moment feel authentically Dumbledore? Does it make more sense that they gave these lines to Lupin in the movie?
By gifting Pigwidgeon to Ron, is Sirius trying to further endear himself to Harry?
We analyze the book coming full circle and the balance of power shifting at Privet Drive
Prophecies & Animagi - there ARE some things Dumbledore doesn't know!
Could Trelawney be deep-linked to Harry and Voldemort?
How did the Marauder's keep their situation secret from Dumbledore?
Odds & Ends cover The Quidditch World Cup, the Grindylow tank, Percy's Ministry ambitions, Harry sititng by the lake and more!
Quizzitch: Who gives Pigwidgeon his name?
Next week: We start Goblet of Fire with a special movie commentary track!
This week’s episode is brought to you by Indeed (claim your $75 credit at Indeed.com/MuggleCast), and Better Help (Visit BetterHelp.com/mugglecast today to get 10% off your first month.)!
And don't forget you can join our community at Patreon.com/MuggleCast and receive magical benefits, including Bonus MuggleCast! This week, we discuss several news stories surrounding the Fantastic Beasts film franchise and Harry Potter television reboot!

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Next Episode

629: 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' Movie Commentary Track!

As we prepare to launch our Goblet of Fire Chapter-by-Chapter series, we're excited to finally do a movie commentary track for the fourth Harry Potter movie!
Join the MuggleCasters as they watch and discuss Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. You will need to bring your own copy of the movie's standard edition in order to get the full experience. Before the movie begins, we help you sync up with us so we're all watching together (The sync point is as soon as you get through the 'WB' logo and see a skull).
And have a celebratory drink prepared - like an orange juice if you're under 21 or a screwdriver if you're above 21 - for an iconic moment.
Note: This episode was recorded before the passing of legendary actor Michael Gambon, who played Albus Dumbledore in this and many more Harry Potter movies. We will look back at his legacy on the next episode of MuggleCast.
The MuggleCast 2023 Listener Survey is HERE and is open to all listeners through October 6th! We want to know what you love about the show, what you think could improve it, and what other content you’d be interested in us making.
This week’s episode is brought to you by Indeed. Claim your $75 credit at Indeed.com/MuggleCast.

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