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129: Episode #129: Pensive Possibilities

2008/1/26
logo of podcast MuggleCast: the Harry Potter podcast

MuggleCast: the Harry Potter podcast

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  • We discuss what we’re most looking forward to about Half-Blood Prince and what we think may be cut.

  • Small update on the East Coast Tour.

  • Vote on Podcast Alley…or else!

  • Muggle Mail on movie intermissions, cliffhangers and Chapter 10.

  • Interview with Freddie Highmore.

  • Chapter-by-Chapter: Chapters 11 and 12.

  • The hosts draw some excellent comparisons in these chapters to Nazi Germany.

  • The story begins to take on a very dark tone.

  • We analyze the argument between Harry and Remus from both perspectives – sorry Harry, seeing this one from just your point of view doesn’t cut it.

  • One listener writes a very good defense of Lupin.

  • Kreacher and the saucepan: finally some comedy!

  • Jo shows just how good she is in her revelation that Umbridge has the locket.

  • What is up with this plan to infiltrate the Ministry? Micah doesn’t buy it.

  • Snape named Headmaster of Hogwarts – was he there to actually protect the students?

  • Why does Hermione keep nagging Harry to close his mind? It actually helps him!

  • Chicken Soup.

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