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Big Fudge is Watching (OOTP Chapter 2, A Peck of Owls)

2024/10/1
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MuggleCast: the Harry Potter podcast

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On this week's episode, we learn things are never as they appear to be as Ms. Figg reveals herself as a Dumbledore informant and Petunia recalls her last correspondence with the Wizarding World! Plus, there are owls... EVERYWHERE!

  • Welcome back, Meg!

  • Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 2: A Peck of Owls. And our Time Turner segment has us spinning some old recordings from past discussions! Check out Episode 434) and Episode 228)!

  • Did Dumbledore suspect that Harry would be attacked on Privet Drive? If so, why was more (competent) manpower not invested in Harry’s protection?

  • Why is Harry facing criminal charges for doing a bit of simple, defensive magic?

  • Given how fast the owls show up, are they using some form of magic themselves?

  • Say what?! Petunia knows about Dementors... and Azkaban!

  • When Petunia references that awful boy, does she mean James... or Snape?

  • Remember My Last! Was Petunia actually excited to receive a letter from the Wizarding World? Has she ever heard Dumbledore's voice in person?

  • Do Petunia and Snape share a similar love for Lily and disdain for Harry?

  • Shouldn't Vernon have every right to want to protect his family? Especially, after he learns of Voldemort's return?

  • Lynx Line: How would we improve on the Ministry of Magic's disciplinary process for Harry?

  • Our Most Wicked Figg Line of the Week: the hosts do their best impressions!

  • Quizzitch: In Scotland, the peck was used as a dry measure until the introduction of imperial units as a result of the Weights and Measures Act of what year?

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