• 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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