Episode #439: Dumbledip (GOF Illustrated Review, OOTP Chapter 6, ‘House of Black’)

  • Welcome Slug Club member Emily!
  • Micah recaps a great weekend in Boston for LeakyCon!
  • The Goblet of Fire Illustrated Edition is here! And it’s Laura first!
  • We discuss some notable illustrations and give our favorites!
  • Muggle Mail covers Sirius as a parent, ALL CAPS Harry and Percy Weasley
  • Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Chapter 6, The Most Noble and Ancient House of Black
  • Seven Word Summary: Kreacher has the foresight to take heirlooms
  • Molly the Spy: were our parents like this when we were growing up?
  • Laura makes an interesting comparison between Molly and Umbridge
  • Spring Cleaning at Grimmauld Place: it appears the house is fighting back!
  • Why doesn’t magic work on doxies? Is Buckbeak getting the shaft?
  • Comparing Kreacher to Dobby and Winky
  • Can Mad-Eye see a Boggart in its natural state or does he see what he fears most?
  • Just what are the Order of the Phoenix taking turns guarding?
  • Fred and George are quite the savvy businessmen!
  • Kreacher isn’t in his “right mind” – Hermione couldn’t be any closer to the truth!
  • Why doesn’t Sirius instruct Kreacher not to insult his house guests?
  • Everyone’s related! We analyze the Black Family tapestry!
  • How unfortunate is it that Sirius doesn’t realize the important role his brother Regulus played in the downfall on Lord Voldemort?
  • If Grimmauld Place has every protection known to Wizard-kind, why does Harry need to return to Privet Drive?
  • The blink and you’ll miss it locket Horcrux mention
  • Dumbledip
  • We Connect The Threads, give our MVPs of the Week and Rename the Chapter
  • Quizzitch: At what time does Harry wake up for his Ministry hearing?
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