Episode #764: Ear Today, Gone Tomorrow (DH Chapter 5, ‘Fallen Warrior’)

This week, avoid using your most obvious spells and be careful who you let through the door! A stressful battle with Death Eaters has left Harry and company on edge during in Chapter 7 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Fallen Warrior. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura for this holey, harrowing chapter.

  • Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Deathly Hallows, Chapter 5: Fallen Warrior
  • 7-Word Summary: Paranoia ensues as survivors return from danger
  • The chapter title has us on edge. Do we remember suspecting the worst for a different character following the battle? (No offense, Hedwig)
  • Why did Mad-Eye Moody insist on bringing Mundungus, who clearly didn’t want to be there?
  • Could Mundungus have been decent if he wants to fight? Does he know more magic than Harry, Ron and Hermione since he is older?
  • We are glad that George is A-OK and that Molly can now tell her twin sons apart.
  • Whose side are we on between Harry and Lupin’s arguments surrounding the Stan Shunpike encounter?
  • Is Lupin unfair to bring up James Potter’s betrayal?
  • We discuss the effectiveness of the Seven Potters escape plan.
  • How come the Order members don’t do the security check on more people? Are they being reckless?
  • Could Bill or someone else have recreated the magic surrounding “Thief’s Downfall” at Gringotts, or only goblins?
  • Ron’s death count has risen by 1! Blink and you will have missed it. But what does that say about his overall character? How will this death impact him?
  • Lynx Line: Pick a character who wasn’t forced to identify themselves, and choose an identifying fact that would have proved their identity?

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