Muffliato: A Harry Potter Podcast: Recent Episodes

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Blake and Josh discuss Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. In this episode, they examine the themes, characters, foreshadowing and more of Chapter 16: In the Hog's Head

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Blake and Josh discuss Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. In this episode, they examine the themes, characters, foreshadowing and more of Chapter 15: The Hogwarts High Inquisitor

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Blake and Josh discuss Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. In this episode, they examine the themes, characters, foreshadowing and more of Chapter 14: Percy and Padfoot.Support Muffliato PodcastHead over to our Buy Me a Coffee page: www.buymeacoffee.com/muffliatopodInstagram: www.instagram.com/muffliatopodcast/

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Blake and Josh discuss Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. In this episode they examine the themes, characters, foreshadowing and more of Chapter 13: Detention with Dolores.Support Muffliato PodcastHead over to our Buy Me a Coffee page: www.buymeacoffee.com/muffliatopodInstagram: www.instagram.com/muffliatopodcast/

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Listener Question
"This is your loyal fan, and loyal listener Jeremy Levy from Colorado. I really enjoyed the chat GPT bonus episode content that you did a couple of weeks ago. I especially loved the last question. Also, a question was sent into a second podcast about Harry Potter called Broomsticks, and Butter Beer by a listener. This question was besides Lupin, who was the next best Defense against the Dark Arts teacher. In my opinion, it was Barty Crouch Jr. What would your opinions be on this?"

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Control
3. Character Development– Professor Umbridge, Harry, Fred & George
4. World Building– Quidditch, O.W.L’s, Potions

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Blake and Josh discuss Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. In this episode they examine the themes, characters, foreshadowing and more of Chapter 11: The Sorting Hat's New Song.Support Muffliato PodcastHead over to our Buy Me a Coffee page: www.buymeacoffee.com/muffliatopodInstagram: www.instagram.com/muffliatopodcast/

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Embarrassment, Unsettling
3. Character Development– Luna Lovegood, Cho Chang
4. World Building– Thestrals, Mimbulus Mimbletonia, The Quibbler
5. Literary Devices– Foil
6. Significance– Harry goes back to school, baby!

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Questions

1. If Hogwarts hosted a talent show, what unique talent would each of the main characters showcase?
2. If the Sorting Hat were to sort famous historical figures into Hogwarts houses, where would they go?
3. What are 5 new 'Skiving Snackbox' flavours and effects could the Weasley Twins try next?
4. If the Marauder's Map could reveal one secret about Hogwarts that nobody knows, what would it be?
5. If Harry Potter characters were to form a rock band, who would play which instruments and what would their band name be?
6. If Hogwarts offered a class on magical cuisine and cooking, what dishes and recipes might be taught, and which characters would be the top chefs of that dish?

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1. Listener Question– “I would think that house elves should be able to apparate into Hogwarts. Can you get into more why you're assuming they can't? Thank you!”
2. Chapter Summary
3. Key Theme– Family and Fear
4. Character Development– Mrs Weasley, Ron Weasley & Hermione Granger

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Justice
3. Character Development– Dumbledore, Cornelius Fudge, Dolores Umbridge
4. World Building– Courtroom #10
5. Significance– Harry is cleared of all charges. Figgy is Harry’s superstar

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Questions:

1. If Harry Potter were to marry an older woman from the series who do you think it should be?
2. What famous people in the 'muggle world' would have the best reasoning to be witches and wizards in secret?
3. What order would you put the Harry Potter books in from worst to best?
4. Who would win in a fight, Harry Potter or A.I.?
5. If Harry, Ron and Hermione all had to arm wrestle, who would win and why?
6. If Harry were to have gotten kicked out of school and had to open up a store in Diagon Alley or Hogsmeade, what store would it be and what would he sell?
7. If Harry Potter and Ginny were to have 5 more kids what would their names be?

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Anxiety
3. Character Development– Harry Potter, Amelia Susan Bones, Eric Munch, Rufus Scrimgeour
4. World Building– The Ministry of Magic
5. Significance– The Ministry of Magic changed the time of the hearing. Hoping to make it all worse for Harry.

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Family Legacy and Prejudice
3. Character Development– Kreacher, Alphard Black, Regulus Black, Phineas Nigellus Black, Araminta Meliflua, Elladora Black (aunt of Sirius)
4. World Building– Doxy, Skiving Snackbox
5. Foreshadowing– Locket
6. Significance– 100TH CHAPTER OF THE SERIES

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Answers
3. Character Development– Millicent Bagnold, Molly Weasley
4. World Building– Green smoke that smells like burning socks
5. Significance– Harry finally gets some answers.

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Frustration
3. Character Development– Walburga Black (Sirius’ Mother), Percy Weasley, Ginny Weasley, Bill and Fleur
4. World Building– Order of the Phoenix, Headquarters
5. Literary Devices– Chapter name, play on words
6. Foreshadowing– Tension between Harry and the Ministry, Sirius Black's restlessness

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Initiation
3. Character Development– The Advance Guard (Nymphadora Tonks, Alistair Moody (the real one), Kingsley Shacklebolt, Elphias Doge, Dedalus Diggle, Emmeline Vance, Sturgis Podmore, Hestia Jones, Remus Lupin
4. World Building– Spells (Packing spell, Disillusion Charm, Scurgify, Locomotor Trunk). Identity verification question
5. Significance– Harry leaves Privet Drive and arrives at the Headquarters for the order of the Phoenix

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Explanation leading to Confusion
3. Character Development– Mundungus Fletcher, Petunia Dursley
4. World Building– Owl Service
5. Literary Devices– Exposition
6. Foreshadowing– Referencing Snape (not by name) as the boy who talked to Lily about Dementors
7. Significance– Recapping the previous happenings/books

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Isolation
3. Character Development– Harry’s growing up, Dudley is beating up kids, and Mrs Figg is looking out for Harry
4. World Building– Interaction between Magical World and Muggles
5. Significance– Harry gets attacked by Dementors

Extra links

https://web.archive.org/web/20060302071725/http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/faq.cfm?ref=aboutthebooks

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Josh and Blake get back into the chapters for 2024. New year...new book. Join the Muffliato Podcast to continue the adventure as we launch into Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Or Harry Potter and the Witch in Pink.Support Muffliato PodcastHead over to our Buy Me a Coffee page: www.buymeacoffee.com/muffliatopodInstagram: www.instagram.com/muffliatopodcast/

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Blake and Josh complete 'The Goblet of Fire' and begin a mini-series recapping the first three Harry Potter books with a macro lens. It’s time to talk to snakes and recap Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'...or is it Azkapan?Support Muffliato PodcastHead over to our Buy Me a Coffee page: www.buymeacoffee.com/muffliatopodInstagram: www.instagram.com/muffliatopodcast/

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Harry Potter Gift Links

1. Harry Potter Illustrative Editions
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2. Harry Potter Lego
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3. Audible Account
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4. Invisibility Cloak
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5. Loungefly Backpack
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6. Harry Potter Cookbook
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7. Hogwarts Library
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8. Harry Potter Additional Language books
9. Harry Potter Books in Scholarly Discussions
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   2. https://www.amazon.com/Echoes-Eden-Reflections-Christianity-Literature/dp/1433535971/?tag=bettwowor0e-20
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10. Stocking Stuffers
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    2. The Noble Collection Harry Potter Slytherin Journal
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    3. The Noble Collection Harry Potter Hogwarts House Crest Pins
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    4. Harry Potter Mug (See amazon)

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Blake and Josh are back after a solid break. Sorry to make you wait but here's an update of what's to come. We can't wait to get back into it all.Support Muffliato PodcastHead over to our Buy Me a Coffee page: www.buymeacoffee.com/muffliatopodInstagram: www.instagram.com/muffliatopodcast/

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Blake and Josh complete 'The Goblet of Fire' and begin a mini-series recapping the first three Harry Potter books with a macro lens. It’s time to talk to snakes and recap Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

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Blake and Josh complete 'The Goblet of Fire' and begin a mini-series recapping the first three Harry Potter books with a macro lens. In this episode they talk about Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

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Blake and Josh complete 'The Goblet of Fire' and begin a mini-series recapping the first three Harry Potter books with a macro lens.

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Episode Outline

1. Movie Background
2. Key Players
3. Reception
4. Special Moments
5. Questions
6. Visual Effects
7. Awards

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Blake and Josh know that not everyone loves Harry Potter...but some people rate it only 1 star out of 5! We discuss a few 1-star reviews.

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Blackmail/Secrets.
3. Character Development– Rita Skeeter, Harry Potter, Ludo Bagman, Dumbledore
4. Literary Devices– Last lines.
5. Foreshadowing– Gifting the Weasley twins the Triwizard winnings to fund their joke shop.
6. Significance– Dumbledore wants Harry to return home first before going to the Weasley’s. Dumbledore's speech to all Hogwarts students and guests.

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Denial.
3. Character Development– Cornelius Fudge. Refuses to believe that Voldemort had returned because he preferred to choose the course of action that was easy rather than that which was right.
4. World Building– Binding & Wand Magic.
5. Foreshadowing– The disagreement/conflict between the headmaster and minister is set up for the next book.
6. Significance– The next wizard war begins.

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Check out the article Josh mentions. 

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Confession
3. Character Development– Harry, Dumbledore, Mrs Crouch, Winky
4. World Building– Elf Magic, Seven-Lock Trunk
5. Literary Devices– The Reveal/Payoff
6. Significance– Answer to so many of our questions

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Connection
3. Character Development– Harry Potter, Voldemort
4. World Building– Priori Incantatum, Portkey
5. Literary Devices– Latin Phrase
6. Foreshadowing– Harry in a duel with Voldemort with his supporters surrounding them and then In the last book in the last fight they once again fight it out.
7. Significance– Harry escapes with his life after coming face to face with Voldemort.

Extra links

https://www.hp-lexicon.org/2005/03/04/wand-order-problem/

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Blake is back at it again with the continuation of a quiz through the books. Join him and test your knowledge.

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Join Blake as he begins a quiz through the books. Test your general knowledge and see if you're not a squib.

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Reunion
3. Character Development– Voldemort, Death Eaters
4. World Building– Death Eaters
5. Foreshadowing– Voldemort’s ‘experiments’ = Horcruxes
6. Significance– Voldemort's first big monologue

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ICYMI here is a trivia episode that you'll all enjoy. Test your knowledge and see how you stack up. Are you a Hermione or a Grawp?

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Guest Host: Sarah (Josh's Sister)

Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Dependence
3. Character Development– Wormtail, Voldemort
4. World Building– Resurrection Ritual
5. Significance– Cedric is dead, “Lord Voldemort had risen again.”

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Caricature
3. Character Development– Harry Potter, Ex-Hogwarts Employees
4. World Building– The Third Task
5. Foreshadowing– Rita being an animagus- Malfoy taking into his hands
6. Significance– The final task, both Harry and Cedric reach the end and choose to share the ‘victory’

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This week Blake and Josh are a bit busy so in case you missed it here is an episode from last year where we discuss characters and scenes we would add and take out.

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Accusations
3. Character Development– Harry Potter, Longbottoms, Deatheaters (Named by Karkaroff)
4. World Building– Dumbldore’s Office, Pensieve, Courtroom Ten
5. Literary Devices– Third-person limited
6. Foreshadowing– Harry asks Dumbledore why his scar hurts him

Extra links

https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/pensieve

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Dreams & Disappearances
3. Character Development– Harry, Fred and George
4. World Building– Impediment Jinx, Stunning Spell (Stupify)
5. Foreshadowing– Bug on the window (Rita Skeeter)
6. Significance– The Dream

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Potential Actors and Actresses

1. Hermione Granger-Mckenna Grace
2. Ron Weasley - Roman Griffin Davis (Jojo Rabbit)
3. Draco Malfoy - Iain Armitage (Sheldon)
4. Dumbledore - Christian Bale or Colin Firth
5. McGonagall - Helen Mirren or Emma Thompson
6. Hagrid - Nick Frost
7. Snape - Adam Driver
8. Voldemort - Bill Skarsgård or Benedict Cumberbatch
9. Other Actors, I’d love to see:
   1. Tom Hiddleston
   2. David Tennant

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Supporters– Geneva & Lexi
3. Key Theme– Frustration
4. Character Development– Harry & Ron, Mr. Crouch
5. World Building– House Elves & Nifflers
6. Significance– The third task is a maze

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Fame & Humiliation
3. Character Development– Sirius Black, Harry/Snape, Bartemius Crouch
4. World Building– Veritaserum
5. Foreshadowing– Dark Mark

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Loyalty/friendship, ‘Moral Fiber’
3. Character Development– Harry Potter
4. World Building– Unicorn Foals, Gilly-Weed, Merpeople, The Great Lake/Black Lake
5. Significance– Harry survives the second task and moves on

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The Great Lake
https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/the-great-lake

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Appearance & Reality
3. Character Development– Moaning Myrtle, Snape/Mad-Eye
4. World Building– Prefects Bathroom
5. Foreshadowing– Moody and the Marauder’s Map. The one thing Moody hates is a death eater who got free (looking at snape on the map).
6. Significance– Harry knows what he has to do for the second task. Harry no longer has access to the Marauder’s map.

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This week Josh is flying solo and taking a look at another book in the Hogwarts Library.

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Character Development– Prof. Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank, Ludo Bagman
3. World Building– Unicorns, Goblin Language (Gobbledegook), Do lawyers exist in the wizarding world?
4. Foreshadowing– Rita Skeeter
5. Significance– Our trio comes to the defense of Hagrid and his family status. Harry is resolved to use Cedric’s clue about the egg.

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– hmmm
3. Character Development– Harry Potter, Padma and Parvati Patil, Jealous Ron
4. World Building– The Yule Ball
5. Literary Devices– Pocketed It
6. Foreshadowing– Dumbledore talking about the curious room…Room of Requirement?
7. Significance– Madame Maxime denies her giant ancestry and rejects Hagrid in the moment he admits his half-giant status to her. Harry get’s a clue/hint from Cedric Diggory about the Golden Egg.

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Teenage Angst
3. Character Development– Harry, Ginny, Hermione
4. World Building– The Yule Ball, The Hogwarts Girls, Beozar
5. Literary Devices– Chapter Title
6. Significance– This chapter gives service to the Harry/Cho subplot, as well as the Hermione/Ron relationship

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Perspective
3. Character Development– Dumbledore, Dobby/House Elves
4. World Building– Hogwarts Kitchens

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Consummation
3. Character Development– Ludo Bagman, Harry and Ron
4. World Building– Diffindo, The First Task
5. Significance– Harry passes the first task with the highest score

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Blake and Josh begin their discussion of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. They examine the themes, characters, foreshadowing and more of Chapter 19: The Hungarian Horntail.

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Blake and Josh begin their discussion of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. They examine the themes, characters, foreshadowing and more of Chapter 18: The Weighing of the Wands.

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Blake and Josh begin their discussion of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. They examine the themes, characters, foreshadowing and more of Chapter 17: The Four Champions.

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Impressions
3. Character Development– Fleur Delacour, Igor Karkaroff
4. World Building– Aging Potion, Age Line Barrier
5. Significance– Harry becomes a champion

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1. Blake's Favourite Books
2. Josh's Favourite Books
3. Blake's Favourite Movies
4. Josh's Favourite Movies

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Preparation
3. Character Development– Olympe Maxime & Igor Karkaroff
4. World Building– Wizarding School arrivals
5. Significance– The arrival of the competitors of the Triwizard Tournament

Extra links

Beauxbatons
https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/beauxbatons-academy-of-magic

Durmstrang
https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/durmstrang-institute

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Blake and Josh begin their discussion of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. They examine the themes, characters, foreshadowing and more of Chapter 14: The Unforgivable Curses

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In this episode Josh is flying solo and talks about the Hogwarts Library and some of the extra books we have as part of the magical wizarding world.

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Anticipation
3. Character Development– Mad-Eye Moody (Death Eater)
4. World Building– Bubotuber pus & Blast-Ended Skrewts
5. Significance– They eat Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner at Hogwarts

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In case you missed it: Blake and Josh discuss their introduction to Harry Potter. Listen to hear how their interest in the wizarding world began and developed.

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Excitement & Anticipation
3. Character Development– Mad-Eye Moody
4. World Building– The Triwizard Tournament, Elves
5. Foreshadowing– Moody’s hip flask, Impartial Judge (Goblet of Fire)
6. Significance– Harry’s first Sorting Ceremony since his own. Announcement of no inter-house Quidditch Cup. Announcement of the Triwizard Tournament

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Natalie McDonald
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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Mystery / Suspense
3. Character Development– Mad-Eye Moody
4. World Building– Magical Schools, Hogwarts Express
5. Literary Devices– Plot Advancement
6. Foreshadowing– Triwizard Tournament

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Consequences
3. Character Development– Rita Skeeter, Ron Weasley
4. World Building– Dress Robes
5. Significance– Transitions from the book's big inciting incident into the coming trip to and the life at Hogwarts.

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Prejudice
3. Character Development– Death-Eaters, Ludo Bagman
4. World Building– Dark Mark, Spells (Morsmordre, Prior Incantato), Beauxbatons Academy of Magic
5. Foreshadowing– Winky can’t run because Barty Crouch Jr is magically tied to her. Barty Crouch Sr is the one to go explore further in the forest
6. Significance– Attack on Muggles raises the stakes of life and death.

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Blake puts you in the hot seat (for a final time) and asks you a range of Harry Potter questions. Will you get them right or will you fall short? It's time to step it up to level 3!

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Desire (Lust & Greed)
3. Character Development– Winky, Irish & Bulgaria Quidditch Players
4. World Building– Mascots & Spells
5. Foreshadowing– Winky and the ‘empty’ seat beside her

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1. Name the two directors who directed more than one Harry Potter movie.
2. Dumbledore has a scar that’s the perfect map of what?
3. List all seven of Voldemort’s Horcruxes.
4. Who gave Harry his Firebolt broomstick?
5. What country does Charlie Weasley live in?
6. Which team won the Quidditch World Cup in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
7. What numbers would you dial to enter the Ministry of Magic from the London telephone booth?
8. What is Hermione Granger’s patronus?
9. What is Bellatrix Lestrange’s maiden name?
10. What magical creature pulls the Hogwarts carriages?
11. What does R.A.B. stand for?
12. What does Professor Umbridge make Harry write during his detention in Order of the Phoenix?
13. Harry wins a vial of what potion from Professor Slughorn?
14. What form does Neville Longbottom’s boggart take?
15. What nickname does Grawp give Hermione?
16. What do Lupin and Tonks name their son?
17. What was Voldemort’s mother’s name?
18. What is the antidote that saves Ron Weasley from being poisoned by Slughorn’s mead in Half-Blood Prince?
19. What plant traps the trio on their way to get the Philosopher’s Stone?
20. What kind of broom does Lucius Malfoy buy for the entire Slytherin Quidditch team?
21. Which Ministry department does Arthur Weasley work in?
22. Who’s wedding did Harry go to in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows?
23. What was the name of the goblin who took Harry to his Gringotts vault for the first time?
24. What is the address of Sirius Black’s family home?
25. How many presents did Dudley Dursley get for his 11th birthday before going to the zoo?
26. What Hogwarts house did Moaning Myrtle belong to?
27. What animal does James Potter transfigure into?
28. What are the last three words in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows?
29. What is the name of Hagrid’s dragon in Philosopher’s Stone?
30. Who does Draco Malfoy take to the Yule Ball in Goblet of Fire?
31. What is Rita Skeeter’s animagus form?: A) A bumblebee B) A beetle C) An owl D) A cat
32. What is the first word of the Sorting Hat’s song in Philosopher’s Stone? A) You B) First C) Oh D) Once
33. Which of these actors did not portray Voldemort in the Harry Potter movies? A) Christian Coulson B) Matthew Lewis C) Ralph Fiennes D) Frank Dillane
34. Who said this?: “Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak!” A) Rubeus Hagrid B) Ron Weasley C) Mad Eye Moody D) Albus Dumbledore
35. Who said this?: “Anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve.” A) Rubeus Hagrid B) Draco Malfoy C) Seamus Finnigan D) Ginny Weasley
36. Who said this: “It is the quality of one’s convictions that determines success, not the number of followers?” A) Albus Dumbledore B) Remus Lupin C) Hermione Granger D) Voldemort
37. Which of these will you not find in Fred and George’s Skiving Snackbox? A) Puking Pastille B) Coughing Candies C) Fever Fudge D) Nosebleed Nougat
38. Which of these is not one of Albus Dumbledore’s middle names? A) Wulfric B) Aurelius C) Percival D) Brian
39. How are Bellatrix Lestrange and Sirius Black related? A) Siblings B) Ex-spouses C) Cousins D) None of the above
40. What make and model of car did Harry and Ron fly to school in Chamber of Secrets? A) Chevrolet Camaro B) Pontiac Tempest C) Ford Anglia D) Volkswagen Jetta
41. True or False – Mandrake draught is used as a cure for petrification
42. True or False – Hagrid’s dad was a giant
43. True or False – Fleur Delacour’s sister’s name is Gabrielle
44. True or False – A non-magical person born to magical parents is called a muggle
45. True or False – The Sonorus charm makes a person’s ears bigger
46. True or False – Bill Weasley is a werewolf
47. True or False – Nearly Headless Nick’s full name is Nicholas de Mimsy-Paddington
48. True or False – Professor McGonagall’s animagus form is a calico cat
49. True or False – Harry slipped Felix Felicis into Ron’s drink before a Quidditch match
50. True or False – Fred and George Weasley were born on April Fool’s Day

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Questions sourced from www.hypable.com

1. How many points do you get for catching the golden snitch in a game of Quidditch?
2. What name was Voldemort born with?
3. In what room does Harry find Ravenclaw’s diadem?
4. Name all four of the Marauders by their real names
5. What are the three types of wizard coins in order of value?
6. Which Hogwarts teaching position is cursed?
7. How many brothers did Ron Weasley have?
8. What is the name of Harry Potter’s pet owl?
9. What makes up the core of Harry Potter’s wand?
10. Which animal is on the emblem for Hufflepuff house?
11. Who is the Slytherin house ghost?
12. What spell would you cast to get rid of a Dementor?
13. Who gave Harry Potter the Marauder’s Map?
14. What Hogwarts house was Lucius Malfoy in?
15. Who were the four competitors in Goblet of Fire’s Triwizard Tournament?
16. What is the spell to disarm an opponent?
17. From what platform do students catch the Hogwarts Express?
18. What is Neville’s toad’s name?
19. What ghost inhabits the girl’s bathroom on the second floor of Hogwarts?
20. What color is the killing curse in the Harry Potter series?
21. What is Padma and Parvati’s last name?
22. What does Dumbledore tell Harry he sees in the Mirror of Erised?
23. What are the last names of Draco Malfoy’s two best friends?
24. What class does Hagrid teach at Hogwarts?
25. What is the name of the sweets shop at Hogsmeade?
26. What does Dumbledore leave Ron in his will?
27. At what store does Harry Potter get his wand?
28. Where does Dumbledore keep his memories?
29. What device did Hermione use in Prisoner of Azkaban to attend multiple classes at the same time?
30. What color is Harry’s jumper from Mrs. Weasley?
31. Who teaches Harry how to play Wizard’s chess? A) Hagrid B) Hermione C) Ron D) Dudley
32. When is Harry Potter’s birthday? A) December 31 B) June 31 C) July 31 D) August 31
33. Who teaches History of Magic at Hogwarts? A) Professor Flitwick B) Professor Sprout C) Professor Vector D) Professor Binns
34. Who was not at the Dursley’s the night Harry’s parents died? A) Albus Dumbledore B) Sirius Black C) Rubeus Hagrid D) Minerva McGonagall
35. Who said this?: “I am good looking enough for both of us.” A) Draco Malfoy B) Ron Weasley C) Ginny Weasley D) Fleur Delacour
36. Which of these spells is an Unforgivable Curse?: A) Sectumsempra B) Crucio C) Expecto Patronum D) Stupefy
37. Who said this?: “It’s Levi-o-sa, not Levio-sa.” A) Harry Potter B) Gilderoy Lockhart C) Petunia Dursley D) Hermione Granger
38. Which of the following is not a trait of Slytherin house? A) Determination B) Cunning C) Ambition D) Wit
39. Which animal does Hermione become when she takes Polyjuice Potion in Chamber of Secrets? A) A toad B) A cat C) A rat D) An owl
40. Which of these spells will summon an object to you? A) Expelliarmus B) Wingardium Leviosa C) Accio D) Lumos
41. True or False – All but one of the Weasley children are in Gryffindor
42. True or False – Hermione Granger’s parents are dentists
43. True or False – James Potter’s nickname was Prongs
44. True or False – Hagrid’s dog’s name is Fluffy
45. True or False – Vernon and Petunia Dursley aren’t Harry’s real aunt and uncle
46. True or False – In Quidditch, you score points with the Quaffle
47. True or False – The Imperius Curse allows you to control your victim’s actions
48. True or False – Draco Malfoy killed Albus Dumbledore
49. True or False – The secret training group Harry starts in Order of the Phoenix is called “Dumbledore’s Agency”
50. True or False – The Whomping Willow is located in the Forbidden Forest

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Anticipation
3. Character Development– Ludo Bagman, Barty Crouch, Weasley Twins, Unspeakables
4. World Building– Quidditch World Cup, Tents, Flying Carpets
5. Literary Devices– Wordplay
6. Foreshadowing– A special event talk about that will take place at Hogwarts

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Travel
3. Character Development– The Diggorys
4. World Building– Portkeys and Accio
5. Literary Device– Plot Advancement
6. Significance– Arrival at the Quidditch World Cup

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Questions come from Kidpillar.com

1. Would You Rather Questions
   1. Would you rather spend Christmas at the Burrow or at Hogwarts?
   2. Would you rather spend a day in detention with Snape or at the Dursley’s?
   3. Would you rather study at Beauxbatons Academy of Magic or the Durmstrang Institute?
   4. Would you rather spend a day at Hogsmeade village or Diagon Alley?
   5. Would you rather help Hagrid take care of the three-headed dog, Fluffy or the giant arachnid, Aragog?
   6. Would you rather speak parseltongue or have a mad-eye like Moody?
   7. Would you rather spend an afternoon with moaning Myrtle or with Crabbe & Goyle?
   8. Would you rather fly high in the sky on a broom or swim to the deep using gillyweed?

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Family
3. Character Development– The Weasley Family
4. World Building– Ton-Tongue Toffee, Accio (Summoning Charm)
5. Literary Devices– Juxtaposition
6. Foreshadowing– Tri Wizard Cup

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Damage
3. Character Development– Vernon, Arthur, Fred, & George
4. World Building– Dursley Diet, Floo Network, & Incendio
5. Literary Devices– Humour
6. Foreshadowing– The Ministry’s Control of the Floo Network
7. Significance– Harry makes it out alive

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Belonging
3. Character Development– Dudley’s Weight & Harry’s invoking of Sirius
4. World Building– School Reports
5. Significance– Harry’s invitation to the QWC &  Letter to Sirius

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Dreams and Deliberation
3. Character Development– Harry & Sirius, Dudley’s Diet, and Voldemort
4. World Building– Harry’s Scar
5. Literary Device– Recap
6. Significance– Harry’s Scar

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Murder and Mystery
3. Character Development– Wormtail, Voldemort, Nagini, Frank Bryce
4. World Building– Lord Voldemort’s Plan, The Riddle House
5. Literary Device– Alternative PoV
6. Foreshadowing– Voldemort makes a remark that wormtail will play a part in the plan that others would give their right hand for. Which is exactly what the part is. ‘Flesh of the servant’
7. Significance– Chapter Perspective, Mysterious Plan

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Our journey continues as Harry, and his best friends Ron and Hermione enter their fourth year at Hogwarts where Harry faces off with merpeople, dragons and many more dangerous creatures and situations. Each week our podcast will take a deep dive through the chapters of the fourth book in JK Rowling’s best-selling series: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. So ready your wands and subscribe to the Muffliato podcast to join us as we continue talking about the wonderful wizarding world of Harry Potter.

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Questions come from Kidpillar.com

1. Would You Rather Questions
   1. Would you rather have the sword of Gryffindor or command over the basilisk?
   2. Would you rather spend every weekend with the Malfoys or have Christmas with Argus Filch for the next 10 years?
   3. Would you rather have Buckbeak or Fawkes as a friend?
   4. Would you rather save Fred or Lupin in the Battle of Hogwarts?
   5. Would you rather be a half-giant like Hagrid or part-goblin like Professor Flitwick?
   6. Would you rather have Fred and George as an enemy or Draco Malfoy as a friend?
   7. Would you rather be a house prefect or captain of the quidditch team?
   8. Would you rather have a pet owl or a pet cat?

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Episode Outline

1. Movie Background
2. Key Players
3. Reception
4. Special Moments
5. Questions
6. Visual Effects
7. Awards

Extras

Box Office Numbers

Fart Prank - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1WliDF5JtY

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Josh is off sick, he potentially developed a bad case of Spatergroit or maybe Dragon Pox. But Blake gives some quick thoughts on what he liked and didn't liked about Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Resolution
3. Character Development– Lupin & Snape
4. World Building– Pigwidgeon
5. Literary Device– Falling Action
6. Foreshadowing– Trelawney’s Prophecy
7. Significance– Hermione returns the time-turner & Sirius sends a letter

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Time and Space
3. Character Development– Dumbledore & Harry
4. World Building– Time-Turners
5. Significance– Harry saves himself and Sirius with a powerful Patronus. Both Buckbeak and Sirius Black are rescued

Extra Links

Time-Turner:
https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Time-Turner
https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/time-turner

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With Josh feeling unwell Blake gives a brief update on the podcast.

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Questions come from Kidpillar.com

1. Would You Rather Questions
   1. Would you rather eat a Bertie Bott’s every flavour Vomit bean or an Earwax flavour bean?
   2. Would you rather fight with a three-headed dog or a Hungarian Horntail dragon?
   3. Would you rather have Ron or Hermione as a friend?
   4. Would you rather have the Elder wand or Invisibility cloak?
   5. Would you rather be a pro at Transfiguration or Apparition?
   6. Would you rather spend an afternoon with Moaning Myrtle or with Crabbe & Goyle?
   7. Would you rather have your future told by Professor Trelawney or be able to see your past in Dumbledore’s Pensieve?
   8. Would you rather face detention with Filch or Umbridge?
   9. Would you rather have Malfoy or Neville as a partner in potions?
   10. Would you rather eat a Vomit flavour Bertie Bott’s every flavour bean or get a howler, from your family, in the great hall?

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Transformations & Reversals
3. Character Development– Sirius Black
4. World Building– Dementors & Werewolves
5. Foreshadowing– The figure across the lake
6. Significance– Someone saves Harry and Sirius from the Dementors’ kiss

Extra Links

Dementor's Kiss: https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-dementors-kiss

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Truth
3. Character Development– Snape’s Magical Prowess & Anger Issues
4. Literary Device– Flints
5. Foreshadowing– The Servant of the Dark Lord Revealed
6. Significance– Harry believes Sirius and Lupin

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Friendship & Betrayal
3. Character Development– Lupin’s Backstory & Classmates
4. World Building– Marauders’ Map, Animagi, & Whomping Willow
5. Literary Device– Exposition & Cliffhanger
6. Significance– The Marauders' School Life

Extra Links

https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/remus-lupin

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In this bonus episode, Josh and Blake answer a question sent in by a listener. If the story wasn't told through Harry then who would you want it told through?

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Betrayal & Devotion
3. Character Development– Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, & Crookshanks
4. Worldbuilding–
5. Literary Device– Misdirection & Plot Twists
6. Significance– Black the Animagus & Remus the Werewolf

Extra Links:

Werewolves: https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/werewolves

Marauders' Map: https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/the-marauders-map

Crookshanks Musings: https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/33-thoughts-crookshanks-must-have-had-during-prisoner-of-azkaban

Kneazles: https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/a-guide-to-the-magical-creatures-not-to-be-confused-with-muggle-ones

https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Kneazle

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Prophecies and Problems
3. Character Development–  Trelawney and Macnair
4. World Building– Final Exams & Prophecy
5. Literary Device– Red Herring & Rising Action
6. Foreshadowing– Harry’s ‘Prophecy’ & Trelawney’s Prophecy
7. Significance– Buckbeak’s Death & Scabbers’ Return

Links

The Hall of Prophecy - https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/most-mysterious-things-in-the-department-of-mysteries

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Defeat & Victory
3. Character Development–  Hermione’s slap heard ‘round the castle
4. World Building– Quidditch & Cheering Charms
5. Foreshadowing– Padfoot & Crookshanks
6. Significance– Gryffindor win the Quidditch Cup

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Risk & Repercussion
3. Character Development–  Ron Weasley’s Fame, and Snape vs. the Marauders
4. World Building– Invisibility Cloak & the Shrieking Shack
5. Foreshadowing– Lupin familiarity to the Marauder’s Map
6. Significance– Buckbeak is sentenced to death

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Victory & Perspective
3. Character Development–  Cho Chang’s appearance, Lee Jordan’s salesmanship, Harry's Patronus
4. World Building– Harry’s corporeal Patronus
5. Foreshadowing– Cho Chang as a Love Interest; Sirius attacks Ron
6. Significance– Sirius breaks into Gryffindor Tower

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Frustration
3. Character Development–  Harry and Remus’ relationship; Hermione’s Stress; Ron and Hermione’s fight
4. World Building– Patronus Charm
5. Literary Device– Lupin Tracker and Hermione’s frustration
6. Foreshadowing– Neville’s Password List
7. Significance– The beginnings of Harry’s Patronus

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Loss
3. Character Development–  Harry’s empathy and Hagrid’s time in Azkaban
4. World Building– Firebolt Broomstick
5. Literary Device– Lupin Tracker
6. Foreshadowing– Scabbers, Sneakoscope, and Trelawney’s prediction
7. Significance– Harry gets a Firebolt

Links

https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/firebolt

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Answers
3. Character Development–  Fred & George, and Professor Lupin
4. World Building– Marauder’s Map & Fidelius Charms
5. Literary Device– Deus ex machina; Lupin Tracker
6. Foreshadowing– Fudge’s Suspicions
7. Significance– Sirius, James, and the Marauders

Links

https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/the-marauders-map

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In this bonus episode, Josh and Blake talk about LOVE! From relationships to love potions, we're in a festive Valentine's Day mood.

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Loss
3. Character Development– Cedric Diggory, Ron Weasley, Harry Potter
4. World Building– Impervius Charm, Quidditch, Hogwarts security
5. Foreshadowing– Snape’s DADA class
6. Significance– Nimbus 2000 is destroyed

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Solitude and Solace
3. Character Development– Lupin, Hagrid, Snape
4. World Building– Red Caps, Grindylows & Kappas
5. Literary Device–
6. Foreshadowing– Snape's potion for Lupin
7. Significance– Sirius Black enters Hogwarts Castle

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Fear
3. Character Development– Lupin and the students’ fears
4. Worldbuilding– Boggarts/Shapeshifters
5. Foreshadowing– Lupin’s werewolf tracker
6. Significance– Malfoy knows something about Sirius & Harry

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Fortune and Failure
3. Character Development– Sybill Trelawney, Hagrid
4. Worldbuilding– Divination, Hippogriffs, Death Omens
5. Literary Device– Misdirection
6. Foreshadowing– Prof. Trelawney’s predictions
7. Significance– Introduction of Buckbeak

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Blake and Josh begin their discussion of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. They examine the themes, characters, foreshadowing and more of Chapter 5: The Dementor.

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In this bonus episode, Josh and Blake talk about the characters and scenes they would want to be added to the movies and the characters and scenes they would take out to make that happen. We want more Dobby!

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In this bonus episode, Josh and Blake take a test and see what character they are as well as guess at what they think the other person is.

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Extra Links

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK53OPdo1Gk

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In this bonus episode, Josh ranks his three favourite characters in the wonderful Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Who makes the list and who doesn't and who are the runner-ups. Josh also gives a couple of bonus top three lists that will have you thinking about yours.

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In this bonus episode, Blake ranks his three favourite characters in the wonderful Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Who makes the list and who doesn't and who are the runner ups.

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Blake and Josh begin their discussion of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. They examine the themes, characters, foreshadowing and more of Chapter 4: The Leaky Cauldron.

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Blake and Josh begin their discussion of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. They examine the themes, characters, foreshadowing and more of Chapter 3: The Knight Bus.

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Power & Control
3. Character Development–  Aunt Marge and her dogs
4. Literary Device– Absurdity
5. Foreshadowing– Escaped Criminal, Sirius Black
6. Significance– Harry’s Leaves Privet Drive

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Friendship
3. Character Development–  Weasleys and Wendelin the Weird
4. Literary Device– Recap and Settings
5. Foreshadowing– Scabbers and Sneakoscopes
6. Significance– Harry’s 13th Birthday

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Our journey continues as Harry, and his best friends Ron and Hermione face new and dark challenges in their third year at Hogwarts. Each week our podcast will take a deep dive through the chapters of the third book in JK Rowling’s best-selling series: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. So ready your wands and subscribe to the Muffliato podcast to join us as we continue talking about the wonderful wizarding world of Harry Potter. 

Stay tuned for the  release of next week's episode: 'Owl Post' POA Chapter 1. 

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Episode Outline

1. Movie Background
2. Key Players
3. Reception
4. What-Ifs
5. Visual Effects
6. Awards

Extras

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qieKUcgm-2E&ab_channel=CinemaSins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n62cU8C6MFc&ab_channel=CinemaWins

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Freedom
3. Character Development– Dobby and Lucius parted at last
4. World Building– Freeing House Elves
5. Literary Device– Resolution
6. Foreshadowing– Dobby’s Loyalty to Harry
7. Significance– Dumbledore’s closing quotes

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Loyalty
3. Character Development– Tom Riddle and Lord Voldemort
4. World Building– Gryffindor’s Sword and Riddle’s Diary
5. Literary Device– Climax
6. Foreshadowing– Sword of Gryffindor and Basilisk Venom
7. Significance– Riddle’s Diary/Soul destroyed

Extras

Chamber of Secrets

https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/chamber-of-secrets

Sword of Gryffindor

https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/the-sword-of-gryffindor

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Despair
3. Character Development– Ginny’s last attempt to confess
4. Literary Device– Rising Action
5. Significance– The Monster Revealed

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Exoneration
3. Character Development– Aragog and Moaning Myrtle
4. Literary Device– JKR’s use of the Callback
5. Foreshadowing– The Malfoys’ pride and eventual fall
6. Significance– Hagrid’s innocence and further clues

Extras

https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Acromantula

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Dreadful Discovery
3. Character Development– Cornelius Fudge, Neville Chamberlain, and Lucius Malfoy
4. World Building– Hogwarts electives
5. Foreshadowing– Year three courses and time turners
6. Significance– Dumbledore and Hagrid ousted

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Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Memory and Manipulation
3. Character Development– Riddle, his peers and professors
4. World Building– Horcruxes
5. Foreshadowing– Harry’s connection to horcruxes
6. Significance– We meet Tom Riddle

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Revelation
3. Character Development– Ginny’s rough first year
4. World Building– Dumbledore’s Office
5. Foreshadowing– Phoenixes and their abilities
6. Significance– We learn the heir of Slytherin is not Malfoy

Extras

https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/polyjuice-potion

https://milanote.com/the-work/how-jk-rowling-mapped-out-the-plot

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Blake's Favourite Books

1. Half-Blood Prince
2. Deathly Hallows
3. Order of the Phoenix
4. Prisoner of Azkaban
5. Philosopher's Stone
6. Goblet of Fire
7. Chamber of Secrets

Josh's Favourite Books

1. Half-Blood Prince
2. Order of the Phoenix
3. Prisoner of Azkaban
4. Deathly Hallows
5. Goblet of Fire
6. Philosopher’s Stone
7. Chamber of Secrets

Blake's Favourite Movies

1. Deathly Hallows Part 2
2. Half-Blood Prince
3. Order of the Phoenix
4. Deathly Hallows Part 1
5. Prisoner of Azkaban
6. Goblet of Fire
7. Philosopher's Stone
8. Chamber of Secrets

Josh's Favourite Movies

1. Philosopher’s Stone
2. Prisoner of Azkaban
3. Half-Blood Prince
4. Deathly Hallows Part 1
5. Order of the Phoenix
6. Deathly Hallows Part 2
7. Chamber of Secrets
8. Goblet of Fire

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Discovery and Doubt
3. Character Development– Ron jumping to conclusions
4. World Building– Wizard Duels and Parseltongue
5. Foreshadowing– Spiders and Roosters
6. Significance– Harry learns his favourite spell

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Chaos and Confusion
3. Character Development– Dobby and rules for House Elves
4. World Building– Quidditch rules and regulations (or the lack thereof)
5. Literary Device– Sleight of Hand
6. Foreshadowing– ‘The question is not who...The question is how.’
7. Significance– First human attack by Slytherin’s monster, and the Chamber’s existence confirmed

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Panic & Prejudice
3. Character Development– Gilderoy Lockhart and his desire for attention
4. World Building– Polyjuice Potion
5. Foreshadowing– Moaning Myrtle’s Bathroom
6. Significance– The Chamber of Secrets explained

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Revelation
3. Character Development– The Headless Hunt and Argus Filch
4. Foreshadowing– The Vanishing Cabinet
5. Significance– The first attack from Slytherin’s monster

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Conflict and Corruption
3. Character Development– Draco’s prejudice and Hagrid’s dislike of Lockhart
4. Literary Device– Colin Creevey as a re-introduction
5. Foreshadowing– Ron’s backfiring wand and Tom Riddle’s special service award
6. Significance– Harry hears Slytherin’s monster

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Fame and Phonies
3. Character Development– Gilderoy Lockhart
4. Literary Device– Exaggerated Character Traits
5. Foreshadowing– Mandrakes and Muggle-borns
6. Significance– Gilderoy’s ineptitude confirmed

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Overindulgence-
3. Character Development– Dumbledore as a firm, yet fair headmaster
4. Literary Device– Varied arrivals at Hogwarts
5. Foreshadowing– Ginny’s Diary and Ron’s Wand
6. Significance– Introduction of Whomping Willow

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Pride & Appearances
3. Character Development– The ‘Dark Lord’s’ Followers and the Weasley’s financial trouble.
4. Literary Device– Foils
5. Foreshadowing– Cursed Items
6. Significance– Ginny and the Diary

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Escape & Acceptance
3. Character Development– The Weasley Family
4. Literary Device– Harry’s ironic escape
5. Foreshadowing– Gilderoy’s character and Ginny’s affection
6. Significance– Harry experiences the love of a family

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Powerlessness
3. Character Development– Vernon Dursley’s general distastefulness
4. Literary Device– Restrictions and rules within the magical world
5. Foreshadowing– The threat this year will be connected, yet distinct from Voldemort
6. Significance– Harry meets Dobby

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Loneliness
3. Character Development– Dursley’s dislike continues, Dobby
4. Literary Device– Recap and Settings
5. Foreshadowing– Harry’s Yearly return to the Dursleys
6. Significance– Harry’s heroism at Hogwarts goes unrecognised at the Dursleys

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• Holiday Home in Majorca

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Our journey continues as Harry, and his best friends Ron and Hermione face new and dark challenges in their second year at Hogwarts. Each week our podcast will take a deep dive through the chapters of the second book in JK Rowling’s best-selling series: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. So ready your wands and subscribe to the Muffliato podcast to join us as we continue talking about the wonderful wizarding world of Harry Potter. 

Stay tuned for the  release of next week's episode: 'The Worst Birthday' COS Chapter 1. 

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1. Movie Background
2. Key Players
3. Reception
4. What-Ifs
5. Visual Effects
6. Awards

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Life, Death, and Resurrection
3. Character Development– Quirrell’s ‘second face’ and Dumbledore’s knowledge of events
4. Literary Device– Climax and Reveal
5. Foreshadowing– Snape’s vindication, the first of many
6. Significance– Voldemort revealed and Harry’s protection developed

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Teamwork
3. Character Development– Harry’s bravery and selflessness
4. World Building– The protection of the Philosopher's stone
5. Literary Device– Poetic Puzzles
6. Foreshadowing– Harry’s recurring nightmare and Voldemort’s plans for Hogwarts
7. Significance– Harry understands there are more important things than house points

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Danger and Divination
3. Character Development– McGonagall’s scepticism of fortune-telling
4. World Building– Centaurs, werewolves, and unicorns
5. Literary Device– Prophecy/Foretelling
6. Foreshadowing– Voldemort’s return foretold
7. Significance– This chapter hints that there is a significant war coming

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Loyalty and Law-breaking
3. Character Development– Draco Malfoy as a manipulator
4. World Building– Magical beasts: Dragons
5. Literary Device– The Hero’s Fall
6. Significance– Rising action in preparation for the climax

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Breakthrough/Discovery
3. Character Development– Neville’s confidence grows
4. World Building– The Philosopher’s Stone, Alchemy, and the Elixir of Life
5. Literary Device– Macguffin revealed/Epiphany
6. Foreshadowing– Snape’s use of legilimency and the temptation to immortality
7. Significance– The magic of the Philosopher’s Stone explained

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Learn more about Alchemy

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Dreams & Desires
3. Character Development– The development of the Harry/Dumbledore relationship
4. World Building– The Mirror of Erised, Wizard Chess, and the Invisibility Cloak
5. Literary Device– Second-read-through humour
6. Foreshadowing– Reference to two key elements of final battle
7. Significance– Introduction of Invisibility Cloak

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Allegiance and Teamwork
3. Character Development– Nicholas Flamel and Quidditch teams
4. World Building– Quidditch– does this sport make sense?
5. Literary Device– Situational Archetype: Good vs Evil
6. Foreshadowing– Harry’s first snitch/flesh memory and Snape/Quirrell curse and counter-curse
7. Significance– Harry’s quidditch prowess & clues about the Philosopher's stone

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Learn more about the Quidditch
Find out your Quidditch Position

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Belonging
3. Character Development– Ron’s lack of tact and the beginning of friendship
4. World Building– Troll in the Dungeon!
5. Literary Device– Development of the ‘Snape Villain’ motif
6. Foreshadowing– Harry’s instincts
7. Significance– The trio’s friendship cemented

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Honour & Rebellion
3. Character Development– Harry prioritises honour over obedience
4. World Building– Quidditch, Duels, and Fluffy
5. Literary Device– Foreshadowing of Harry’s character traits
6. Foreshadowing– The hiding place of the Philosopher’s Stone revealed
7. Significance– Harry’s ‘saving people’ complex and disregard for rules

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Education and Normal Life
3. Character Development– Hogwarts Faculty
4. World Building– The Hogwarts Curriculum
5. Literary Device– The hidden meaning of names and magical elements
6. Foreshadowing– Quirrell hangs around the third-floor corridor
7. Significance– Harry meets Snape

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Learn more about the Language of Flowers

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1. Houses- In Defense of Slytherin & The Good, the Bad, Dumbledore, and Pettigrew
2. Wands
3. Patronuses

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Community
3. Character Development– Hogwarts Professors and Ghosts
4. World Building– The Sorting Ceremony
5. Literary Device– Snape as a Red Herring
6. Foreshadowing– Quirrell’s mysterious turban
7. Significance– Harry sorted into Gryffindor

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Learn more about the Quill of Acceptance and the Book of Admittance

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Relationships
3. Character Development– The Weasley Family
4. World Building– Platform 9 ¾ and the Hogwarts Express
5. Literary Device– Ron’s role explaining the Magical World
6. Foreshadowing– Rats & Frogs
7. Significance– Harry meets Ron

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Discovery
3. Character Development– Introduction of Malfoy, Quirrell, and others
4. World Building– Diagon Alley: everything from Apothecaries to Owleries
5. Literary Device– the MacGuffin
6. Foreshadowing– The twin wand-cores
7. Significance– Hagrid collects the Philosopher’s Stone and Harry meets Hedwig

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Learn more about Professor Quirrell
Learn more about King’s Cross Station
Learn more about Olivander
Learn more about the Leaky Cauldron

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Secrecy/Revelation
3. Character Development– Hagrid’s introduction and mentioning of Hogwarts faculty
4. World Building– The first time Harry sees intentional magic in a decade
5. Literary Device– Expositional Character
6. Foreshadowing– Horcruxes and Lily Potter’s protective charm
7. Significance– “Harry – yer a wizard”

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Us vs. Them mentality
3. Character Development– The Dursleys utter rejection of the magical world
4. World Building– Hogwarts, Wizard Post, Owls, Smeltings, and Stonewall High.
5. Literary Device– Suspense: what does the letter say? Who wrote it? Will Harry be able to read it?
6. Foreshadowing– The resilience of Harry Potter
7. Significance– The Dursleys have been keeping things from Harry

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Learn more about the owls

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1. Josh’s introduction to Harry Potter
2. Blake’s introduction to Harry Potter

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Captivity: Harry and the Snake
3. Character Development– The odd things that happen to Harry
4. World Building– Parseltongue and British-isms
5. Literary Device– Temporal Marker: ten years pass between chapters 1 & 2.
6. Foreshadowing– “Strange things often happened around Harry”, an incredible understatement
7. Significance– The introduction of Harry’s magical abilities

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Learn more about the Knickerbocker Glory

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1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme– Community, Belonging, and Beginnings. Us vs. Them mentality in Harry Potter.
3. Character Development– Introductions of key characters, and traits that develop further in the series.
4. World Building– Muggles, wizards, the Deluminator, Apparition, and more.
5. Literary Device– Point of View of the series: Third Person Limited Omniscient.
6. Foreshadowing– The reason why Harry was dropped at the Dursleys.
7. Significance– Introduction to the magical world.

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Our journey starts where people first met Harry, Hogwarts, and the magical world: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Each week our podcast will take a deep dive through the chapters of the first book in JK Rowling’s best-selling series. So get your ears ready and subscribe to ‘Muffliato’ to join with us as we continue talking about the wonderful wizarding world of Harry Potter.

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