#461: Snape's Secrets (OOTP 24, Occlumency)

Because the past sure can hurt a lot, MuggleCast this week celebrates a direct connection between Harry Potter and his mother Lily. Hopefully her letter isn't the only secret hidden away in the dusty corners of Grimmauld Place. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, Laura, and special Slug Cl ...  Show more

This week, WHAT'S THAT?! Keep one eye over your shoulder because Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura are podcasting live from The Luchino Cafe off Tottenham Court Road. Best watch out for Death Eaters disguised us ugly workmen! Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapter 9 of Deathly Hal ...  Show more

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 18 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss floo powder, more getting expelled fear, horcrux setup, Harry’s imposter syndrome, the properties of the Sword of Gryffindor, the DADA position, Lucius Malfoy, Harry’s signature spell and snogging. ...  Show more

Join J, Ben and Mike as they dive into Chapter 9 of the Prisoner of Azkaban and discuss the slumber party, Sirius’ disguise, Snape and Dumby’s “sneaky” convo, who the Fat Lady was, the Quidditch strategies, Snape teaching DADA, magical food, Lucius being a golf guy, and Dementors ...  Show more

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 12 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss Harry’s conversations with the Sorting Hat and Dumbledore, the faithfulness of Fawkes, more Ginny and Percy herrings, Malfoy staying for Christmas, the Christmas feast, the Slytherin Common Room, Dr ...  Show more

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 11 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss quidditch point logistics, gossip, wizard plumbing, the dueling club and Dumbledore’s potential involvement, very vs. pretty, tickle fights and dance battles, Harry talking to snakes, and Harry at t ...  Show more