129: Episode #129: Pensive Possibilities
b'We discuss what we\\u2019re most looking forward to about Half-Blood Prince and what we think may be cut.\\n\\nSmall update on the East Coast Tour.\\n\\nVote on Podcast Alley\\u2026or else!\\n\\nMuggle Mail on movie intermissions, cliffhangers and Chapter 10.\\n\\nInterview with Freddie Highmore.\\n\\nChapter-by-Chapter: Chapters 11 and 12.\\n\\nThe hosts draw some excellent comparisons in these chapters to Nazi Germany.\\n\\nThe story begins to take on a very dark tone.\\n\\nWe analyze the argument between Harry and Remus from both perspectives \\u2013 sorry Harry, seeing this one from just your point of view doesn\\u2019t cut it.\\n\\nOne listener writes a very good defense of Lupin.\\n\\nKreacher and the saucepan: finally some comedy!\\n\\nJo shows just how good she is in her revelation that Umbridge has the locket.\\n\\nWhat is up with this plan to infiltrate the Ministry? Micah doesn\\u2019t buy it.\\n\\nSnape named Headmaster of Hogwarts \\u2013 was he there to actually protect the students?\\n\\nWhy does Hermione keep nagging Harry to close his mind? It actually helps him!\\n\\nChicken Soup.'