#470: Silky Smooth Snape (OOTP 32, Out of the Fire)

Published: June 23, 2020, 10 a.m.

International football star David Beckham joins actor David Tennant to read the Quidditch chapter of Book One. And now viewing this requires a login?\n\nThe MuggleCast 15th Anniversary T-Shirt is here! Just one week left to become a Patron at the Dumbledore\u2019s Army level or higher to get yours!\n\nMuggleMail topics include exams in other countries, the secrecy surrounding the prophecy, and whether Hagrid had a battle assist from Dumbledore (sorry McGonagall!)\n\n\nChapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix - Chapter 32: Out of the Fire\n\n7-Word Summary: Umbridge catches heroes using losers for hire\n\nHermione's point about Sirius and Voldemort is a good one - why doesn't Harry listen?\n\nWhy doesn't the trio think of Snape before they're caught?\n\nThe pitfall of Hermione bringing up Harry's "Saving People Thing"\n\nHere *lies* Kreacher, Mwahahahahaha\n\nHarry speaks in code as a last resort. Does Snape understand?\n\nDEBATE: as Umbridge prepares use an Unforgivable on Harry, the hosts ask. Who is a worse villain? Voldemort or Umbridge?\n\nHow realistic is Hermione's plan? What makes Umbridge buy it? And why does she decide to go alone?\n\n(Spoilers!) Our Umbridge Suck Count passes 100! (Were you really surprised?)\n\nQuizzitch: What spell does Neville use to escape his captors?\n\nThis week\u2019s episode is sponsored by MeUndies (Underwear that's so good, Dobby would never take it off his head! Get 15% off your first order and free shipping by going to MeUndies.com/MuggleCast), Truth Vs Hollywood podcast, and Quip dental care (Visit GetQuip.com/muggle to get your first refill free!)\n\nJoin our community at Patreon.com/MuggleCast and receive magical benefits, including Bonus MuggleCast!\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices