#471: PUNK'd (OOTP 33 and 34, 'Fight or Flight' and 'The Department of Mysteries')

Published: June 30, 2020, 10 a.m.

News covers The Blair Partnership controversy and suspended Chapter Readings\n\nThis week: It's a double dose of Chapter-by-Chapter!\n\nFirst up, Order of the Phoenix \u2013 Chapter 33: Fight or Flight\n\n7-Word Summary #1: Centaurs react aggressively to Hermione\u2019s faulty argument\n\nDid Umbridge fail to search Hagrid's Hut after she gave him the boot?\n\nLeading Umbridge into the Forbidden Forest: was it Hermione's top Gryffindor moment? Listeners weigh in with their thoughts.\n\nUmbridge vs. The Centaurs: What happened to Umbridge when she was attacked by the Centaurs?\n\nFor additional information on Centaurs and what may have happened to Umbridge, check out: GreekMythology.com, Kialo.com, and Pandova University Press\n\n\nIs there any symbolism to the Centaurs breaking Umbridge's wand in half?\n\nDid Hermione really think through what would happen to Umbridge? Should she have let Harry do the talking with the Centaurs?\n\nWhy does Harry look down upon Ginny, Neville and Luna?\n\nNext up, Order of the Phoenix \u2013 Chapter 34: The Department of Mysteries\n\n7-Word Summary #2: Prophecies are exposed when doors are opened\n\nFor a breakdown of the actual departments, give a listen to Episode 374\n\n\nThe Ministry of Magic is A SECURITY NIGHTMARE!\n\nWhy is Harry so entranced by The Veil?\n\nDid The Veil exist before the Ministry of Magic?\n\nWhat exactly was Harry's plan if he discovered Voldemort in the Hall of Prophecy?\n\nUmbridge Suck Count, MVP of the Week and Rename The Chapter return!\n\nQuizzitch: What planet does not survive the battle in the Department of Mysteries?\n\nThis week\u2019s episode is sponsored by MeUndies (Underwear that\u2019s 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)!\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