#474: There's Something About Harry (OOTP 37, The Lost Prophecy)

Published: July 21, 2020, 10 a.m.

Our next Quizzitch Live is Tuesday, July 21 - The topic is Deathly Hallows!\n\n\nHarry Potter at Home has wrapped up their chapter readings for Book One.\n\nIn Muggle Mail, the hosts are asked how Harry Potter led them to branch out into being a fan of other things.\n\nWe debut a brand new listener-inspired segment, Wizard Court! Bellatrix is on trial for killing Sirius.\n\nChapter-by-Chapter continues with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix \u2013 Chapter 37: The Lost (?) Prophecy\n\n7-Word Summary: Dumbledore tells Harry some of the truth\xa0\n\nA portrait tells Harry that Dumbledore thinks highly of him. What do we think?\n\nDumbledore says, "I know how you're feeling, Harry." But does he?\n\nAt multiple times, Dumbledore refers to his own age while seeking forgiveness from Harry. Is this fair?\n\nDo we blame Kreacher, or do we blame wizards, including Sirius, for Kreacher's betrayal?\n\nSnape has shows his heroic side, but Dumbledore is keeping his secret from Harry still. Why?\n\nThe hosts discuss the blood magic that keeps Harry save on Privet Drive, and if Dumbledore had to withhold this information for so long.\n\nWe dig into the Prophecy, the part that was overheard, and Laura makes a Bible connection.\n\nThe significance of Dumbledore counting Harry's escapes from Voldemort.\n\nMVP of the Week and Rename The Chapter\n\nQuizzitch: What is the last word of Book 5?\n\nThis week's episode is brought to you by Quip. Get your first refill FREE by visiting GetQuip.com/muggle. Support MuggleCast by supporting our sponsors!\n\nJoin our community at Patreon.com/MuggleCast and receive magical benefits, including Bonus MuggleCast!\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices