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This week the hosts are joined by Andy of Harry Potter Fan Zone, and Chapter by Chapter continues with chapters 13 and 14 of Sorcerer's Stone. Listen as we discuss the real-life origins of Nicolas Flamel, debate whether 'Sorcerer's Stone' or 'Philosopher's Stone' is a better title, and revisit a fan theory about what Dumbledore did with alchemy. Then, the trio visit Hagrid's Hut and Harry uses his powers of persuasion that he may or may not have inherited from Voldemort?! All this and more, including:\n\n\n\n\nWelcome back, Andy! Check out Harry Potter Fan Zone, the top Australian HP fan site.\n\nNews: Many new books are now available including Tom Felton's autobiography, Alan Rickman's posthumous diary, and Order of the Phoenix illustrated by Jim Kay. The hosts discuss which ones they'll be checking out.\n\nMain Discussion #1: Sorcerer's Stone, Chapter 13: Nicolas Flamel\n\n7-Word Summary: Secrets are revealed when chocolate is eaten.\n\nWe never did find out what work Dumbledore and Nicolas did on alchemy. Did Fantastic Beasts reveal more?\n\nWe review an old fan theory that we love about Credence's origins.\n\nIn talking about the Sorcerer's/Philosopher's Stone, Andrew explains who was responsible for the title change.\n\nWhich is better, saying "Sorcerer's Stone" (snappy, alliterative) or "Philosopher's Stone" (boring)? Andy and the American hosts all debate.\n\nThe hosts review some early Mary GrandPr\xe9 artwork including an alternate cover that Andy shares with the title "Harry Potter and the School of Magic".\n\nIn fact, Harry Potter Fan Zone has the most impressive gallery of official artwork, exhaustingly sourced and categorized by Andy. Worth your time to check out!\n\nMain Discussion #2: Sorcerer's Stone, Chapter 14: Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback\n\n7-Word Summary: Hagrid reveals illegal practices inside his hut\n\nThis rare chapter is, in many ways, completely self-contained. The conflict presented is resolved at the end.\n\nLife lessons from HP #???: Flattery will get you ev-erywhere!\n\nAndrew's new proposal of an HBO Max television show features Hagrid and his pet dragon. We're in love.\n\nHagrid clearly has a soft spot for clearly dangerous creatures. Is this intentional foreshadowing to his plotline in Chamber of Secrets?\n\nIs it reckless for Ron not to be honest with Madame Pomfrey about his bite? What if it's magically infected?\n\nThe scene with Charlie's friends is unspoilt by adaptation. What do we see when we see it in our heads?\n\nWe close out the chapter with our MVPs of the Week\n\nNext Week: It's a MuggleMail episode! Send us your thoughts on our recent chapters or tell us what's on your mind!\n\nQuizzitch: Which real-life Wizard Rock artist wrote a classic spurned love ballad titled "1991 - Charlie Weasley"\n\nThis week's episode is brought to by Stamps.com (Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/mugglecast. Thanks to\nStamps.com for sponsoring the show!), BetterHelp (Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/mugglecast), and Shudder (Get your first 30 days free by using code 'mugglecast')!\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices