635: Percy The Parrot (GOF Chapter 5, Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes)

Published: Nov. 14, 2023, 10 a.m.

Welcome to The Burrow, but stay out of Molly\u2019s kitchen because the sauce ain\u2019t the only thing boiling over, tonight! Join Eric, Micah, Laura and Katie as we breakdown the Weasley family, explore wizarding careers, criticize Percy's dinner conversation and get ready for the Quidditch World Cup!\n\n\n\n\nWelcome Slug Club member, Katie!\n\nThe MuggleCast Overstock Store is NOW OPEN! Ever wanted one of our cool physical gifts that we send to Patrons, but didn\u2019t want to subscribe to our Patreon? WELL, for the first time ever, we are selling leftover physical gifts from years past! Only while supplies last!\n\nChapter-by-Chapter returns with Goblet of Fire, Chapter 5: Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes\n\n7-Word Summary: Harry visits the burrow and EATS satisfactorily\n\nMain Discussion 1: Wizarding World Family Dynamics & Life After Hogwarts\n\nWhat can we expect from the members of the Weasley as the series moves forward? This chapter lays the groundwork!\n\nBill & Charlie: Have we ever been in Harry\u2019s situation when we meet someone for the first time and they totally defy our expectations? Whether because of their physical appearance or because of their personality?\n\nGiven everything that happened to Arthur in Harry\u2019s second year, shouldn\u2019t Fred & George have been more aware of pranking Dudley?\n\nHow fair is Molly's assessment of Fred & George at this point in their lives? She claims that the Twins have \u201cno ambition\u201d and they are \u201cwasting their brains\u201d. We beg to differ!\n\nThe hosts analyze how Percy's behavior is very reflective of Western corporate culture\n\nDoes Percy not want to come home because he loves his job or because he dislikes his family?\n\nGiven what we witnessed in the first chapter, should we as readers expect that Voldemort has something planned for the Quidditch World Cup?\n\nPercy goes hard on Bertha! Could this be a larger commentary on how women are perceived in certain work environments?\xa0\n\nOdds & Ends cover Ginny, Pigwidgeon, Viktor Krum, the Quidditch World Cup and Harry neglecting tell Ron & Hermione about his scar\n\nQuizzitch: According to Amos Diggory, what family couldn't get tickets to Quidditch World Cup?\n\n\nTranscripts are now available for our most recent episodes of MuggleCast, with more coming each week!\n\nThis week's episode is brought to you by Indeed (claim your $75 credit at Indeed.com/MuggleCast)\xa0 and MeUndies (get 25% off your first order, plus free standard shipping at MeUndies.com/MuggleCast).\n\nAnd don\u2019t forget you can join our community at Patreon.com/MuggleCast and receive magical benefits, including Bonus MuggleCast! We have two brand-new ones headed your way this November, including our discussion of what good characters did in the Harry Potter series that really rubbed us the wrong way!\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices