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b"On this week's episode of MuggleCast, we're wrapping up 2023 at the Quidditch World Cup! Grab your best pair of running shoes and dont forget your wand (*cough* Harry *cough*), as we try to avoid Death Eaters, Veela and annoying Ministry officials!\\n\\n*Please note that we discuss some heavy topics in this episode and while we certainly pride ourselves on being a family-friendly podcast, the content may not be suitable for all ages.*\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nHappy Holidays and New Year to all of our listeners! It\\u2019s our final episode of 2023, but don't fret because we'll be releasing a couple of bonus segments over the break!\\n\\nChapter-by-Chapter continues with Goblet of Fire, Chapter 9: The Dark Mark\\n\\n7-Word Summary: Winky struggles to explain herself to Crouch\\n\\nMain Discussion #1: Death Eaters & The Dark Mark\\n\\nDeath Eaters & Terrorism: Voldemort's followers use the Quidditch World Cup celebration to cause mass hysteria\\n\\nThe Death Eaters are dressed in hooded cloaks with masks, and are marching in a clan-like formation. We discuss similarities to the KKK here in the United States.\\n\\nWe react to the torture of the Roberts family and exactly what Draco suggested be done to Hermione\\n\\nThe Dark Mark & the Swastika: Both marks inspire fear and convey hatred. As an adult that lived through Voldemort\\u2019s reign, what must it have been like to see the Dark Mark return?\\n\\nHermione is the only one of the trio who understands the gravity of the Dark Mark. What does this say about the wizarding world\\u2019s ability to insulate their children from the terror that Voldemort inflicted on the wizarding world?\\n\\nWas the Dark Mark cast to inspire fear in those at the Quidditch World Cup or in the Death Eaters themselves?\\n\\nMain Discussion #2: The Conviction of Winky & The Treatment of House-Elves\\n\\nWinky is found at the scene of the crime and is unjustly accused (and convicted).\\xa0\\n\\nSimilar to other situations we\\u2019ve experienced with Ministry justice, much of the real evidence is ignored!\\n\\nOur eyes are opened even further to the treatment of House-Elves by the larger wizarding world\\n\\nHow has Hermione growing up in the Muggle world informed her views on House-Elves? Do we attribute Ron\\u2019s views to immaturity or his own upbringing?\\n\\nHermione begins her outspoken criticism of the Ministry!\\n\\nEvanesco That returns as Andrew lays waste to all of the\\xa0 he-said-she-said-elf-said back-and-forth, blah, blah, blah in this chapter!\\n\\nOdds & Ends cover Fred & George's winnings, Beauxbatons, Madam Maxime, Stan Shunpike, Priori Incantato and more!\\n\\nQuizzitch: What did Rita Skeeter once call Bill Weasley in an interview with Gringotts curse-breakers?\\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 for you in December, including our recap of the biggest events in fandom of 2023 and a look ahead to 2024! And, we celebrate with some of our favorite holiday Headcannons!\\n\\nThis week\\u2019s episode is brought to you by MasterClass! This holiday season, give the gift of one annual membership and get one free at MasterClass.com/MuggleCast!"