Witchcraft and Rizzardry (GOF Chapter 22, The Unexpected Task)

Published: April 16, 2024, 9 a.m.

On this week's episode, we interrupt your regularly scheduled schoolwork to announce (quite last minute) that there will be a Yule Ball this year! Grab your dress robes and find a dance partner before all the "good ones" are taken!\n\nThis week's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/mugglecast!\n\nCheck out the MuggleCast Overstock Store to grab MuggleCast t-shirts, signed album art, and so much more! Supplies are limited, so act fast and help us support the show!\n\nChapter-by-Chapter continues with Goblet of Fire, Chapter 22: The Unexpected Task\n\n7-Word Summary: Cho regrets not saying \u2018yes\u2019 to Greatness\n\nMain Discussion #1: McGonagall's announcement\n\nIs Professor McGonagall not being sensitive to Harry's youth?\n\nHow long have the teachers known about the Yule Ball this year, and why would they announce it a week before Christmas?\n\nLaura asks what our high school dances were like and the hosts try to remember.\n\nFred Weasley has the Cha(rizz)ma to win The Unexpected Task of Asking Girls Out\n\nWould it be so wrong if Harry, a champion, went stag to the ball?\n\nHarry turns on Cedric Diggory after learning he's Cho's date\n\nCho lets Harry down easy, and we compare her character here vs Book 5\n\nGinny wins at playing the long game; Ron and Harry both mess up at romance\n\nThis chapter represents the last time Harry will forget about bezoars\n\nNext week:\xa0Goblet of Fire, Chapter 23: The Yule Ball\n\nQuizzitch question: What gift does Harry get Ron for Christmas in 1994?\n\nVisit\xa0MuggleCast.com\xa0for episode transcripts, social media links, our full episode archive, our favorite episodes, and to contact us!\n\nFor twice-monthly Bonus MuggleCast, as well as other great benefits, including the chance to co-host the show, a new physical gift every year, and a video message from one of the four of us visit Patreon.com/MuggleCast!\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices