Episode #451: Murtlap Milkin’ (OOTP 15, The Hogwarts High Inquisitor)

  • Ember Sirius or Flaming Sirius – our listeners settle the debate!
  • Muggle Mail covers Gary Oldman, Hermione, Fred & George’s true intentions and more!
  • Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix – Chapter 15: The Hogwarts High Inquisitor
  • 7-Word Summary: Umbridge oversees the Hogwarts professors teaching classes
  • The Daily Prophet announces Umbridge as Hogwarts High Inquisitor! Fair and balanced reporting? YEAH, RIGHT!
  • What level of credibility does Percy have to be quoted in The Daily Prophet?
  • Are there really THAT MANY concerned parents?
  • What were the first 21 Educational Decrees? We offer some our thoughts!
  • Umbridge visits each teacher’s classroom: Is there not already a system in place to evaluate teachers? Is Umbridge qualified to evaluate these subjects?
  • Poor Trelawney!
  • Umbridge vs. McGonagall – has Dolores met her match?
  • Should Hermione have considered the consequences of her actions in Umbridge’s class?
  • Harry, Hermione and the birth of Dumbledore’s Army
  • The power of self-doubt
  • We discuss the importance of Hermione saying Voldemort’s name for the first time
  • The Umbridge Suck Count climbs to 27!
  • Connecting The Threads, MVP of the Week and Rename The Chapter return!
  • Quizzitch: What does Luna say Fudge’s Army is made of?
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  • January’s Bonus MuggleCast, available exclusively on Patreon: The hosts sound off on Trelawney’s prediction for Professor Umbridge and what would have happened if Harry told McGonagall the truth about his detentions!
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