129: Episode #129: Pensive Possibilities

<ul> <li>We discuss what we’re most looking forward to about Half-Blood Prince and what we think may be cut.</li> <li>Small update on the East Coast Tour.</li> <li>Vote on Podcast Alley…or else!</li> <li>Muggle Mail on movie intermissions, cliffhangers and Chapter 10.</li> <li>Interview with Freddie Highmore.</li> <li>Chapter-by-Chapter: Chapters 11 and 12.</li> <li>The hosts draw some excellent comparisons in these chapters to Nazi Germany.</li> <li>The story begins to take on a very dark tone.</li> <li>We analyze the argument between Harry and Remus from both perspectives – sorry Harry, seeing this one from just your point of view doesn’t cut it.</li> <li>One listener writes a very good defense of Lupin.</li> <li>Kreacher and the saucepan: finally some comedy!</li> <li>Jo shows just how good she is in her revelation that Umbridge has the locket.</li> <li>What is up with this plan to infiltrate the Ministry? Micah doesn’t buy it.</li> <li>Snape named Headmaster of Hogwarts – was he there to actually protect the students?</li> <li>Why does Hermione keep nagging Harry to close his mind? It actually helps him!</li> <li>Chicken Soup.</li> </ul> <div><br> </div>