#411: RiddleGin (HBP 20, Lord Voldemort's Request)

* We're now on Instagram! Follow us: @MuggleCastPod! * A first edition Potter book sells for $90,000! Have any hosts ever been tempted to buy a rare piece of Potter memorabilia? * Patreon update: Get ready! Signed album art and our 2019 gift are coming! Pledge now to become eligible to receive the goods. * We take feedback on last week's J.K. Rowling discussion * Voicemails cover a listener who doesn't like JKR (but is nice about it), Fawkes, Horcruxes and Cursed Child San Francisco * Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapter 20 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Lord Voldemort's Request * 7-Word Summary: Voldemort tries again to obtain Dumbledore’s allowance * Just how is Draco getting the "ingredients" he needs for Polyjuice Potion? * Hogwarts staffing problem: what's the deal with Trelawney and Firenze? * Dumbledore calmly shames Harry for not retrieving Slughorn's memory. Have we ever experienced anything like this in real life? * Given everything Harry has been through recently, is this a fair request? Why doesn't Dumbledore get off his ass and do it himself? * How might the course of history have changed if Tom Riddle had been allowed to teach at Hogwarts? * Hepzibah, Hokey and Horcruxes * What was Voldemort truly after in Dumbledore's office? * It is clear Dumbledore had inside information on Voldemort early on. Why didn't he do more to stop him? * From tour guide to caretaker, the hosts give Voldemort a job at Hogwarts! * Rename The Chapter and MVP of the Week return!  * We make several connections between this chapter and Order of the Phoenix * Quizzitch: How many points does Harry lose for being later to DADA class? * This week's episode is brought to you by OpenFit! Work out from the comfort of your own home and see great results -- text 'MUGGLECAST' to 303030 to receive a special extended 30-day trial!