#443: Never A Bride (OOTP Chapter 9, Woes of Mrs. Weasley)

<ul> <li>Andrew checks in from the Wizarding World... completely decked out for the holidays!</li> <li>Laura reveals an early Christmas present that would excite any Potter fan!</li> <li>Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix - Chapter 9: The Woes of Mrs. Weasley</li> <li>7-Word Summary: Harry feels envious because friends are winning</li> <li>What's up with Umbridge "appraising" Harry?</li> <li>Uh oh, Lucius has Fudge's ear! Is it worse that the Order thinks the Minister is NOT under the Imperius Curse?</li> <li>Why does Harry's scar burn when thinking about Dumbledore? Is it the Voldemort connection, the Horcrux or just pure emotion?</li> <li>Do we agree with Hermione that Sirius is acting selfishly after learning Harry has been found not guilty?</li> <li>We do a deep dive on the Defense Against The Dark Arts position</li> <li>Ron is named Prefect... and EVERYONE is stunned! Can't the kid just have his moment?</li> <li>Why DID Dumbledore select Ron and Hermione as Prefects?</li> <li>Moody tries to cheer up Harry by showing him an original Order of the Phoenix photo</li> <li>We discuss Gideon and Fabian Prewett (Were Fred and George's names tributes to them?), Aberforth, Edgar Bones and more</li> <li>The Boggart shows the very real fear Mrs. Weasley has of losing her family</li> <li>Why did Molly choose to take care of the boggart herself?</li> <li>Perspective, Harry!</li> <li>The Umbridge (Toad) Suck Count rises!</li> <li>Connecting The Threads, MVP of the Week and Rename The Chapter return!</li> <li>Quizzitch: What is Luna's mother's first name?</li> <li>This week's episode of MuggleCast is sponsored by TodayTix! For your chance to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in San Francisco, visit <a href="http://www.TodayTix.com/MuggleCast">TodayTix.com/MuggleCast</a> </li> <li>Join our community at <a href="http://www.Patreon.com/MuggleCast">Patreon.com/MuggleCast</a> and receive magical benefits, including early access to the show via our live streams!</li> </ul> <div><br> </div>