#450: Weekend at Hogwarts (OOTP 14, 'Percy and Padfoot')

<ul> <li>Micah's back and FINALLY received a Wizarding World Gold pin!</li> <li>Muggle Mail covers Founder wands, House points, SPEW and Harry Potter tattoos</li> <li>Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix - Chapter 14: Percy and Padfoot</li> <li>7-Word Summary: Saturday begins with letter sending from Harry</li> <li>Harry does a really good job of hiding the truth when writing to Sirius. Do we think this a quality that Harry possesses or just JKR’s clever writing?</li> <li>The hosts take a shot at cryptically describing each other</li> <li>Thestrals Alert! If we were Harry, would we be concerned we’re seeing ominous creatures randomly around Hogwarts? We compare it to the grim in Book 3 and the basilisk in Book 2!</li> <li>The hosts discuss what it means for Cho to believe in Harry</li> <li>The Daily Prophet: Padfoot and Podmore</li> <li>Why was Slytherin allowed to watch Gryffindor’s Quidditch practice? Shouldn’t it be closed, especially to opposing teams?</li> <li>Percy's letter: what does it reveal about the Ministry? About his true character? We read several of Percy's passages in our best Dr. Evil voices!</li> <li>Does Percy truly believe Dolores Umbridge is a nice person? Do we think he is really concerned about Ron? Or is this an attempt by Fudge and Umbridge to sow discord between Ron and Harry?</li> <li>Which Fireplace Sirius was better: Goblet of Fire or Order of the Phoenix?</li> <li>The world isn't split into good people and Death Eaters</li> <li>The Ministry believes Dumbledore is forming an Army!</li> <li>Reckless and bitter Sirius: do his comments about James hurt Harry?</li> <li>Umbridge Suck Count, Connecting The Threads, MVP of the Week and Rename The Chapter</li> <li>Quizzitch: Professor McGonagall has been teaching at Hogwarts for how many years (at the time of Order of the Phoenix)?</li> <li>This week's episode is sponsored by OpenFit, a fantastic way to workout at home at great prices! Text 'mugglecast' to 505050 to get a free two-week trial.</li> </ul> <div><br> </div> <div