#484: Fictional Orphans and Their Purpose in 'Harry Potter'

<ul> <li>Welcome Slug Club member Shyam! He, too, has gotten a letter from the author!</li> <li>MuggleMail includes MORE casting of gingers, Sorting Hats, Slytherins and Aussies.</li> <li>Could the eventual <em>Potter</em> TV show be on network television, rather than a streaming app?</li> <li>Our main discussion this week is about orphans in literature! Why are there so many, and how are they alike?</li> <li>Are there benefits for authors wanting to start a hero off with a blank slate that makes orphaning them appealing?</li> <li>How does Harry's orphan status affect him? What would change if Lily and James survived?</li> <li>What about Voldemort? He, too, is an orphan, but he and Harry are so different, or are they?</li> <li>We examine some other notable orphans: Batman, Superman, Anna and Elsa from <em>Frozen</em>, James Bond and even Jane Eyre!</li> <li>For Quizzitch: Who invented the spell Muffliato??</li> <li>You can join our community at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/mugglecast">Patreon.com/MuggleCast</a> and receive magical benefits, including Bonus MuggleCast!</li> <li>This week's episode is brought to you by BeachBody. Text 'mugglecast' to 30-30-30 to receive a free trial!</li> <li>Bonus MuggleCast this week is us reading the new trailer for our show! Live to tape, including bad impersonations and the public debut of Southern!Hagrid</li> </ul> <div><br> </div>