628: Did the Dursley's Gifts to Harry Foreshadow 'Deathly Hallows'? And More MuggleMail

<div>It's time to reflect on our recent re-read of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, and Laura as they open the MuggleMail bag once more to tackle an array of voicemails, e-mails and chicken soup submissions following our recent excursion into Book 3's Chapter-By-Chapter.<br> <br> </div> <ul> <li>The MuggleCast 2023 Listener Survey is <a href="https://forms.gle/BMtEHiHYMKeV3Ptf8">HERE</a> and is open to all listeners through <strong>October 6th</strong>! We want to know what you love about the show, what you think could improve it, and what other content you’d be interested in us making.</li> <li>Check out Parts 1 and 2 of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@belatedbinge">Belated Binge Podcast</a>'s "Harry Potter: A History" and "Harry Potter: A Fandom" series with Eric!</li> <li>We begin our Book 3 wrap-up by revisiting our 7 Word Summaries and voting on which one should get a re-do!</li> <li>7-Word Summary of Book 3: Sirius prevails over Ministry officials and Snape</li> <li>Voicemails include: Is there a connection between the Deathly Hallows and the gifts Harry receives from the Dursleys?</li> <li>Does the prophecy's existence explain why Snape picks on Neville? Is there another reason why Voldemort doesn't have hair?</li> <li>Lupin's werewolf depiction may be referenced elsewhere, and the phases of the moon are more gradual than you may think!</li> <li>A listener writes in about Micah's criticism of Time-Turning.</li> <li>Why are Lupin's lesson plans so creature-centric?</li> <li>Is there a reason behind the many strained paternal relationships in HP?</li> <li>Would Veritaserum help crack a Fidelius Charm? And, is being someone's Godfather a special magical bond?</li> <li>Listeners also point out: McGonagall's anti-Divination stance goes back to Book One. And, how does Professor Binns grade papers?</li> <li>One 13-year-old listener made her parents detour around Mount Greylock (we 100% support this).</li> <li>Quizzitch: Who found the Riddle family dead?</li> <li>Next week: Go