Podcasts about Peter Pettigrew

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Kevin, Chantae, CJ, and Natasha are closing out Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban with chapters 19–22, and the ending is doing a LOT.Sirius Black finally tells his side of the story, Peter Pettigrew gets exposed, Remus Lupin's secret blows up, Snape turns peak hater, and Harry gets the closest thing he's had to real family — only for it to slip away almost immediately. Then Hermione pulls out the Time-Turner and suddenly we're saving hippogriffs, dodging Dementors, and asking why Hogwarts is always one bad adult decision away from disaster.After the recap, we're getting into the bigger conversation: did Harry choose mercy, justice, or just the possibility of having family? Because letting Peter live was morally understandable… but whew, the consequences are nasty.Plus, we talk Sirius, Lupin, Snape, Dumbledore's chaos-management style, Hermione carrying the plot in her backpack, and why this book's ending hits harder than people remember.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss episodes four and five of season three, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. After Sirius Black's break in, the air in the castle in intense. Harry plays a quidditch match against Hufflepuff where he sees dementors and the Grimm. He gets the Marauder's map and goes to Hogsmeade where he learns the truth about Sirius. Episode five follows the Marauders at Hogwarts. We watch their relationships grow and develop, and how they go off into the world. We spend the last few minutes from Peter Pettigrew's point of view as he betrays James and Lily. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:·      1:35 Quick recap and the tense atmosphere at Hogwarts. After Sirius broke into Hogwarts, the air in the castle is tense. There's no telling where Sirius could be now, and the illusion of Hogwarts' safety is broken. Snape teaches DADA in Lupin's absence, his first lesson being werewolves. How interesting…·      18:07 Gryffindor vs. Hufflepuff. This is the most intense quidditch match to date. Harry and Cedric are battling for the snitch through the impossible storm and cold. Eventually, Harry sees the great Grimm appear in the clouds, and then the dementors flying through the air. He falls from his broom and the screen fades to black.·      32:34 Harry recovers in the hospital wing. He slowly comes to with his team all around him. They bring him the remains of his Nimbus 2000. Lupin is his final visitor. Lupin offers Harry lessons to defend himself against dementors, who agrees. ·      34:45 The Three Broomsticks. Harry gets the Marauder's Map from Fred and George, and he immediately uses it to get into Hogsmeade. He overhears a conversation in the Three Broomsticks where he finds out that it was Sirius who betrayed his parents and got them killed. Harry returns to the castle furious, devastated, and confused. The episode ends with Hagrid telling the trio that Buckbeak has been set for trial. The last shot is Harry staring at the Map in his bed, reflecting on the awful day he has had.·      38:38 We open episode five with James Potter walking through the Hogwarts grounds. The first half of this episode should be spent with James, Sirius, Lupin, Peter, Lily, and Snape. They have a complex series of relationships that make a huge difference for the story to come.·      44:50 They all go off and live their happy lives. We see everyone go off and continue being great friends. However, the whispers of Voldemort are spreading, and soon the conflict arises. We'll take a closer look at the first war in later seasons, but we will visit the wreckage of the Potter's house yet again in this season. Instead of following Sirius afterward, we follow Peter and his guilt. We end this episode with Sirius and Peter's confrontation from Peter's POV. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNox

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Step into the Wizarding World like never before with this immersive audiobook-style reading of the Harry Potter fanfiction masterpiece, All The Young Dudes.Written by MsKingBean89, All The Young Dudes has become one of the most beloved and widely read fanfics in the Harry Potter fandom, telling the story of the Marauders—Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew—through the 1970s and beyond.✨ What to Expect:A chapter-by-chapter reading in audiobook styleThe full unabridged fanfiction text brought to lifeA relaxing, immersive listen for Harry Potter fans of all ages⚡ Credit:All writing belongs to MsKingBean89, the brilliant author of All The Young Dudes. This channel is simply providing an audio reading for fans to enjoy. You can read the original story on Archive of Our Own (AO3).

Step into the Wizarding World like never before with this immersive audiobook-style reading of the Harry Potter fanfiction masterpiece, All The Young Dudes.Written by MsKingBean89, All The Young Dudes has become one of the most beloved and widely read fanfics in the Harry Potter fandom, telling the story of the Marauders—Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew—through the 1970s and beyond.✨ What to Expect:A chapter-by-chapter reading in audiobook styleThe full unabridged fanfiction text brought to lifeA relaxing, immersive listen for Harry Potter fans of all ages⚡ Credit:All writing belongs to MsKingBean89, the brilliant author of All The Young Dudes. This channel is simply providing an audio reading for fans to enjoy. You can read the original story on Archive of Our Own (AO3).

Step into the Wizarding World like never before with this immersive audiobook-style reading of the Harry Potter fanfiction masterpiece, All The Young Dudes.Written by MsKingBean89, All The Young Dudes has become one of the most beloved and widely read fanfics in the Harry Potter fandom, telling the story of the Marauders—Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew—through the 1970s and beyond.✨ What to Expect:A chapter-by-chapter reading in audiobook styleThe full unabridged fanfiction text brought to lifeA relaxing, immersive listen for Harry Potter fans of all ages⚡ Credit:All writing belongs to MsKingBean89, the brilliant author of All The Young Dudes. This channel is simply providing an audio reading for fans to enjoy. You can read the original story on Archive of Our Own (AO3).

tep into the Wizarding World like never before with this immersive audiobook-style reading of the Harry Potter fanfiction masterpiece, All The Young Dudes.Written by MsKingBean89, All The Young Dudes has become one of the most beloved and widely read fanfics in the Harry Potter fandom, telling the story of the Marauders—Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew—through the 1970s and beyond.✨ What to Expect:A chapter-by-chapter reading in audiobook styleThe full unabridged fanfiction text brought to lifeA relaxing, immersive listen for Harry Potter fans of all ages⚡ Credit:All writing belongs to MsKingBean89, the brilliant author of All The Young Dudes. This channel is simply providing an audio reading for fans to enjoy. You can read the original story on Archive of Our Own (AO3).

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tep into the Wizarding World like never before with this immersive audiobook-style reading of the Harry Potter fanfiction masterpiece, All The Young Dudes.Written by MsKingBean89, All The Young Dudes has become one of the most beloved and widely read fanfics in the Harry Potter fandom, telling the story of the Marauders—Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew—through the 1970s and beyond.✨ What to Expect:A chapter-by-chapter reading in audiobook styleThe full unabridged fanfiction text brought to lifeA relaxing, immersive listen for Harry Potter fans of all ages⚡ Credit:All writing belongs to MsKingBean89, the brilliant author of All The Young Dudes. This channel is simply providing an audio reading for fans to enjoy. You can read the original story on Archive of Our Own (AO3).

In this episode, the Pottership Trio imagine an alternative storyline where Peter Pettigrew and Remus Lupin both survive the final battle at Hogwarts...what's next for them? How did they survive? How did they react when their paths crossed? Did Peter ever truly feel remorse? Did Remus forgive? Listen and decide!  Don't forget to visit our social medias to answer this episode's Show Host Question: “It is officially fall... what would you think was Harry, Ron and Hermione's favorite thing about fall, as adults?”  *** Spoilers, Adult Language, Adult Themes Music note: All music are excerpts of the Pottership Shanty (Copyright: Darwin Ray and the Pottership Podcast.)  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeart Radio podcasts! Or send us a message at PottershipPodcast@gmail.com

Step into the Wizarding World like never before with this immersive audiobook-style reading of the Harry Potter fanfiction masterpiece, All The Young Dudes.Written by MsKingBean89, All The Young Dudes has become one of the most beloved and widely read fanfics in the Harry Potter fandom, telling the story of the Marauders—Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew—through the 1970s and beyond.✨ What to Expect:A chapter-by-chapter reading in audiobook styleThe full unabridged fanfiction text brought to lifeA relaxing, immersive listen for Harry Potter fans of all ages⚡ Credit:All writing belongs to MsKingBean89, the brilliant author of All The Young Dudes. This channel is simply providing an audio reading for fans to enjoy. You can read the original story on Archive of Our Own (AO3).

Step into the Wizarding World like never before with this immersive audiobook-style reading of the Harry Potter fanfiction masterpiece, All The Young Dudes.Written by MsKingBean89, All The Young Dudes has become one of the most beloved and widely read fanfics in the Harry Potter fandom, telling the story of the Marauders—Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew—through the 1970s and beyond.✨ What to Expect:A chapter-by-chapter reading in audiobook styleThe full unabridged fanfiction text brought to lifeA relaxing, immersive listen for Harry Potter fans of all ages⚡ Credit:All writing belongs to MsKingBean89, the brilliant author of All The Young Dudes. This channel is simply providing an audio reading for fans to enjoy. You can read the original story on Archive of Our Own (AO3).

Step into the Wizarding World like never before with this immersive audiobook-style reading of the Harry Potter fanfiction masterpiece, All The Young Dudes.Written by MsKingBean89, All The Young Dudes has become one of the most beloved and widely read fanfics in the Harry Potter fandom, telling the story of the Marauders—Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew—through the 1970s and beyond.✨ What to Expect:A chapter-by-chapter reading in audiobook styleThe full unabridged fanfiction text brought to lifeA relaxing, immersive listen for Harry Potter fans of all ages⚡ Credit:All writing belongs to MsKingBean89, the brilliant author of All The Young Dudes. This channel is simply providing an audio reading for fans to enjoy. You can read the original story on Archive of Our Own (AO3).

Step into the Wizarding World like never before with this immersive audiobook-style reading of the Harry Potter fanfiction masterpiece, All The Young Dudes.Written by MsKingBean89, All The Young Dudes has become one of the most beloved and widely read fanfics in the Harry Potter fandom, telling the story of the Marauders—Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew—through the 1970s and beyond.

Step into the Wizarding World like never before with this immersive audiobook-style reading of the Harry Potter fanfiction masterpiece, All The Young Dudes.Written by MsKingBean89, All The Young Dudes has become one of the most beloved and widely read fanfics in the Harry Potter fandom, telling the story of the Marauders—Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew—through the 1970s and beyond.✨ What to Expect:A chapter-by-chapter reading in audiobook styleThe full unabridged fanfiction text brought to lifeA relaxing, immersive listen for Harry Potter fans of all ages⚡ Credit:All writing belongs to MsKingBean89, the brilliant author of All The Young Dudes. This channel is simply providing an audio reading for fans to enjoy. You can read the original story on Archive of Our Own (AO3).

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Step into the Wizarding World like never before with this immersive audiobook-style reading of the Harry Potter fanfiction masterpiece, All The Young Dudes.Written by MsKingBean89, All The Young Dudes has become one of the most beloved and widely read fanfics in the Harry Potter fandom, telling the story of the Marauders—Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew—through the 1970s and beyond.✨ What to Expect:A chapter-by-chapter reading in audiobook styleThe full unabridged fanfiction text brought to lifeA relaxing, immersive listen for Harry Potter fans of all ages⚡ Credit:All writing belongs to MsKingBean89, the brilliant author of All The Young Dudes. This channel is simply providing an audio reading for fans to enjoy. You can read the original story on Archive of Our Own (AO3).

Step into the Wizarding World like never before with this immersive audiobook-style reading of the Harry Potter fanfiction masterpiece, All The Young Dudes.Written by MsKingBean89, All The Young Dudes has become one of the most beloved and widely read fanfics in the Harry Potter fandom, telling the story of the Marauders—Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew—through the 1970s and beyond.✨ What to Expect:A chapter-by-chapter reading in audiobook styleThe full unabridged fanfiction text brought to lifeA relaxing, immersive listen for Harry Potter fans of all ages⚡ Credit:All writing belongs to MsKingBean89, the brilliant author of All The Young Dudes. This channel is simply providing an audio reading for fans to enjoy. You can read the original story on Archive of Our Own (AO3).

Send us a textIn this episode, we begin a new series called Tea Leaves where we will design each and every episode of the Harry Potter TV before they are announced. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:·      3:06 We open in Hogwarts. But not in Harry's time, but Lily and James'. We will get to see the Marauders, Snape, and Lily and James in their youth and watch them go through their drama and different relationship. Lily and James find each other and get married, and we get a glimpse of what life was like before Harry and the fight against evil.·      10:47 The years before Hogwarts and their death. Lily and James had friends over a bunch, and Snape and Sirius were big parts of their lives. We can watch as the dynamic shifts in their group as Voldemort rises to power and Peter Pettigrew betrays them.·      15:43 The buildup to their death. We can't forget that this is in the middle of the first wizarding war with Voldemort. Perhaps it starts with whispers of Voldemort's power, and how people are going missing and turning up dead. Lily and James are in the Order, and they are fighting to keep the world safe for Harry. Dumbledore is ordering them around to find and kill Death Eaters. I want to feel afraid when we watch Voldemort creep into their house in Godric's Hallow and kill them.·      23:24 After they are killed, there is panic. The rest of the Death Eaters try to pass as normal people and rejoin society. The Order has to round everyone up. Then we move to the end of the episode, where Dumbledore orders Hagrid to Godric's Hallow to get Harry from the rubble of the house. Hagrid sees Sirius and how distraught he is, which he mistakes for guilt. Hagrid delivers Harry to Dumbledore on Privet Drive, and Dumbledore places Harry on the Dursley's doorstep with the words: “Good luck, Harry Potter.”Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here for text. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNox

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Step into the Wizarding World like never before with this immersive audiobook-style reading of the Harry Potter fanfiction masterpiece, All The Young Dudes.Written by MsKingBean89, All The Young Dudes has become one of the most beloved and widely read fanfics in the Harry Potter fandom, telling the story of the Marauders—Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew—through the 1970s and beyond.✨ What to Expect:A chapter-by-chapter reading in audiobook styleThe full unabridged fanfiction text brought to lifeA relaxing, immersive listen for Harry Potter fans of all ages⚡ Credit:All writing belongs to MsKingBean89, the brilliant author of All The Young Dudes. This channel is simply providing an audio reading for fans to enjoy. You can read the original story on Archive of Our Own (AO3).

Step into the Wizarding World like never before with this immersive audiobook-style reading of the Harry Potter fanfiction masterpiece, All The Young Dudes.Written by MsKingBean89, All The Young Dudes has become one of the most beloved and widely read fanfics in the Harry Potter fandom, telling the story of the Marauders—Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew—through the 1970s and beyond.

In this Prof Responds finale on the Hogwarts houses, we wrestle with the lion's legacy: is Gryffindor bravery actually just recklessness in disguise? From Harry's headlong heroics to Neville's considered courage, we explore how Gryffindors embody bravery differently—and why the house so often gets rewarded for dangerous choices. We also dig into Hogwarts itself: the adults who encourage risk, the point system that prizes peril, and Dumbledore's constant appeals to the “greater good.” Finally, Peter Pettigrew becomes our cautionary tale of sorting too soon and valuing potential over reality. Together, these threads show Gryffindor courage as both luminous and perilous, a gamble for the greater good that doesn't always pay off.

Step into the Wizarding World like never before with this immersive audiobook-style reading of the Harry Potter fanfiction masterpiece, All The Young Dudes.Written by MsKingBean89, All The Young Dudes has become one of the most beloved and widely read fanfics in the Harry Potter fandom, telling the story of the Marauders—Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew—through the 1970s and beyond.

Step into the Wizarding World like never before with this immersive audiobook-style reading of the Harry Potter fanfiction masterpiece, All The Young Dudes.Written by MsKingBean89, All The Young Dudes has become one of the most beloved and widely read fanfics in the Harry Potter fandom, telling the story of the Marauders—Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew—through the 1970s and beyond.

Step into the Wizarding World like never before with this immersive audiobook-style reading of the Harry Potter fanfiction masterpiece, All The Young Dudes.Written by MsKingBean89, All The Young Dudes has become one of the most beloved and widely read fanfics in the Harry Potter fandom, telling the story of the Marauders—Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew—through the 1970s and beyond.This is Part 1 of a full read-through series, perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy the Marauders' tale in a calm, atmospheric audio format. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering this story for the first time, settle in and experience this iconic work.

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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss characters that don't deserve a second chance. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:·      1:30 Umbridge. She will never deserve a second chance. She was an evil toad in the books and and an even worse person in the books. She likely didn't have a good time of it when she was carried away by the centaurs, but it's hard to feel bad for someone who was as horrible as her.·      7:37 Bellatrix. She's a hotshot in the death eater business ladder, and she is making her way up. That's only because she is a terrible person who kills and tortures. In the third book, she breaks out of Azkaban and then kills Sirius in the fifth. These aren't actions that we can forgive.·      13:46 Lucius. This one isn't as certain, and I might revise my original thoughts to say that he does deserve a second chance. He seems like a mean person on the outside, but as the story progresses, we realize that perhaps what he really wants is family. It becomes increasingly obvious that that is what he really desires.·      17:55 Peter Pettigrew. Peter searches for power, and the biggest bully on the playground. This leads to his betrayal of James and Lily, and eventually why his hand exacts revenge on him in his last moments. He has no loyalty, and therefore no honor.·      22:16 Quirrell. He isn't pure evil like some of these characters are, but he still doesn't deserve a second chance because I don't think he would make the most of it. He only seeks power, and he certainly finds it. He succumbs to Voldemort's draw.·      25:25 Voldemort is not on this list. He has a complicated past with a lot of dark twists and turns, which leads to his complexity as a character as we know him. I don't think we can fully understand him, so perhaps a second chance would give him the opportunity to choose a better path.Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here for text. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNox

What if the biggest betrayal in the Wizarding World wasn't just about evil—it was about never being seen in the first place?In this episode chat of Critical Magic Theory, Professor Julian Wamble deep-dives into the fallout from “The Radacity of Peter Pettigrew” episode, reflecting on listener reactions and further complicating our understanding of one of Harry Potter's most reviled characters. Was Peter a coward or a child soldier shaped by war? Did Sirius and James ever truly see him—or did their assumptions doom them all? With insights from listeners and meditations on victimhood, war, friendship hierarchies, and the symbolism of Peter's Animagus form, this episode blends humor, reflection, and raw honesty. We challenge the notion that being seen as harmless makes someone good—and ask how often our desire to see the best in others blinds us to the truth.

Thirteen years hiding in plain sight. A friendship shattered beyond repair.  A betrayal so bold it rewrote the entire course of the wizarding war. The question isn't whether Peter Pettigrew had audacity—it's where he found the ratdacity.In this episode of Critical Magic Theory, we're scurrying deep into the shadows of the Marauders' messiest member. Was Peter just a coward—or was he a master strategist in rodent's clothing? We're talking betrayal, survival, fear-fueled loyalty, and what happens when your desire to matter eclipses your sense of morality. Plus: we unpack your survey responses, consider what makes a “good” Death Eater (yes, that's a thing), and reflect on how the Pettigrews among us are closer than we think. And a huge thank you to our newest Deep Divers on Patreon: Sophie, Ariel, and Tammy!Your support means the world—and helps keep this community curious, thoughtful, and full of just the right amount of chaos. As always, my friends— Be critical. Stay magical.

Can a villain be a good leader? Not if he's noseless and narcissistic.Welcome back to Critical Magic Theory, where we deconstruct the Wizarding World of Harry Potter—because loving something doesn't mean we can't be critical of it. In today's Prof Responds episode, I'm diving deep into your post-episode thoughts on none other than the noseless wonder himself: Voldemort. Or, as some of us have started calling him… Voldiva. We're unpacking whether Voldemort was actually a good leader (spoiler: no), what his followers really wanted, and how Grindelwald might just be the evil mastermind Voldemort (and the D.E.s) wishes he was. We're also talking narcissism, cosplay ideology, and what it means when your revolution is really just a glorified social club with masks. Plus, I'm tackling your best comments—from snake oil salesman slander to whether Voldemort ever truly believed in his own cause.And don't worry: yes, the Peter Pettigrew survey is still live! If you haven't filled it out yet, now's your chance. Don't let Wormtail down (or maybe do, I don't know your life). Be critical and stay magical.

Summary:After surviving the Chamber of Secrets and discovering the truth about Gilderoy Lockhart, Harry Potter returns for his Third Year and his continued pursuit of the Prince's Throne. But Hogwarts and Wizarding Britain are thrown into chaos by the escape of not just Sirius Black, but most of Voldemort's Inner Circle from Azkaban Prison. Meanwhile, Harry's efforts to reconcile with his twin brother and his parents are threatened by the machinations of Peter Pettigrew while other enemies lurk in the shadows. How will Harry Potter over come the Death Eater Menace?Support the author here: https://archiveofourown.org/users/TheSinister_Man/pseuds/TheSinister_Man

Summary:After surviving the Chamber of Secrets and discovering the truth about Gilderoy Lockhart, Harry Potter returns for his Third Year and his continued pursuit of the Prince's Throne. But Hogwarts and Wizarding Britain are thrown into chaos by the escape of not just Sirius Black, but most of Voldemort's Inner Circle from Azkaban Prison. Meanwhile, Harry's efforts to reconcile with his twin brother and his parents are threatened by the machinations of Peter Pettigrew while other enemies lurk in the shadows. How will Harry Potter over come the Death Eater Menace?Harry Potter and all associated characters are the property of JK Rowling. Prince of Slytherin, as well as all original characters are the property of The Sinister Man.

Summary:After surviving the Chamber of Secrets and discovering the truth about Gilderoy Lockhart, Harry Potter returns for his Third Year and his continued pursuit of the Prince's Throne. But Hogwarts and Wizarding Britain are thrown into chaos by the escape of not just Sirius Black, but most of Voldemort's Inner Circle from Azkaban Prison. Meanwhile, Harry's efforts to reconcile with his twin brother and his parents are threatened by the machinations of Peter Pettigrew while other enemies lurk in the shadows. How will Harry Potter over come the Death Eater Menace?Support the author here: https://archiveofourown.org/users/TheSinister_Man/pseuds/TheSinister_ManHarry Potter and all associated characters are the property of JK Rowling. Prince of Slytherin, as well as all original characters are the property of The Sinister Man.

Summary: After surviving the Chamber of Secrets and discovering the truth about Gilderoy Lockhart, Harry Potter returns for his Third Year and his continued pursuit of the Prince's Throne. But Hogwarts and Wizarding Britain are thrown into chaos by the escape of not just Sirius Black, but most of Voldemort's Inner Circle from Azkaban Prison. Meanwhile, Harry's efforts to reconcile with his twin brother and his parents are threatened by the machinations of Peter Pettigrew while other enemies lurk in the shadows. How will Harry Potter over come the Death Eater Menace? Harry Potter and all associated characters are the property of JK Rowling. Prince of Slytherin, as well as all original characters are the property of The Sinister Man.

Summary: After surviving the Chamber of Secrets and discovering the truth about Gilderoy Lockhart, Harry Potter returns for his Third Year and his continued pursuit of the Prince's Throne. But Hogwarts and Wizarding Britain are thrown into chaos by the escape of not just Sirius Black, but most of Voldemort's Inner Circle from Azkaban Prison. Meanwhile, Harry's efforts to reconcile with his twin brother and his parents are threatened by the machinations of Peter Pettigrew while other enemies lurk in the shadows. How will Harry Potter over come the Death Eater Menace? Harry Potter and all associated characters are the property of JK Rowling. Prince of Slytherin, as well as all original characters are the property of The Sinister Man.

Summary: After surviving the Chamber of Secrets and discovering the truth about Gilderoy Lockhart, Harry Potter returns for his Third Year and his continued pursuit of the Prince's Throne. But Hogwarts and Wizarding Britain are thrown into chaos by the escape of not just Sirius Black, but most of Voldemort's Inner Circle from Azkaban Prison. Meanwhile, Harry's efforts to reconcile with his twin brother and his parents are threatened by the machinations of Peter Pettigrew while other enemies lurk in the shadows. How will Harry Potter over come the Death Eater Menace? Support the author here: https://archiveofourown.org/users/TheSinister_Man/pseuds/TheSinister_Man Harry Potter and all associated characters are the property of JK Rowling. Prince of Slytherin, as well as all original characters are the property of The Sinister Man.

Summary: After surviving the Chamber of Secrets and discovering the truth about Gilderoy Lockhart, Harry Potter returns for his Third Year and his continued pursuit of the Prince's Throne. But Hogwarts and Wizarding Britain are thrown into chaos by the escape of not just Sirius Black, but most of Voldemort's Inner Circle from Azkaban Prison. Meanwhile, Harry's efforts to reconcile with his twin brother and his parents are threatened by the machinations of Peter Pettigrew while other enemies lurk in the shadows. How will Harry Potter over come the Death Eater Menace? Support the author here: https://archiveofourown.org/users/TheSinister_Man/pseuds/TheSinister_Man Harry Potter and all associated characters are the property of JK Rowling. Prince of Slytherin, as well as all original characters are the property of The Sinister Man.

Summary: After surviving the Chamber of Secrets and discovering the truth about Gilderoy Lockhart, Harry Potter returns for his Third Year and his continued pursuit of the Prince's Throne. But Hogwarts and Wizarding Britain are thrown into chaos by the escape of not just Sirius Black, but most of Voldemort's Inner Circle from Azkaban Prison. Meanwhile, Harry's efforts to reconcile with his twin brother and his parents are threatened by the machinations of Peter Pettigrew while other enemies lurk in the shadows. How will Harry Potter over come the Death Eater Menace? Support the author here: https://archiveofourown.org/users/TheSinister_Man/pseuds/TheSinister_Man Harry Potter and all associated characters are the property of JK Rowling. Prince of Slytherin, as well as all original characters are the property of The Sinister Man.

Summary: After surviving the Chamber of Secrets and discovering the truth about Gilderoy Lockhart, Harry Potter returns for his Third Year and his continued pursuit of the Prince's Throne. But Hogwarts and Wizarding Britain are thrown into chaos by the escape of not just Sirius Black, but most of Voldemort's Inner Circle from Azkaban Prison. Meanwhile, Harry's efforts to reconcile with his twin brother and his parents are threatened by the machinations of Peter Pettigrew while other enemies lurk in the shadows. How will Harry Potter over come the Death Eater Menace? Support the author here: https://archiveofourown.org/users/TheSinister_Man/pseuds/TheSinister_Man Harry Potter and all associated characters are the property of JK Rowling. Prince of Slytherin, as well as all original characters are the property of The Sinister Man.

After surviving the Chamber of Secrets and discovering the truth about Gilderoy Lockhart, Harry Potter returns for his Third Year and his continued pursuit of the Prince's Throne. But Hogwarts and Wizarding Britain are thrown into chaos by the escape of not just Sirius Black, but most of Voldemort's Inner Circle from Azkaban Prison. Meanwhile, Harry's efforts to reconcile with his twin brother and his parents are threatened by the machinations of Peter Pettigrew while other enemies lurk in the shadows. How will Harry Potter over come the Death Eater Menace? Support the author here: https://archiveofourown.org/users/TheSinister_Man/pseuds/TheSinister_Man

This is the one character that every person, every character in this series, is unanimous about. There is nobody else where every single character on every side has the same reaction, but everybody loathes Peter Pettigrew.  Have you and I talked about the name of J.K. Rowling's father?  First, middle, and last. I'm going to sit here while you Google. For full show notes, transcripts, ways to contact the hosts or support the show, and more, visit hpafter2020.com.

Join hosts Irvin, Sierra, Sophia, and guest Margarete as they discuss chapter 20 from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Dementor's Kiss. Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-45-poa-chapter-20-the-werewolf-blame-game/  In this episode: A lengthy discussion of chapter length Human Balloon Parade Sophia learns how moons work! Let's play the blame game! Crookshanks is the real protagonist Why does Hermione struggle so much with the Patronus Charm Dementors compare soul status Chilling lines and descriptions - Happy spooky season! Listen to the Pub's Jukebox here Contact: Website: https://threebroomstickspod.com/ Email: 3broomstickspod@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/3broomsticks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/threebroomstickspod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threebroomstickspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/threebroompod YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ThreeBroomsticksPodcast 

Chapter 25 - The Seer OverheardHarry found himself newly and happily impervious to gossip over the next few weeks. After all, it made a very nice change to be talked about because of something that was making him happier than he could remember being for a very long time, rather than because he had been involved in horrific scenes of Dark Magic. Q1 - What is the happiest you've been in recent memory?“Well, why not? Harry, there aren't any real princes in the Wizarding world! It's either a nickname, a made-up title somebody's given themselves, or it could be their actual name, couldn't it? No, listen! If, say, her father was a wizard whose surname was Prince, and her mother was a Muggle, then that would make her a ‘halfblood Prince'!” Q2 - Could Hermione be right here?“The headmaster has intimated that he would prefer fewer visits from me,” she said coldly. “I am not one to press my company upon those who do not value it. If Dumbledore chooses to ignore the warnings the cards show —” Her bony hand closed suddenly around Harry's wrist. “Again and again, no matter how I lay them out —” And she pulled a card dramatically from underneath her shawls. “— the lightning-struck tower,” she whispered. “Calamity. Disaster. Coming nearer all the time . . .” Q3 - What is she talking about here?I must confess that, at first, I thought he seemed ill-disposed toward Divination . . . and I remember I was starting to feel a little odd, I had not eaten much that day . . . but then . . .” And now Harry was paying attention properly for the first time, for he knew what had happened then: Professor Trelawney had made the prophecy that had altered the course of his whole life, the prophecy about him and Voldemort. “. . . but then we were rudely interrupted by Severus Snape!” It was Snape who had overheard the prophecy. It was Snape who had carried the news of the prophecy to Voldemort. Snape and Peter Pettigrew together had sent Voldemort hunting after Lily and James and their son. . . . Q4 - What do you think about Snape interrupting?Q5 - Why did Dumbledore hire Snape?“Professor Snape made a terrible mistake. He was still in Lord Voldemort's employ on the night he heard the first half of Professor Trelawney's prophecy. Naturally, he hastened to tell his master what he had heard, for it concerned his master most deeply. But he did not know — he had no possible way of knowing — which boy Voldemort would hunt from then onward, or that the parents he would destroy in his murderous quest were people that Professor Snape knew, that they were your mother and father —” “You have no idea of the remorse Professor Snape felt when he realized how Lord Voldemort had interpreted the prophecy, Harry. I believe it to be the greatest regret of his life and the reason that he returned —” “But he's a very good Occlumens, isn't he, sir?” said Harry, whose voice was shaking with the effort of keeping it steady. “And isn't Voldemort convinced that Snape's on his side, even now? Professor . . . how can you be sure Snape's on our side?” Dumbledore did not speak for a moment; he looked as though he was trying to make up his mind about something. At last he said, “I am sure. I trust Severus Snape completely.” Q6 - Why does he trust Snape? And why does he say Snape regrets it?“I . . . they're up to something!” said Harry, and his hands curled into fists as he said it. “Professor Trelawney was just in the Room of Requirement, trying to hide her sherry bottles, and she heard Malfoy whooping, celebrating! He's trying to mend something dangerous in there and if you ask me, he's fixed it at last and you're about to just walk out of school without —” “Enough,” said Dumbledore. He said it quite calmly, and yet Harry fell silent at once; he knew that he had finally crossed some invisible line. “Do you think that I have once left the school unprotected during my absences this year? I have not. Tonight, when I leave, there will again be additional protection in place. Please do not suggest that I do not take the safety of my students seriously, Harry.” Q7 - What did Draco just do?“If I tell you to hide, you will do so?” “Yes.” “If I tell you to flee, you will obey?” “Yes.” “If I tell you to leave me and save yourself, you will do as I tell you? “I —” “Harry?” They looked at each other for a moment. “Yes, sir.”Q8 - Is this stuff actually going to happen?“No!” said Hermione, as Ron unwrapped the tiny little bottle of golden potion, looking awestruck. “We don't want it, you take it, who knows what you're going to be facing?” “I'll be fine, I'll be with Dumbledore,” said Harry. “I want to know you lot are okay. . . . Don't look like that, Hermione, I'll see you later. . . .”Harry turned. At once, there was that horrible sensation that he was being squeezed through a thick rubber tube; he could not draw breath, every part of him was being compressed almost past endurance and then, just when he thought he must suffocate, the invisible bands seemed to burst open, and he was standing in cool darkness, breathing in lungfuls of fresh, salty air. Q9 - What is going to happen in the cave?Chapter 26 - The CaveHe was standing upon a high outcrop of dark rock, water foaming and churning below him. He glanced over his shoulder. A towering cliff stood behind them, a sheer drop, black and faceless. A few large chunks of rock, such as the one upon which Harry and Dumbledore were standing, looked as though they had broken away from the cliff face at some point in the past. It was a bleak, harsh view, the sea and the rock unrelieved by any tree or sweep of grass or sand. “What do you think?” asked Dumbledore. He might have been asking Harry's opinion on whether it was a good site for a picnic. Q1 - What do you think of Dumbledore and Harry's interactions?I imagine that Riddle climbed down; magic would have served better than ropes. And he brought two small children with him, probably for the pleasure of terrorizing them. I think the journey alone would have done it, don't you?” Q2 - Shouldn't Riddle have been found out with underage magic? What happened here?“Yes, this is the place,” said Dumbledore. “How can you tell?” Harry spoke in a whisper. “It has known magic,” said Dumbledore simply….“Here,” he said. “We go on through here. The entrance is concealed.” Harry did not ask how Dumbledore knew. He had never seen a wizard work things out like this, simply by looking and touching; but Harry had long since learned that bangs and smoke were more often the marks of ineptitude than expertise. Q3 - How do you sense magic?Q4 - How good of a wizard is Dumbledore?“You are very kind, Harry,” said Dumbledore, now passing the tip of his wand over the deep cut he had made in his own arm, so that it healed instantly, just as Snape had healed Malfoy's wounds. “But your blood is worth more than mine. Ah, that seems to have done the trick, doesn't it?Harry had not expected this, but cleared his throat and said loudly, wand aloft, “Accio Horcrux!” With a noise like an explosion, something very large and pale erupted out of the dark water some twenty feet away; before Harry could see what it was, it had vanished again with a crashing splash that made great, deep ripples on the mirrored surface. Harry leapt backward in shock and hit the wall; his heart was still thundering as he turned to Dumbledore. “What was that?” “Something, I think, that is ready to respond should we attempt to seize the Horcrux.” Harry looked back at the water. The surface of the lake was once more shining black glass: The ripples had vanished unnaturally fast; Harry's heart, however, was still pounding. Q5 - How chilling is this?“I do not think you will count, Harry: You are underage and unqualified. Voldemort would never have expected a sixteen-year-old to reach this place: I think it unlikely that your powers will register compared to mine.” These words did nothing to raise Harry's morale; perhaps Dumbledore knew it, for he added, “Voldemort's mistake, Harry, Voldemort's mistake . . . Age is foolish and forgetful when it underestimates youth. . . . Now, you first this time, and be careful not to touch the water.” And then Harry saw it, marble white, floating inches below the surface. “Professor!” he said, and his startled voice echoed loudly over the silent water. “Harry?” “I think I saw a hand in the water — a human hand!” “Yes, I am sure you did,” said Dumbledore calmly. Harry stared down into the water, looking for the vanished hand, and a sick feeling rose in his throat. “So that thing that jumped out of the water — ?” But Harry had his answer before Dumbledore could reply; the wandlight had slid over a fresh patch of water and showed him, this time, a dead man lying faceup inches beneath the surface, his open eyes misted as though with cobwebs, his hair and his robes swirling around him like smoke. Q6 - What do you think about Voldemort's protections?Q7 - Who's bodies are these?“There is nothing to be feared from a body, Harry, any more than there is anything to be feared from the darkness. Lord Voldemort, who of course secretly fears both, disagrees. But once again he reveals his own lack of wisdom. It is the unknown we fear when we look upon death and darkness, nothing more.” “Lord Voldemort would not want to kill the person who reached this island.” Harry couldn't believe it. Was this more of Dumbledore's insane determination to see good in everyone? “Sir,” said Harry, trying to keep his voice reasonable, “sir, this is Voldemort we're —” “I'm sorry, Harry; I should have said, he would not want to immediately kill the person who reached this island,” Dumbledore corrected himself. “He would want to keep them alive long enough to find out how they managed to penetrate so far through his defenses and, most importantly of all, why they were so intent upon emptying the basin. Do not forget that Lord Voldemort believes that he alone knows about his Horcruxes.” Q8 - Who else knows?“Undoubtedly,” he said, finally, “this potion must act in a way that will prevent me taking the Horcrux. It might paralyze me, cause me to forget what I am here for, create so much pain I am distracted, or render me incapable in some other way. This being the case, Harry, it will be your job to make sure I keep drinking, even if you have to tip the potion into my protesting mouth. You understand?” Their eyes met over the basin, each pale face lit with that strange, green light. Harry did not speak. Was this why he had been invited along — so that he could force-feed Dumbledore a potion that might cause him unendurable pain? “You remember,” said Dumbledore, “the condition on which I brought you with me?” Harry hesitated, looking into the blue eyes that had turned green in the reflected light of the basin. “But what if — ?” “You swore, did you not, to follow any command I gave you?” “Yes, but —” “I warned you, did I not, that there might be danger?” “Yes,” said Harry, “but —” “Well, then,” said Dumbledore, shaking back his sleeves once more and raising the empty goblet, “you have my orders.” “Why can't I drink the potion instead?” asked Harry desperately. “Because I am much older, much cleverer, and much less valuable,” said Dumbledore. “Once and for all, Harry, do I have your word that you will do all in your power to make me keep drinking?” “Couldn't — ?” “Do I have it?” “But —” “Your word, Harry.” “I — all right, but —” Before Harry could make any further protest, Dumbledore lowered the crystal goblet into the potion. For a split second, Harry hoped that he would not be able to touch the potion with the goblet, but the crystal sank into the surface as nothing else had; when the glass was full to the brim, Dumbledore lifted it to his mouth. “Your good health, Harry.”Q9 - Should Harry have drunk this?And obediently, Dumbledore drank, as though it was an antidote Harry offered him, but upon draining the goblet, he sank to his knees, shaking uncontrollably. “It's all my fault, all my fault,” he sobbed. “Please make it stop, I know I did wrong, oh please make it stop and I'll never, never again . . .” Dumbledore began to cower as though invisible torturers surrounded him; his flailing hand almost knocked the refilled goblet from Harry's trembling hands as he moaned, “Don't hurt them, don't hurt them, please, please, it's my fault, hurt me instead . . .” Q10 - What is Dumbledore seeing here?“Drink this, Professor. Drink this. . . .” Dumbledore drank, and no sooner had he finished than he yelled, “KILL ME!” “This — this one will!” gasped Harry. “Just drink this . . . It'll be over . . . all over!” Dumbledore gulped at the goblet, drained every last drop, and then, with a great, rattling gasp, rolled over onto his face. “No!” shouted Harry, who had stood to refill the goblet again; instead he dropped the cup into the basin, flung himself down beside Dumbledore, and heaved him over onto his back; Dumbledore's glasses were askew, his mouth agape, his eyes closed. “No,” said Harry, shaking Dumbledore, “no, you're not dead, you said it wasn't poison, wake up, wake up — Rennervate!” he cried, his wand pointing at Dumbledore's chest; there was a flash of red light but nothing happened. “Rennervate — sir — please —” Dumbledore's eyelids flickered; Harry's heart leapt. “Sir, are you — ?” “Water,” croaked Dumbledore.The goblet filled and emptied once more. And now Dumbledore's breathing was fading. His brain whirling in panic, Harry knew, instinctively, the only way left to get water, because Voldemort had planned it so . . . Q11 - How sick is Voldemort?Q12 - Could you have done what Harry is doing?And pulling Dumbledore's uninjured arm around his shoulders, Harry guided his headmaster back around the lake, bearing most of his weight. “The protection was . . . after all . . . well-designed,” said Dumbledore faintly. “One alone could not have done it. . . . You did well, very well, Harry. . . .” “It's going to be all right, sir,” Harry said over and over again, more worried by Dumbledore's silence than he had been by his weakened voice. “We're nearly there. . . . I can Apparate us both back. . . . Don't worry. . . .” “I am not worried, Harry,” said Dumbledore, his voice a little stronger despite the freezing water. “I am with you.” Q13 - How intense was this chapter?Q14 - If the cave was protected like this, was it the same for the Gaunt shack and all the other horcruxes?Chapter 27 - The Lightning Struck Tower“What has happened?” asked Dumbledore. “Rosmerta, what's wrong?” “The — the Dark Mark, Albus.” And she pointed into the sky, in the direction of Hogwarts. Dread flooded Harry at the sound of the words. . . . He turned and looked. There it was, hanging in the sky above the school: the blazing green skull with a serpent tongue, the mark Death Eaters left behind whenever they had entered a building . . . wherever they had murdered. . . . Q1 - Dumbledore is exhausted here, what's the tiredest you've ever been?Harry hurried over to the door leading to the spiral staircase, but his hand had only just closed upon the iron ring of the door when he heard running footsteps on the other side. He looked around at Dumbledore, who gestured him to retreat. Harry backed away, drawing his wand as he did so. The door burst open and somebody erupted through it and shouted, “Expelliarmus!” Harry's body became instantly rigid and immobile, and he felt himself fall back against the tower wall, propped like an unsteady statue, unable to move or speak. He could not understand how it had happened — Expelliarmus was not a Freezing Charm — Then, by the light of the Mark, he saw Dumbledore's wand flying in an arc over the edge of the ramparts and understood. . . . Dumbledore had wordlessly immobilized Harry, and the second he had taken to perform the spell had cost him the chance of defending himself. Q2 - Why did Dumbledore do this to Harry?Q3 - What do you think of Draco disarming Dumbledore? Draco Malfoy did nothing but stare at Albus Dumbledore, who, incredibly, smiled. “Draco, Draco, you are not a killer.” “How do you know?” said Malfoy at once. “But why? I don't think you will kill me, Draco. Killing is not nearly as easy as the innocent believe. . . . So tell me, while we wait for your friends . . . how did you smuggle them in here? It seems to have taken you a long time to work out how to do it.” Q4 - What do you think of Dumbledore's attitude here?“I tried, Draco. Professor Snape has been keeping watch over you on my orders —” “He hasn't been doing your orders, he promised my mother —” “Of course that is what he would tell you, Draco, but —” “He's a double agent, you stupid old man, he isn't working for you, you just think he is!” “We must agree to differ on that, Draco. It so happens that I trust Professor Snape —” “Well, you're losing your grip, then!” sneered Malfoy.Q5 - How much does it hurt to hear these words?“Someone's dead,” said Malfoy, and his voice seemed to go up an octave as he said it. “One of your people . . . I don't know who, it was dark. . . . I stepped over the body. . . . I was supposed to be waiting up here when you got back, only your Phoenix lot got in the way. . . .” Q6 - Has someone actually died?“Come over to the right side, Draco, and we can hide you more completely than you can possibly imagine. What is more, I can send members of the Order to your mother tonight to hide her likewise. Your father is safe at the moment in Azkaban. . . . When the time comes, we can protect him too. Come over to the right side, Draco . . . you are not a killer. . . .” Malfoy stared at Dumbledore. “But I got this far, didn't I?” he said slowly. “They thought I'd die in the attempt, but I'm here . . . and you're in my power. . . . I'm the one with the wand. . . . You're at my mercy. . . .” “No, Draco,” said Dumbledore quietly. “It is my mercy, and not yours, that matters now.” Q7 - Is Malfoy redeemable?“We've got a problem, Snape,” said the lumpy Amycus, whose eyes and wand were fixed alike upon Dumbledore, “the boy doesn't seem able —” But somebody else had spoken Snape's name, quite softly. “Severus . . .” The sound frightened Harry beyond anything he had experienced all evening. For the first time, Dumbledore was pleading. Snape said nothing, but walked forward and pushed Malfoy roughly out of the way. The three Death Eaters fell back without a word. Even the werewolf seemed cowed. Snape gazed for a moment at Dumbledore, and there was revulsion and hatred etched in the harsh lines of his face. “Severus . . . please . . .” Snape raised his wand and pointed it directly at Dumbledore. “Avada Kedavra!”Q8 - How evil is Snape?

Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss what actors could play different characters in the upcoming TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:·      Listen to episode 245 about the pitfalls of the TV show!·      3:46 Adam Driver plays Snape. Adam is younger than Alan, and that could be a closer representation of Snape because he isn't actually that old in the books. Additionally, Adam can portray a character of great emotional depth very well, and that is of course who Snape is.·      12:08 Ian McKellen plays Dumbledore. As Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings, Ian McKellen was an old, wise, and powerful wizard that had a big role in the fight for victory. He is the perfect choice for a character like this.·      16:33 Viggo Mortensen plays Sirius Black. Viggo is an honorable actor who plays honorable and brave characters. Sirius Black is a wrongly convicted criminal who spends the first part of his arc on the run and the second in the midst of the battle against Voldemort. That kind of acting is best suited for Viggo.·      19:58 Penelope Wilton plays Professor McGonagall. What we lose with Maggie Smith is the kinder edge from the books, so if Penelope were to go for a softer version of McGonagall, she might just be able to pull it off.·      22:03 Andy Serkis plays Peter Pettigrew. Andy often plays small, snively, often somewhat unstable characters. All of these things would make a perfect Peter Pettigrew.·      25:38 Benedict Cumberbatch plays Remus Lupin. Benedict has the air of carrying a very heavy weight on his shoulders, like a responsibility that he cannot shake. Lupin must keep the secret of his furry friend, and later bear the weight of his marriage and the turmoil of having a son. Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here for text. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comKnox

Curious about how a childhood bully turns into a heroic figure? Join us on Critical Magic Theory as we dismantle the layers of James Potter's character from the Harry Potter series. What makes James Potter both admirable and flawed? We analyze his confrontation with Voldemort, his loyalty to friends like Sirius Black, and the ultimate betrayal by Peter Pettigrew. Through listener surveys, we dissect his transformation from a young bully to a man who bravely stands against evil. Is he a hero, or does his privileged background cloud our judgment of his character? We invite you to reconsider your own definitions of bravery, friendship, and morality in the Gryffindor context. This episode is a deep dive into the nuances of personal growth and the impact of privilege, leaving you with much to ponder about James Potter's legacy.Next Episode is on Horace Slughorn. Click here for the survey. Thank you to ALL our new Patreon subscribers! I forgot to name our new Chronic Overthinkers but I will name you on the next episode but they are: JaeOh Abigail Our new Deep Divers are: Deb AnnabelleNatasha DemitriMatty LeannaCara Melissane 

Chapter 23 - The Yule BallHarry and Ron both whipped around, but Hermione said loudly, waving to somebody over Malfoy's shoulder, “Hello, Professor Moody!” Malfoy went pale and jumped backwards, looking wildly around for Moody, but he was still up at the staff table finishing his stew. “Twitchy little ferret, aren't you, Malfoy?” Hermione said scathingly.Q1 - What do you think of Hermione shrinking her teeth?“Dobby knew sir must be a great wizard, for he is Harry Potter's greatest friend, but Dobby did not know that he was also generous of spirit, as noble, as selfless—”Q2 - Is Ron these things?The left sock was bright red, and he had a pattern of broomsticks upon it; the right sock was green with a pattern of snitches. “They're…they're really…well, thanks, Dobby,” said Harry, and he pulled them on, causing Dobby's eyes to leak with happiness again.Krum was accompanied by a pretty girl in blue robes Harry didn't know…His eyes fell instead on the girl next to Krum. His jaw dropped. It was Hermione.Q3 - What do you think about Krum and Hermione?!“Are we not right to be proud that we alone know our school's secrets, and right to protect them?” “Oh I would never dream of assuming I know all Howart's secrets, Igor,” said Dumbledore amicably. “Only this morning, for instance, I took a wrong turn on the way to the bathroom and found myself in a beautifully proportioned room I have never seen before, containing a really rather magnificent collection of chamberpots. When I went back to investigate more closely, I discovered that the room had vanished.Q4 - How do you like Dumbledore after all this?Hermione was now teaching Krum to say her name properly; he kept calling her Hermy-Own. “Her — my — own — knee.”"How's it going?" Harry asked Ron, sitting down and opening a bottle of butterbeer. Ron didn't answer. He was glaring at Hermione and Krum, who were dancing nearby. Padma was sitting with her arms and legs crossed, one foot jiggling in time to the music. Every now and then she threw a disgruntled look at Ron, who was completely ignoring her. Parvati sat down on Harry's other side, crossed her arms and legs too, and within minutes was asked to dance by a boy from Beauxbatons.Q5 - Trelawney's Prediction!Q6 - What is Ron so angry about?“...Don't see what there is to fuss about, Igor.” “Severus, you cannot pretend this isn't happening!” Karkaroff's voice sounded anxious and hushed, as though keen not to be overheard. “It's been getting clearer and clearer for months. I am becoming seriously concerned. I can't deny it.” “Then flee,” said Snape's voice curtly. “Flee, I will make your excuses. I, however, am remaining at Hogwarts.”Q7 - What is Karkaroff worried about? Q8 - What is Snape's background?Q9 - Did you think that Hagrid was a half-giant?Q10 - What is Cedric talking about?Ron and Hermione were having a blazing row. Standing ten feet apart, they were bellowing at each other, each scarlet in the face. “Well, if you don't like it, you now know what the solution is, don't you?” yelled Hermione; her hair was coming down out of its elegant bun now, and her face was screwed up in anger. “Oh yeah?” Ron yelled back. “What's that?” “Next time there's a ball, ask me before someone else does, and not as a last resort!” Ron mouthed soundlessly like a goldfish out of water as Hermione turned on her heel and stormed up the girls staircase to bed.Chapter 24 - Rita Skeeter's ScoopQ1 - Is Harry stupid or smart for not just taking Cedric's advice?Q2 - Why do you think Dumbledore secured a job for Hagrid when he was expelled?Q3 - Why are the Goblins looking for Barty CrouchQ4 - Where do you think Barty Crouch is?“How about giving me an interview about the Hagrid you know, Harry? The man behind the muscles? Your unlikely friendship and the reasons behind it. Would you call him a father substitute?”Q5 - Is Hagrid the closest thing to a father that Harry has had?Hermione went slightly pink, but Dumbledore smiled at her, and continued, “Hermione, Harry, and Ron still seem to want to know you, judging by the way they were attempting to break down the door.” “Of course we still want to know you!” Harry said, staring at Hagrid.“My own brother, Aberforth, was prosecuted for practicing inappropriate charms on a goat.”Q6 - What was Aberforth Dumbledore doing?Chapter 25 - The Egg and the EyeQ1 - What is the nicest bathroom you've ever been in?“What d'you do, sneak up here in the evenings to watch the Prefects take baths?“Sometimes,” said Myrtle, rather slyly, “but I've never come out to speak to anyone before.”Q2 - How creepy is Myrtle?Peeves was not the only thing that was moving. A single dot was flitting around a room in the bottom left-hand corner — Snape's office. But the dot wasn't labeled "Severus Snape"...it was Bartemius Crouch.Q3 - What was Barty Crouch doing in Snapes office?Q4 - Before Moody came into the picture, how did you think Harry would escape this?“Reckon they were after potion ingredients, eh?” said Moody, “Not hiding anything else in your office, are you?”Q5 - Do you think Snape is hiding something in his office?Snape suddenly did something very strange. He seized his left forearm convulsively with his right hand, as though something on it had hurt him.Q6 - What is this description?“Oh if there's one thing I hate,” he muttered, more to himself than Harry, his magical eye was fixed on the bottom left hand corner of the map, “It's a Death Eater who walked free…”Q7 - Who is at the bottom left-hand corner of the map? Q8 - Do you think Moody will catch this person now he has the map?Moody winked at him…Q9 - Was Moody just blinking?Q10 - Do you think Harry would be a good Auror? Isn't Moody great for encouraging that in Harry?Chapter 26 - The Second TaskOwing to the potential for nasty accidents when objects kept flying across the room. Professor Flitwick had given each student a stack of cushions on which to practice, the theory being that these wouldn't hurt anyone if they went off target. It was a good theory, but it wasn't working very well. Neville's aim was so poor that he kept accidentally sending much heavier things flying across the room - Professor Flitwick, for instance.Q1 - Is Neville secretively really good at magic?“Moody said Dumbledore only lets Snape stay here because he's giving him a second chance or something…”"I just want to know what Snape did with his first chance, if he's on his second one," said Harry grimly.Q2 - What did Snape do that he needs a second chance?Q3 - What is Snape's deal?Q4 - Grubbly-Plank or Hagrid?“I should've learned to be an Animagus like Sirius.”Q5 - What would you be if you could be an animagus?Q6 - How amazing is Dobby for helping Harry? The unsung hero of this book so far.Q7 - How is the crowd watching the second task?Harry looked around. There was no sign of any of the other champions. What were they playing at? Why didn't they hurry up? He turned back to Hermione, raised the jagged rock, and began to hack at her bindings too.Q8 - Is Harry an idiot for doing this?Q9 - Would you rather face a dragon or face an hour in icy water looking for your loved one?Dumbledore and Ludo Bagman stood beaming at Harry and Ron from the bank as they swam nearer, but Percy, who looked very white and somehow much younger than usual, came splashing out to meet them…Percy seized Ron and was dragging him back to the bank ("Gerroff, Percy, I'm all right!")Q10 - Does this change your thoughts on Percy?Q11 - Hermione is angry that Fleur kissed Ron on the cheek…does Hermione love Ron?Q12 - Danny, Do you like Fleur more after this chapter?Chapter 27 - Padfoot ReturnsOne of the best things about the aftermath of the second task was that everybody was very keen to hear details of what had happened down in the lake, which meant that Ron was getting to share Harry's limelight for once. Harry noticed that Ron's version of events changed subtly with every retelling. At first, he gave what seemed to be the truth; it tallied with Hermione's story, anyway - Dumbledore had put all the hostages into a bewitched sleep in Professor McGonagall's office, first assuring them that they would be quite safe, and would awake when they were back above the water. One week later, however, Ron was telling a thrilling tale of kidnap in which he struggled single-handedly against fifty heavily armed merpeople who had to beat him into submission before tying him up.Q1 - They make something called a wit-sharpening potion, would you take this all the time, and would it be healthy to take a potion daily?Q2 - How does Rita Skeeter keep finding this stuff out? Does she have an invisibility cloak?“I don't care how many times your picture appears in the papers. To me. Potter, you are nothing but a nasty little boy who considers rules to be beneath him."Q3 - What is Snape's issue?"It is Veritaserum - a Truth Potion so powerful that three drops would have you spilling your innermost secrets for this entire class to hear," said Snape viciously. "Now, the use of this potion is controlled by very strict Ministry guidelines. But unless you watch your step, you might just find that my hand slips" - he shook the crystal bottle slightly - "right over your evening pumpkin juice. And then. Potter...then we'll find out whether you've been in my office or not."Q4 - What do you think of Veritaserum?"What's so urgent?" he heard Snape hiss at Karkaroff. "This," said Karkaroff, and Harry, peering around the edge of his cauldron, saw Karkaroff pull up the left-hand sleeve of his robe and show Snape something on his inner forearm. "Well?" said Karkaroff, still making every effort not to move his lips. "Do you see? It's never been this clear, never since -" "Put it away!" snarled Snape, his black eyes sweeping the classroom.Q5 - What is happening here?"Thanks," said Sirius, opening it, grabbing a drumstick, sitting down on the cave floor, and tearing off a large chunk with his teeth. "I've been living off rats mostly. Can't steal too much food from Hogsmeade; I'd draw attention to myself."Q6 - Do you think Sirius is trying to eat Peter Pettigrew?Q7 - What is the deal with Crouch?Sirius shook his head and said, "She's got the measure of Crouch better than you have, Ron. If you want to know what a mans like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals."Q8 - What do you think of everything Sirius is saying about Crouch?"Well, times like that bring out the best in some people and the worst in others. Crouch's principles might've been good in the beginning - I wouldn't know. He rose quickly through the Ministry, and he started ordering very harsh measures against Voldemort's supporters. The Aurors were given new powers - powers to kill rather than capture, for instance. And I wasn't the only one who was handed straight to the dementors without trial. Crouch fought violence with violence, and authorized the use of the Unforgivable Curses against suspects. I would say he became as ruthless and cruel as many on the Dark Side. He had his supporters, mind you - plenty of people thought he was going about things the right way, and there were a lot of witches and wizards clamoring for him to take over as Minister of Magic. When Voldemort disappeared, it looked like only a matter of time until Crouch got the top job. But then something rather unfortunate happened...." Sirius smiled grimly. "Crouch's own son was caught with a group of Death Eaters who'd managed to talk their way out of Azkaban. Apparently they were trying to find Voldemort and return him to power."Q9 - What do you think about Barty Crouch's son dying?He wasn't the only one," said Sirius bitterly. "Most go mad in there, and plenty stop eating in the end. They lose the will to live. You could always tell when a death was coming, because the dementors could sense it, they got excited. That boy looked pretty sickly when he arrived. Crouch being an important Ministry member, he and his wife were allowed a deathbed visit. That was the last time I saw Barty Crouch, half carrying his wife past my cell. She died herself, apparently, shortly afterward. Grief. Wasted away just like the boy. Crouch never came for his son's body. The dementors buried him outside the fortress; I watched them do it.""Rosier and Wilkes - they were both killed by Aurors the year before Voldemort fell. The Lestranges - they're a married couple - they're in Azkaban. Avery - from what I've heard he wormed his way out of trouble by saying he'd been acting under the Imperius Curse - he's still at large. But as far as I know, Snape was never even accused of being a Death Eater - not that that means much. Plenty of them were never caught. And Snape's certainly clever and cunning enough to keep himself out of trouble."Q10 - What are your thoughts about everything Sirius mentioned?

Hey guys, happy Wednesday! Welcome back to another episode of Adulting with Autism. I'm April Ratchford, your friendly occupational therapist mom, proudly on the spectrum and raising an amazing young adult son with autism. Today, I've got a couple of furry co-hosts—my black and white cat, Severus Snape and the ever-talkative Peter Pettigrew. They're here to help me dive into a topic that none of us love but we all need—exercise. And no, not extra fries, but actual exercise! We've got a special guest today, Molly McNamee, an online fitness coach who specializes in helping individuals with high-functioning anxiety navigate exercise in a way that supports their nervous system and hormones. Molly's journey with anxiety and exercise is deeply personal and incredibly inspiring. She's here to share her story and some practical tips on how to get moving without making your anxiety worse. We dive into why exercise is essential, even though it might not be the most fun thing in the world. Molly explains how the wrong kind of exercise can actually spike your anxiety and what you can do to avoid that. From baby steps to proper hydration, and even tackling sugar addictions, Molly's got the answers to help you ease into a healthier lifestyle. So, grab your drink of choice (no judgment here), and let's embark on this journey together. By the end of this episode, you'll have some simple, actionable steps to start incorporating exercise into your life in a way that feels good and manageable. And yes, this goes for all you parental units and caregivers too! As always, thanks for tuning in. Let's keep facing life's twists and turns together, celebrating wins big and small, and supporting each other every step of the way. Until next time, stay awesome and keep shining bright! Oh, and if you want to help our podcast grow, don't forget to share it with your friends, leave us a review, and hit that subscribe button. This is April Ratchford signing off from Adulting with Autism. Music