#457: The Grim Granger (OOTP 21, The Eye of the Snake)

Welcome Slug Club member Abbey, who has her own podcast for Grey's Anatomy fans: The On Call Room! Coronavirus shuts down Cursed Child and the Wizarding World theme parks The leaked Harry Potter RPG will finally be announced this year! Fantastic Beasts 3 filming is now underway! Or at least, that was the plan. Since recording this episode, we've now learned that the movie has halted production. We get a sneak peek at the Quidditch Through the Ages Illustrated Edition! What's with the U.S. cover being so boring? Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix – Chapter 21: The Eye of the Snake 7-Word Summary: Harry heads towards Arthur in peril snakily The first part of the chapter takes us back to our Prisoner of Azkaban days Thestrals: was it wise for Hagrid to put students who have seen death in this situation? Dumbledore rides thestrals?!? What?!? Did no professor prepare Hagrid for what to expect from Umbridge's evaluation? Umbridge treats Hagrid like he is mentally challenged and manipulates student reactions and sentiments! Should Harry, Ron and Hermione have gone to McGonagall about Hagrid's treatment? Hermione wishes she could see thestrals! What?!? Andrew then proceeds to turn her into a serial killer! Harry feels resentment towards Hogwarts for the first time ever as the holidays approach Dumbledore's Army: Decorator Dobby, Ginny The Seeker and Mistletoe Magic We discuss Ron and Hermione's opposite reactions to Harry's first kiss Inside Nagini: Do we think any of the snake’s initial hesitation in attacking Arthur Weasley had to do with her humanity? Do we think Harry could have controlled the outcome if he wanted to? Or is it just like watching TV? Looking through the eyes of another Horcrux? The Umbridge Suck Count climbs to 47! Connecting The Threads, MVP of the Week and Rename The Chapter! Quizzitch: What is the name on the department store front which hides Saint Mungos to the Muggles? This week's episode of MuggleCast is sponsored by Quip (Get your first toothbrush refill free at GetQuip.com/Muggle and OpenFit (get a free extended 14-day trial by texting 'mugglecast' to 50-50-50) Join our community at Patreon.com/MuggleCast and receive magical benefits, including Bonus MuggleCast! This week, we discuss J.K. Rowling's decision to give Arthur Weasley a reprieve in Order of the Phoenix! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices