DH: Chapter 5 - Fallen Warrior

David and Kyle discuss these three key topics from the 11th chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: 1. The Sorting Hat's new song (why aren't people more concerned?; how brave can an 11-year-old really be?), 2. Professor Umbridge's introduction speech (i.e. how to out your evil plan to everyone without really outing your evil to everyone.) and 3. Harry vs. Seamus (who was in the wrong? and a debate on whether Ron handled the situation properly as prefect).

11 Aug 202336min

All aboard the Hogwarts Express! Harry and his friends board the train to school in this chapter but hosts David and Kyle spend a lot of time talking about a decision Sirius Black makes en route to the station. Once on the train, Harry is separated from Ron and Hermione and we meet a new key character in the series: Luna Lovegood. Plus, the appreciation for Ginny Weasley continues this week.

4 Aug 202344min

Harry is a free boy! Hosts Davis and Kyle talk about the aftermath of Harry's trial, the two new Gryffindor prefects and Mrs. Weasley's deepest and greatest fears as Voldemort rises to power. This chapter really shows the reader how dangerous the upcoming war will be and foreshadows some of the trauma the Weasleys will experience down the line.

14 Juli 202348min

Today's reread episode is all about the wizarding justice system. Should it come as any surprise that hosts David and Kyle can't make sense of it? Where are the wizard lawyers? Do they really just vote on people's innocence with a casual showing of hands? Is Minister Fudge still a terrible character? All of this is answered and more!

7 Juli 202327min

A short episode for a chapter where not much goes on. Here's the summary: Harry arrives at the Ministry of Magic for his trials early. He learns it's been moved to a different location and earlier time. He rushes to get there. Hosts David and Kyle break down who might be responsible for this last-minute change and why, along with some other small details from the latest chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

23 Juni 202319min

A secret weapon you say? The Order of the Phoenix mentions one and says that Voldemort is after it. Kyle and David discuss what it is, and if it's *actually* a weapon or not. Plus we learn more about the family of Sirius Black and how the pure-bloods of the world are kind of...err...incestuous.

16 Juni 202338min

Hosts David and Kyle ring the bell on the battle between Sirius Black and Molly Weasley over Harry's right to know what's been going on within the Order of the Pheonix. Which character has the moral high ground? Spoiler alert: neither; both are pretty nasty to each other. In this chapter, we discuss the argument as well as how Harry and Sirius can bond over feelings of inadequacy and uselessness.

9 Juni 202333min

Follow us on Instagram, @harrypotterreadreadpodcast How much is your original edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone worth? Hosts David and Kyle discuss this after watching a video about the book's worth before diving into the latest Order of the Phoenix Chapter. In this episode, Harry's temper tantrum is evaluated. Is it understandable why he's losing it on his friends? Or is he worthy of another Least Valuable Player selection this week? Also: The Ministry is going to great lengths to smear Harry's name. Why?

2 Juni 202347min