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MuggleCast: the Harry Potter podcast
636: You Are Boot-iful (GOF Chapter 6, The Portkey)
Nov 21, 2023
Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah in a lively discussion about the pitfalls of magical transportation in the Wizarding World. They explore the differences between Portkeys and Apparition, discuss the governments involved in protecting the Statute of Secrecy, and defend Percy for Apparating downstairs. They also debate alternative Thanksgiving dishes in the Wizarding World and question wizard attire and the respect for certain characters' jobs within the ministry.
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- The podcast discusses the different modes of magical transportation in the Wizarding World, including portkeys and apparition.
- The fairness and logistics of the Ministry's staggered arrivals system for the Quidditch World Cup are debated, particularly in relation to lower-income attendees.
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Port Keys and Apparition
Arthur introduces the concept of port keys and apparition as modes of magical transportation. Port keys are inanimate objects that transport people to a specific destination at a certain time. Apparition is the ability to instantly teleport oneself to a desired location. The safety and convenience of each method are debated.
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