#414: Secrets Discovered (HBP 23, Horcruxes)

Universal reveals the beasts we can expect to see on Hagrid's motorbike adventure including one never seen in the films!

We take voicemails in defense of Slughorn, on the Room of Requirement, Harry's daydreaming and Hufflepuffs ability to find things

Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapter 23 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Horcruxes

7-Word Summary: Secrets are discovered inside the Slughorn office

Compromised security: what's up with the Fat Lady denying Harry entrance to Gryffindor Tower? Could Felix have still been at work?

Dumbledore is initially shocked that Harry has acquired the memory. Did he really think Harry could do it?

Do we actually know where Tom first learned about Horcruxes?

We contrast Tom and Harry's approach to extracting information from Slughorn

Wizards of a certain caliber have always been drawn to Horcruxes... really?!?! Like who?

We learn Dumbledore is particularly fierce about Horcruxes. Why is that? Could Grindelwald have made one?

Horcrux Breakdown: the diary, the ring, the locket, the cup, Nagini and something of either Gryffindor's or Ravenclaw's

Did part of Dumbledore's prophecy explanation reveal that Harry is a Horcrux?

Can Voldemort feel when one of his Horcruxes is destroyed? Not in the books, but it works in the films!

Does Dumbledore's rant about tyrants creating self-fulfilling prophecies mean even more now that we know more about Grindelwald?

The hosts rename the chapter and give their MVPs

Quizzitch: How long does it take to make Felix Felicis?

In celebration of recording on 4/20, we offer thoughts on which characters in the wizarding world like the ganga!