Through the Griffin Door

Chapter 15: The Forbidden Forest | Philosopher's Stone

Dec 24, 2023
The hosts discuss the severity of nighttime punishments, explore the importance of the House Cup and student concerns at Hogwarts, speculate on Quirrell's suspicious behavior, analyze Harry's confrontation with Quirrell, and explore the possible connections between Salazar Slytherin, Rowena Ravenclaw, and the Bloody Baron.
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INSIGHT

Rarely Asking for Help

  • Harry, Ron, and Hermione rarely ask adults for help.
  • They fear expulsion more than anything in the early books.
ANECDOTE

McGonagall's Point Deductions

  • McGonagall takes more points from Gryffindor than Slytherin for being out of bed.
  • This might be because she prioritizes teaching good behavior.
INSIGHT

Dumbledore's Point Manipulation

  • Dumbledore might manipulate house points to engineer Gryffindor's win.
  • He balances their point losses with later rewards.
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