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On this week's episode, sit tight. Because the overreach by Professor Umbridge interfering with the everyday lives of Hogwarts students is just beginning! Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah as they continue Chapter-by-Chapter with Chapter 17 of Order of the Phoenix.

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• TV Show News: John Lithgow confirms he will be playing Dumbledore for HBO!
• Chapter-by-Chapter continues with  Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 17: Educational Decree Number Twenty-Four. Our Time Turner segment takes us back to Episode 453 for our prior Chapter 17 analysis!
• The walls of freedom are closing in around Harry and his friends. Once again the hosts reflect on how the chapter, and Umbridge, applies to modern day US politics.
• Since Hermione has revealed that she jinxed the DA sign-up sheet, do we now think her actions were untoward? Do we feel bad for Marietta?
• Laura asks: Were we ever part of a student group that got disbanded?
• Umbridge unfairly allows Slytherin to continue playing Quidditch, while keeping Gryffindor in review. Is this in effort to control Harry?
• Hedwig’s injury causes a stir, and McGonagall tries again to warn Harry what is happening at Hogwarts.
• Should magical animals be able to better communicate with humans? Is there a spell for that?
• Neville snaps. Is he justified in going after Draco? Will Draco ever learn?
• Umbridge v. Snape leaves us short of needing a mop or shovel. What did we learn from their encounter in Potions?
• Sirius delivers Molly’s message. Is it fair for her to ask Ron not to participate in the DA? Is she living in the same world as everyone else?
• Odds and Ends covers Fred and George’s latest (successful) attempt to obey school rules, and Crookshanks’ love for Sirius.
• The Lynx Line: What did Mundungus do to get banned from the Hogs Head 20 years ago?
• Quizzitch: What bird did the Ancient Greeks, Ancient Romans, and Genghis Khan all use to send their messages?
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