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MuggleCast: the Harry Potter podcast
619: Unfogging the Fraud (POA Chapter 16, Professor Trelawney's Prediction)
Jul 18, 2023
Featured guest Professor Julian Wamble, a Harry Potter expert, discussed Trelawney's prediction and Dumbledore's influence. Examining divination, manipulation, and Harry's unsettling feelings post-Hagrid's hut. Includes a trivia quiz, class dynamics, and upcoming event details.
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- Trelawney's teaching exhibits favoritism in assessments, raising questions about fairness.
- Does Trelawney feel pressured to make predictions due to expectations on seers?
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Justice in Divination
The divination exam reveals the subjective nature of Trelawney's teaching, where favoritism may play a role in assessing students like Parvati. The lack of objectivity in the crystal ball gazing exercise allows Trelawney to potentially treat students differently based on personal biases or affection, raising questions about the validity and fairness of the assessment.
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