After a tumultuous summer, it’s time to go back to Hogwarts! Harry is still navigating his feelings of Ron and Hermione being made prefects, and he’s about to meet an entirely new character who might refresh his perspective, all in the latest Chapter-by-Chapter segment from the MuggleCasters, covering Chapter 10 of Order of the Phoenix, Luna Lovegood.

• It’s the holiday season and the MuggleCast Merch Store is open for all your gifting needs! Grab brand-new, original MuggleCast designs. We have t-shirts, sweaters, hoodies, hats, and more! And don’t forget, you can now also gift a Patreon subscription!
• Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 10: Luna Lovegood. Our Time Turner segment has us spinning some old recordings from past discussions! Be sure to check out Episode 241 and Episode 445 for prior Chapter 10 analysis!
• Harry is dreaming again. What can we make of this latest barrage of symbolism and metaphor?
• Why does Harry’s security entourage keep changing? Is it a mark of safety, or dwindling numbers in the Order?
• Sirius makes an unfortunate move. Bad dog, Snuffles!
• Should we be concerned for Sturgis Podmore?
• Hogwarts’ practice of prefects in place of real security might fall short. But at least their carriage is probably nice!
• Will the upcoming HP tv series have the most trouble re-casting Luna?
• Can Ginny be considered Luna’s friend? Can Neville?
• Hermione’s foot enters her mouth regarding the Quibbler. Should she know better than to pick a fight about something a stranger is reading in front of her?
• Unfortunately Harry’s arrival at Hogwarts reveals that not a lot has stayed the same how he wanted it. Sad.
• Lynx Line: the Best made up Quibbler headlines
• Quizzitch: Which UK tabloid, known for its sensationalist journalism, was founded in the year 1896 by a man who would later become 1st Viscount Northcliffe?
• Don’t forget you can support the show over at Patreon.com/Mugglecast! You’ll get great benefits such as Bonus MuggleCast, live streams, yearly stickers, Lynx Line participation, a physical gift, a video message from one of the four of us made just for you, our private Facebook and Discord groups where you can hang out with fellow Potter fans, and so much more!
• Visit mugglecast.com for transcripts, social media links, our full episode archive, our favorite episodes, and to contact us!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices