MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read Podcast

622: Sneaky Snack for the Dumbledrama (POA Chapter 18, Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs)

Aug 15, 2023

The podcast discusses the truth about the Shrieking Shack and the Marauders, including Lupin's tragic backstory. They question Sirius' intentions, Scabbers' flight risk, and the normalization of werewolves. The greatest hoax in Hogsmeade Village is explored, along with the rising Dumbledore lie count. The hosts recap LeakyCon highlights and share magical trivia.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Fan Interactions and Event Highlights

03:35 • 3min

Podcast Panel Recap and Spotify Patron Bonus Announcement

06:44 • 5min

The Tragic Past of Sirius Black

12:10 • 25min

Unraveling the Secrets of the Shrieking Shack and Animagi Revealed

37:08 • 21min

The Art of Transformation: Animagus Quests and Symbolism

58:31 • 18min

Exploring Lupin's Secrets and Pettigrew's Aid

01:16:10 • 7min

Praises for the Shack and the Marauders

01:22:47 • 6min

Orca, Pigeon, Racoon & Lemur! Well, it's not exactly Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs, but it sounds way cooler, right?!?! On this week's episode, the truth about the Shrieking Shack and the Marauders is revealed, and we catch everyone's favorite headmaster telling some pretty big fibs! The Dumbledore Lie Count is BACK, BABY!

Welcome Slug Club Member, Jason!
Eric and Micah attended LeakyCon this past weekend in Chicago and they recap their favorite moments!
Chapter-by-Chapter returns with Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 18: Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs
7-Word Summary: Lupin reveals backstory to many children, tada!
Sirius seemingly has no intentions to clear his own name. He’s waited all year to catch Peter and now he’s just going to kill him? Why does he have so little regard for himself on this matter?
Scabbers is a serious flight risk! Why didn't the adults or even Hermione come up with a way to neutralize Pettigrew?
Main Discussion #1: Lupin’s Tragic Backstory and The Shrieking Shack Origin
The Wizarding World has done little in the way of "normalizing" werewolves and their condition. Should there be a school for werewolves and other wizarding world beings/creatures? Or does that defeat the purpose of an integrated magical society?
Main Discussion #2: The Greatest Hoax Ever Perpetrated in Hogsmeade Village
What EXACTLY went down with the Shrieking Shack, historically? Who else was in on the hoax?
The Dumbledore lie count is FINALLY going up!
Amato Animo Animato Animagus! We take listeners step-by-step through the process of becoming an Animagus
What Animagus would each of the hosts transform into?
Why did Lupin feel more normal during his transformations with Padfoot, Prongs and Wormtail around?
Odds & Ends cover the Marauder's Map legitimacy, Harry's mental state, Snape the Sneak and more!
Quizzitch: Who casts "Expelliarmus" against Snape inside the Shrieking Shack?
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