MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read Podcast

#487: The Scariest Moments in Harry Potter

Oct 20, 2020

In a chilling Halloween tribute, the hosts dive into the scariest moments of the Harry Potter series. From Fluffy's growls to Tom Riddle's haunting influence, they reflect on spine-tingling scenes across the books. The discussion ranges from the terrifying Dementors to the unsettling presence of Dolores Umbridge. They explore horror themes intertwined with real-world issues like trauma and betrayal, while also detailing monstrous creatures like Acromantulas. A perfect blend of fright and nostalgia awaits!

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Unearthing the Darkness in Harry Potter

01:32 • 16min

The Dark Influence of Tom Riddle

17:10 • 5min

Unseen Horrors: Tom Riddle and the Frightening World of House Elves

22:10 • 2min

Dark Themes in Harry Potter

23:58 • 12min

The Dark Allure of Power

36:11 • 7min

Exploring Darkness in Harry Potter

43:15 • 14min

Chilling Moments in Harry Potter

57:22 • 4min

Spooky Moments and Smart Toothbrushes

01:01:05 • 3min

Monstrous Encounters: The Creatures of Darkness

01:03:45 • 10min

Exploring the Kappa: Myths, Strategies, and Upcoming Discussions

01:13:42 • 2min

Quidditch Quiz and Halloween Fun

01:15:33 • 2min

It's our annual Halloween episode and we discuss the scariest moments in the Harry Potter series!
Some our favorite past Halloween episodes have included Episode 61: Ghosts in Harry Potter and Episode 343: Halloween Happening!
In Sorcerer's Stone: Fluffy and Professor Quirrell's death are just two of the most terrifying moments for 11-year-old Harry.
Aragog, the Baslisk, Tom Riddle's possession of Ginny and Gilderoy Lockhart - could Chamber of Secrets be the scariest book in the series?
With werewolves, mass murderers, death omens and dementors, Prisoner of Azkaban certainly holds its own!
Goblet of Fire gave us Death Eaters at the Quidditch World Cup, the madness of Mr. Crouch, an impostor professor and the return of Voldemort!
Terrifying gets taken to new level with Dolores Umbridge in Order of the Phoenix!
Did Inferi, Horcruxes, Dumbledore reliving his worst memory or Katie Bell's attack give us the biggest scare in Half-Blood Prince?
We can't conclude the discussion without mentioning Bathilda "Nagini" Bagshot and Bellatrix's torture of Hermione in Deathly Hallows!
Acromantulas, Lethifolds, Kelpies and more! The hosts muster up their best Halloween voices to describe some of the creepiest beasts in the Harry Potter series!
Quizzitch: How many Muggles did the Opal Necklace reportedly kill?
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This week's episode is sponsored by Peacock TV (watch the Harry Potter movies for free, all October long!) and Quip (Visit GetQuip.com/Muggle and get your first refill free)!
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