MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read Podcast

Mad-Eye Fakey (GOF Chapter 12, The Triwizard Tournament)

Jan 23, 2024

Guest Micah shares insights from his recent travels to Paris and London. The hosts discuss the safety precautions taken at Hogwarts for the 1994 school year, debating the harsh weather foreshadowing. They explore Peeves' role at Hogwarts, the Sorting Hat's annual song, and house-elf rights activism. The announcement of the Triwizard Tournament and Dumbledore's wit during the selection process are also highlighted.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Exploring Harry Potter Landmarks in the UK

03:21 • 3min

Platform Nine and Three Quarters Photo Adventure and Podcast Promotions

06:45 • 3min

Stormy Arrival at Hogwarts

09:16 • 5min

The Mystery of the Hogwarts Squid and Peeves the Poltergeist

14:33 • 16min

The Sorting Hat's Musical Talents at Hogwarts

30:40 • 8min

Exploring House-Elf Rights at Hogwarts

38:45 • 10min

Unveiling the Triwizard Tournament

49:05 • 7min

Exploration of Harry's Thoughts and Dumbledore's Charm

56:30 • 2min

Dumbledore's Wit and Deception

58:04 • 10min

On this week's episode, the security nightmare meter is off the charts! Grab your galoshes and some treacle tart, and treat yourself to the rainy Sorting Ceremony of the 1994 school year at Hogwarts!

Welcome back, Micah! We hear about his recent European travels to Paris and London, including a tease of an upcoming Bonus MuggleCast on the Harry Potter Studio Tour!
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Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Goblet of Fire Chapter 12: The Triwizard Tournament
7-Word Summary: Thunderstorms announce the arrival of Mad-Eye Fakey
Main Discussion #1: The Teachers’ Precautions For The 1994 School Year
Debating the First Years' arrival: safety vs. rite of passage
Do we think the weather is foreshadowing the year ahead?
If it weren’t for the intervention of The Giant Squid, would Dennis Creevey have drowned before Hagrid could reach him? Can Hagrid even swim?
Does The Giant Squid serve any other purpose? Does Dumbledore let him stay as a safety measure?
Peeves: The Indestructible Spirit of Chaos
Can Peeves actually be removed from Hogwarts? Why does he even bother listening to The Ghost Council?
Main Discussion #2: Excitement in the Great Hall
We hear The Sorting Hat song for the first time since Sorcerer's Stone!
What does The Sorting Hat do the rest of the year? Does he have a side hustle?
Hermione's Hunger Strike: who does she think was making her food all of these years?
The Triwizard Tournament is officially announced and Mad-Eye makes his grand entrance!
Odds & Ends cover Natalie Macdonald, Cho Chang and the return of the Dumbledore Lie Count!
Next week's Quizzitch question: What is the trio's first class of their 4th Hogwarts Year?
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