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Hogwarts is an Insecurity Nightmare (GOF Chapter 23, The Yule Ball)

Apr 23, 2024

Hermione's Yule Ball drama, Ron's jealousy and insecurity, Moody's creepy eye, Hermione's decision to shrink her teeth, Sirius' knife gift, Dobby's Christmas gift, mysterious absence of Barty Crouch Jr., Snape and Karkaroff's odd relationship, and more!

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Casual Chat and Fan Theories

01:36 • 3min

The Yule Ball: Secrets and Romances

04:47 • 14min

Hermione's Growth and Self-Acceptance

18:54 • 9min

Exploring Hermione's Confidence and Ron's Jealousy at the Ball

27:30 • 3min

Navigating Jealousy and Insecurities at the Yule Ball

30:02 • 14min

Teenage Drama at the Yule Ball

43:36 • 4min

Exploring Gender Relations and Disguised Identities at the Yule Ball

47:42 • 2min

The Significance of Christmas Gifts and Dumbledore's Secrets

49:25 • 10min

Shady Connections and Unexpected Arrivals

59:38 • 9min

Rita Skeeter’s Question & Snape’s Deleted Scene

01:08:30 • 5min

Can YOU dance like a Hippogriff? Nananananananana! It's Yule Ball season and this week, we’re fraternizing with the enemy, proving our emotional span is greater than a teaspoon and dodging Moody's creepy eye, all while trying our best to keep our dates happy and turn it up on the dance floor!

Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Goblet of Fire, Chapter 23: The Yule Ball
7-Word Summary: Hormones fly amok at Hogwarts’ Big Holiday
Main Discussion #1: Hermione’s Chapter
Would anyone that Hermione took to the ball have been free of Ron’s criticism?
The Courting of Hermione Granger
What do we think of Viktor Krum's approach... and sheer vulnerability?
We react to Hermione's decision to have Madam Pomfrey shrink her teeth
Main Discussion #2: Hurricane Ron
Animal Magnetism, baby! What makes Ron suddenly so full of himself?
Sour face, sour mood: Ron casts a massive black cloud over the entire Yule Ball
Could Ron be jealous his two besties are a part of the Elite Champions date club?
Low Blow, Ron! Does Hermione truly not have Harry's best interests at heart?
We debate if Harry did enough to defuse the tension between Ron and Hermione
Odds and Ends cover Sirius' knife, Dobby's Christmas gift, Barty Crouch Jr.'s mysterious absence, Snape and Karkaroff's odd relationship, Beetle Rita and more!
Next week: Goblet of Fire, Chapter 24: Rita Skeeter's Scoop
Quizzitch question: According to Rita Skeeter, what department at the Ministry would be particularly interested in Hagrid’s Blast-Ended Skrewts?
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