#443: Never A Bride (OOTP Chapter 9, Woes of Mrs. Weasley)

• Andrew checks in from the Wizarding World... completely decked out for the holidays!
• Laura reveals an early Christmas present that would excite any Potter fan!
• Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix - Chapter 9: The Woes of Mrs. Weasley
• 7-Word Summary: Harry feels envious because friends are winning
• What's up with Umbridge "appraising" Harry?
• Uh oh, Lucius has Fudge's ear! Is it worse that the Order thinks the Minister is NOT under the Imperius Curse?
• Why does Harry's scar burn when thinking about Dumbledore? Is it the Voldemort connection, the Horcrux or just pure emotion?
• Do we agree with Hermione that Sirius is acting selfishly after learning Harry has been found not guilty?
• We do a deep dive on the Defense Against The Dark Arts position
• Ron is named Prefect... and EVERYONE is stunned! Can't the kid just have his moment?
• Why DID Dumbledore select Ron and Hermione as Prefects?
• Moody tries to cheer up Harry by showing him an original Order of the Phoenix photo
• We discuss Gideon and Fabian Prewett (Were Fred and George's names tributes to them?), Aberforth, Edgar Bones and more
• The Boggart shows the very real fear Mrs. Weasley has of losing her family
• Why did Molly choose to take care of the boggart herself?
• Perspective, Harry!
• The Umbridge (Toad) Suck Count rises!
• Connecting The Threads, MVP of the Week and Rename The Chapter return!
• Quizzitch: What is Luna's mother's first name?
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