#389: Quirky Walrus

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• News covers Harry Potter: A History of Magic in NYC, Beedle The Bard Illustrated Edition and a cool Funko Advent Calendar

• The hosts try and guess the official runtime of the Crimes of Grindelwald and analyze recently released photos and posters

• Fans can see Crimes of Grindelwald early at your their AMC!

• We take voicemails on Nagini, Moody, Cursed Child, Hogwarts Mystery and more

• Chapter-by-Chapter continues with 'The Half-Blood Prince'

• 7 Word Summary: Potions is taught by a quirky walrus

• Harry is still trying to convince his friends Draco is a Death Eater

• Is Hagrid even qualified to teach a N.E.W.T. level course?

• Why do teachers accept certain O.W.L.s for N.E.W.T. level courses but others don't?

• Snape is again the focal point of the chapter. Are there any clues in this chapter to suggest that he is the Half-Blood Prince?

• What do we think of Snape's remodeling of the DADA classroom?

• The importance of non-verbal spells

• Do we think Hermione's DADA comparison of Snape and Harry is a fair one?

• Potions Class: should Harry really be using a mysterious book with mysterious handwriting?

• What if Ron had gotten the book instead?

• Patrons joint he hosts in sharing their MVPs of the Week and Rename the Chapter

• Quizzitch: What is the topic of Hermione's essay in Chapter 10?

• In Bonus MuggleCast, available exclusively on Patreon: Johnny Depp finally talks Fantastic Beasts

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