#437: The Voldeport (OOTP Chapter 5, The Order of the Phoenix)

Pottermore is NO MORE! We reflect on all the hype that surrounded its launch and re-sort ourselves with the new virtual Sorting Hat! Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Chapter 5, The Order of the Phoenix Seven Word Summary: Harry asks Sirius about Voldemort’s return loudly No. 12 Grimmauld place belongs to Sirius. We debate using his home as Order headquarters! Harry and Sirius compare summers and both blame Dumbledore for their current situation.  Does Molly overreact to Fred and George’s coming of age? What was Molly like back in the day when she was first legally able to use magic? Slip of the knife... Death Omen #2 for Sirius! Molly doesn’t approve of Mundungus Fletcher and honestly, do we? Does Dumbledore pick Order members like he does Hogwarts professors? Sirius, Molly and The Battle of What's Best for Harry Sirius encourages Harry to ask about Voldemort. What do we make of his behavior? At this point in the story, which characters best reflect parental figures for Harry? The Voldemort Report offers a great lay of the land. The Order is not well positioned to spread the word of Voldemort’s return! What is the weapon? Was this misleading at all to us as readers? Is the prophecy truly a weapon? We Connect The Threads, give our MVPs of the Week and Rename the Chapter Quizzitch: The Black family tapestry reads “The Most Noble and Ancient House of Black,” but what is written directly beneath that line? Don't forget to come see us next week at LeakyCon Boston! Friday, October 11: Podcasting with Potter;  Saturday, October 12: Name That Character / LeakyMug Challenge; Sunday, October 13: MuggleCast Live with Chris Rankin We're also hosting a MuggleCast Meetup on Saturday, October 12 at Hopsters Brewing Company from 5-7 pm! Become a member of our community today on Patreon and receive awesome, magical benefits! This week's episode is brought to you by Quip, an amazing electric tooth brush at an affordable price! Go to GetQuip.com/Muggle to get your first refill FREE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices