#461: Snape's Secrets (OOTP 24, Occlumency)

Quizzitch Live: The Fandom of Secrets was a huge success! Keep an eye for our next hangout! Rupert Grint is going to be a DAD! Muggle Mail covers a random Lockhart encounter and when J.K. Rowling actually revealed Dumbledore's sexuality (see J.K. Rowling: A Year in the Life) Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix – Chapter 24: Occlumency 7-Word Summary: Harry’s journey back into his mind fails  Snape vs. Sirius A grim goodbye! Should we have known then? What's the deal with The Knight Bus? Can't they "magic" a smoother ride? Cho and Harry: he picks up on what's she putting down relatively quickly for a teenage boy! See you on Valentine's Day! Nagini and The Department of Mysteries: Snape gives Harry the information Dumbledore and the Order of the Phoenix have refused to! What in the world is Dumbledore thinking letting Snape penetrate Harry's mind? Why doesn't Harry get the opportunity to remove memories he doesn't want Snape to see? Would Harry fair better if he actually listened to Snape's instructions? Could Occlumency be considered a form of rape? Snape reveals a big truth about himself when describing Legilimency, but it goes over Harry's head! What does Voldemort know about Harry at this point in the story? Does he know he's a Horcrux? If so, why the strong desire to kill him? Does Dumbledore not consider the vulnerable position mentally and physically these lessons put Harry in?  Why does Snape not like the use of Voldemort's name? The Umbridge Suck Count climbs to 52! The hosts give their MVP of the Week and Rename The Chapter! Quizzitch: What does Hagrid instruct Harry to put on the salamanders? This week's episode is brought to you by Wondery's Imagined Life, and OpenFit (Start working out at home! Just text MuggleCast to 50-50-50 to get started)! Join our community at Patreon.com/MuggleCast and receive magical benefits, including Bonus MuggleCast! This week, we discuss the difference between Snape and Queenie and their ability to "read people's minds"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices