EPISODE · Oct 6, 2020 · 1H 20M
#485: The Biggest Plot Holes in the Harry Potter Books
from MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read Podcast · host Harry Potter
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PSA for the USA: Many voter registration deadlines are approaching in the United States. Please make sure you are registered to vote in your state right now by visiting IWillVote.com. You can also find out great ballot information at BallotReady.org and sign up to be a poll worker at PowerThePolls.org. MuggleMail covers Dumbledore and Tom Riddle's first encounter and Voldemort's ability to love Our Main Discussion focuses on The Biggest Plot Holes in the Harry Potter books! The Lost Day: What was happening in those initial 24 hours after the Potters were killed? Why didn’t James Potter become his own Secret Keeper? Time Turners galore! Why didn’t anyone go back in time to stop Voldemort? How is it Peter Pettigrew was never noticed on the Marauder’s Map by Fred & George? Why didn't Lupin warn Harry about Sirius' animagus form? How did the Triwizard Cup function as a (reverse) portkey to bring Harry back to Hogwarts at the end of Goblet of Fire? Why doesn’t Voldemort have all his Death Eaters make an Unbreakable Vow? What's the deal with the trace? The truth about Veritaserum... it could have made quite the difference! Quizzitch: Who was Fudge’s opponent in running for Minister for Magic? You can join our community at Patreon.com/MuggleCast and receive magical benefits, including Bonus MuggleCast! This week's episode is brought to you by Peacock (Watch the Harry Potter movies for free all October long!) and MeUndies (get 15% off and free shipping on your first order by visiting MeUndies.com/mugglecast) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#485: The Biggest Plot Holes in the Harry Potter Books
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