Episode #196: A Place Called Petzkaban

JK Rowling reads at the White House! Aw, how nice. Andrew has a strong reaction upon hearing the Harry Potter Exhibition has only one more North America stop. While there, she reveals a couple interesting facts which we discuss. Deathly Hallows filming updates are plentiful. Dan Radcliffe is returning to Broadway – Eric prepares to assist Dan. We are putting together a new MuggleCast remix! For details on how you can contribute, visit MuggleCast.com. This week Chapter by Chapter looks at Chapters 16 and 17 of Prisoner of Azkaban. The Ministry wastes no time in deciding to execute Buckbeak. We analyze their corrupt system. Hermione has a new attitude in this book and we explain why she’s got it. Trelawney is making predictions once again. Are THESE legitimate? Did Buckbeak see the time traveling Harry and Hermione as Dumbledore and company approached? We discuss Crookshanks’ manipulation of The Whomping Willow to gain access and how this didn’t make it to the film. Harry’s decisions in the chapter Cat, Rat, and Dog are crucial. Why didn’t go ahead and actually kill Sirius? Ron shows a bit of a bias while speaking to Lupin. MuggleMail addresses last week’s hot topics, and Chicken Soup returns with a touching story. Don’t forget to come to Infinitus 2010 this Summer to see a live MuggleCast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices