Magical Theory, a Harry Potter podcast

Turn to Page 158, Aboard the Hogwarts Express. Today’s lesson is called Read a Book, Already! The chapter begins with the end of summer. The morning of the Hogwarts Express departure, Amos Diggory brings an urgent message to Mr. Weasley (through the fire) regarding an issue with Alastor Mad-Eye Moody. Apparently, some magical chaos was seen and heard by muggles, while Moody claims he was fighting intruders. Mr. Weasley rushes to help, while Harry learns that Mad-eye was an auror - a dark wizard catcher. Meanwhile, Charlie and Bill both drop tantalizing hints about the surprise at Hogwarts this year. Hermione informs Ron and Harry about other wizarding schools, competition between them, and interesting types of magic like unplottable locations. On the train, Malfoy stops by and harasses our trio, as usual - first targeting Ron’s dress robes and then the fact that Ron doesn’t know the nature of the secret - leaving Ron feeling “less than.” The chapter ends with their arrival at Hogwarts for their fourth year! M