Magical Theory, a Harry Potter podcast

Turn to Page 692, The Parting of the Ways. Today’s lesson is called Freakin’ Fudge The chapter begins with Dumbledore processing Barty Crouch Jr.’s confession. He dispenses new tasks to Snape and McGonagall, and requests Harry to come to his office. There, they meet Sirius, and Harry recounts his experiences in the graveyard, with some difficulty. Dumbledore is stoic except for when Harry mentions Voldemort using Harry’s blood for the potion. Harry sees his friends and the Weasley crew, but Dumbledore requests they let Harry rest. Harry is awoken by shouting, and Dumbledore returns to learn that Fudge administered the Dementor’s Kiss to Crouch, preventing him from future testimony. Dumbledore tells Fudge that Voldemort is back, Fudge discredits Harry based on Rita’s writings, and Fudge departs on bad terms after leaving Harry’s winnings. Sirius is revealed to the fledgling Order, Bill hurries to help his father recruit at the ministry, Sirius rushes to reconnect with other allies, and Snape is given a secret