Magical Theory, a Harry Potter podcast

Turn to Page 363, The House-Elf Liberation Front. Today’s lesson is called Barmy Old Codger The chapter begins with Harry reunited with Ronald Bilius Weasley and basking in the glory of completing the first task. In the common room, the Gryffindors celebrate Harry’s performance, Hermione manages to get directions to the Hogwarts kitchens from Fred and George, who advertise Canary Creams after Neville molts, and Harry opens the egg, which screeches and screams in front of everyone. The next day, Harry writes a long letter to Sirius and sends it on Pigwidgeon. Rita Skeeter stops by Hagrid’s Care of Magical Creatures class and schedules an interview, and Hermione leads Ron and Harry down to the Hogwarts Kitchens with a surprise. Harry’s house-elf friend, Dobby, is newly working in the kitchens along with Winky, the former house-elf of Barty Crouch. Dobby is getting paid, and wearing clothes, and asks to come see Harry sometime. Winky is miserable and weeps over her dismissal, and claims that Mr. Ludo Bagman is a