Magical Theory, a Harry Potter podcast

Turn to Page 205, The Polyjuice Potion. Today’s lesson is called Behind Closed Doors. The chapter begins with Harry entering Dumbledore’s office for the first time. As he waits, Harry tries on the Sorting Hat, who stands by its claim that Harry would have done well in Slytherin and then Harry watches helplessly as Dumbledore’s old bird dies. Dumbledore arrives and tells Harry that Fawkes is a phoenix, and they watch him be reborn from the ashes. Hagrid bursts in and declares that he will take the blame for the attacks instead of Harry, but Dumbledore settles the matter when he declares he does not think Harry attacked anyone. When Dumbledore asks Harry if he has anything to tell him, Harry bites his tongue. Over the Holiday, Harry, Hermione, and the Weasleys make up most of the Gryffindors left, and enjoy the extra space and freedom. Even as the twins sarcastically pronounce Harry to be the heir of Slytherin and a dark wizard, our trio finish their brewing of polyjuice potion. Hermione’s plan goes very well,