Magical Theory, a Harry Potter podcast

Turn to Page 163, Halloween. Today’s lesson is called Putting on a Brave Face The chapter starts with Harry bringing Ron up to speed on what he believes is being guarded by the three-headed dog. In the Great Hall, Harry receives a large package that turns out to be a Nimbus 2000 broomstick, sent by Professor McGonagall. Harry practices Quidditch with Oliver Wood, and is exhilarated. In Charms class, Hermione attempts to help Ron with his spellcasting. After class, Ron belittles Hermione, but she overhears and runs off crying. Her subsequent absence is conspicuous, and the boys learn she has locked herself in a girls’ bathroom. Their concern for her multiplies when Professor Quirrell reports that there is a troll in the dungeon, and Hermione is unaware. Harry and Ron find the troll and lock it in a room, only to discover that Hermione is also inside. They confront the troll, and Ron successfully knocks it out with Wingardium Leviosa. The three are scolded and Hermione lies for Harry and Ron and is punished,