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Bran is seeking to understand the meaning of both the comet and the incessant howling of the direwolves. There are lots of opinions. He’s increasingly in sync with his direwolf. When he dreams, he doesn’t just dream of being a wolf, he sees through Summer’s eyes. Mackelly and Simon ponder the implications.

Chapter Review:
Nobody can sleep because Shaggydog and Summer howl all night. The direwolves are confined to the Godswood, and aren’t happy about it. The Winterfell cast all have an opinion as to why the wolves are howling, none of which are much use. Similarly the chorus all have a theory about the comet - but again, it’s just hot air (well apart from Old Nan who is unerringly accurate: “Dragons!”, but nobody believes her).

The two Walder Freys have arrived (fostered as part of the Twins-crossing deal with their grandfather Walder). They are rambunctious and fun. One of their games led to Rickon getting knocked down, and Shaggydog bit a Walder. This incident had two effects: the wolves were banished to the Godswood, and Rickon became firm friends with the Walders.

Bran’s given a sleeping draught to get him through the night, but still dreams he’s Summer. He prowls the walls of the Godswood, looking for a way out. Bran feels, but doesn’t fully understand, the urgent desire to get out. Something compels the direwolves to be free.

Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Brandon (Bran) Stark -  Middle son of Eddard (Ned) and Catelyn (Cat) Stark. He was pushed from a tower by Jamie Lannister and lost the use of his legs.
Rickon Stark - Youngest son of Eddard (Ned) and Catelyn (Cat) Stark. At Winterfell.
Summer - The direwolf of Bran Stark.
Shaggydog - The direwolf of Rickon Stark.
Maester Luwin - A maester in the service of house Stark at Winterfell.
Hodor - A huge but simple man who carries Bran Stark wherever he wishes to go.
Big Walder Frey - Grandson of Lord Walder Frey. Ward of Winterfell.
Little Walder Frey - Grandson of Lord Walder Frey. Ward of Winterfell.
Osha - Wildling captured by the Starks, now held as servant/prisoner in Winterfell.
Ser Rodrik Cassel - Master-at-arms of Winterfell. Aging knight who accompanied Cat on her journey to King's Landing.
Mikken - Blacksmith at Winterfell.
Septon Chayle - Septon of Wi

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