February 18, 2025

C's Get Degrees (OOTP Chapter 15, The Hogwarts High Inquisitor)

1 hour 23 minutes

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On this week's episode, we're preparing to be inspected as the new High Inquisitor of Hogwarts sets her eyes on some easy prey. Chapter-by-Chapter covers OotP 15, and we also discuss the latest (huge) Dumbledore casting rumor for the HP TV series!.

Welcome to the show, Slug Club guest host Jordan!

The latest HP TV Show news is that actor John Lithgow is close to finalizing talks to play Albus Dumbledore. The hosts react!

Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 15: The Hogwarts High Inquisitor. Our Time Turner segment has us spinning an old recording from past discussions! Be sure to check out Episode 451 for our prior Chapter 15 analysis!

Laura takes us back through the history of various “inquisitors.”

How clued-in is Percy to the inner workings of Umbridge and Fudge’s plot?

Did Dumbledore know the Ministry would pass midnight legislation if he did not fill the DADA vacancy? Did he choose not to act?

Do we think the Ministry SHOULD have greater oversight into Hogwarts?

Snape gets a T for Tool. Or, is that Troll?

Have any of the hosts ever been inspected while doing their job?

Where does Hermione err in her confrontation with Umbridge?

What was Dean Thomas doing to his mouse in Transfiguration?

Lynx Line: What educational decree would YOU pass / what rule would YOU enforce at Hogwarts? Our Patrons were asked!

Quizzitch: in the USA, the College Board administers the SAT, which has a possible perfect score of 1600. What is the lowest score possible to receive on the SAT?

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