- In Chapter 15 of Order of the Phoenix, the Ministry appoints Dolores Umbridge as Hogwarts High Inquisitor in an attempt to keep tabs on Dumbledore.
- Today’s prompt is: What drives Hermione to be proactive about learning defensive magic: her status as a Muggle-born, her Gryffindor determination, her appetite for knowledge, or something else?
- This episode is hosted by Bailey Alfaro.
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- In Chapter 14 of Order of the Phoenix, Percy Weasley - now working for the Minister for Magic - warns Ron to stop being friends with Harry because it will look bad on the Weasleys if they continue associating with someone the Ministry doesn't like.
- Today’s prompt is: What did Percy hope to accomplish with his letter to Ron, and how much of it was Fudge's influence versus Percy's own initiative?
- This episode is hosted by Kinjal Thakker.
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- In Chapter 13 of Order of the Phoenix, Ron and Hermione are kept busy with their new responsibilities as prefects. In detention, Harry is physically abused by Umbridge as she uses an enchanted quill to cut, "I must not tell lies" into the back of his hand.
- Today’s prompt is: If Dumbledore and/or Fudge found out about Umbridge's disciplinary methods, what actions might they have taken?
- This episode is hosted by Bailey Alfaro.
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- In Chapter 12 of Order of the Phoenix, O.W.L.s have fifth-year students busy despite the term only having started. In Defense Against the Dark Arts, Harry argues with Umbridge about Voldemort's return; as punishment, she sentences him to a week of detention.
- Today’s prompt is: Umbridge is right about one thing: The teaching of DADA has indeed been "rather disrupted and fragmented." How is the syllabus determined, and why is it so inconsistent just because of changing teachers?
- This episode is hosted by Richa Venkatraman.
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- In Chapter 11 of Order of the Phoenix, the Sorting Hat sings a warning during the start-of-term feast. Ironically, Dolores Umbridge is introduced as the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher immediately after.
- Today’s prompt is: The Sorting Hat warns that Hogwarts must unite to fight the coming threats. Does the act of Sorting undermine that unity?
- This episode is hosted by Rex Hadden.
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- In Chapter 10 of Order of the Phoenix, the trio is introduced to Luna Lovegood on the Hogwarts Express. Once they arrive at Hogsmeade Station, Harry realizes that the carriages students take on the last leg of their journey to the school are not actually self-pulling after all.
- Today’s prompt is: Given that Hagrid trained the Hogwarts thestral herd, it can be assumed that thestral-drawn carriages were not always used to bring students to the castle. What might have been used before?
- This episode is hosted by Marica Laing.
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- In Chapter 9 of Order of the Phoenix, Hermione and Ron become prefects, stirring feelings of jealousy within Harry.
- Today’s prompt is: What reasoning did Dumbledore have for choosing Ron as prefect, and was it a good choice?
- This episode is hosted by Steph Martin.
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- In Chapter 8 of Order of the Phoenix, Harry is brought before the Wizengamot and forced to testify about his experience with the dementors. Fudge continues to call him a liar, but Mrs. Figg testifies as an eye-witness. In the end, Dumbledore steps in and Harry is cleared of all charges.
- Today’s prompt is: How does the Wizengamot work? How are its members chosen, including people who work outside of law or government, like Dumbledore? Is there a real-world equivalent?
- This episode is hosted by Tracy Dunstan.
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- In Chapter 7 of Order of the Phoenix, Arthur brings Harry to the Ministry of Magic for his disciplinary hearing. Mr. Weasley shows Harry around his workplace and reassures him that Dumbledore will make sure everything is okay.
- Today’s prompt is: Is the neglect and disrespect of the Misuse of Muggle Artifacts Office a result of budget, apathy, discrimination, and something else?
- This episode is hosted by Amy Hogan.
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- In Chapter 6 of Order of the Phoenix, Harry, Hermione, Sirius, and the Weasleys try to clean up around Grimmauld Place. In the process, Harry learns more about his godfather's history and family tree.
- Today’s prompt is: What has Kreacher been up to for the last ten years?
- This episode is hosted by Rex Hadden.
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