WANGOBALLWIME?

In which we shake our fists skyward at the continued presence of Rita Skeeter and debate the likelihood of the second task involving a singing, showering prefect.

We were so excited to read about the first task we started our discussion during bathtime. 

The recording cuts off before we identify the Harry and the Potters song that mentions the Hungarian Horntail, but don't worry, we do remember that it's The Yule Ball, off their first album. 

Alright, real quick, I want to address the periodic crying baby in the background of many of these chapters: we've been reading mostly at bedtime lately, which is also the baby's bedtime, and once the baby realizes we're getting him ready for bed he protests loudly. Sorry! It's an honest little slice of life from our day, but I know it doesn't make for the most enjoyable listening experience for everyone.

Sometimes you really have to get into character if you want your Dumbledore voice to be believable. 

In which a song by the band Harry and the Potters spoils one of the big surprises in the book. It won't be the last time, I'm sure.

Thanks to the holidays and associated travels we took a little over a month off from Harry Potter, so it was great to get back in the saddle.

Last year we received a note from his preschool teacher indicating that he was tested as having the vocabulary of an eight-year-old, and I 100% credit Harry Potter for that--how many other kindergarteners know what "constant vigilance" means? (Also, this week and last week there were some severe audio issues with the recording. Sorry! Next episode will be back to normal!)

Thanks to a recording issue sound quality is a little bit off on this one, but the quality content is dead on.