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It is a pleasure to host you all once again as the Riddikulus Crew tackles Chapter 7 through Chapter 12 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince here today where detail and action are aplenty!

Join us as we take a very illuminating journey on the Hogwarts Express, see an unexpected Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher appointed, watch Harry receive a secondhand potions book formerly belonging to the Half Blood Prince, learn about a fascinating potion called Felix Felices, attempt the implementation of non-verbal spells, spectate private lessons with Dumbledore, come across two very old artifacts that were passed down through the descendants of Salazar Slytherin, and stand by as a student is cursed in Hogsmeade.

With Chase & Josh recapping the events, pointing out important moments, detailing key foreshadows, drawing attention to significant items, and debating fun topics, don't miss out.

"I make mistakes like the next man. In fact, being ---- forgive me ---- rather cleverer than most men, my mistakes tend to be correspondingly huger."

Chase kicks off the first Interesting Facts episode of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince with content relevant to events discussed in Chapter 1 through Chapter 6 here today!

Take the plunge as Chase goes over all Ministers of Magic who have held the postion throughout the Ministry's long history, the creation of the Hogwarts Express along with Platform 9¾, and some of the major conflicts throughout the years between muggles vs magic folk.

Additionally, stick around for some backstory on the Unbreakable Vow, the extinct houses of the Sacred Twenty-Eight, the passing down of the Invisibility Cloak, and a closer look at Inferi.

"My dear Prime Minister, you can't honestly think I'm still Minister of Magic after all this? I was sacked three days ago! The whole Wizarding community has been screaming for my resignation for fortnight. I've never known them so united in my whole term of office!"

The Riddikulus Crew is back after a long grueling venture through Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, and today we roll into the next stop on this wild ride as we being our coverage of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, starting with Chapter 1 through Chapter 6 here today!

Stay tuned as we get a Minister to Minister debriefing, take a stroll through Spinners End, hear that Lord Voldemort has personally given Draco Malfoy an important task, attempt to persuade an old teacher out of retirement, learn Harry will be taking private lesson with Dumbledore, and acknowledge various murders/disappearances of prominent witches/wizards of the magical community.

With Chase & Josh wasting no time diving into key details, highlighting moments that set a chain of events in motion that ultimately culminate throughout the rest of the Harry Potter series, discussing instances of major impact, drawing attention to potential plotholes, and adding some fresh interesting facts that may not be well known, be sure to tune in! 

"Before I answer you, I say, let me ask a question in turn. Do you really think that the Dark Lord has not asked me each and every one of those questions? And do you really think that, had I not been able to give satisfactory answers, I would be sitting here talking to you?"

"Neville Longbottom is it? How's mom and dad?"

Today is the day Chase & Josh wrap up Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix at long last, detailing the key differences where we get real and raw with our thoughts on how the movie compares to the book between storylines, visuals and character portrayals.

In this episode, we bring attention to the many omissions of the film that damage the integrity to the plot and storyline such as there being no Quidditch, no Howler sent to Aunt Petunia, no making Ron & Hermione Prefects and no build up of the importance of their O.W.L. examinations, the way Thestral's are introduced, no banishment of Firenze, the lack of Kreacher's betrayal, Occlumency's debacle, and Dumbledore's demeanor and strategy in his battle with Voldemort.

Additionally, we don't just highlight the differences, we explain why it's a problem for the unfolding of events, both present and future. So tag along one last time for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix before we dive into Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince next week. This episode is a can't miss!

"We both know that there are other ways of destroying a man, Tom." Dumbledore said calmly, continuing to walk toward Voldemort as though he had not a fear in the world, as though nothing had happened to interrupt his stroll up the hall."

Chase is back with another Interesting Facts episode where he breaks down captivating aspects relative to Chapter 35 through Chapter 38 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Tag along as Chase takes you through an in-depth look at the role and creation of ghosts, specific spells, Time Turner's, Tickling Charms, and Tarantallegra. 

Additionally, the Ministry of Magic's Gauntlet is discussed revealing the laws of time, gravity, and love shields, as well as the Spirit Department's sentencing of Moaning Myrtle!

"Wizards can leave an imprint of themselves upon the earth, to walk palely where their living selves once trod," said Nick miserably. "But very few Wizards choose this path."

Today we finally conquer the biggest novel in the Harry Potter series as we cover Chapter 35 through Chapter 38 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix!

Keep up as the teenagers fight for their lives against the Death Eaters, the Order arrives, a fan-favorite character falls, the the two most powerful wizards of the age duel, the contents of the prophecy are exposed, and the events at the Ministry have an immediate fallout.

With Chase & Josh reading through the final four chapters, analyzing the impact they hold for the present as well as the future, debating their Top 5 Magical Creatures list, and Chase explaining why Order of the Phoenix is his favorite book in the series, do not miss this episode.

"I have nothing more to say to you, Potter," he said quietly. "You have irked me too often, for too long. AVADA KEDAVRA!"

Chase is back in the saddle with an all-new Interesting Facts episode where he takes you through some fun side information that is briefly referenced in Chapter 31 through Chapter 34 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Keep up as he touches on the blood thirsty immortal cold ones, Carmilla Sanguina who walks the earth at the young age of 195 while bathing in the blood of her adversaries to moisturize her fair skin, introduces Armarillo Lestoat a young author who has personally written all of his stories for 200 years, and discusses Professor Tofty's mission with the Cursed Vaults.

Additionally, Chase covers the Burkinabe Ministry of Magic, the fabled Veil on the stone archway, prophecies, and ancient magic in this exciting installment of Interesting Facts!

"Drifting along in the sparkling current inside was a tiny, jewel bright egg. As it rose in the jar, it cracked open and a hummingbird emerged, which was carried to the very top of the jar, but as it fell on the draft, it's feathers became bedraggled and damp again, and by the time it had been borne back to the bottom of the jar, it had been enclosed once more in its egg."

We are excited to bring you an episode full of build-ups to climactic moments as we dive into Chapter 31 through Chapter 34 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix here today.

Follow along as Hagrid makes a stand, O.W.L. exams are under way, Harry has a fateful vision, we get a fireplace visit to Grimmauld Place, take a stroll into the forbidden forest, receive a giant helping hand against the centaurs, have an unforgettable flight from Hogwarts, and see what Harry's reoccurring dreams lead to.

With Chase & Josh reading memorable instances directly from the book itself, spotlighting full circle moments, debating actions taken, and inching ever closer to closing out this tone-setting novel in the Harry Potter series, you won't want to miss this. 

"Very good, Potter. Now turn around, nice and slowly, and give that to me."

Chase is back and ready to bring you another Interesting Facts segment covering some fun aspects relative to Chapter 25 through Chapter 30 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix!

Tune in as Chase takes you through a 3½ hour special discussing some of the biggest and baddest witches/wizards of all-time, a peak into the past of the three escaped prisoners from Azkaban, the records room in the French Ministry of Magic where the Lestrange secret family box is held, Gellert Grindelwald lights blue flames in the mausoleum, an Obscurial seeks his true identity while forming a close relationship with a familiar maledictus snake, Ekrizdis practices Dark Magic and lures in his victims on an uncharted island where concealment charms hide his location as his dementors feast on the hopeless lost souls, and the dark wizard builds upon his fortress creating the infamous legend of Azkaban.

Additionally Corporeal along with Incorporeal Patronus' are studied in depth, Dolores Umbridge's morals are highlighted in relation to the Patronus Charm, Raczidian tries to force a hand in marriage, and plague a village, Morgan Le Fay and her abilities are covered, and Minerva McGonagall graduation at the top of her class is detailed.

"Forgetting only the pure of heart can produce a Patronus charm, he tried to cast a guardian that would shield him from Illyius's mouse. Only now it discovered, for the first time, what happens when an unworthy but skillful wizard attempts the Patronus Charm. Maggots gushed from the end of Raczidian's wand. They crawled all over him, hiding from sight, and before the villager's horrified eyes, he was devoured."

Buckle up folks because this rocket ship is going to the moon! Follow Chase & Josh, if you dare, into this boss battle of an episode as we bring you our 5½ hour special and jump into the murky waters of Chapter 25 through Chapter 30 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix here today!

Join us as Azkaban suffers a mass breakout, Harry has a terrible Valentine's date, an exclusive interview with The Quibbler takes place, the D.A. gets busted, career paths after Hogwarts are discussed, visions into Voldemort's mind don't stop, Dumbledore is surrounded, we get a look into Snape's memories, the twins cause mayhem, and Hagrid's giant secret is revealed.

With Chase & Josh guiding you through the monumental moments in these chapters, saluting the die-hard fanatics that stick through this monstrous episode, understanding those who are hesitant to accept the challenge, and bringing our A-game, this is one for the ages!

"So," sneered Fudge, recovering himself, "you intend to take on Dawlish, Shacklebolt, Dolores, and myself single-handed, do you, Dumbledore?"

"Merlin's beard, no," said Dumbledore, smiling. "Not unless you are foolish enough to force me to."