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An all new Interesting Facts episode with Chase is at hand, so get ready as he takes you through some fun additional information that corresponds with Chapter 19 through Chapter 24 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Dive in with Chase and learn about the benefits of nargles, the violence of Gurge Golgamath, the bad omens of Augurey's, the elite who use wandless magic to conquer their enemies, the tale of Andros the Invisible, fun aspects of St. Mungo's, and the alternate timeline involving Delphini Diggory.

"At once, Harry's scar burned white-hot, as though the old wound had burst open again- and unbidden, unwanted, but terrifyingly strong, there rose within Harry a hatred so powerful he felt, for that instant, that he would like nothing better than to strike- to bite - to sink his fangs into the man before him - ".

Today we hit the midway point in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and take you on a ride through one of the longer episodes in the series as we jump into Chapter 19 through Chapter 24.

Join us through the whirlwind of events such as, a quidditch match with a violent ending, further power given to the High Inquisitor of Hogwarts, a big friendly return of a fan favorite with a giant tale, Harry's first kiss, a dream with life or death implications, a trip inside the famous magical hospital, and new lessons from Professor Snape.

With Chase & Josh trudging through the intense detail provided in this section of the novel, providing some thought-provoking instances, analyzing certain section word for word in big moments, and discussing the times that climactic future events are foreshadowed, don't miss out!

"He had been dreaming about a windowless corridor ending in a locked door for months, without once realizing that it was a real place. Now, seeing the memory again, he knew that all along he had been dreaming about the corridor down which he had run with Mr. Weasley on the twelfth of August as they hurried to the courtrooms in the Ministry. It was the corridor leading to the Department of Mysteries. . ." (Page 537)

It's an all new Interesting Facts episode brought to you by Chase where he takes you through some little known details relative to Chapter 13 through Chapter 18 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Tune in to learn about Thestral's secrets, who can conjure a Thestral Patronus, the significance it holds for the soul, and take a trip to the Magical Congress of the United States of America, while following the epic tale of a famous Pukwudgie.

Chase highlights certain rumors in the British Ministry, one goblin's tale of heroism in the newly established colonies, and Salazar is revealed to have more than one heir who will stop at nothing to ensure the new world is purified of Mudbloods.

"Ah," she said softly, moving around her desk to examine his hand herself. "Good. That ought to serve as a reminder to you, oughtn't it? You may leave for tonight."

We are excited to bring you the next series of events in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix as we cover Chapter 13 through Chapter 18 where students take matters into their own hands!

Tune in as Harry has an unforgettable detention, the Gryffindor quidditch team appoints a new Keeper, Hogwarts staff members undergo inspection, mercurial fireplace conversations take place, all communications in/out of Hogwarts are being monitored, and we get a fateful meeting at the Hog's Head Pub where the students find a creative way to learn defense spells for their O.W.L. exams as well as the dark dangers that await them in the real world.

With Chase & Josh meandering through this cornerstone segment, discussing some lifelong bonds that are made through these chapters, highlighting key moments, and providing overall thoughts, this is a can't miss breakdown.

"We need a teacher, a proper one who can show us how to use the spells and correct us if we're going wrong."

Chase is back with another episode of interesting facts corresponding with the contents in Chapter 9 through Chapter 12 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix!

Learn about Umbridge's intended course structure for her students in their 5th year, dive into the backstory of the original Order, the mysteries of the deceased, and how Molly Weasley's brothers fought 5 Death Eaters valiantly in a blaze of glory, but did not live long enough to tell the tale.

"Poor devils," growled Moody "better dead than what happened to them."

We're happy to have you back here with us at as we keep chugging along through Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix covering Chapter 9 through Chapter 12 here today!

Join us as Ron and Hermione receive a very special honor, we get a snapshot of the original Order of the Phoenix, there's a pretty giant teacher replacement, O.W.L. year begins, Luna Lovegood is introduced, the horseless carriages are no longer horseless, the Ministry of Magic threatens to interfere at Hogwarts, the Sorting Hat sings a song of unity, and Harry's sanity and integrity is questioned.

With Chase & Josh recapping the events of the chapters, spotlighting the halfway point in the entire series, discussing impactful moments, and debating fun topics,  you're going to want to stay tuned.

"Let us move forward, then, into a new era of openness, effectiveness, and accountability, intent on preserving what ought to be preserved, perfecting what needs to be perfected, and pruning wherever we find practices that ought to be prohibited."

Chase welcomes you to the very first Interesting Facts episode! These episodes are meant to provide additional bonus content that doesn't make the cut in our regularly scheduled program.

Tag along as Chase breaks down the history of Nymphadora Tonks and how her reputation proceeded her as an Auror. details the backstory of finding the cursed vaults with Jacob Sibling, Merula Snyde, and Ben Copper. discusses the ambush by Patricia Rakepick, and sabotaged by the organization 'R'.

Number 12, Grimmauld Place has secrets hidden within its walls that have lasted centuries and have yet to be solved. Find out about the Black Family Dynasty, the cursed tapestry, and magical creatures that lurk within.

"Toujours Pur."

We keep the Hogwarts Express rolling today as we begin our coverage of the next installment, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix where we tackle Chapter 1 through Chapter 8.

Get your wands ready as Dementors appear in the Muggle world, the Ministry of Magic prosecutes, the Order of the Phoenix headquarters appear, the family tree of Black holds importance, foreboding dreams about long corridors with locked doors begin, and a court hearing determines Harry's fate.

With Chase & Josh detailing the multiple conflicts between characters as well as organizations, debating motives, highlighting essential aspects, and discussing the remarkable foreshadowing of what's to come, there's too much that you cannot miss.  

"There was a musical box that emitted a faintly sinister, tinkling tune when wound, and they all found themselves becoming curiously weak and sleepy until Ginny had the sense to slam the lid shut; Also a heavy locket that none of them could open." (Page 116)

"Harry had taken his first step back toward Gryffindor Tower when something else on the map caught his eye . . . something distinctly odd. Peeves was not the only thing that was moving. A single dot was flitting around a room in the bottom left-hand corner ---- Snape's office. But the dot wasn't labeled "Severus Snape" . . . it was Bartemius Crouch."

The Riddikulus Crew is excited to welcome you back as we officially close out and move on from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire today with our differences episode where we highlight the main inconsistencies between the novel and the film!

From the missing out of the Weasley's coming to collect Harry from the Dursley's, to the complete omission of the Quidditch World Cup Final, to leaving out Winky the house elf, to Dumbledore's brash demeanor, to Rita Skeeter never spilling the beans about Hagrid's lineage, omitting Harry's discovery of Bartemius Crouch in Snape's office, Crouch's dead body discovered by Harry behind a tree, the Pensieve only showing one trial (incorrectly, may we add), and the mess they called the Third Task, the film took too many liberties that strayed wildly from the source material while missing key ingredients of the plot line.

With the attention to detail and scrutiny you have come to expect from Chase & Josh, we call attention to both major and minor variations that not only exist, but really threaten to change the way the story unfolds. So join us here at Fact or Fantasy as we conclude the Goblet of Fire in its entirety because some of these differences may shock you, and others you may realize you overlooked in the past.

Whereas Harry tells Professor Moody in the film, "I don't think I said anything about a graveyard, professor." the novel clearly states on Page 673, " "What happened, Harry? " the man asked at last as he lifted Harry up the stone steps. Clunk. Clunk. Clunk. It was Mad-Eye Moody. "Cup was a Portkey," said Harry as they crossed the entrance hall. "Took me and Cedric to a graveyard . . . and Voldemort was there . . . Lord Voldemort . . ." "

We have finally arrived at some of the most crucial moments in the Harry Potter series thus far, and conclude the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire novel as we cover Chapter 34 through Chapter 37.

Keep up as we see the return of Lord Voldemort, uncover the imposter at Hogwarts, a brash decision before justice could be properly served, a showdown between Harry vs Voldemort, the Minister of Magic falling out with Dumbledore, and the distribution of multiple secret missions to prepare for the Second War.

With Chase & Josh detailing the way this novel set the tone for the direction of the series, discussing the seamless transition that takes the target audience from younger readers to fans of all ages, ranking the Magical Creatures, and a surprise addition to ensure that nothing can be left out, there's no way you can miss this all-inclusive episode!

"And now you face me, like a man . . . straight-backed and proud, the way your father died. . . . And now ---- we duel."