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Thank you for returning as we venture forward towards the climax in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire here today covering Chapter 29 through Chapter 33 where some of the biggest plot points make their appearance!

Follow along as we get the fateful dream in divination class, the third task preparations, what happens inside the maze, the surprise the Triwizard Cup holds, the tragic ending of a fan-favorite character, and the return of the most heinous villain in living memory.

With Chase & Josh taking you on a tour of these chapters while simultaneously dissecting the impact moments, spotlighting foreshadowed events, and providing interesting facts that you have come to know and love, YOU CANNOT MISS THIS EPISODE! 

"The thin man stepped out of the cauldron, staring at Harry . . . and Harry stared back into the face that had haunted his nightmares for three years. Whiter than a skull, with wide, livid scarlet eyes and a nose that was flat as a snake's with slits for nostrils . . . Lord Voldemort had risen again."

The back half of Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire begins today as we dive into the exciting events that take place from Chapter 22 through Chapter 28.

Join us as we go to the Yule Ball, a secret is revealed from our favorite Care of Magical Creatures teacher, Cedric repays a debt, a godfather is back in town, the Triwizard Tournament's second task takes place, and there is an attack in the night.

With Chase & Josh bringing the detailed analysis you've come to expect, touching on the aspects that set this novel apart, highlighting the coming-of-age moments with the pangs of adolescence, and diving into the nitty gritty, you just have to tune in. 

"I . . . escaped . . . must warn . . . must tell . . . see Dumbledore . . . my fault . . . all my fault . . . Bertha . . . dead . . . all my fault . . . my son . . . my fault . . . tell Dumbledore . . . Harry Potter . . . the Dark Lord . . . stronger . . . Harry Potter . . ."

We are officially at the halfway point in Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire as we cover Chapter 15 through Chapter 21 here today where some of the novel's most pivotal moments take place!

Tag along as we see the arrival of the foreign students, the choosing of the champions, the impartial judge being hoodwinked, friendships being pushed to the brink, the introduction of a pesky journalist,  and the Triwizard Tournament's first task.

With Chase & Josh exploring key aspects of things not seen in previous or future books throughout this series, detailing the misuse of media, and drawing comparison's to real life, there are too many impactful occurrences you can't miss!

"We must follow the rules, and the rules state clearly that those people whose names come out of the Goblet of Fire are bound to compete in the tournament."

We are glad to have you back with us here today as we move into Chapter 9 through Chapter 14 in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire where crucial moments occur!

Join us as the Death Eaters attack following the Quidditch World Cup, the Dark Mark appears in the sky for the first time in 13 years, a new teacher arrives at Hogwarts, Winky is found holding Harry's wand, Hermione initiates the first social justice project in S.P.E.W, the Triwizard tournament is announced, Unforgivable Curses are demonstrated, and Sirius returns Harry's letter which leads to complications of its own.

With Chase & Josh breaking down and unravelling the mysteries, discussing favorite moments, encountering new creatures, and presenting interesting facts, you will not be disappointed.

"We have worked hard over the summer to ensure that this time, no champion will find himself or herself in mortal danger."

We are now entering the deep waters of the Harry Potter franchise. The Riddikulus Crew launches into Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire here today with our coverage of Chapter 1 through Chapter 8 where many key points and details in this installment truly set the foundation for where the series goes!

Keep up as we get fresh ideas with new events that are exclusive to this novel, creepy incidents at the Riddle House, Harry's scar hurting, Portkeys, Veela, Leprechauns, the Quidditch World Cup, Nagini's first appearance, Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes, Winky the house-elf following orders, and Viktor Krum's skill on a broom.

With Chase & Josh highlighting the action packed moments, discussing major  foreshadowing, and having fun continuing through one of the fantasy fiction genres top franchises, this episode is a can't miss!

"Come, Wormtail, one more death and our path to Harry Potter is clear. I am not asking you to do it alone. By that time, my faithful servant will have rejoined us."

"Harry," said Mr. Weasley quietly, "come over here a moment." He jerked his head toward a pillar, and Harry followed him behind it, leaving the others crowded around Mrs. Weasley. "There's something I've got to tell you before you leave ----" said Mr. Weasley, in a tense voice. " It's alright Mr. Weasley," said Harry. "I already know." "You know? How could you know?" "I ---- er ---- I heard you and Mrs Weasley talking last night. I couldn't help hearing," Harry added quickly. "Sorry ----"

Today is the day the Riddikulus Crew gives The Prisoner of Azkaban its farewell for the arc. We close out this installment of the Harry Potter series by highlighting some of the major key differences between the novel and the film.

From the blowing up of Aunt Marge, to the dog seen in Magnolia Crescent, to Harry's time at the Leaky Cauldron before the start of the Hogwarts School year, there are so many removed moments that made the story what it was. Including the Quidditch Cup Final, the omission of important characters, Harry's first Hogsmeade experience, the Firebolt, and entering the Whomping Willow just to name a few!

With the acutely detailed examination that you've come to expect from Chase & Josh, we detail both major and minor variations that stuck out to us, cover some alterations that really changed the story, spotlight huge events that were plainly omitted, and discuss the very few times the film added a unique deviation that enhanced the story. You may be surprised just how different the film and novel are once we provide evidence, so don't miss out.

"Didn't make any difference?" said Dumbledore quietly. "It made all the difference in the world, Harry. You helped uncover the truth. You saved an innocent man from a terrible fate." (Page 425)

Today we are super excited to bring you our coverage of the amazing conclusion to Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban where we tackle Chapter 16 through Chapter 22.

Follow along as we get a prediction that will set up catastrophic events to come, two animals that are not what they seem, a plot twist that rivals any teen novel, a school boy grudge threatens to ruin everything, a transformation under the night sky, Dementors closing gin for the Kiss, two innocent lives at stake, and a trip back in time.

With Chase & Josh recapping some of the series' greatest moments that take place throughout these pages, highlighting major consequences, and debating certain scenarios, this is one of the best episodes to date so make sure you tune in! 

"IT WILL HAPPEN TONIGHT." "THE DARK LORD LIES ALONE AND FRIENDLESS, ABANDONED BY HIS FOLLOWERS. HIS SERVANT HAS BEEN CHAINED THESE TWELVE YEARS. TONIGHT, BEFORE MIDNIGHT ... THE SERVANT WILL BREAK FREE AND SET OUT TO REJOIN HIS MASTER. THE DARK LORD WILL RISE AGAIN WITH HIS SERVANT'S AID, GREATER AND MORE TERRIBLE THAN EVER HE WAS. TONIGHT ... BEFORE MIDNIGHT ... THE SERVANT ... WILL SET OUT ... TO REJOIN ... HIS MASTER...."

The Riddikulus Crew is back as we proceed through the next portion of the Prisoner of Azkaban, and cover Chapter 10 through Chapter 15 here today.

Join us as Harry receives a special map, finds out more regarding the events that led to his parent's death, learns an advanced spell to repel Dementors, traverses a wild broomstick dilemma, meets his crush for the first time, plays a Quidditch match for the ages, and has his dormitory ransacked by a wanted criminal as Hogwarts suffers an unprecedented break-in.

With Chase & Josh excited to bring you some major events that occur in this segment, discuss major foreshadows, debate fun topics, and highlight personal favorite moments, be sure to tune in.

"These mapmakers would have wanted to lure you out of the school. They'd think it extremely entertaining."

We are here to welcome you back as we continue on to the next installment of this fabled series, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban where we will cover the events from Chapter 1 through Chapter 9.

Stick with us as this volume jumps right out of the gate where Harry and Uncle Vernon's sister get into a heated altercation, a certain bus makes its appearance for the first time, a high profile prisoner escapes from one of the world's most feared prisons, a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher makes his debut, the guards of Azkaban make their presence felt, and there is a traitor in the golden trio's midst.

With Chase & Josh meandering through some big key moments that come into play later on in the series, discussing the action, and debating the lack of security,  you don't want to miss this! 

"Nasty temper he's got, that Sirius Black."

"You have heard, of course, that the Ministry is conducting more raids," said Mr. Malfoy, taking a roll of parchment from his inside pocket and unraveling it for Mr. Borgin to read. "I have a few ---- ah ---- items at home that might embarrass me, if the Ministry were to call...."

Join us as the Riddikulus Crew closes out the second installment of the Harry Potter series, The Chamber of Secrets by highlighting some of the major key differences between the novel and the film!

From the smashing of the dessert, to omitting the de-gnoming of the Weasley garden, to leaving out the Deathday Party, changing the type of snake Harry spoke to in Sorcerer's Stone and Valentines Day, there are so many changes and omissions that rushed key build ups and negatively affected the climax moments in the film.

With the in-depth analysis that you've come to know and love from us here at Fact or Fantasy, Chase & Josh detail both major and minor differences that stuck out, cover some deviations that really changed the story, and acknowledge the very few times the film added a unique wrinkle that enhanced the motion picture. This is a can't miss segment.

"Ginny! said Mr. Weasley, flabbergasted. "Haven't I taught you anything? What have I always told you? Never trust anything that can think for itself if you can't see where it keeps its brain."