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Promptly Potter is a MuggleNet.com podcast where we flex our critical analysis muscles and break down a question about the Harry Potter novels. During this year-long exploration, episodes will showcase alternating hosts covering one chapter through the lens of one prompt. Wands at the ready! Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter.
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- In the Epilogue of Deathly Hallows, the now-grown Harry, Ginny, Ron, and Hermione meet at Platform 9 3/4 to send their oldest children off to Hogwarts.- Today’s prompt is: Agree or disagree: The epilogue was unnecessary. - This episode is hosted by Geoff Hutton.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter
- In Chapter 36 of Deathly Hallows, Harry and Voldemort both regain consciousness but Harry pretends to be dead. Voldemort displays the young wizard's body to all of Hogwarts, declaring victory, only to be enraged when Neville slays Nagini and Harry reveals himself as alive. The Dark Lord and the Boy Who Lived battle once more, resulting in Voldemort's final, permanent death.- Today’s prompt is: How does Harry's intended sacrifice protect everyone even though they are not related by blood?- This episode is hosted by Richa Venkatraman.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter
- In Chapter 35 of Deathly Hallows, Harry awakens in what appears to be King's Cross Station. There, Dumbledore answers his questions and explains that Harry can choose to return to the land of the living if he wishes.- Today’s prompt is: What is happening to Lord Voldemort while Harry and Dumbledore are in King's Cross?- This episode is hosted by Amy Hogan.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter
- In Chapter 34 of Deathly Hallows, Harry makes his way to confront Voldemort for the final time. He ensures that Neville has instructions to kill the only other remaining Horcrux - Nagini - and tries to make peace with his fate by using the Resurrection Stone to see his family. Finally, Harry allows Voldemort to cast the Killing Curse at him.- Today’s prompt is: If Harry approached Ginny before going into the forest, would she accept it as part of his mission or try to stop him?- This episode is hosted by Marica Laing.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter
- In Chapter 33 of Deathly Hallows, Harry views Snape's memories in the pensieve. The memories depict Snape and Harry's mother as children, their friendship, and their estrangement. Harry also learns that he himself was made into a Horcrux when Voldemort attempted to murder him.- Today’s prompt is: Would Petunia have resented Lily's magic no matter what, or were her feelings exacerbated by Snape?- This episode is hosted by Princess Jhode Datu.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter
- In Chapter 32 of Deathly Hallows, Voldemort murders Snape. The Trio witnesses the entire thing from beneath the Invisibility Cloak. Harry is able to retrieve important memories from Snape before he fully passes on.- Today’s prompt is: What would have happened if Snape did not have the opportunity to give Harry his memories before he died?- This episode is hosted by Marica Laing.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter
- In Chapter 31 of Deathly Hallows, The Battle of Hogwarts begins as Death Eaters attack the school in search of Harry. In the chaos, Fred is killed by an explosion.- Today’s prompt is: The fandom has often been divided over whether Percy should have died instead of Fred. What do you think?- This episode is hosted by Geoff Hutton.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter
- In Chapter 30 of Deathly Hallows, Voldemort and the Death Eaters are alerted to Harry's presence at Hogwarts. McGonagall forces Snape to flee as the castle's inhabitants ready themselves for battle.- Today’s prompt is: How do you imagine the other professors protected their students and continued to teach them, in the face of Snape and the Carrows?- This episode is hosted by Marica Laing.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter
- In Chapter 29 of Deathly Hallows, Neville appears and leads Harry, Ron, and Hermione through a newly-formed secret passageway to the Room of Requirement. Harry makes his way to the Ravenclaw Common Room in search of what he believes to be the final Horcrux: Rowena Ravenclaw's Diadem.- Today’s prompt is: How did Neville develop such a strong relationship with the Room of Requirement, and does that cause the room to adapt more successfully? - This episode is hosted by Rex Hadden.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter
- In Chapter 28 of Deathly Hallows, Aberforth Dumbledore rescues the Trio after they are almost caught apparating into Hogsmeade. While hiding the young wizards in his home, Aberforth reveals the tragic story of Ariana Dumbledore.- Today’s prompt is: Was Aberforth correct about Albus's mistreatment of Harry?- This episode is hosted by Richa Venkatraman.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter
- In Chapter 27 of Deathly Hallows, the Trio manages to safely disembark from the dragon's back. Harry realizes that Voldemort knows his Horcruxes have been discovered. The race is on to see who can get to the final Horcrux first.- Today’s prompt is: Lucius and Bellatrix flee from Voldemort's rage-fueled killing spree after he discovers that Hufflepuff's cup has been stolen. Would he have killed his most faithful servants?- This episode is hosted by Steph Martin.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter
- In Chapter 26 of Deathly Hallows, Harry, Ron, and Hermione successfully infiltrate Gringotts and reach the Lestranges' vault before being detected. They manage to retrieve the suspected Horcrux but are forced to make a messy escape. The Trio frees a dragon that was being forced to guard the bank's deepest and most valuable vaults and hitch a ride to safety on its back. - Today’s prompt is: What has changed about Harry or his circumstances that he can coolly perform the Imperius Curse in a dire situation?- This episode is hosted by Steph Martin.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter
- In Chapter 25 of Deathly Hallows, Griphook agrees to help the Trio break into the Lestrange vault but demands the Sword of Gryffindor as payment. Harry deceptively agrees, knowing that the sword cannot be given to Griphook until the Horcrux hunt is over.- Today’s prompt is: Could implementing the goblin concept of ownership create a more equitable wizarding society?- This episode is hosted by Geoff Hutton.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter
- In Chapter 24 of Deathly Hallows, Dobby's death provides Harry with some much-needed perspective. He tells his friends that Voldemort is searching for the Elder Wand and that there may be a Horcrux hidden in the Lestrange Vault.- Today’s prompt is: Griphook calls Harry "an unusual wizard." Does that reflect the views of the wider goblin community?- This episode is hosted by Amy Hogan.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter
- In Chapter 23 of Deathly Hallows, Harry, Ron, and Hermione are captured and taken to Malfoy Manor. There, they are tortured for information. Using his shard of the two-way mirror, Harry sends a plea for help. Dobby arrives and successfully liberates the trio from their captors but at the cost of his own life. - Today’s prompt is: Why did Wormtail seek protection from a master who was liable to torture or kill him, as opposed to Dumbledore?- This episode is hosted by Princess Jhode Datu.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter
- In Chapter 22 of Deathly Hallows, Harry becomes obsessed with the Hallows in a way that isn't all that dissimilar to Voldemort. During a conversation with Ron and Hermione, Harry accidentally says Voldemort's name aloud, causing their location to be revealed to a gang of Snatchers.- Today’s prompt is: Is it out of character for Harry to become so deeply obsessed with the Deathly Hallows?- This episode is hosted by Tracy Dunstan.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter
- In Chapter 21 of Deathly Hallows, the trio learns the story of the Deathly Hallows from Xenophilius Lovegood. Their visit turns them into unwitting hostages when Mr. Lovegood tries to exchange them for a recently-captured Luna. Luckily, Harry, Hermione, and Ron are able to escape.- Today’s prompt is: "You’re supposed to say the Cloak." Between the Resurrection Stone and Elder Wand, which Deathly Hallow would you choose? - This episode is hosted by Rex Hadden.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter
- In Chapter 20 of Deathly Hallows, Ron catches his friends up on what he experienced while away from the group. Hermione realizes there is an odd symbol in the book Dumbledore left her, and the trio decides to visit Xenophilius Lovegood.- Today’s prompt is: “Luna’s got ten times his guts.” How would Luna feel about her father's reluctance to help Harry in order to protect her?- This episode is hosted by Geoff Hutton.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter
- In Chapter 19 of Deathly Hallows, Harry sees a Patronus in the woods and follows the mysterious silver doe to a lake where the sword of Gryffindor can be seen underneath the water. Sensing its impending doom, the locket Horcrux around Harry's neck attempts to strangle him. Luckily, Ron has found his way back to the camp just in time.- Today’s prompt is: "He must’ve known you’d always want to come back.” How might Dumbledore have envisioned Ron needing and using the Deluminator?- This episode is hosted by Amy Hogan.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter
- In Chapter 18 of Deathly Hallows, Hermione shows Harry the copy of Rita Skeeter's book, The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore, that she stole from Godric's Hollow. The two of them read about Dumbledore's past- at least, his past according to Rita Skeeter.- Today’s prompt is: Does Dumbledore's personal history contribute to or impact Harry's actions in a meaningful way?- This episode is hosted by Princess Jhode Datu.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter
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