The Muggle Prime Minister finds himself at a loss for words as he learns why Herbert Chorley has been quacking, how the Brockdale Bridge really collapsed (it wasn’t rusted rigging or corroded expansion joints after all), and why Fudge has finally been sacked as Minister of Magic. A grim mood has gripped the country, and… Read more
Come join Alice and Martha for a cup o’ dandelion juice as they wrap up their discussion of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Everyone but Harry is back in excellent spirits, thanks to Madam Pomfrey and the fact that none of them apparently cared too much about Sirius (shhhhhh, let’s not talk about him right… Read more
In this emotional chapter, Harry expresses his grief and anger while Dumbledore remains infuriatingly calm. And at long last, Dumbledore tells Harry everything. (Well, maybe not everything, but everything that he needs Harry to know at the moment.) Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place… Read more
Voldemort has plenty of chances to exercise his high, cold laugh in this chapter, even though his Death Eaters really do prove to be a bunch of bumbling idiots. Martha and Alice get to the bottom of several slightly vague Ministry of Magic plot lines. And, as the chapter title suggests, Double Door and Voldemort finally go… Read more
This chapter, we’re in for the biggest shock of the series so far – apparently, there’s a Death Eater named Jugson. That’s right. Jugson. Let that sink in a minute. In other news, Bellatrix makes her first appearance of the series, and, oh yeah, [SPOILER ALERT] Sirius steps just a little too far past the… Read more
Ministry of Magic security protocols turn out to be alarmingly cavalier as Dumbledore’s Army begins its rescue mission. Not a soul is in sight as the group encounters the tank of brains, the Benjamin Button (well, not really Benjamin Button) Bell Jar, and the infamous veil for the first time. It’s not all fun and games, though, as the… Read more
Finally, Umbridge gets her comeuppance as Hermy executes her “smart plan… really smart plan” and tries to use the centaurs to do her bidding. After a scuffle with Ronan, Bane, Magorian, and a “hard-faced gray centaur,” Harry’s impatience reaches new levels. After much debate, Luna saves the day and comes up with a plan to fly to the Ministry… Read more
In this frantic chapter, Harry desperately tries to convince a skeptical Hermione that he doesn’t have a “saving-people-thing.” Ron attempts to fool Umbridge with a not-so-convincing lie about Peeves, while Ginny is a little more successful in tricking their fellow students into believing someone has let off dangerous (possibly fatal??) magical gas in the corridor…. Read more
Oh my goodness, is that them? Is that the examiners?? Professors Tofty (or is it Toffee?) and Marchbanks have arrived, and when it comes to O.W.L.s (more commonly known as owls) it’s not really what you know, it’s who you know. From Ernie averaging eight hours of studying a day to Hermione forgetting the definition of ehwaz, everyone is going to be glad when exams are finally… Read more
In Hagrid’s Tale, Part 2, we finally get the answer to the most important mystery of the book…what Hagrid has been doing and why he has been so beaten up all this time! Harry and Hermy have the pleasure of meeting Grawp, who definitely DOESN’T pick Hermione up or wave her around in the air. Luckily, the ruddy stargazers… Read more
