MuggleCast: the Harry Potter podcast

Severus, Please... Order Fries (HBP Chapter 27, 'The Lightning Struck Tower')

This week on MuggleCast: “SNAPE KILLS DUMBLEDORE!” It’s time to discuss one of the biggest shocks in the entire Harry Potter series. Join us as we begin to wrap up our chapter-by-chapter re-read of Half-Blood Prince!

• Chapter by Chapter continues with Chapter 27 of Half-Blood Prince, “The Lightning Struck Tower” (cue Andrew pitching Universal his attraction idea once again)
• Draco thinks he has the upper hand here, but Dumbledore shows grace and humility. Is Draco trying to blame Albus for the trouble they’re both in?
• Did Dumbledore know about the Vanishing Cabinet? This chapter offers us a couple of clues.
• Micah offers several fascinating bits of symbolism concerning the Lightning-Struck Tower itself.
• We look at how the idea to use coins to communicate has come around full circle, from Death Eaters, to Hermione, and back to Death Eaters.
• Did Dumbledore think such a large audience would witness his death? For a big planner like Albus, he may not’ve seen that twist coming.
• The Astronomy Tower has made several appearances across the Harry Potter series to date. We review the times that it’s popped up.
• Lynx Line: You’re Dumbledore in the afterlife. When Snape gets there next year, what’s the first thing you’re saying to him?
• Reminder: Year 5 of the MuggleCast Collectors Club is here! You can receive SIX exclusive stickers by joining us on Patreon. These stickers can go on the custom Collectors Club Card we released a few years ago, or you can put them wherever else you like!

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