Chapter 1: Owl Post | Prisoner of Azkaban

[@Jsilvandscbt-ux2by]

I’m sure you guys know this but on those copies of the Harry Potter books the giant snake connects them all. If you line them up in order from 1-7 it makes one giant art piece which looks very cool. On the Deathly Hallows the snakes head is shown. It’s honestly very cool to look at.

[@kinggl0ver9]

Based on what they said, I feel they don't know this! That's really cool

[@tjloefflerjaetem]

I just Google image searched it. Very cool. Thank you for pointing this out!

[@RoseWillow13]

Oh I see it, and the hand reaching out is from the image of Harry on the last book! I had to look it up and it's really cool, wow

[@Agastya_clips07]

I have it and Instantly saw it. I didn't know how people didn't know this till I realised they haven't seen it all together like that😂

[@marshallnisbet1214]

I was just coming to say this, it’s a really cool image.

[@djepp1261]

Prefects are hall monitors, and head boy and girl is class president. Also, my head canon is Dumbledore picked Percy to be head boy because he knew Percy would tattle on Ron for everything, which would tell Dumbledore what Harry was up to, an unknowing mole.

[@SuperCarlinBrothers]

That totally tracks

[@jshooa4840]

​@@SuperCarlinBrothers I think y'all forgot to use the correct account lmao

[@vorobuh_the_1]

The Weasleys going to Egypt again might also be due to the events of last book. They just found out Ginny has been under a strange curse for a whole year, and Dumbledore likely didn’t explain much to them about the effects, to keep horcruxes secret, especially since he himself is only now figuring their existence out. So Arthur and Molly take Ginny to Bill, who is a professional curse breaker, just to make sure she’s definitely fine.

[@forestgrump4723]

Oh that makes so much sense!

[@ambiverter]

Good one, but tbh we don't really know what "Curse Breaker" really means. It could be curses put on the Pyramids and such, which the Gringotts may want to bypass to study the hidden secrets and/or get more treasure. I know it doesn't sound ethical, but maybe Egyptian Wizarding government also allows it, as the past is the past, and the only way to benefit from it is to glean its secrets.

[@Vi_Vi_1]

It must've been a ton of work to turn this around so fast, but I appreciate the effort and care for you fans. We would have understood a delay but you guys always take good care of us, haha. Would be fun to get that live show if we can, but if not, this is still great!

[@MrApplelovin]

Absolutely came here to say this because they're essentially doing a whole extra day of unexpected recording time (and untold time of editing work) just to not let people down. Huge respect and these sorts of things happen with tech sometimes

[@anna-katehowell9852]

I'm imagining Ron saying "turn this stupid fat rat yellow!" and Peter being like I BEG YOUR PARDON

[@Restryouis]

Peter sweating: Please think that this spell is a prank, if this spell is real and my cover gets blown for this I'm gonna be so mad!

[@Setsfall]

I will never see that scene the same way again

[@alexworld1992]

Haha! Peters like: YOU TRIED TO DISCOLOUR ME WHILE IM HAVING A MEAL? A SUCCULENT SWEET-FILLED ANYTHING OFF THE TROLLEY MEAL? GET YOUR HAND OFF MY -

[@evatesche]

Maybe that is why Ron's spell didn't work - cause it is NOT a rat ;-)

[@failurenotsorry6600]

@@evatesche interesting, but no. it just wasn't a real spell.

[@MulanBelle]

I've noticed that Ron tends to demonstrate more concern for Harry during the summer holidays. He is so worried over not getting replies from Harry in book two to the point of bringing it up to his family. This results in Fred and George helping him rescue Harry via the car, while Molly and Arthur plan to get Harry themselves if they don't hear back by the end of the week. Ron also is quick to follow up on Harry's request to call, doing so during the first week. Hermione, on the other hand, while she is concerned, doesn't think to ask her parents if they can check up on Harry or anything like that. And despite knowing perfectly well how to use a phone, it doesn’t occur to her to follow through with calling Harry until Ron has already warned her against it.

[@YourNeighborhoodItalian]

I think Hermione isn’t as worried cause she goes back to muggles too, or maybe Harry would tell Ron just how bad the Dursley’s were since that was his home boy instead of his girl friend

[@akumasstorytime3910]

​@@YourNeighborhoodItalianmain thing is: ron was Harry's best friend and Harry often times just didn't like Hermione. Like during GoF and HBP Harry gets miserable spending time alone with Hermione without Ron being present. Even during DH once Ron leaves, Harry and Hermione don't even talk to one another for days on end.

[@SuperCarlinBrothers]

I was also surprised she didnt still try to call, or try earlier, or even send a letter by traditional mail

[@Ismail-kv3ex]

@@SuperCarlinBrothers another example of Ron being Harry's best friend? Hermione was likely finishing all her summer homework early and actually spending time with her parents for once. Ron was far more concerned on when he could hang out with his best friend again instead of homework and he goes to school with most of his siblings anyway.

[@carmeltabby]

I think it's also important to remember Mrs. Weasley is very interested in Harry's well-bring too. So she may have asked Ron if he's heard from Harry and Ron answered honestly, perhaps also confessing worry about him. Whereas Hermione's parents honestly sound very aloof to their daughter. Hogwarts probably isn't the first boarding school she's been to because they both work, they don't seem bothered that they rarely see her for holidays or even entire summers as she gets older. So they probably wouldn't care or believe Harry was in much danger at all even if Hermione explained what the Dursley's were like. So she probably didn't bring it up. Good points about her not bothering to call him either but maybe she deduced that she would get Harry in trouble if she called him based on what he's said about his home life?

[@sarahhachadourian3365]

as someone who saw you in Boston, very sad the audio couldn't be recovered. but thank you guys for working so hard to get this out so quickly!! shout out to all of Ethan's hard work

[@LOVEMUFFIN_official]

Just out of curiosity, did they address a Q&A question about Voldemort and Animagi? I accidentally submitted it to the Boston Q&A form and I got an email saying that they accepted it, but I was not in attendance to hear or ask it.

[@kartavianmacrath7219]

@@LOVEMUFFIN_official They Did!!! It was one of the questions we were looking for the person who submitted the question. I was there too and I remember them saying that it would have been beneath him. I am not doing their answer justice. It was an interesting question is the only reason I remember it!

[@LOVEMUFFIN_official]

@@kartavianmacrath7219 Thank you so much! I wanted to submit it to the special Q&A episode, but I accidentally clicked on the wrong link! When I saw the email they sent out confirming they had selected the question, they were already on tour and couldn’t respond. I was just really curious about the answer!

[@sarahhachadourian3365]

@@LOVEMUFFIN_officialyes i think the conclusion they came to was that they weren’t sure in terms of putting proof together but thought that maybe you need a complete soul to become anamagus ☺️

[@Abraxun]

I was there too! Awesome show

[@danasalinger5247]

I’m highly impressed that this podcast did not AT ALL sound like the second time you discussed this chapter line by line together… you’re truly masters at your craft! Thanks for re recording it for us!

[@jaspermooren5883]

While I totally understand you wanted to get the live show online, I personally (as someone who was never going to the live show anyway, flying across the atlantic for a podcast just isn't an option for me) don't mind at all that we have this version instead. Live shows often have pretty bad audio quality, while this studio is really good! So it's absolutely fine this way.

[@pizzadohpaz]

I feel the same way!

[@ObsessiveGeek]

It would be cool to see what the atmosphere was like, even if it’s just images from the show I’d love to see it

[@LylaNox]

Maybe If they bothered to come to Europe i might be willing to come

[@simasimm8497]

Oh you guys must have worked hard to record this épisode and release it today already ! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@marcinz.3570]

Please take notes of all of the Trelawneys small prophecies and keep track how many come true! Also this chapter is one of my favourites, jest very happy vibes from Harry reading all of the letters, catching up on what his friends been up to.

[@Chief.95]

I think they’ve done a video called “Trelawney is always right!” or something like that.

[@loopylinguist7716]

The idea of Sirius Black doing a crossword is just so amusing to me

[@RiseeRee]

Dumbledore could have done legilimency on baby Harry 😂 Or he could have had Hagrid do a regular crime scene investigation. He’d be able to observe that James’ body was further away and that Lily’s body was in front of baby Harry. So from that it would be easy to assume that James was killed first and that Lily lost her life protecting Harry. Dumbledore would have had to have known about Lily’s sacrifice before bringing Harry to the Dursleys, because he wouldn’t have been able to include in the letter that Harry is safest with Petunia if he didn’t know.

[@bananaspliitz9136]

I’m sorry you guys had to basically redo this chapter but it is appreciated 💜💜 hope there aren’t any further tech difficulties like this the rest of your tour so u can just enjoy it

[@kellyd1701]

I can confirm the Boston show did in fact occur. Y'all did great, it was such a fun evening with you both and your crew!

[@staceybd888]

As someone who also attended Boston Through the Griffin Tour, I can confirm it happened AND that Ethan is the life of the party 🎉 AND I can see him putting alllll his efforts in on this issue. He's the definition of a great guy.

[@hollynixon9570]

You guys did a really good discussing a chapter you already discussed and it still felt organic. Thank you so much.

[@ArnoStew1]

According to the Harry Potter Wiki, Scholastic requested Brian Selznick to create new cover art for the 20th anniversary editions. "Every book has a piece of Nagini's body with her head appearing on the cover of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows."

[@plotholedetective4166]

saint Brutus's Home for criminal boys is a real place.

[@kinggl0ver9]

​@@plotholedetective4166??

[@ShmiMonika]

Binns to me is the embodiment of a stereotypical older British gentleman, especially of the war generation, who live by the rule "Keep Calm and Carry On" and nothing even death can't keep them from their routine and I love that for him

[@hufflepom]

I was a kid who started on book three. We were on vacation with my cousins. I ran out of books. He had this. I fell in love.

[@juliajohnson4080]

I love that 📖. Sometimes the best books are discovered by serendipity

[@hufflepom]

@@juliajohnson4080 oh 100% and I became “that kid” where everyone who I came in contact with knew because it was my personality.

[@pizzadohpaz]

My brother started on book 3. He got it as a gift while he was in the hospital and opened it to a random page, which ended up being the Quidditch match. He read it all the way to the end, then started back at the beginning and read it all over again. Then he got the first 2 books and got me and my mom into them too!

[@PhilBagels]

On vacation? Was it in Egypt? And did you bring your pet rat with you?

[@racheljackson4428]

me too.

[@DareDevil0504]

I love these covers and displaying all 7 cover out to make 1 huge picture that spans continuously over all of them showing how the series evolves

[@CPTxMcKnight]

I was wondering if they don’t realize this!

[@courtneyprice3487]

I don’t think they do. Hyper-fixating on every other detail always and completely miss the obvious… Though to be fair not every print copy of the series has this type of picture on the cover so it might’ve never occurred to them to even look

[@ryanwilly]

Never pressed play faster. Yes boyssss

[@anthonyosterholt5481]

Thank you for making a whole new episode asap it shows that you truly care for your subscribers.

[@gaaralives]

Honestly I'd prefer episodes like this. Live recordings tend to have bad audio and audience noises are distracting.

[@toriandtilly]

Yall talking about how the Dursleys put way more effort into hating Harry when it would be super easy just to tolerate him made me think of a video idea. As parents it would be interesting to hear you talk about all of the things that the Dursleys would have HAD to do to raise Harry for him to become a developmentally average kid. I mean he was 14 months when he got dropped with them! They would have had to by duplicates of babu supplies like a crib and stuff. He was just learning (or about to learn) how to walk and talk and we know they taught him how (same with potty training later on). How long did they have to legitimately care for him before they could start hating him?

[@forestgrump4723]

Oh I hate to think about that because it takes my brain to places of them just leaving him in dirty diapers much longer than they should giving him diaper rash and being cruel to this poor baby if he doesn’t start walking immediately… or smacking his shins so he doesn’t start walking before Dudley does… oh I can’t stand it. Poor Harry, who can possibly hate a baby?

[@PositiveOnly-dm3rx]

There's plenty of bad parents out there who's babies somehow survive...

[@toriandtilly]

@PositiveOnly-dm3rx Yes but for him to be as well adjusted as he is they couldn't have just shoved him under the stairs as a baby you know?

[@sawanna508]

@@forestgrump4723 If they had treaded him that neglectful all time Harry's (mental and skill) develoment would be slowed down at least to some degree but he is completely normal in that area. He don't even seem to have attagment issues.

[@hufflepom]

My head canon for Binns is that he was a super enthusiastic teacher who loved his students so much that he wouldn’t let a little thing like not being alive get in the way of teaching and that’s why he came back as a ghost. The reason that he is the way he is now is that he eventually experienced burnout.

[@keithg460]

At least he didn't experience as much burnout as Nearly Headless Nick...

[@manodipanmahakuda5630]

i think the exact lore in pottermore is that "he didn't even realize he was dead when he went to teach"

[@juliegrove9475]

Soooooo happy to see the episode out, and I am crossing my fingers that the original from Boston can be recovered! I was in a slight panic yesterday not seeing it. When I met you guys in Philly I said that I usually listen while mowing the lawn and it watch later with my kids. I wasn't able to mow yesterday because we were still getting settled back in from our trip, so this timing is absolutely perfect for me to listen and mow this evening 😊 Thanks for all the hard work in getting this out!

[@pageblank3323]

Personally with regards to how Dumbledore knows what happened at the Potter’s, I think it’s a bit simpler; I think there’s just an Auror investigation in which they collect baby Harry’s memory since he’s the only living witness and they see the scene, which then spreads like wildfire on the rumor mill, and then they take Harry to St. Mungo’s to run a million tests all day bc no one’s ever survived the killing curse and they’re assuming there must be SOMETHING wrong with him, and that’s why Hagrid doesn’t show up at the Dursley’s til the following night.

[@janicehuang2626]

Thank you so much for putting in the effort to re-record, and so quickly too. I know I would have been beyond annoyed. Can't wait to listen when I get a chance

[@jaKobus914]

Good to see you scrambled for something for all the listeners who couldn’t make it! True dedication! Hope to see the live version soon

[@ShireLeaf]

Azkaban is MY FAVORITE OF ALL THE BOOKS....IVE BEEN WAAAAIiiting!!!! 😅

[@brookchristy8311]

Same!!! I'll be so ready for the cat and the rat chapters!

[@nehasharma5931]

Mine too!!!! 😍

[@ObsessiveGeek]

It was my favourite right up until Half-Blood Prince was released, still a very close second.

[@racheljackson4428]

MINE TOO!

[@Nerdnotwashere]

THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH!! I am sorry it was so much of a hassle, hope all the others are recoverable and work well!!

[@hufflepom]

What is problematic about the witch burnings is that while the witches got out no problem all of the muggles were being burned!

[@Leenapanther]

Did you know? In RL the last person to be burned as a witch in Europe was Anna Göldi in Switzerland. She got exonerated by the government in 2008. There is even a Anna Göldi museum.

[@IdaSantti]

​@@Leenapantherfor a second I thought you meant she was burned in 2008 and was like "WHAT?!?"

[@sawanna508]

Also most witch hunts/ burnings were after the Middle Ages not turing the Middle Ages Bathilda made some research errors there.

[@lydiaquinones2546]

I am pleased that you were able to do this episode, and very surprised you were able to turn it around so fast!!! THESE BOYS ARE AMAZING!

[@stefanjentoft8107]

Your discussion around witch burning and the real reason that Slytherin hated muggles made me wonder: Could there have been a muggle-born that turned against the wizarding world and attacked, leading to some fear of "if we teach them, what guarantee will we have that they won't turn on us?" It seems not impossible and would explain somewhat of the hatred Salazar feels.

[@UkuleleProductions]

Probs to Ethan for giving it his best, to get that audio! You're doing an amazing job for this channel!

[@racheljackson4428]

LEGEND!

[@Izzy_Gyrl]

This episode went by so fast! I can't believe it! I sat down with some popcorn and before I even finished it, the episode was over! Such a good episode! This is my favorite book and movie by far and I honestly am so excited for this book! Hope you are able to get the Boston audio up! Good luckk in DC!

[@hishmab.75]

3:37 that is exactly what I did, about 10 years ago, I started the journey with this book. I was visiting a relative's house and the book was on their shelf. I borrowed it and because the last few pages were missing I went on a quest to find all books to read them 😅😅😅😅😅

[@GKLechuguilla]

To me. The most impressive thing here is that These amazing guys recorded another episode of this chapter, and made a stellar job at looking like it was the first time!!!! Thank you very much!❤

[@jeffgammons431]

This is still perfectly fine!!! Thank you both for the content!!!

[@anissajames4049]

This is very sweet of you guys to literally re-record everything. Very dedicated to your craft and why you’re my fave KZbin Duo. I hope you guys get that all the accolades 🥰👏🏽

[@evawolf9929]

So impressed how you made this feel like the first analysis. Thank you for putting in the tremendous effort!

[@TheLibrarianoftheRings]

Losing audio is the worst. I kept checking for the new episode yesterday, and now it all makes sense. Sorry that happened to you guys, but thank you for recording an episode for us!

[@Flatline1914]

Prisoner was my entry point into the Wizarding World, so it’ll always have a special place in my heart. I was that person that never had any interest in “those kid stories” and then found myself at work one day with my phone rapidly dying and only two books to choose from to keep myself entertained. The Outsiders, which I had read plenty of times and Prisoner. Picked it up, read thru it, and immediately went to to purchase the other books after punishing it lol.

[@t.j.armendariz354]

I’ve had college textbooks where one textbook could last multiple semesters, especially when in conjunction with other books, or multiple classes use the same book because they’re referencing different parts or keep coming back to content in it. Likewise, there are books like St Thomas Aquinas’ Summa Theologica which is so long it’s in 3 parts with part II being split in 2 parts, it was meant as a High School level book and is still used by college students and theologians Also just saying we muggles have golden wrapping paper and it’s no more expensive than any other color

[@mattfleming3897]

I was so sad when we didn’t get an episode yesterday and then I see this. Yussssss 🙌🏻

[@justinvance9221]

Yay! I was worried that the Supercut was all we were getting this week! I'm so happy!

[@j.a.shawkins7640]

Thank you for the episode, and the work you all do and continue to do! Xoxo Also, I FORGOT that the Potters lived next door to Bathilda: Harry would be SOOO freaking smart, he'd drive Hermione NUTS. XD Man, Harry really DID get entirely screwed by Tom, didn't he? Ugh! Also, immediate headcannon that Harry that DOES stay in Godric's Hollow and grows up with Auntie Bathilda is even MORE frustrated with Professor Binns: "YOU'RE A HISTORY TEACHER, HOW DO YOU MAKE IT SOUND SO BORING?!!!" (Respectfully, and internally, of course. XD)

[@akumasstorytime3910]

Internally? yes, respectfully? Have you read Harry's thoughts? That boy is an absolute menace.

[@j.a.shawkins7640]

@@akumasstorytime3910 XD It's been a minute, ngl. But fair.

[@ObsessiveGeek]

@@akumasstorytime3910internally? Have you seen how effectively sassy Harry can be?!! There’s no way he’s not saying it out loud.

[@j.a.shawkins7640]

@@ObsessiveGeek I mean, to be fair, there's only a few teachers he's REALLY sassy with. I suppose it's possible in this version, he gets so fed up with Professor Binns that he becomes like his nemesis or something, but Idk. XD

[@MrEvanNoyes]

You two are good boys. Thank you for all this.

[@WKP1996]

Uploaded almost at midnight in Sweden. Now I have something to listen to when going to work 🤩 Good night! 😴

[@WKP1996]

Now it's time, good morning!

[@42speedybeattie]

The Carlin brothers must have gone over all this in their live show, so it’s impressive to hear this conversation sound so natural as a first time discussion.

[@tjhall1000]

thats what i was curious about too lol. i wonder how much of this episode is the same as the live show, love them for doing this for the content tho, super sad they had issues

[@ImSarrow]

Hate you guys had technical issues and had to re-record this chapter. Amazing turnaround though, couldn’t have expected it sooner! Hope your next live shows go better!!

[@racheljackson4428]

ETHAN SAVES THE DAY.........AND AUDIO!

[@mckaylao.7556]

In regards to the "how did dumbledore know what happened the night the potter's died" question: I wonder if, in addition to the sort of echo of the magic, he can also pull some information out from baby harry (similar to how he did for hokey). Especially since we know the memory exists in his brain because he has the flashbacks with the dementors

[@sheamardis7409]

If you lay your covers next to each other, the snake lines up across them, along with harry on the second one lining up with his hand casting the patronas on the third one.

[@JordanStar7]

This has been something I’ve wanted for so long! A chapter by chapter podcast. Thank you ❤

[@mlove.1376]

Although extremely disappointed yesterday, I'm very grateful for Chapter One of Prisoner of Azkaban. Hopefully, you will be able to get the audio from the tour. Thanks Brorhers!

[@TheAdoringFan]

Such amazing show hosts. You turn a tough situation aprons and still give us an amazing quality episode that we’ve come to expect! Thank you!

[@JASON280190]

As far as how dumbledore knew what had happened in the potter house, don’t forget that he’s a very skilled oclumense and so he probably saw into Harry’s mind to see what had happened

[@stecky87]

It's pretty impressive how carefully this chapter sets up something that is so important later. Hermione is so thoughtful in her gift-giving

[@diannepascolini2863]

I'm sad that the live audio isn't available. Yesterday, I was heartbroken that there was no episode. I'm glad you recorded a new one (which I hoped would be the solution), and as soon as I saw it, I clicked on it! After I wrote this I went to eat dinner. While I was eating this question popped into my head: When Mr. Weasley asked Harry what the function of a rubber duck is, did Harry answer "Well naturally to throw it into a cup."?😊

[@tjloefflerjaetem]

I was literally typing "Slytherin and Gryffindor = Magneto and Xavier" when you completed your thought. I'm glad you made the connection. 6 of my kids are named after X-Men.

[@ailynrenee1796]

Super trick question, because Wendelin was NEVER burned at the stake. The fire never touched her, due to the Flame Freezing Charm.

[@-ellieille-]

Thank you so much for your dedication to this podcast!

[@meola53]

You mentioned briefly in this podcast about "the Azkaban guards vs the dementors" It's my opinion that they are referred to the AG until the chapter titled The Dementor. This way the reader has no inkling as to what/who the AGs are until we are introduced to them, and we get the full effect of how terrible they are! If they had been referred to as dementors before chapter 5, would we have even known what that meant? I think not. Anyway, love listening to your analysis of these books. It is my favorite story! Keep up the good work!

[@missautumn764]

You guys getting this episode out so quickly with everything goin on is nuts! Well done guys. Inspiring work ethic. And yay! Cause so fun for us 👐👐👐👐👐

[@raymondf2213]

"Keep justice at bay" Ever a Fred and George saying I've needed to hear more of.

[@chrisdtgordon5331]

That was cool that J was wearing the Invisibility Cloak for the first three minutes.

[@albusgrindelwald1991]

I’m so excited that you finally are getting to this book, I love this series and love this book. I hope we can all see the live recording soon. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@emlynbarnden1229]

I'd love to hear the Boston episode but in a way I'm glad that the people who were there get something unique to them. If you can get the audio, I'll be over the moon (obviously), but if you can't then it's an amazing experience for the TtGT live audience

[@EpicRandomness555]

I honestly wasn’t expecting anything today, whooooooo

[@calebbaird4379]

The cover art on that edition of the series is supposed to be one big art stretched from cover to cover of each book, flowing together, and i think the snake is supposed to be Nagini.

[@ObsessiveGeek]

It *IS* a mural. It is also Nagini. “supposed to be” makes it sound like it’s not.

[@robertstone1216]

Wow the turn around on this was legit. Awesome work

[@walmartman31]

Anticipation makes it sweeter

[@nathans9764]

I love the attempt at an elaborate explanation for taking the kids on a vacation. Its not Dumbledore's big plan. The whole family was told Ginny was dead. Ron almost died twice, Ginny almost died, and has to live with the trauma of being possessed and the guilt of having attacked people. They take the kids out to have a good time together as a family and help move past this awful year.

[@SuperCarlinBrothers]

It can be both 😂

[@nathans9764]

@@SuperCarlinBrothers Haha, fair enough. I wouldn't be on this channel if I didn't enjoy the theorizing.

[@mariaana6710]

Thanks you for doing the first chapter review again for us!!!

[@riluna3695]

It's hilarious to hear the word "flumped" here. I was just writing a scene for my books (set in this very universe) that included that exact word, complete with bed to flump down on. I vaguely remember doubting that this was a good word to pick. I am pleased to be shown that it was in fact the perfect word for the occasion :D

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

YAY! NEW BOOK! THANKS FOR THIS GUYS

[@shrapnollr]

Yay, it’s finally here! lol, love the series you guys! Been checking every couple of hours since I woke up yesterday waiting for this to drop

[@johnmartin9846]

So excited for this book, probably my favorite of the series.

[@maryamahmad4325]

It DID happen. And it was glorious. And I really hope the audio can be retrieved so we can relive being at your first live show :( If not, I'll cherish being part of an exclusive group of people who got to experience it with you

[@Fubarius42]

So fun fact. I have spent some time teaching in Asia, and it’s still fairly common for students there to be required to write with quills because it is believed that it will help them improve their penmanship and hand-eye coordination. Maybe the wizarding world works along the same lines thinking good penmanship translates to good wandwork. Plus, this also explains why Harry constantly remarks on other people’s penmanship. Possible theory fodder: does a wizard’s penmanship translate into magical skill? I.E. Hagrid’s handwriting is described as scrawling and messy which could be compared to his magical skill.

[@thequirkyquark]

You guys scared me with the post about the audio I thought we just weren't going to get an episode this week. Thanks for giving us this "backup"😂. Hopefully the rest of the tour goes off without a hitch.

[@JessieDeeRiver]

I WAS SO WORRIED WE WEREN'T GETTING THESE EPISODES.

[@The-fg]

Love this series 😊 thanks

[@b_3ll_a]

I didn't realize this podcast was a thing, but I'm so happy because I'm on this book right now!! I'm totally going to read along

[@carolynbrubaker1619]

Ya had me worried!! I spent two days waiting for this. Whew!

[@hufflepom]

So happy to see this!

[@MykGryff]

It’s such a bummer not getting to see the live show. We had so much fun there and the audience interaction was great. I really hope you are able to figure out the codec issues with the audio and post it. I’ve been looking forward to it all week. You two are just as fun in person and I’m very happy to be able to confirm that.

[@ShepardVI]

They should have regular episodes too in addition to the live shows so that those that really want to understand their thoughts can’t be distracted by the live crowd.

[@aliceepalermo5047]

I appreciate you guys filming more content so much. Thank you!!! ❤

[@tjmaraven]

Thanks !!! 🎉 🎉 🎉 I was hoping you could post the chapter.

[@PrecariousPorcupine]

So glad you guys made this for us! Thank you!

[@hackmxn]

Wait?! I had already made peace with not having an episode and now this ? ❤❤

[@ObsessiveGeek]

Why wouldn’t there be an episode? They can’t just skip to chapter 2

[@jaynehaubner]

Appreciate the effort to get an episode out even with the audio difficulties!! Would love to see how bring live In boston changed the vibe!!

[@codychesser16]

Regarding the Cover, all 7 of the cover arts piece together into a large mural like a puzzle. That likely explains Harry’s absence on this cover. Because it’s just one large image and he is elsewhere on the covers of other books

[@Foxfire-xq5ij]

I’m just glad of an episode. Period.

[@planegirl430]

Love the Boston sweater, J. Nice touch 👍🏼

[@hopefulaardvark]

Soooo excited to start Prisoner of Azkaban with you guys 😁 I’m a little behind but I’ll catch up. This podcast is absolutely amazing and I love the way you guys delve into just about every detail with such a fine tooth comb.

[@christinegaskins5245]

Oooo!! What if Mrs. Weasley had sent him a sweater or socks for his birthday. Could Dobby steal that one?

[@camador5487]

At the end of each book you guys should make a compilation of every chapter art ranking from that book 🫡 LOVE THE PODCAST AND EVERYTHING YOU DO SCB!!! 🫶

[@naataalyy90]

The answer is yes. My husband who did not read the books as a child Guessed everything about Peter petegrew and ‘the rat’ right. By analyzing the story.