Chapter 7: The Sorting Hat | Philosopher's Stone

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 7 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss the First Years’ lack of knowledge about the Sorting Hat, Dumbledore's nonsense words, the Founders, the Hat’s song, the random students, food at the feast, ghosts, family backgrounds, Filch, Geomancy, whether or not Hogwarts used to be a dragon and Harry’s dream.
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[@xAbbieCx13]

I love the idea of Nitwit, Blubber, Oddment and Tweak being house elves

[@peacefulwarrior9518]

Blubber can also mean to cry. So maybe a cry baby is the opposite of a Griffindoor

[@Redthreadwitch]

Came here to say this!

[@spunkymonkey5102]

Also someone clumsy or unsure

[@ThreadBomb]

@@spunkymonkey5102 I don't know where you got that definition from. "Blub" is a well-known English verb meaning to cry.

[@steveclarke6257]

In the North (West) of England we have another strange word for cry, that is "Skrike", we have so many dialect words which are going out of use.

[@PriyaPans]

Yeah. This was in the comments on that theory video. It's a shame no one on the SCB team reads through comments much (although I'm sure that would be a huge task) as a lot of British folks are often on the comments correcting the misunderstanding of britishisms.

[@vorobuh_the_1]

Harry wearing the turban in his dream 1:04:21 is also a “he’s a horcrux” hint

[@jacobduncan2142]

Seeing you go from laughing about Hogwarts being a dragon to actually working out the theory is fascinating!

[@lorefriendly171]

Add to your founders series they take a dragon down at the pensive and transfigure it to the great hall

[@politenonparticipant4859]

Ah yes, Mandy Brocklehurst. Almost forgot about her. Really sad how her life was cut short by a fanged frisbee accident over the summer prior to her fourth year. May we never forget.

[@loopylinguist7716]

I’ve always loved the snide way McGonagall says “and Slytherin” in the movie 😂

[@dovidtcreations6955]

I’m from Sweden! Sorry you’re no longer on the top spot in our country, such a shame. Love the podcast and your channel. I usually don’t listen to podcasts, but this is something entirely different, LOVE IT! Best regards from the Swedish short snout!

[@pingvinbromma9451]

Same (Jag är också i Sverige 😁)

[@cycloneabsol9405]

I love how you can hear the bros crafting theories that would "later" be turned into videos, but because they record these in advance the videos have actually been made.

[@glebjohnson9057]

How can they discuss the newest playlist ranking then? I don't quite get it.

[@hoppingwren]

@@glebjohnson9057 either they edit it and wear the same clothes, or the playlist ranking discussion is out of date

[@Zinz778]

​@@hoppingwren Maybe the first option, but they also talk about a recent review left on the latest episode so it can't be the 2nd.

[@albusdumbledore5875]

What theories are you talking about?

[@Zinz778]

@@albusdumbledore5875 Towards the end of the episode, they talked about how the hogwarts castle might be a transfigured dragon

[@delikatessbruhe9843]

I like how in the movie Quirrel makes a point of not shaking Harry's hand when he first meets him in the Leaky Cauldron. It's a change from the book but I think a good one. It's one more clue that you'll only realise the second time round and relieves the movie of having to explain why Voldy wasn't there yet. Also refusing the hand shake is much more subtle in the movie than it could be in a book where it would have to be described explicitly, so I think they chose the best version for each medium.

[@LadyJustice838]

I am in an excruciating amount of pain due to advanced Multiple Sclerosis, and am in a nursing home as a result. I love Harry Potter, and I love your channels. As a matter of fact, y'all are my only Harry Potter related content. Watching you makes me temporarily forget I was ever in pain to begin with, so thank you so very much. Anyhow... Speaking of the year 1492, In the 2011-2013 Showtime television series, The Borgias, starring Jeremy Irons, the very first episode begins with the following title cards: Title Card: Rome 1492 Title Card: The center of the Christian world. The seat of the Papacy. Title Card: The Pope had the power to crown and un-crown kings. To change the course of empires. Title Card: The Church was mired in corruption. Pope Innocent VIII was dying, Title Card: And the Papal throne was the prize desired by all. Just sayin'...

[@itsallme1234]

I watched the dragon castle theory video before this, so listening to the pod i was suddenly like “wait a minute is this.. oh! This is that same conversation!” So cool to get a peek behind the curtain of theory inspirations!

[@bdazzlefromage]

Same 😊

[@calebbaird4379]

It's because of Quirrel's failure to steal the stone from Gringotts that Voldemort "keeps a closer eye" on him. Quirrel states that in his and Harry's confrontation at the end of the book

[@rebbeccahoneycutt7941]

This is ignored so often and almost word for word what I normally argue myself. Thank you!

[@richewilson6394]

My theory is the house ghost titles goes to the oldest members of their houses because if think about it three of the 4 are among the 1st batch of students that were at the school. And I think Sir Nicholas was probably the oldest Gryffindor and only ghost they had. Which says alot the gryffindor's.

[@j.a.shawkins7640]

You're not wrong. In the fifth book, when Harry goes to Nick, he DOES say that it takes a specific kind of person to stay behind AS a ghost. So, in your theory, maybe that's why it's theoretically only Nick. Or, hey, who know? Maybe the Headless Hunt is mostly populated by Gryffindors, and the jocks in life must stay jocks in death. XD Who can say.

[@richewilson6394]

@@j.a.shawkins7640 they could be from other wizarding schools there's a possibility there too. And there's possibly they could've been after Nicholas had died.

[@j.a.shawkins7640]

@@richewilson6394 Hahaha!!! Oh no!!! XD Then The Headless Hunt situation just becomes a bunch of younger ghosts Meangirling Nick!!! XD I kind of love that? XD

[@plotholedetective4166]

Of course there aren't many Gryffindor ghosts, most of them are brave enough to move on.😅 Nick might be proof that the hat can make a mistake

[@user-tr5cc7rq2d]

Loving the podcast. However, how can you think Potatoes aren't magical food? They are magic! You can prepare them in 10,000 ways and still have 10,000 more ways to prepare them! Give the PO-TA-TOE more credit!!!

[@benjieroberts6732]

My favorite explanation for the words "Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak!" are 4 of the Hogwarts house elves. Maybe they are he main elves of each of the houses or in charge of the feast specifically. When Dumbledor says this it does seam to be the que for the food to appear.

[@bennyqne]

The reason that nobody knows what the Sorting Hat ceremony is: It's like a secret initiation. You're just not supposed to tell anyone anything about it. Plain and simple.

[@clover2739]

Yeah that’s how I saw it. Like Ron has other older brothers but I feel like they’d all definitely keep the tradition of not telling the younger ones. Even Percy to keep tradition

[@malijar]

Yeah, it might work with the Weasleys, but if Lucius could tell Draco, he definitely would, wouldn’t he? Draco knew about the Triwizard Tournament when he definitely was not supposed to…

[@joosthuibregtse8143]

1:01:22 I looked in my copy of GoF and you were SO close. It says: "If a muggle looks at it(hogwarts), all they see is a mouldering old ruin with a sign over the entrance saying 'DANGER, DO NOT ENTER, UNSAFE'

[@lucypreece7581]

I wanted to say I have been fortunate enough the past few weeks to have had Sunday's off of work and this has become the highlight of, and my favourite part of those days off so thank you for that. Also I directed my step mother to this podcast as well because she is a huge Harry Potter nerd and she really loves it as well. So thanks for blessing us with this podcast. It's a true joy to listen to it.

[@josefine6300]

Greetings from Sweden! I really, really enjoy this podcast. I've been a huge Harry Potter fan since I was about six or seven years old, and have read it in Swedish, English and Spanish just because I love it so much! I've been following you guys for at least six years, and the way you so passionately speak of HP and never seem to run out of ideas and theories is truly astounding. You've definitely earned your reputation as HP experts.Thank you for the immaculate vibes and comfort you guys bring, and the way you bring together the fanbase. Btw, the Philosopher's Stone is called "De vises sten" in Swedish, which translates to "The Stone of the Wise".

[@audiobookcentre1780]

What's up Sweden

[@vignotum132]

I've read the Harry Potter books in the exact same languages as well! Well, I'm nowhere near finished on the Spanish readthrough, as OotP is a sludge to get through sometimes (jumped from PS), but it's interesting that we share the same interest in Harry Potter and use the same languages. Do you speak Spanish fluently? I don't speak it yet, although I have been able to survive using it.

[@josefine6300]

@@vignotum132 Really? That’s so cool! I wouldn’t say I’m fluent in Spanish, but good enough to read the books and understand them. I deliberately choose to read the HP books to practice my Spanish because I already new the story so well, and would be able to understand words thanks to context. But it was definitely a challenge!

[@vignotum132]

@@josefine6300 hahahahh vi verkar vara i exakt samma sits. Kul att höra, har inte varit med om något sånt förut. Fortsatt lycka till med spanskan!

[@josefine6300]

@@vignotum132detsamma!

[@Monstein]

You have talked about it in the past and been waiting for this episode to bring it up. I think the reason the hat talks about Slytherin is more because Harry kept saying "not Slytherin." It was the hat wanting to know why Harry wanted any other house and saying that Slytherin is a good house also.

[@liamogrady5868]

I believe that Pottermore states that each headmaster of Hogwarts gets to write their own school song, which means that Dumbledore wrote the Hoggy Warty Hogwarts lyrics and came up with the tradition of singing it at your own pace. I almost think that's more satisfying than the founders writing it because it really plays in to the whimsy of Dumbledore's character. (Also Pottermore says that the reason it wasn't sung year two onwards was because things were getting more serious and Dumbledore didn't think it appropriate.)

[@sawanna508]

I thought it was always song at the same time turing the feast even thought it was never mentioned again. Also in second year Ron and Harry didn't eat with the others.

[@Patrickcide]

I've always assumed the door was so simply locked so Hagrid and Filch could feed Fluffy.

[@nonno2]

I´m from Sweden! When you first told us about this podcast my first thought was that you would do your own audio book on the Harry Potter series. But this is so much better. You bring so much joy to peoples life, just doing what you love. If you ever visit Sweden let´s grab a beer, would be awesome. PS: I will be finishing my law school in a few months 33 years old, its never to late to do what you want! Best of Regards from Sweden!

[@ColtonRMagby]

7/19 chapters from the first book down, 12/19 chapters remaining. You guys are amazing, and I love your theories. SuperCarlinBrothers needs to have MovieFlame appear on Through The Griffin Door at some point to discuss a chapter or two because both channels are a great source of information related to the wizarding world established in the books.

[@sue-ellenlightbody2337]

I reckon MovieFlame would love to come on their podcast. I second this 😊

[@ColtonRMagby]

@@sue-ellenlightbody2337 Nice.👍

[@juliaandersson0818]

I'm from Sweden. Your podcast is awesome! It's inspired me to read along in my physical copy of the book (in Swedish) which I haven't opened in many years. I love diving this deep into the details of the book with you every week.

[@dragonninja3655]

I thought Mertle didn't know how she'd died because it was so sudden. She saw a pair of big eyes then died. So if anyone had asked her, she would have just said she didn't know.

[@IdaSantti]

She would have said she saw big eyes and died. It's not a giant leap from that to basilisk

[@conormurphy4328]

@@IdaSantti because it’s such a logical step that there would be a a basilisk in the girls toilet

[@IdaSantti]

@@conormurphy4328 well they thought it was giant spider in the girls bathroom. Also not saying they would think that right away, but like they said Dumbledore had half a century to think about it

[@conormurphy4328]

@@IdaSantti a giant spider that was already in the castle. Also for them to think that it would have to be able to kill magically which Acromantula haven’t been shown to be able to do.

[@PhilBagels]

@@conormurphy4328 If she had been killed by a spider, she would have said, "I saw this gigantic spider, and I felt its fangs sink into my flesh, and then I died. Oh, and I saw its eyes, there were eight of them and they were black. I distinctly remember them not being two and yellow."

[@BatFlash52]

In my Bloomsbury Prisoner of Azkaban it does say Flitwick was carrying out a three-legged stool. Fun theory that they changed it to four to represent all the Houses. Also I would love a Supercarlin Brothers’ Founders Series, your What Ifs are always 10/10, and it always annoys me we know next to nothing about the Founders.

[@cerinryder]

I thought so I'm from the uk and only can remember it be referred to as a 3 legged stool maybe it was another issue, like with the word philosophers where the USA publisher decided it would make more sense for it to be a typical 4 legged stool. Although it was probably just a simple error, is it in all copies of the sorcerer Stone books or just the earlier ones?

[@BatFlash52]

@@cerinryder In my books, it’s Four Legged in Philospher’s Stone, In Chamber it doesn’t specify how many legs it has, Three Legged in Goblet, it’s not specified in Order and it’s not mentioned in Prince or Hallows. They must have realised, ohh it should have four legs later on, but there’s gotta be more than one stool at Hogwarts, it’s such an unnecessary thing to change

[@ericduvall787]

I checked my copy of PoA and it says 3 legged stool. First Scholastic trade paperback Sept 2001

[@lonelyprince0]

I've always seen Filch as being a charity case from Dumbledore. Him being a manifestation wouldn't make sense unless he manifested recently When Arthur and Molly was in school some 25 to 30 years prior to this book, it was a different caretaker all together. It could also be that Dumbledore put in a squib here as kind of a challenge to the students in the sense of "if you are getting caught by a squib who can't even do magic, you shouldn't be doing whatever it is you were doing" out of universe explanation being that the author just wanted to put in a squib character for the reveal later and this is really the best place for it

[@JessieOulahan]

Exactly. Hagrid isn't supposed to use magic and he also has a tough job. Physically dragging in 12 giant Christmas trees, for example.

[@rationaltrekker2509]

Though you are correct that "luna" is Spanish for "moon," I think it is more important in a Harry Potter wizarding world context that it is the Latin word for "moon." Latin is found throughout names and spells in the wizarding world. While Albus is the most memorable example, Luna Lovegood's father's name is also an example: Xenophilius. Granted, his name is a Latinization of a Greek name, but it is still the Latin form that is used in that case. Names like Hermione, Penelope, and Merope are all straight up Greek (and the final "e" is pronounced as /ee/ in all three cases), but Latin is the more common, and given that Xenophilius is Latin, it is more likely that Luna's name is intended to be Latin, not Spanish, where Xeonophilius would be "Zenofilio."

[@lisahenry20]

I think the whole potato thing is less of a wizard thing and (similar to the humbugs) a British thing, because we love our taters. Roasted and mashed potatoes are common sightings for Sunday lunch and Christmas dinner, and chips are also pretty common, whether they're with fish (battered), fish fingers, with gravy, with fried egg, chip butties, etc

[@KerriGilpin]

Makes me think of Samwise Gamgee- taters, po-tay-toes, bake em mash em put em in a stew. 😁 I’m a potato lover myself. Roast potatoes are the best, but fondant potatoes are the best of the best.

[@sawanna508]

Also here in Austria potatoes are very populare side dish for feasts. Of yourse french fries are served a lot if you dine out side but every dinner with meat that is more fency is served with somekind of potatoes. They are also very populare for BBQ.

[@bendance4622]

The clocks changed here in the UK last night so this episode came an hour earlier than expected! I’d be over the moon except I havent read chapter 7 yet, I’m going to read each chapter right before the podcast each Sunday, no better way to experience it imo

[@kookiezinski7969]

Yes, Founders Series!! If Hogwarts was a dragon and Griffindor and Ravenclaw common rooms are both in towers, those could be the dragon eyes. :)

[@samedwardson2757]

I'm not sure the stool is super important in the sorting ceremony. It could just be that they grab the nearest stool each year, it doesn't have to be the same one.

[@GipsonWands]

I've always thought that each piece of Voldemort's soul that becomes a Horcrux is an aspect of him that ties him to his humanity. Each piece gives the container that aspect (i.e. the Locket seemed to prey on jealousy and the Diary trust) and as he shed each of the pieces he himself became less human.

[@witchyvirgo]

Jim Dale does in fact read “. . . carrying an ancient hat and a three-legged stool out of the hall” in the Prisoner audiobook. In all the newer physical books I own, the text says “four-legged stool”

[@hobbybrauer]

in my second hand British copy is says three-legged stool

[@thegamedevcave]

its really fun to see you guys come up with the start of a theory that was on the main channel before this even went up!!

[@anettemcl3965]

I’m from Sweden 😁 and looking forward to four years of Through the griffin door! Best Sunday activity 🧙🏼‍♀️

[@mariaana6710]

Oh brothers! How much you would love to see a Founders series! And helping writing it! In your minds, they seems almost real characters, persons... Love to see you "fanficing" them ❤

[@AustynSN]

They do ask Myrtle about her death at some point I remember, but she just says all she remembers is the horrible eyes or something to that effect. Everybody's too afraid of the bloody Baron to ask him about his death A theory on the ghosts. All of the house ghosts are the first to have died and become ghosts that were in the respective house they represent. The reason why The Grey Lady, The Bloody Baron, and The Fat Fryer are so much older as ghosts than nearly headless neck is because it's so much more rare for Gryffindor to become ghosts because their defining the characteristic is courage and Nick himself admits that ghostly existence is for cowards too afraid to move on.

[@sawanna508]

It could also be somekind of taboo or just good manners between ghosts not to ask each other how they died. Nick dosn't seem to like to talk about his either.

[@dilynf]

I was waiting for them to talk about the dream, I have always taken it Harry's first prophetic dream.

[@samuelroth544]

The basilisk is definitely in fantastic beasts, and i think that might be the book Hermione reads to figure it out. It still makes sense that other people didn't realize it was a basilisk first though, because they didn't have all the clues about harry hearing disembodied voices, Hagrid's roosters dying, etc.

[@jenisjourneys9215]

So on this read through, and listening to the podcast, I thought "What if Harry's scary didn't hurt just because Voldemort was close by, but because he was reading Snape's mind. Snape wouldn't have necessarily been protecting his thoughts....Voldemort would wanted to try to see if Snape's loyalty had changed. Snape looking at Harry and hating him would've probably made Voldemort feel the same way (strongly) causing the strong feeling that caused Harry pain. Also, maybe those feelings played into Voldemort later deciding that he could trust Snape.

[@malcolm32]

Considering how Sir Nick responds to the question about the Bloody Baron, I'm pretty sure it's just considered impertinent to ask a ghost about their death, and we all know Nick is quite the stickler for decorum.

[@brandonmetcalf9180]

Love this show it feels like I'm rereading the books again for the first time from the in depth detail and learning things that I've never seen

[@lonestarlucas]

I have first editions of all the books and on page 117 of sorcerer’s stone it says “harry quickly looked down again as professor mcgonagall silently placed a four legged-stool in front of the first years.” BUT in prisoner of Azkaban, on page 90, it’s says “professor flitwick, who was a tiny little wizard with a shock of white hair, was carrying an ancient hat and a three-legged stool out of the hall.” Huzzah! Mystery solved.

[@kayleighlehrman9566]

My favourite Maggie Smith moment in the films is from HBP "Why is it that when something happens it's always you three?"

[@brennonkrooninc]

You guys make me look forward to Sunday's! This is honestly one of my favorite parts of my week.

[@PcCAvioN]

This podcast is so comfy I keep falling asleep

[@felixwohlfarth925]

week one of asking no BEGGING you to invite MovieFlame to one or two episodes of Through the griffin door. Would be SO cool seeing the three leading experts on Harry Potter geek out over a chapter Also Amazing pod, this is the ONE and ONLY pod I've ever listen to, we have to get this to top 1 //Swedish listener

[@IAmMissingnoMaster]

Dear God, yes.

[@IAmMissingnoMaster]

I absolutely love this, just listening to you two nerd out over Harry Potter chapter by chapter, and in the meantime throwing together theories that you later turn into videos- it's like your own kind of magic right there. Also i love how the set for this looks!

[@MizzNijna]

The way I head canon that Neville calles himself a muggle, and also the Azkaban guard thing is that, the story is told to us from Harry, and I know if someone says a word to me and then explaines it, I sometimes just remember the explanation and not the word. So Harry remember the explination of the word Squib but not the word squib, it is after all his first day in Hogwarts.

[@katholmes7112]

Neither Hermione or Neville were hatstalls. They came close to going over the time limit, but just barely made it in time.

[@DevilboyScooby]

In the UK we have the idea of after dinner mints - a small confection usually meant as a pallet cleanser. That's what I always assumed the mint humbugs were there for, in lieu of After Eights (which are vastly superior)

[@bhavens9149]

Caput draconis, head of the Dragon is a reference to the Lunar Nodes, the North Node is the Head of the Dragon and the South Node is the tail of the Dragon. The nodes are mathematical points on the lunar ecliptic which lets you calculate when and where Eclipses, both Lunar and Solar will occur.

[@kasperwright7614]

This podcast is perfect to listen to while at work! As someone who has everything Harry Potter this podcast has wonderful insight that I wouldn't otherwise think of!

[@keithg460]

It's so cool to see you guys come up with a theory live. The thought process is fascinating.

[@thedudejsb]

Quickly become part of my Sunday routine, loving this series guys

[@uyttenhoveangelo]

J & Ben, love this podcast! Already one of my favorite shows to listen/watch. I myself was 11 years when the movies came out, and then I started reading the books. Like so may others I wanted to get my letter to Hogwarts and start doing magic. Thanks to you guys the journey and dream stays alive. Just turned 34 and still waiting to get the letter 😂

[@thisepisodeisabout6481]

Watching as you guys get the seed of a theory is for sure going to be my favorite part of this podcast.

[@vkarg]

I just love your dedication and your unique perspective on anything Harry Potter. Such and enjoyable podcast. Keep up the amazing job, only 192 chapters left! Greatings from Greece. :) PS: I just thought of a great drinking game. Hit a shot whenever the word "like" is uttered and you'll get wasted in approximately 8 minutes. :P

[@RT-dk7yv]

Smarten yourself up means tidy your appearance. To look “smart” in British English means to look neatly put together.

[@GhostNappa28]

Founders series must be a sitcom!

[@Martyn_Wolf]

Filch is one solid poltergeist if ever was one, which he's not 😂 Given that Molly names the caretaker before Filch one Apolleon Pringle oh and Mcgonagall mentioned that Filch has only been at Hogwarts for 25 yrs (by the time of the battle of Hogwarts comes around)

[@PhilBagels]

Yes! The idea that Filch is a poltergeist is, IMO, the single stupidest theory I've ever seen from SCB. I have two theories about him: 1. He is being punished for a crime. Maybe because he's a skwib, they decided it wasn't appropriate to send him to Azkaban. So they made him do "community service" as a non-magical janitor at Hogwarts. In support of this theory, I point out that his name is Filch, which means "steal". Perhaps he was a thief. 2. This one is a bit more complicated and deals with the fundamental nature of magic and the wizarding world. The idea is that the "energy" of magic (or whatever you want to call it) has to come from somewhere. Magic doesn't just happen by itself, but something has to "power" it. And what powers it is non-magical work. So they get a non-magical janitor to do work, which serves as a "power plant" for the magic being used at Hogwarts. It's also why Ron is given detention polishing trophies without magic. That provides more magical energy. And presumably, other similar tasks are given to students serving detention, to further "charge the magical batteries". And this is necessary at Hogwarts because of the remote location. In cities, there are plenty of muggles around doing ordinary muggle labor, which provides plenty of energy for the magic that the small percentage of wizards in the area need.

[@Martyn_Wolf]

@@PhilBagels He's a pure Squib, as we know Squibs come from magical family, they don't have magic blood. You're second theory certainly is interesting I'll say. Though it does glide over the premise of "magical blood". Hagrid mentions to Harry upon getting him from the Hut on the Rock that "Muggles don't have a single *drop of magical blood* in them" highlighting that Magic is inherited and passed down through genetics, hence we can get muggle-born, Muggles that have enough magical potential to be in the Book of Admittance. Magic is passed down through genetics then and not through non magical work. Hogwarts has house elves, so I've never understood why they need a caretaker. Your first theory could help support why he's there. Although many squibs will stay in the magical world.

[@PhilBagels]

@@Martyn_Wolf That isn't what my second theory is saying. I know magical *ability* is passed down by blood. I'm saying that the energy that fuels it is in non-magical work - done by anyone, with or without magical blood. Wizards have the "magic engine" inside them, and squibs and muggles don't. But work done nearby - without magic - provides the gasoline. And yes, contrary to what Hagrid said, muggles do have magical blood in them occasionally, otherwise there would never be any muggleborn wizards.

[@Martyn_Wolf]

@@PhilBagels What Hagrid refers too is most Muggles don't have a drop of magical blood. It's setting the stage that there's going to be some level of segregation because of it. Hmmm I don't think non magic work fuels magic. Otherwise all the non magical work the Muggles do would make nearly every Witch or Wizard highly powerful 😅 That would then discount that Magic is passed through genetics. If non magical work fueled it. What do you mean exactly by *fuel* regarding magic. As in what does this energy look like, where does it go?

[@PhilBagels]

@@Martyn_Wolf It's only a theory that I came up with. I admit it's rather contrived. But there are magical "traditions" of "fueled" magic. It's sometimes called "mana", and there are other names for it as well. You need a certain amount of mana to use magic. Perhaps more powerful spells require greater amounts. It has nothing to do with how powerful a wizard you are. Just like the amount of gasoline in a car's tank has nothing to do with how powerful the engine is. If there's gas, the engine can run. If there isn't, then it can't. And it has nothing to do with who is a wizard and who isn't. Mana doesn't do a muggle any good. Just like gasoline doesn't help you walk. Only wizards can use mana. The presence of mana doesn't make you a wizard. And applying this theory to HP, it would seem that in general, there's always plenty of mana around - because there are usually muggles nearby. But Hogwarts is far away from any muggles, so there needs to be some supplemental source of mana, provided by Filch, and students serving detention, and anyone nearby (such as in Hogsmeade) doing non-magical work. Every time you lift a heavy object using your muscles instead of wingardium leviosa, you're generating some mana. Maybe even every time you walk or run, instead of apporting or flying on a broom. But like I said, it's just a theory. Because the SCB are right: Filch's presence makes no sense without some kind of explanation. So either he's being punished or he's making mana. (Or he's a poltergeist. 🙄)

[@temsikdoos]

only found the supercarlinbrothers channel a month or so ago and have already binged pretty much every video in the theory and what if series. working my way through the quizzes now ! so glad to have this weeky delight to look forward to, and be revisiting the harry potter books this way ❤

[@plotholedetective4166]

Peter is so brave, imagine spending the better part of a decade as a rat living in a school full of messenger owls and hall monitor cats. He should get more respect for just surviving that gauntlet for as long as he did.

[@DarthCovid19]

I love this podcast, great to listen to when I am at work during the graveyard shift. I would like to point out that there are only 3 known hat stalls in Harry Potter lore: McGonagall, Pettigrew, and Karasu. Just a fan fact, you guys are amazing and love your videos. Keep up the amazing work!

[@mptness4389]

Since the Fidelius Charm is brought up early on regarding the Sorting Hat, I had a thought recently! Could a Fidelius Charm have been used to make someone Secret Keeper and then modify the memory of that person so they no longer remember what they're Secret Keeper of? Would the charm still work in this case and basically make it an impenetrable Secret, since the Keeper themselves couldn't even remember it?

[@karlharfouche6213]

The biggest surprise when i heard that you guys are number 1 in Lebanon for books podcast since I really believe i must be the only one in Lebanon who watches the pod 😂😂🇱🇧🇱🇧🇱🇧🇱🇧🇱🇧

[@Nickcicle8]

I never listen to podcasts, But this is amazing! I LOVE this, always watch the supercuts all the way through!

[@TheDanishGuyReviews]

13:37 "Professor Flitwick (....) carried an ancient hat and a three-legged stool out of the Hall." PoA, softcover, published 2000.

[@evengame3461]

I happen to have my original copy of Prisoner of Azkaban handy (which also happens to be an old UK copy) and found the line and can confirm that the old version says three-legged stool. "Professor Flitwick, who was a tiny little wizard with a shock of white hair, was carrying an ancient hat and a three-legged stool out of the hall."

[@svandermate1]

I absolutely love this channel. Really helps getting through work

[@qs2668]

new theory: Filch isn't a poltergeist, he's just German

[@JessieOulahan]

Funny

[@jamessmithson-br7rm]

Blubber in UK is someone crying rather pathetically, which is opposite of a Gryffindor. To the bitter end part doesn’t really work. Bitter end is pursuing something difficult or unpleasant for the person completing the task. End here is more about Slytherins doing anything, even if it requires something morally repugnant or stepping over others, to reach their personal end goals.

[@lindabroer8995]

Potatoes are a staple food in the EU in general. So it makes sense that there are a lot of different potato dishes at the feast.

[@heathtraywick9893]

Gentlemen! I first want to say I am a huge fan! I’ve been following your channel for around 5 years now and consistently enjoy the videos across all of the fandoms you cover. Anytime a new movie comes out y’all are the first place I go to for reviews! I’m around y’all’s age down here in South Carolina and have also grown up in the “sweet spot” where we all aged somewhat with Harry as the books were being released and the story progressed. I love the new “Through the Griffin Door”series and am enjoying going chapter by chapter with you guys. I also read HP on audible a lot while I’m at work or doing chores at home and this has been a lot of fun to listen to while working. I particularly loved watching the inception of the Hogwarts is a Dragon theory after having watched the video on it a week or so ago. Also Harry’s (and seemingly the other Gryffindor’s) love for potatoes seems fitting to me. The Potato is obviously the most magical food! What other food can you make into some dish for literally any occasion? Breakfast: Hash Browns Fast Food: French Fries Fancy Meal: Baked Potato (my personal favorite) Holidays: Mashed Potatoes Picnic: Potato Salad Snack at Home: Chips Party: Vodka I borrowed some of that list from a meme I saw a while back but it still stands. Potatoes are magic and you can eat them anytime and with anything! Anyway guys, I love the new show and look forward to tuning in each week for the next chapter. Hope you guys hit number one in America next. Keep it up! P.S. Y’all should do a meet & greet around Charlotte, NC sometime. Take care!

[@wickedtokensmoke]

You guys have made me look forward to Sundays even more

[@Daddyoh94]

Always a good day with more Carlin Brothers Harry Potter content!

[@mellow3995]

Easily one of my favourite chapters, so many great moments!

[@seanwilliams3705]

Loving the podcast so far…wait till y’all get to Chamber and the part where Ron correctly guesses the whole end of the book! I just finished CoS and when I read that passage, my mind exploded

[@shariswartz2803]

I think the phrase used to describe the appearance of the castle to juggles is "moldering ruins"!

[@brileyford5856]

I love this series guys, it has me rereading the books for the first time in years.

[@SwaggMasta0]

It was super cool to see the thought that went into the dragon theory! Very fun episode

[@ChantalGrace]

Love your videos a whole lot and your podcast is the highlight of my week 😊😊😊

[@jb888888888]

Sorting always came across to me as a secret initiation for the new students. They'd make a point of not writing it down anywhere such as _Hogwarts, a History._ If you've attended Hogwarts you know already and if you haven't it's kept private, to delight the next generation.

[@angelamccay5055]

I just yelled “It’s Sunday!” Then I ran to KZbin. Love this so much thanks guys!

[@Deneph]

Literally same!!

[@occheermommy]

I looked up the peppermint humbugs also and I think they are just a peppermin hard candy. My head candy of why they are there is that it is a huge feast and you could eat too much and have a stomach ache. Peppermint is actually really soothing on you stomach.

[@emersonsafford6427]

Heeey Brother... This is an amazing idea. I've been a long time fan of Harry Potter along side discovering you're KZbin channel before this podcast. I have so many similar thoughts and ideas about this amazing story. I thoroughly look forward to the rest of this amazing journey once again and beyond.

[@michaelzautner4848]

To Ben's question about the stool, it does indeed get mentioned as a three legged stool in Prisoner, at least in my printing that I have from when the book originally came out. Page 90 in my particular copy.

[@malcolm32]

Ah, Ric and Sal....such good friends. Buddies, pals even!

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

This just made my day! Thanks guys!😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@temsikdoos]

new podcast upload = my day (night) made

[@janicehuang2626]

These podcasts are definitely the highlights of my Sundays, and I do find myself re-listening to Through the Griffin Door when I'm talking a walk or drive. Your podcast has motivated me to revisit the first and second books for the first time in a very long time; I'm constantly listening to book 3-7 in my daily life. It has also motivated me to revisit the 8 movies for the first time in equally as long. A question, and I don't want to derail your plans, would you consider doing a quick book to movie comparison; either as a last 20min of the last chapter of each book or as a SCB video (which in a sense there already is a good handful)?

[@malcolm32]

Peppermints are a common digestive aid (incidentally that's why restaurants will often have a bowl of complimentary mints at the host's desk or otherwise near the front door).

[@aleahvincent9303]

The order or the houses at 26:11 could also just be alphabetical: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Slytherin

[@gracierose6527]

I think Filch definitely committed a crime against a wizard child and was given a life sentenced to serve at Hogwarts since they probably couldn’t send him to Azkaban or muggle prison. It’s the ultimate punishment for a crime like that.

[@zeals936]

I’m surprised they forgot about his Kwikspell letter being a Squib. Another theory I have is like you said he may have gotten in some trouble. Albus sympathizing what had happened with his father, and his sister. Albus helps people who may be misunderstood (Squibs), gave Filch, like Hagrid.. a chance for good purpose, and a reliable job at Hogwarts. Filch I think just enjoys tormenting kids. And I see Albus letting his behavior kind of just run itself giving students some exposure to “interesting and unpleasant” wizards in the world. He is harmless to students at the end of the day. Otherwise Albus wouldn’t have him around.

[@Ralph-rr9iv]

Also, lots of schools have traditions where you do not tell the newbies. It is understood you do not tell others until they are sorted.

[@fumkioyuki8457]

Been waiting all day listening to this while cleaning my room

[@amycawthorn7547]

blubber is also a British word for crying - example "Stop blubbering" - Someone blubbered through their sentence (suggests crying whilst talking) to blubber isn't to wail but it's definitely tearing up - from the English Cambridge dictionary: Blubber: to cry in a noisy way like a child: There he sat, cowering against the wall, blubbering like a child.

[@marthacalkins8054]

The more historical illustrations of the qilin are, indeed, horse/dragon-like. But the movie representation always seemed to me more deer-like - even fawn-like.