About this episode

The MuggleCasters discuss Chapter 16 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince with guests Alice and Martha from the Real Weird Sisters.

Bundle up, because it’s about to get really cold inside the Burrow! The MuggleCasters have reached “A Very Frosty Christmas” in their Chapter-by-Chapter reread of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. And they’re not alone. This week the Real Weird Sisters Alice and Martha have joined us! Topics cover the new Minister for Magic’s cunning, Mrs. Weasley’s faults, and the Weasley Brothers’ violent tendencies. New Throwback Content: Be sure you’re following us Lon our Twitch where we are currently streaming the Chamber of Secrets PC game as part of our lookback content this year. All videos will eventually be posted also on our YouTube channel. Welcome Alice and Martha of the Real Weird Sisters! They have been podcasting for 10+ years and are awesome. Chapter by Chapter continues with Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 16: A Very Frosty Christmas The MC Pensive segment takes us back to an episode we recorded seven years ago. Are we surprised that people still aren't believing Harry about Draco, even Ron? What's with all the rough housing going on in the Burrow between Ron and his brothers? Is this a dangerous escalation or par for the course? Should Bill be stepping in between Fleur and…

People in this episode

Guests: Alice, Martha

Topics covered

• Harry Potter
• Half-Blood Prince
• Chapter Analysis
• Character Relationships
• Podcasting
• Streaming Content

Keywords

• Harry Potter
• Half-Blood Prince
• A Very Frosty Christmas
• Weasley Brothers
• Remus Lupin
• Scrimgeour
• Podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Real Weird Sisters

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