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Wizarding World Politics are Riddikulus!

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Chapter 14, Cornelius Fudge discussion continues as I reveal my favorite foreshadow moments, give and take some house points, and call out what I thought was Riddikulus! Divination: “Riddle might have got the wrong person,” said Hermione. “Maybe it was some other monster that was attacking people. . . .” “How many monsters d’you think this place can hold?” Ron asked dully. “We always knew Hagrid had been expelled,” said Harry miserably. “And the attacks must’ve stopped after Hagrid was kicked out. Otherwise, Riddle wouldn’t have got his award.”  “Look at it from my point of view,” said Fudge, fidgeting with his bowler. “I’m under a lot of pressure. Got to be seen to be doing something. If it turns out it wasn’t Hagrid, he’ll be back and no more said. But I’ve got to take him. Got to. Wouldn’t be doing my duty —” “See here, Malfoy, if Dumbledore can’t stop them,” said Fudge, whose upper lip was sweating now, “I mean to say, who can?” “That remains to be seen,” said Mr. Malfoy with a nasty smile. “But as all twelve of us have voted —” Hagrid leapt to his feet, his shaggy black head grazing the ceiling. “An’ how many did yeh have ter threaten an’ blackmail before they agreed, Malfoy, eh?” he roared. “you will find that I will only truly have left this school when none here are loyal to me. You will also find that help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it.” House points: I’m giving house points to: Hermione for solving the whole book and getting petrified in the process - 50 I’m taking house points away from: Everyone Ginny for stealing the diary back when the attacks would have stopped otherwise - that’s my theory anyway 35 Ron and Harry - for letting Hermione go alone and giving aabout quidditch instead of going with her and heaven forbid going for help when they knew an attack was imminent 25 each Fudge for being an idiot and taking Hagrid to jail 20 Malfoy for getting Dumbledore suspended 30 Dumbledore for not going scorched earth and shutting all thisdown when you know he could have 20 Riddikulus: Harry and Ron let Hermione go to the library alone when they knew a muggleborn was about to be attacked because… quidditch Cornelius fudges incompetence is only a glimpse of what’s to come  Lucious Malfoy being able to just show up with a note and Dumbledore is suspended The fact that it took this long for Hogwarts to go on lockdown in the first place If you enjoy podcast and want more benefits and content, BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/BelatedBinge I'd also love for you to join the discussion by leaving a voicemail on my website: https://www.belatedbinge.com/ Find Belated Binge on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/belatedbinge Instagram: https://instagram.com/belatedbinge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belatedbinge TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@belatedbinge YouTube: https://youtube.com/@belatedbinge Thanks for listening!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/belated-binge/support

Heiry Potter?? Albus Dumbledore Theory

I attempt to shed some light (Lumos) on a theory I've developed about why Dumbledore hasn't stopped the attacks and caught the Heir of Slytherin yet. Hint: it has to do with Harry Potter! And Snakes! And Voldemort! And how the Chamber of Secrets is being opened! And who Dumbledore thinks is opening it! And...... OK - listen to the episode. If you enjoy my theory and this podcast and want more benefits and content, BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/BelatedBinge I'd also love for you to join the discussion by leaving a voicemail on my website: https://www.belatedbinge.com/ Find Belated Binge on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/belatedbinge Instagram: https://instagram.com/belatedbinge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belatedbinge TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@belatedbinge YouTube: https://youtube.com/@belatedbinge Thanks for listening!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/belated-binge/support

They Canceled Quidditch?!? Chamber of Secrets Ch 14

This week on Belated Binge, I covered Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets chapter 14: Cornelius Fudge. In this chapter, Hermione is petrified, Hogwarts goes on lockdown, and worst of all QUIDDITCH IS CANCELLED! All this means Harry and Ron are breaking curfew. They use the invisibility cloak to visit Hagrid, hoping to ask him about the Chamber of Secrets and the monster from 50 years ago. Unfortunately for many people, they're interrupted and we see corruption and incompetence on many counts. Dumbledore is suspended by a piece of parchment brought by Lucius Malfoy and Hagrid is taken away to Azkaban by the Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge (so he can be seen "doing something"). If you enjoy the podcast and want more content, more benefits, and even your own shoutouts, BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/BelatedBinge As always, thank you so much for listening! I'd love to hear your thoughts my website: https://www.belatedbinge.com/ - leave a voicemail to join the discussion or you can engage on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/belatedbinge Instagram: https://instagram.com/belatedbinge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belatedbinge TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@belatedbinge YouTube: https://youtube.com/@belatedbinge --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/belated-binge/support

What If Harry Potter DIDN’T Find Tom Riddle’s Diary?

In this headcanon episode of Belated Binge, I wrap up the discussion from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Chapter 13, The Very Secret Diary by sharing fan responses as well as my thoughts on the Expecto Plot-Chango question: What If Harry Potter DIDN'T Find Tom Riddle's Diary in Moaning Myrtle's flooded bathroom? After some shoutouts for listener responses, I share my theory on how Filtch would have been the one to pick up the diary. Which means in order for Harry to get it at some point, he may just have to find himself in Filtch's office where we know at least one other awesome wizarding world artifact was found by a certain pair of red-headed twins (Marauders' Map anyone?) Cast your vote on what Harry did to get sent to Filtch's office in this fan-fiction scenario as well as share your thoughts on the question for Chapter 14, Cornelius Fudge: What if Harry and Ron didn't let Hermione run off to the library by herself after Harry hears the voice of the monster? Let me know your thoughts on my website: https://www.belatedbinge.com/ To take part on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/belatedbinge Instagram: https://instagram.com/belatedbinge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belatedbinge TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@belatedbinge YouTube: https://youtube.com/@belatedbinge If you enjoy the show and want more benefits and content, BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/BelatedBinge --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/belated-binge/support

Caution, Wet Floor Chamber of Secrets Ch 13

This week on Belated Binge, I covered Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets chapter 13: The Very Secret Diary. In this chapter, someone (*cough Ginny cough*) tried to flush a book DOWN A TOILET! Which is not the disposal method I would have recommended. But as plot would have it, *they* chose a toilet in Moaning Myrtle's bathroom. One she just happen to be hanging out in. All of this lead Harry to obtain Tom Riddle's diary, which was not what a certain red-headed first year was thrilled to see. This was especially true after he received her singing Valentine. Eventually, Harry figures out how to communicate with Diary Tom, who shows him how Hagrid was framed for killing Myrtle 50 years ago! I also shed some light (Lumos) on a theory I have that IF Harry had kept the diary, Diary Tom wouldn't have had a reason to release the Basalisk on muggle borns anymore. I also make my case for what his plan would have been, once he realized Harry Potter had his diary. As usual, I pick my favorite Divination foreshadow moments from the chapter, callout characters by giving & taking House Points, and share the parts of the chapter that I believe are utterly Riddikulus! (all the puns) Please consider supporting the show by taking advantage of the additional benefits for Patrons: https://www.patreon.com/BelatedBinge As always, thank you so much for listening! I'd love to hear your thoughts on my website: https://www.belatedbinge.com/ - leave a voicemail to join the discussion or you can engage on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/belatedbinge Instagram: https://instagram.com/belatedbinge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belatedbinge TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@belatedbinge YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCCN_6uoVM6pJQK9c26tx45A --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/belated-binge/support

Draco Malfoy, the World’s Largest Fart! with Taylor Chamber of Secrets Ch 12

This week on Belated Binge, I was joined by Taylor, one of the cohosts of Let's Talk: Marvel Fan Theories podcast and we covered Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets chapter 12: Polyjuice Potion. In this chapter, the trio completes their "plan" to go under-cover using Polyjuice Potion by transforming into Slytherin students. From there they would have access to the world's biggest , Draco Malfoy. They would interrogate him and learn that he is the Heir of Slytherin and save the day! Of course, this is NOT how it goes down and we broke it ALL down! We also shed some light (Lumos) on Polyjuice Potion in the series. Is it problematic? And chat about the approximately 3,847,926 times it will come back up. We do some Divination foreshadowing, give & take House Points, and callout the parts of the chapter that are utterly Riddikulus! (all the puns) Please consider becoming a Patron to get added benefits like early access, show prep scripts, bonus episodes, personal shoutouts, and more: https://www.patreon.com/BelatedBinge As always, thank you so much for listening and I'd love to hear your thoughts: https://www.belatedbinge.com/ - leave a voicemail to join the discussion or you can engage on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/belatedbinge Instagram: https://instagram.com/belatedbinge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belatedbinge TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@belatedbinge  YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCCN_6uoVM6pJQK9c26tx45A --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/belated-binge/support

Magic Fight Club! w/Ellen & Keighty Chamber of Secrets Ch 11

This week on the Binge, I was joined by Ellen & Keighty, the hosts of For Fawkes' Sake podcast and we covered Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets chapter 11: The Dueling Club. In this chapter, among many many other things, we get school sanctioned magic fight club! Lockhart continues to be useless, an appendix according to our guests. I rant about how the sequence of events following Draco whipping out his snake out in front of the class makes no sense for the reaction it gets and the plot. We also shed some light (Lumos) on Ginny and learn something really cool about one of our guest hosts related to her. We do some Divination foreshadowing, give/take House Points, and callout the parts of the chapter that are utterly Riddikulus! (all the puns) Please consider becoming a Patron to get added benefits and support the show: https://www.patreon.com/BelatedBinge As always I welcome your thoughts: https://www.belatedbinge.com/ - leave a voicemail to join the discussion or you can engage on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/belatedbinge Instagram: https://instagram.com/belatedbinge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belatedbinge TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@belatedbinge  YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCCN_6uoVM6pJQK9c26tx45A --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/belated-binge/support

Thanks Skele-Gro! Chamber of Secrets Ch 10

This week on the Binge, I covered Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' 10th chapter: The Rogue Bludger. In this chapter Lockhart is max-level incompetent. First in the classroom, but it pays off for the trio to get the potion book they need to launch their Polyjuice Plan into action. And then again following the quidditch match where Harry played dodge the crazy bludger until he broke his arm, but still caught the snitch. Lockhart proceeds to force his magic onto a child who asks him not to and removes all the bones in Harry's arm, landing him in the hospital wing. This is where he reunites with Dobby and witnesses Colin Creevy being brought in petrified. The Chamber of Secrets has indeed been open, again. I also shine a light (Lumos) on the trio's (well Hermione's really) plan. Is it good? Did Dumbledore know? Did they have any better options? As usual I do some Divination foreshadowing, give/take house points, and callout the parts of the chapter that are utterly Riddikulus! (all the puns). If you enjoy this episode and want to support the show, check out all of the new benefits available on https://www.patreon.com/BelatedBinge! As always thanks for your support and I welcome your thoughts: https://www.belatedbinge.com/ - leave a voicemail to join the discussion or you can engage on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/belatedbinge Instagram: https://instagram.com/belatedbinge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belatedbinge TikTok: tiktok.com/@belatedbinge YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCCN_6uoVM6pJQK9c26tx45A --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/belated-binge/support

Filtch MUST be a Poltergeist! Chamber of Secrets Ch 9

This week on the Binge, I covered Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' 9th chapter: The Writing on the Wall. In this chapter Filtch is beside himself about Mrs. Norris who we find out is petrified and he blames Harry immediately as our trio was found at the scene of the crime by seemingly the entire school taking the wrong route to wherever any of them were supposed to be going. Lockhart is an idiot, Dumbledore shows amazing patience while still crushing Snape's dream of kicking Harry out of Quidditch (because that matters). We learn about the legend of the Chamber of Secrets and people immediately think Harry is an evil dark wizard boy. I also shine a light (Lumos) on Filtch. Is he really a poltergeist??? As usual I do some Divination foreshadowing, give/take house points, and callout the parts of the chapter that are utterly Riddikulus! (all the puns). If you enjoy this episode and want to support the show, check out all of the new benefits available on https://www.patreon.com/BelatedBinge! As always thanks for listening and I welcome your thoughts: https://www.belatedbinge.com/ - leave a voicemail to join the discussion or you can engage on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/belatedbinge Instagram: https://instagram.com/belatedbinge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belatedbinge TikTok: tiktok.com/@belatedbinge YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCCN_6uoVM6pJQK9c26tx45A --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/belated-binge/support

WTF Are We Doing Here?!? with Christina Chamber of Secrets Ch 8

This week on the Binge, I was joined by Christina, the host of The Restricted Section podcast and we covered Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets chapter 8: The Deathday Party. In this chapter we get to party with ghosts!! She also promises to read and review my awful fan fiction, we talk Snape, Draco, Harry needing to say no to things, checking in on Ginny, why inviting your bully to your party is a bad idea, and floppy wand problems! We also shed some light (Lumos) through ghosts in Harry Potter. We do some Divination foreshadowing, give/take House Points, and callout the parts of the chapter that are utterly Riddikulus! (all the puns) If you enjoy this episode and want to support the show, check out all of the new benefits available on https://www.patreon.com/BelatedBinge! As always thanks for listening and I welcome your thoughts: https://www.belatedbinge.com/ - leave a voicemail to join the discussion or you can engage on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/belatedbinge Instagram: https://instagram.com/belatedbinge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belatedbinge TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@belatedbinge  YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCCN_6uoVM6pJQK9c26tx45A --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/belated-binge/support