“Promptly Potter” Episode 131: “His Hair Is So Big Because It’s Full of Secrets”

– In Chapter 37 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Dumbledore reveals the truth to Harry, explaining how the young wizard’s fate is intertwined with Voldemort’s.

– Today’s prompt is “What single piece of information did Dumbledore withhold in this conversation that he should have told Harry? Or did he give exactly the right amount of information?”

– This episode is hosted by Kat Miller.

– Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter.

Promptly Potter is MuggleNet.com’s Harry Potter critical analysis podcast in which we break down questions about the novels into bite-sized pieces. Each episode explores one chapter through a single carefully curated prompt. The topics and questions covered will span a range as long as Dumbledore’s beard. From controversial and burning to absolutely ridiculous (certainly our favorite), no question is off-limits.

Our alternating hosts dive into some of the things we’ve been reeling over for two and a half decades, but here’s the catch: They have to do it in 15 minutes or less.

Get those wands at the ready because you can consider this your acceptance letter! Come with us during this year-long reread in which we explore the wizarding world. Prepare to have your mind bewitched and your senses ensnared. This is a Harry Potter critical analysis podcast like no other, but that’s merely our opinion.