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“Promptly Potter” Episode 168: “The One Rule of Making a Horcrux Is ‘No Backsies!'”

by Marissa Osman · October 30, 2022

– In Chapter 6 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry, Ron, and Hermione try to prepare for their Horcrux hunt. In the meantime, preparation is in full swing for Bill and Fleur’s upcoming wedding.

– Today’s prompt is “How does remorse repair a damaged soul after making a Horcrux? What is the process Hermione refers to as ‘excruciatingly painful’?”

– This episode is hosted by Geoff Hutton.

– 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.

 

 

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