“Promptly Potter” Episode 185: “Peter Pettigrew Is a Rat in More Ways than One”

– In Chapter 23 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry, Ron, and Hermione are captured and taken to Malfoy Manor. Death Eaters torture them for information while they are there. Using his shard of the two-way mirror, Harry sends a plea for help. Dobby arrives and successfully liberates the trio but at the cost of his own life.

– Today’s prompt is “Why did Wormtail seek protection from a master who was liable to torture or kill him, as opposed to Dumbledore?”

– This episode is hosted by Princess Jhode Datu.

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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.