#491: Which Harry Potter Character Would We Want To Be?
Thanksgiving is all about family! Join us for a Weasley Family-themed Quizzitch Live on Sunday, November 22nd! The hosts share their reactions to the news that Mads Mikkelson will replace Johnny Depp as Grindelwald in the Fantastic Beasts series MuggleCasTBT: In May 2016, which characters did we predict we’d see in the Fantastic Beasts series? The answers may surprise you! Main Discussion: Which character would we want to be in the Harry Potter series, and why? Charlie Weasley? Nearly-Headless Nick? For real?!?! Listeners weigh in with their picks including Oliver Wood, Crookshanks, Luna Lovegood, Celestina Warbeck and more! We dig deep into the Muggle Mail bag to answer some lingering questions The "real" Harry Potter fan debate continues Why is Slytherin House still allowed to exist? Could Sirius going to Azkaban have been part of Dumbledore's larger plan? Why is Harry so good at resisting the Imperius Curse? Could it be the Horcrux? Will it really be that hard for fans to adjust to a new Grindelwald? Should fans stop complaining about plot holes and let J.K. Rowling finish the Fantastic Beasts series first? One listener thinks so! Quizzitch: Rhys Ifans, who plays Xenophilius Lovegood in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, shares a birthday with this Canadian quiz show host. (You must answer in the form of a question) This week's episode is sponsored by Quip (visit GetQuip.com/Muggle and get your first refill free), BetterHelp (visit BetterHelp.com/mugglecast for 10% off), and BeachBody (text ‘mugglecast’ to 30-30-30 to receive a free trial!). Support us on Patreon and receive magical benefits, like Bonus MuggleCast! And, participate in our magical Holiday gift exchange. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices