#491: Which Harry Potter Character Would We Want To Be?

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