498: Harry Potter's 'Midnight Sun': The Companion Stories We Want Written

<ul> <li>News: With a new appointment at Warner Brothers, could a Harry Potter television show be in our future? (Note: This episode was recorded before The Hollywood Reporter reported on January 25 that a live-action Harry Potter series is officially in development, but our news discussion still relates to the news)</li> <li>It's Not Just For Kids! Listeners weigh in on Ollivander's wand choosing ceremony at the Wizarding World theme park.</li> <li>Main Discussion: Harry Potter Companion Novels. As we continue the 20th anniversary celebration of the Sorcerer's Stone movie, whose eyes would we want to see the first story through?</li> <li>Twilight and Fifty Shades have taken this approach: have other book series? (MuggleCast interviewed Twilight author Stephenie Meyer back on <a href="https://www.mugglecast.com/episode-156-an-interview-with-stephenie-meyer/">Episode 156</a>).</li> <li>What would Sorcerer's Stone look like from Professor Quirrell's perspective?</li> <li>Would Draco Malfoy and Boy Who Snubbed Me be a bestseller?</li> <li>Would readers enjoy Severus Snape's story and his constant struggle to protect the son of his worst enemy?</li> <li>Andrew takes us further into the series looking at Prisoner of Azkaban through Hermione's eyes.</li> <li>Other characters discussed include: Firenze, Professor McGonagall, Remus Lupin and Hagrid.</li> <li>Why did none of the hosts choose Ron? Dumbledore?</li> <li>Chicken Soup For The MuggleCast Soul (from Greece)</li> <li>Quizzitch: What is Albus Dumbledore’s favorite flavor of jam?</li> <li> <a href="http://www.patreon.com/mugglecast">Support us on Patreon</a> and receive magical benefits, like a personalized thank you video from one of the hosts and Bonus MuggleCast!</li> </ul> <div><br> </div>