Ep. 118 - Uppercut and Run

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Join Ellen and Keighty as we continue with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, covering the second half of Chapter One (Dudley Demented) and the corresponding film scenes.

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My Potter Pondering

I agree, I don't think the way the dementors were written in the book includes being able to pick someone up by the throat. But I also thought Harry noticed the dementor trying to pry Dudley's hands away from his mouth in the book and then I didn't hear that in this week's summary/description, so maybe I made it up like Ellen made up Rita Skeeter's appearance in the 5th movie (which I was totally picturing as well)! I definitely missed the details that were changed and left out of the movie, like Harry's sick burns on Vernon and Dudley. Side note, I also hated Harry while re-reading this book because he was so resentful towards his friends, Dumbledore, etc., and it was honestly annoying getting through all the caps lock Harry moments. But I do understand where his anger is coming from and he does become much more level-headed again by the end of the series which makes me love him again. I can't remember exactly how I felt or imagined things the first time I read the series, since it was so long ago and I was so young. I just remember being 100% Team Harry 100% of the time. So I don't think I felt that way the first time I read this book. It was easier for me to relate to Harry and the other students when I was a child/teenager myself. Harry was the character I identified with the most, since we share a birthday, we were both dorky kids with glasses and [nearly] black hair, and a love of adventure and friendship. Obviously still love reading the books in my adult years too, especially since it does give me a different perspective. Now I would say I probably identify most with Mcgonagall; she is definitely #Goalz<3 Another example, I remember Ron saying things in the book that I was thinking--evidently we had the same mental and emotional capacity when I was a kid. During my re-reads as an adult, I have been shocked and annoyed by his lack of tact. I think this shows how talented Rowling really was as an author. Looking forward to the episodes covering this book-movie compare and contrast! Thanks Ellen and Keighty!