"Anyway, they cornered Black in the middle of a street full of Muggles an' Black took out 'is wand and 'e blasted 'alf the street apart, an' a wizard got it, an' so did a dozen Muggles what got in the way. 'Orrible eh? An' you know what Black did then" Stan continued in a dramatic whisper. "What?" said Harry "Laughed," said Stan. "Jus' stood there an' laughed." We're here to welcome our viewers back both old and new to the next installment on this fabled Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Review & Evaluation Part 1! This week we will cover the events detailed in our outline from the beginning of the book through Chapter 9 "Grim Defeat". With the Prisoner of Azkaban being one of the big turning points in the series, Chase & Josh will be tackling this book/movie in a 4 episode sequence. Outlined points will be Favorite Moments, Foreshadowed Events, Potential Plot Holes/Discrepancies, Interesting Facts and lastly, our Top 5 Magical Creatures that appear in this story (this ranking will appear on episode 3). This volume jumps right out of the gate with some memorable scenes where Harry and Uncle Vernon's sister get into a heated altercation, a certain bus makes its appearance for the first time and we learn about a fateful escape from one of the world's most feared prisons. Stay with us along the rails of the Hogwarts Express as the Riddikulus Crew meander through big key moments that come into play later on in the series with the debut of a certain Defense Against The Dark Arts teacher, the guards of Azkaban making their presence felt and a traitor in the golden trio's midst, you don't want to miss this! In the words of Peeves the Poltergeist, "Nasty temper he's got, that Sirius Black."
"You have heard, of course, that the Ministry is conducting more raids," said Mr. Malfoy, taking a roll of parchment from his inside pocket and unraveling it for Mr. Borgin to read. "I have a few ---- ah ---- items at home that might embarrass me, if the Ministry were to call...." - Lucius Malfoy. Join us as the Riddikulus Crew closes out the second installment of the Harry Potter series, The Chamber of Secrets by highlighting some of the major key differences between the novel and the film. From the smashing of the dessert, to omitting the de-gnoming of the Weasley garden, to leaving out the Deathday Party, changing the type of snake Harry spoke to in Sorcerer's Stone and Valentines Day, there are so many changes and omissions that rushed key build ups and negatively affected the climax moments in the film. With the in-depth analysis that you've come to know and love from us here at Fact or Fantasy, we detail both major and minor differences that stuck out to us. Covering some deviations that really changed the story, and the very few times the film added a unique wrinkle that enhanced the motion picture, stick around as we close out Book 2 in this 7-Book series! In the words of Arthur Weasley, "Ginny! said Mr. Weasley, flabbergasted. "Haven't I taught you anything? What have I always told you? Never trust anything that can think for itself if you can't see where it keeps its brain."
"My sons and daughters do not harm Hagrid, on my command. But I cannot deny them fresh meat, when it wanders so willingly into our midst. Good-bye, friend of Hagrid." -Aragog. This week the Riddikulus Crew dives into Part 2 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, which will cover from Chapter 11 The Dueling Club through the end of the novel! With Harry learning his favorite spell, finding out he speaks another language with arouses suspicion, students being attacked and staff members being removed from the school, this installment really ups the ante! Chase & Josh will take you on a journey into the hidden depths of Hogwarts and what lies beneath while covering our 5 point outline for this segment and adding some additional flavor you will only find here at Fact or Fantasy. With meeting an old monstrous friend of Hagrid's, to locating the Chamber of Secrets, to fighting the monster within while the life of an 11 year old girl hangs in the balance and Josh's proclaimed 'foreshadow of the series', this is one you don't want to miss! In the words of Albus Dumbledore, "Unless I'm much mistaken, he transferred some of his own powers to you the night he gave you that scar. Not something he intended to do, I'm sure...." "Voldemort put a bit of himself in me?" Harry said, thunderstruck." "It certainly seems so." Dumbledore replied.
"Harry Potter is valiant and bold! He has braved so many dangers already! But Dobby has come to protect Harry Potter, to warn him, even if he does have to shut his ears in the oven door later.... Harry Potter must not go back to Hogwarts." Dobby the House Elf warns Harry. The Riddikulus Crew welcomes you back as we continue on through the age old Harry Potter series, bringing you Part 1 this week of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets! In this installment, Chase & Josh cover the beginning of the book through Chapter 10, The Rogue Bludger. From a mysterious warning given by a curious being, visiting his first magical household, traveling through fireplaces, finding alternate means of transportation to Hogwarts and hearing voices, we join Harry as he navigates his second year in the wizarding world. Covering the same major key points of our outline through the series, we will tackle our: Favorite Moments, Foreshadowed Events, Potential Plot Holes, Top 5 Magical Creatures in each book and Interesting Facts. With losing a fight with a special tree, re-potting peculiar plants, attending a Deathday Party and learning that the Chamber of Secrets has been re-opened, there are many action-packed moments the fans will love to relive and us here at Fact or Fantasy are excited to give our fresh perspective! In the words of our favorite Headmaster, "It means," said Dumbledore, "that the Chamber of Secrets is indeed open again." Madam Pomfrey clapped a hand to her mouth. Professor McGonagall stared at Dumbledore. "But, Albus... surely... who?" "The question is not who," said Dumbledore, his eyes on Colin. "The question is, how...."
