It’s Monday, and that means it’s time for another episode of Podtrificus Totalus, a Harry Potter podcast done chapter by chapter, book by book.
In this chapter, Harry continues to spend a painful summer with the Dursleys, with the notable inclusion of Vernon’s sister Marge. Harry struggles to maintain his cool as Marge berates him, with explosive results.
We make a number of references to outside sources and popular culture, which are listed below:
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The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl and the sequel, Goth Girl Rising, by Barry Lyga
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Junji Ito’s Cat Diary: Yon & Mu by Junji Ito
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“Death penalty in the UK suspended 50 years ago” from The Guardian
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Marge Dursley on Wizarding World
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“Harry Potter and the source of inspiration” from The Daily Telegraph (Danielle Demetriou; July 2000)
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Matilda by Roald Dahl and the 1996 film adaptation
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A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
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The Inflatus Jinx on the Harry Potter Wiki
You can hear more from our guest, Angel, on the Mysteries and Urban Legends Podcast. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@MaulPodcast) and Instagram (@maulpodcast), and check out Angel on Instagram as acute.angel.jpeg.
