Chapter Summaries

Rupert explained how Cedric died in the novel and compared that fate with the film’s version, while the livestream viewers reacted to Voldemort’s return and Harry’s escape with Cedric’s body. He also revealed that Bertha Jenkins had been killed by Wormtail in the novel, leaving her to learn that her curiosity would lead her to follow him.

• Rupert explained that Barty Crouch Jr. had intended to eliminate Cedric, but Harry’s warning and their cooperation let Cedric survive the maze until he and Harry took the Cup together.
• Rupert described how the Cup transported Harry and Cedric to Voldemort, where Wormtail killed Cedric, and the viewers angrily condemned Voldemort for desecrating his body.
• The film showed Harry and Cedric returning together, prompting Amos Diggory to applaud and Cedric to joke with Harry.
• Rupert explained that Harry learned about the Reverse Spell from Basil and that the Resurrection Stone could summon souls in the novel’s world, unlike in the film’s version.
• Rupert revealed that Bertha Jenkins had encountered Wormtail, recognized him, and followed him out of curiosity before he killed her.

The group watched the beginning of Order of the Phoenix and discussed Harry’s isolation, the Ministry’s actions, and Dumbledore’s decision to keep Harry uninformed about his connection to Voldemort. As the movie reached Hogwarts and Umbridge’s arrival, Harry noticed that Hagrid was missing from his class.

• Novel Ron recalled Bertha Jenkins’s reputation, and the group began watching Order of the Phoenix as Harry faced Dementors and saved Dudley with a Patronus.
• The group discussed Mrs. Figg’s role in watching over Harry and condemned the Ministry’s attempt to expel him for using magic to defend himself.
• Novel Ron revealed that Basil had been involved with several women, alarming Harry, Tonks, Angelina, and others watching.
• Rupert explained that Dumbledore kept Harry isolated to prevent Voldemort from exploiting their mental connection, while planning for Snape to teach Harry Legilimency.
• Rupert explained that Harry abandoned his Legilimency lessons after seeing Snape’s memories of James, and Harry recognized the painful implications for his own view of his father.
• The movie showed Umbridge at Hogwarts, and Harry asked why Hagrid was absent from Care of Magical Creatures.

The group watched Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, comparing the film with the novel and reacting to Umbridge’s rule, the formation of the student resistance, and Harry’s relationships. The chapter ended with the Weasleys learning that Arthur Weasley survived Nagini’s attack after Harry warned them.

• Rupert explained Umbridge’s role at Hogwarts and how the film differed from the novel, while the viewers condemned the Ministry’s treatment of students and the professors’ failure to intervene.
• The viewers discussed the students’ distrust of Harry, Hermione’s plan to teach them, and how the film and novel differed in the creation of the DA and the people who supported Harry.
• Rupert explained differences involving the DA’s members, the Room of Requirement, and the enchanted sign-up list as the students watched Harry teach spells.
• The room reacted to Harry kissing Cho Chang, and Rupert clarified that Marietta, not Cho, betrayed the DA in the novel.
• Movie Ron panicked when Harry’s vision showed Arthur Weasley being attacked by Nagini, but the film revealed that Harry’s warning helped save Arthur’s life.

As the group watched the film, Rupert compared it with the novel while Harry and the others confronted painful truths about their pasts. The film ended with Voldemort’s false vision of Sirius in danger, and Rupert warned that Harry’s attempt to help would lead to Sirius’s death.

• Rupert explained how the novel portrayed Harry’s isolation, his conversations with Ginny, and the tensions that ended his relationship with Cho Chang.
• The group watched the film reveal Cho Chang’s betrayal, Percy’s support for Umbridge, and Fred and George’s escape from Hogwarts.
• Rupert described Ron’s success as Gryffindor’s Keeper and explained that Hagrid had brought Grawp from the giants to save him from being bullied.
• Harry realized that James and his friends had not been punished for tormenting Snape, and Snape admitted his own past as a would-be Death Eater and his role in passing Voldemort the prophecy.
• When the film showed Harry learning that Sirius had supposedly been captured, Rupert revealed that Voldemort had fabricated the vision to lure Harry into retrieving a weapon.

Rupert compared the fifth Harry Potter film’s events with the novel, explaining how Kreacher’s betrayal, the Department of Mysteries battle, Sirius’s death, and Voldemort’s return differed. The sixth film began with Harry facing cameras after Dumbledore’s rescue, then showed Death Eaters openly attacking Diagon Alley and Harry noticing a girl.

• Rupert explained that Kreacher had misled Harry about Sirius, and that the centaurs captured Umbridge before Grawp rescued Harry and his friends.
• The group watched the Department of Mysteries battle, where Bellatrix killed Sirius and Voldemort tried to use Harry as a weapon against Dumbledore.
• Rupert described how Harry escaped Voldemort’s influence through grief and explained that the Ministry finally acknowledged Voldemort’s return.
• The sixth film began with Dumbledore sending Harry away from the cameras, while Rupert contrasted the movie’s public Death Eater attacks with the novel’s secret kidnappings.
• Harry noticed a girl in the film, prompting reactions from Ron, Ginny, and Florean Forresco.

The viewers compared the Half-Blood Prince film with the novel as Harry investigated Draco’s plans and learned about the Half-Blood Prince’s book. The chapter ended with Rupert explaining that the film’s childhood-memory clues pointed toward the island where Voldemort had hidden Slytherin’s Locket.

• Rupert explained how the novel differed from the film’s scenes with Dumbledore, Slughorn, and Harry’s departure from Privet Drive.
• Film Draco realized that Voldemort had assigned him to kill Dumbledore, and Rupert explained that Harry had repeatedly reported Draco’s suspicious behavior.
• Rupert described how Fred and George’s shop, their products, and Harry’s investment differed between the novel and the film.
• The viewers watched Harry discover Draco’s Death Eater allegiance, and Rupert explained that Pansy Parkinson’s actress had been replaced.
• Rupert clarified that the Half-Blood Prince’s book belonged to Snape and that the film’s visual clues foreshadowed Voldemort’s Horcruxes and the cave on the island.

The audience watched scenes from the Half-Blood Prince film and compared them with the novel, discussing Harry’s suspicions, Slughorn’s memories, and Ron’s Quidditch success. The film ended this stretch with Draco caught by Filch while testing the Vanishing Cabinet, though he remained confident Hogwarts was safe.

• Rupert explained that Harry’s intuition led him to the Horcruxes and that Slughorn was invited back to Hogwarts because of his connection to Tom Riddle.
• The audience discussed Cormac McCormack, Ron’s tryout, Hermione’s help, and Slughorn’s mistaken use of Ron’s surname.
• Rupert explained that Harry approached Slughorn for the real memory of Voldemort, while the film compressed the conversation and omitted his earlier attempt to obtain it.
• Harry pretended to put Felix Felicis in Ron’s drink, and Luna helped cover the deception so Ron could succeed at the Quidditch tryout.
• The film showed Draco testing the Vanishing Cabinet and McCormack throwing up on Snape at the Christmas dance.
• Filch caught Draco at Hogwarts, and novel Draco mocked his alternate self for misunderstanding Snape’s help.

The movie-watching group discussed the Half-Blood Prince film, comparing its scenes with the novel and examining Draco’s plot, Harry’s investigation, Slughorn’s memories, and Dumbledore’s plan. They ended with Rupert explaining that Harry did not learn Snape was innocent until he saw Snape’s memories.

• Movie Draco recognized how loudly he had plotted, while the group watched Ron’s relationship with Lavender and Harry’s discovery that Dumbledore had asked Snape to help Draco.
• Harry followed clues about the Vanishing Cabinet, and Bellatrix attacked the Weasley home before Harry chased after her.
• The group discussed Slughorn’s altered memory, Ron’s Love Potion mishap, and how Harry saved Ron from poisoning with a bezoar.
• Movie Draco realized the black bird’s survival meant the Vanishing Cabinet had been repaired, and Rupert compared Slughorn’s actions and Harry’s discovery of the true memory with the novel.
• Movie Draco explained that Dumbledore’s words hinted Harry was a Horcrux who would have to sacrifice himself, while Rupert clarified that Harry did not learn Snape was innocent until he received Snape’s memories.

Basil recognized that his power over the Dream Sea let him reshape the worlds within it, then entered the Magical Kingdom as the Bronze Giant. As the group watched Deathly Hallows, they reacted to Dumbledore’s death, the war’s losses, and Harry’s planned escape from Privet Drive.

• Basil realized he could envelop the movie world within Behemoth and appeared in the Magical Kingdom as the Bronze Giant.
• The viewers discussed Dumbledore’s funeral, Regulus’s role in creating the locket Horcrux, and Scrimgeour’s appointment as Minister.
• The film showed the Dursleys leaving and Hermione altering her parents’ memories, while Rupert explained that her family was safe in the novel.
• Voldemort’s gathering showed the execution of Charity Burbage, prompting Neville to cry and the viewers to condemn the movie version of Snape’s apparent betrayal.
• Rupert explained the two-way mirror’s role in the novel as Harry saw its shard and questioned the use of Polyjuice doubles for his escape from Privet Drive.
• The viewers laughed at the seven Harrys’ awkward disguise and Harry’s relief when everyone had finished dressing.

Rupert explained how the novel differed from the film as the group watched Harry, Ron, and Hermione go into hiding, revealing why Dumbledore left Ron the Deluminator. The chapter ended as Movie Ron wondered how they would break into the Ministry of Magic without Hermione's Wave Rider.

• Rupert explained that Hedwig died in her cage and Harry used Expelliarmus against the Death Eaters to avoid killing Stan Shunpike.
• Rupert revealed that Snape could have healed George's ear and explained why Dumbledore kept Harry's Horcrux mission secret from the Order of the Phoenix.
• Rupert explained that the Deluminator would guide Ron back to Harry and Hermione if they were separated, and that the Horcrux locket had driven Ron to leave them.
• Rupert clarified that Harry disguised himself with Polyjuice Potion at the wedding and that saying Voldemort's cursed name could expose the trio to the Snatchers.
• Rupert described Snape taking part of Lily's photograph and explained how Kreacher became loyal to Harry after receiving Regulus Black's locket.
• Movie Ron asked how the group would break into the Ministry of Magic without Hermione's Wave Rider.

The group watched Harry and his friends infiltrate the Ministry, flee into hiding, and learn about the Deathly Hallows while Rupert explained differences between the film and novel. The viewing ended with Harry’s accidental use of Voldemort’s taboo name leading to their capture, and Rupert announced that the next chapter would finish the movie before the story moved to the altered martial arts world.

• Harry and his friends used Polyjuice Potion to enter the Ministry of Magic, where Umbridge wore Slytherin’s locket and displayed Moody’s magical eye.
• Rupert explained that Ron’s family had been monitored, that Yaxley had made Grimmauld Place unsafe, and that the trio camped while searching for a way to destroy Horcruxes.
• The group watched Snape deliver the Sword of Gryffindor and learned that he had carried it to Harry and his friends.
• Rupert revealed that Luna had been captured and imprisoned at Malfoy Manor because her father published reports supporting Harry.
• Rupert explained that Harry and his friends were captured after Harry accidentally said Voldemort’s name, and announced the viewing would end in one more chapter.

The viewers watched the final stretch of the film and Rupert explained how its events differed from the novel, including the Elder Wand’s allegiance, the Gringotts escape, and the Battle of Hogwarts. The viewing remained unfinished, with its continuation and new group members promised for the next chapter.

• Rupert explained that Harry inherited mastery of the Elder Wand when he took Draco’s wand, so Voldemort’s killing curse rebounded on him.
• Rupert described how Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Griphook escaped Gringotts with the dragon and the Hufflepuff Cup, and Movie Ron condemned Griphook for betraying them.
• Rupert explained that Aberforth helped Harry and the others reach Hogwarts, where the film showed Snape, McGonagall, and the defenders fighting the Death Eaters.
• Rupert noted that the novel had Harry seek help from ghosts and that Voldemort could no longer feel his Horcruxes being destroyed, while Neville praised his own actions in the film.

After the film ended, Basil used the Gate of Time to construct a Marvel identity as the ruler of the Merlin Dimension, then found a new world and the Library Component. He arrived at Mandala Villa, where Wang Yuyan warned him that he was going to die.

• Rupert explained key differences between the novel and film as the characters reacted to Snape's memories, Harry's sacrifice, Voldemort's defeat, and the nineteen-years-later scene.
• Basil activated the Gate of Time and chose the identity of Hogwarts headmaster and ruler of the Merlin Dimension in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
• Basil searched for a new club member, detected the Library Component, and was transported to another world, where his connection to his Marvel self became intermittent.
• Basil recognized Cloud Brocade Tower, changed his appearance to fit the local customs, and entered the tower.
• Wang Yuyan attacked Basil with a palm strike, told him Madam Wang was dead, and warned that he would die too.

Li Lin met Wang Yuyan, Huang Rong, and Wu Yazi on Mandala Villa’s island, learned that Huang Rong needed his help returning to her time, and materialized the Staff of Time. He agreed to guide Huang Rong back after at least a month and set out to explore the martial world, taking Mandala Villa with them in a suitcase.

• Wang Yuyan explained that her mother’s actions had led a man surnamed Tang, who possessed the Killing Curse, to turn against her family, and warned Li Lin that Wu Yazi was coming.
• Wu Yazi arrived as a crow and explained how he had survived as one, learned Curse Techniques, and developed the Cruciatus Curse.
• Huang Rong appeared, and Li Lin recognized her as a time traveler from the Southern Song era who possessed the Hour Reversal Charm.
• Li Lin spent 2,000 gems to materialize the Staff of Time and used its power to wither a camellia, then restore it with his Lesser Universe.
• Li Lin told Huang Rong he could help her return, but crossing into her separate world would take at least a month.
• When Wang Yuyan refused to leave Mandala Villa behind, Li Lin used his suitcase to take the entire villa and island with them.

Duan Yu used the Disarming Curse to reach Gan Baobao and bring Duan Ling'er home, while Qiao Feng explained the accusations against Murong Bo. Murong Bo was attacked by his masked accomplice, and after Murong Fu received his warning, he turned on Jiumozhi.

• Duan Yu restrained Zhong Wanchou with Buddhist chants and told Gan Baobao he had come to take Duan Ling'er home.
• Duan Yu and Duan Ling'er left Myriad Tribulation Valley, while he thought of his sisters Mu Wanqing and Wang Yuyan.
• Qiao Feng told Wang Yuyan that Murong Bo had faked his death, committed murders, and plotted to restore Great Yan.
• A masked monk attacked Murong Bo with the Prajna Palm and Explosion Curse, and Murong Bo escaped before sending Murong Fu a warning letter.
• After Jiumozhi claimed the Seventy-Two Peerless Skills came from Murong Bo, Murong Fu used the Transformation Curse to turn the furnishings into iron weapons and attacked him.

Murong Fu and Jiumozhi resolved their misunderstanding and set off for Huan Shi Water Pavilion, while Li Lin’s demonstrations helped Wu Yazi recover and develop a new Curse Technique. As the Martial Arts Gathering approached, Duan Yu learned that Qiao Feng would not stop it because the Song Emperor wanted it held.

• Murong Fu attacked Jiumozhi, then apologized after realizing he had misunderstood the news of his father’s death and invited Jiumozhi to Huan Shi Water Pavilion.
• Jiumozhi accepted Murong Fu’s invitation to discuss martial arts and the division of the Great Song Dynasty.
• Li Lin demonstrated martial arts from across history, derived the beginnings of the Taiyi Initial Chapter, and helped Wu Yazi regain the use of his legs and awaken the Restoration Charm.
• Duan Yu found that Mandala Villa had vanished, and Duan Yanqing told him that Crow Venerable and his three disciples were heading to the Martial Arts Gathering.
• Duan Yanqing explained that Qiao Feng would not oppose the gathering because the conflict between the Beggar Dynasty and Buddha Kingdom had been deliberately inflamed, and the Song Emperor wanted the event to take place.

Duan Yu and Duan Yanqing set out to find Wang Yuyan before traveling to Shaolin, while Wu Yazi explained Wu Xingyun’s history and the curse techniques that shaped their sect. At Shaolin, Wu Xingyun’s arrival became a concern, as Xiao Yuanshan prepared to help Murong Fu assassinate the Song Emperor and hold off Qiao Feng.

• Duan Yanqing explained why the Song Emperor distrusted Qiao Feng despite relying on him, and Duan Yu agreed to travel to Shaolin after finding Wang Yuyan.
• Wu Yazi told Wang Yuyan and Li Lin that Wu Xingyun had mastered Apparition and the Eight Desolations Six Directions Sole Exalted Art, then described how Ding Chunqiu pushed him and Su Xinghe off a cliff using the Disillusionment Charm.
• Wu Yazi recounted Wu Xingyun’s rule over Lingjiu Palace and worried that someone might be stirring her into the conflict at Mount Song; Li Lin suggested she was a wandering drifter who might have come to support Shaolin.
• At Shaolin Temple, Xuan Ci defended the Mistress of Lingjiu Palace, while Xuan Ku ordered the guest-receiving monk to invite her and her female attendants only.
• Xiao Yuanshan told Yale Dashi that the Fiendfyre Curse would be needed to destroy the Song Emperor’s immortality, and prepared to help Murong Fu’s plan while keeping Qiao Feng occupied.

Murong Fu prepared to challenge Qiao Feng while Qiao Feng discovered Bai Shijing’s crimes and learned that the emperor planned to sell the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun. As assassination plots gathered around the emperor, Li Lin decided he would kill him if necessary.

• Murong Fu dismissed Qiao Feng’s abilities and declared himself the stronger martial artist, while Feng Bo'e and Bao Butong discussed the coming assassination attempt.
• Qiao Feng confronted Bai Shijing, who confessed to killing Madam Ma, Quan Guanqing, and Elder Xu out of jealousy and to protect Qiao Feng’s identity.
• Bai Shijing admitted arranging trouble involving Da Hu, and Qiao Feng revealed that the emperor intended to trade the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun for Liao support.
• Qiao Feng said he would not arrange the emperor’s assassination but would stand aside as Southern Murong, Tang Mu, and Liao forces moved against him.
• Li Lin explained the political conflict to Huang Rong and Wang Yuyan, then said he would kill the emperor himself if necessary.

At the Mount Shaoshi martial arts gathering, the Song Emperor, Qiao Feng, and Murong Fu’s faction arrived amid schemes and rivalries. Wang Yuyan located Murong Fu, while Li Lin chose to wait as the tournament began with a match between Crane Immortal and Turtle Immortal.

• The Song Emperor arrived at Shaolin Temple and discussed his plans with Tong Guan, including schemes to pit Wu Zhiyuan and Li Wen’s powerful fathers against each other.
• Qiao Feng arrived with the Beggar’s Gang, and the Song Emperor welcomed him warmly while Murong Fu’s group discussed their plans to stop him.
• Wang Yuyan used her Guidance Charm to locate Murong Fu, but Li Lin advised Wu Yazi to wait until Murong Fu’s pride had been crushed.
• The martial arts gathering began, and Crane Immortal Yun Zhonghe faced Turtle Immortal Sang Tugong in the first match.
• Crane Immortal won by using his flight to make Turtle Immortal roll off the arena, and Lingjiu Palace’s Sovereign Lord reassured the defeated fighter.

Murong Fu infiltrated the arena as Xu Zhu while Wang Yuyan hesitated to cut his lifeline, and Duan Yu's arrival stirred Wu Yazi's anger over Wang Yuyan's parentage. Qiao Feng left the emperor to meet Wu Yazi, and the arena contest resumed with Xifuzi facing Zhan Mu; the chapter ended as both men vowed to spare each other's lives for Li Li's sake.

• Li Lin offered Wang Yuyan the chance to cut Murong Fu's lifeline, but she hesitated as Murong Fu disguised himself as Xu Zhu and approached Xuan Ku and Qiao Feng.
• Xuan Ku recalled his dispute with Xuan Ci over Qiao Feng's childhood and left Murong Fu to get close to the high platform.
• Duan Yu arrived seeking Wang Yuyan, and Wu Yazi grew furious after learning she was Duan Zhengchun's daughter until Wang Yuyan intervened.
• Qiao Feng flew to meet Wu Yazi, while Tang Mu grew angry that Xiao Yuanshan and his Liao forces had not acted and Jiumozhi wandered through Shaolin's Scripture Repository.
• Xifuzi leapt onto the arena to challenge Zhan Mu, and Li Li pleaded with him before both men promised to spare the other's life.