3.2 Aunt Marge’s Big Mistake

"Knocking the stuffing out of me won't make Aunt Marge forget what I could tell her," he said grimly.

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:

The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl and the sequel, Goth Girl Rising, by Barry LygaJunji Ito’s Cat Diary: Yon & Mu by Junji Ito“Death penalty in the UK suspended 50 years ago” from The GuardianMarge Dursley on Wizarding World“Harry Potter and the source of inspiration” from The Daily Telegraph (Danielle Demetriou; July 2000)Matilda by Roald Dahl and the 1996 film adaptationA Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony SnicketThe Inflatus Jinx on the Harry Potter Wiki

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Thanks for listening and we’ll see you again for 3.3, “The Knight Bus!” Have a magical day!