Through the Griffin Door

Chapter 6: Draco’s Detour | Half-Blood Prince

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 6 of the Half Blood Prince and discuss two aside Quidditch, Florean Fortescue’s abduction, “Harry Is Special” moments, the reverse of book 1, Draco in Madam Malkins, all the Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes inventions, and spying on Malfoy Sign up annually for our Patreon before July 31st to get your TTGD Galleon! http://patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor [http://patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor]  Relevant Links: Linkin Park: “Heavy is the Crown” -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAt8oxY0GQo [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAt8oxY0GQo]  Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ [https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/]  Tour Dates:  Boston, MA - 9/10/2026 Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026 New York City, NY - 9/13/2026 Philadelphia, PA - 9/15/2026 Washington, DC - 9/16/2026 Richmond, VA - 9/17/2026 We’re on Cameo!! https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM8hRvLezLSqZYdLTadYPsRUX9 [https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM8hRvLezLSqZYdLTadYPsRUX9] Get your Sorting Candle HERE: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/the-sorting-candle [https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/the-sorting-candle]  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHekMQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHekMQ]  Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/GriffinDoorPod [https://twitter.com/GriffinDoorPod] Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/ [https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/]  Follow SCB on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@super_carlin_brothers?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@super_carlin_brothers?lang=en]  Want more Harry Potter Content? Harry Potter Theories: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcbxi40YpdLla30rsxtizc7&si=SAPeUtfANZZHoK84 [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcbxi40YpdLla30rsxtizc7&si=SAPeUtfANZZHoK84] Dumbledore’s Big Plan: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTfMVfRN3VwYN4trN0CXIBxI&si=sEacnvbgAtkL22Jn [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTfMVfRN3VwYN4trN0CXIBxI&si=sEacnvbgAtkL22Jn]  What If Harry Was in Slytherin: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcJm1P391rp3tl8W0_ksFwc&si=LwKyPy-69M7GgVqn [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcJm1P391rp3tl8W0_ksFwc&si=LwKyPy-69M7GgVqn]     Edited by :: Ethan Edghill Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code GRIFFIN for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/griffin for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

Chapter 5: An Excess of Phlegm | Half-Blood Prince

This episode is sponsored by Shopify - Go to http://shopify.com/GRIFFIN [http://shopify.com/GRIFFIN] to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period. Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 5 of the Half Blood Prince and discuss broom racing a la “Fast and Furious”, apparition, Slughorn’s history, the MOST awkward moment with Molly and Arthur, Hermione sitting in Harry’s bed, timeline math, Fleur’s entrance and the girls’ jealousy, telling Ron and Hermione the prophecy, and OWL grades.       Relevant Links: Harry Potter's Apparition Problem, FINALLY Explained - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-tb3DCipao [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-tb3DCipao]  Slughorn's Darkest Secret - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7O14idhvFk&t=40s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=40s&v=S7O14idhvFk]  Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ [https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/]  Tour Dates:  Boston, MA - 9/10/2026 Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026 New York City, NY - 9/13/2026 Philadelphia, PA - 9/15/2026 Washington, DC - 9/16/2026 Richmond, VA - 9/17/2026 We’re on Cameo!! https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM8hRvLezLSqZYdLTadYPsRUX9 [https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM8hRvLezLSqZYdLTadYPsRUX9] Get your Sorting Candle HERE: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/the-sorting-candle [https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/the-sorting-candle]  Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor [http://patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor]  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHekMQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHekMQ]  Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/GriffinDoorPod [https://twitter.com/GriffinDoorPod] Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/ [https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/]  Follow SCB on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@super_carlin_brothers?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@super_carlin_brothers?lang=en]  Want more Harry Potter Content? Harry Potter Theories: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcbxi40YpdLla30rsxtizc7&si=SAPeUtfANZZHoK84 [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcbxi40YpdLla30rsxtizc7&si=SAPeUtfANZZHoK84] Dumbledore’s Big Plan: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTfMVfRN3VwYN4trN0CXIBxI&si=sEacnvbgAtkL22Jn [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTfMVfRN3VwYN4trN0CXIBxI&si=sEacnvbgAtkL22Jn]  What If Harry Was in Slytherin: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcJm1P391rp3tl8W0_ksFwc&si=LwKyPy-69M7GgVqn [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcJm1P391rp3tl8W0_ksFwc&si=LwKyPy-69M7GgVqn]     Edited by :: Ethan Edghill Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code GRIFFIN for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/griffin for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

The Owlery Special Part 4!

Join J and Ben as they dive into YOUR QUESTIONS and answer the questions: How would the story be different if Snape was sorted into Griffindor? How does the Pensive REALLY work? If Dumbledore never saw the destroyed diary, would he have realized Voldemort was using Horcruxes? Do you want to have your questions answered on a future episode of The Owlery? Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor [http://patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor]     Relevant Links: Caller Unknown - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/234878138-caller-unknown [https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/234878138-caller-unknown]   Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ [https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/]  Tour Dates:  Boston, MA - 9/10/2026 Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026 New York City, NY - 9/13/2026 Philadelphia, PA - 9/15/2026 Washington, DC - 9/16/2026 Richmond, VA - 9/17/2026 We’re on Cameo!! https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM8hRvLezLSqZYdLTadYPsRUX9 [https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM8hRvLezLSqZYdLTadYPsRUX9] Get your Sorting Candle HERE: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/the-sorting-candle [https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/the-sorting-candle]  Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor [http://patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor]  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHekMQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHekMQ]  Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/GriffinDoorPod [https://twitter.com/GriffinDoorPod] Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/ [https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/]  Follow SCB on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@super_carlin_brothers?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@super_carlin_brothers?lang=en]  Want more Harry Potter Content? Harry Potter Theories: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcbxi40YpdLla30rsxtizc7&si=SAPeUtfANZZHoK84 [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcbxi40YpdLla30rsxtizc7&si=SAPeUtfANZZHoK84] Dumbledore’s Big Plan: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTfMVfRN3VwYN4trN0CXIBxI&si=sEacnvbgAtkL22Jn [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTfMVfRN3VwYN4trN0CXIBxI&si=sEacnvbgAtkL22Jn]  What If Harry Was in Slytherin: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcJm1P391rp3tl8W0_ksFwc&si=LwKyPy-69M7GgVqn [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcJm1P391rp3tl8W0_ksFwc&si=LwKyPy-69M7GgVqn]     Edited by :: Ethan Edghill Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code GRIFFIN for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/griffin for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

Chapter 4: Horace Slughorn | Half-Blood Prince

This episode is sponsored by Shopify - Go to http://shopify.com/GRIFFIN [http://shopify.com/GRIFFIN] to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period. Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 4 of the Half Blood Prince and discuss apparition, the bookend moments, Amelia Bones’ death, poking Slughorn, various collections, prejudices, spiders, and Dumbledore’s instructions before dropping Harry off at the Burrow.   Relevant Links: Caller Unknown - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/234878138-caller-unknown [https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/234878138-caller-unknown]   Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ [https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/]  Tour Dates:  Boston, MA - 9/10/2026 Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026 New York City, NY - 9/13/2026 Philadelphia, PA - 9/15/2026 Washington, DC - 9/16/2026 Richmond, VA - 9/17/2026 We’re on Cameo!! https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM8hRvLezLSqZYdLTadYPsRUX9 [https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM8hRvLezLSqZYdLTadYPsRUX9] Get your Sorting Candle HERE: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/the-sorting-candle [https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/the-sorting-candle]  Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor [http://patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor]  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHekMQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHekMQ]  Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/GriffinDoorPod [https://twitter.com/GriffinDoorPod] Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/ [https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/]  Follow SCB on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@super_carlin_brothers?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@super_carlin_brothers?lang=en]  Want more Harry Potter Content? Harry Potter Theories: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcbxi40YpdLla30rsxtizc7&si=SAPeUtfANZZHoK84 [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcbxi40YpdLla30rsxtizc7&si=SAPeUtfANZZHoK84] Dumbledore’s Big Plan: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTfMVfRN3VwYN4trN0CXIBxI&si=sEacnvbgAtkL22Jn [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTfMVfRN3VwYN4trN0CXIBxI&si=sEacnvbgAtkL22Jn]  What If Harry Was in Slytherin: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcJm1P391rp3tl8W0_ksFwc&si=LwKyPy-69M7GgVqn [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcJm1P391rp3tl8W0_ksFwc&si=LwKyPy-69M7GgVqn]     Edited by :: Ethan Edghill Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code GRIFFIN for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/griffin for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

Chapter 3: Will and Won’t | Half-Blood Prince

This episode is sponsored by Shopify - Go to http://shopify.com/GRIFFIN [http://shopify.com/GRIFFIN] to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period. This episode is sponsored by AuraFrames - Exclusive $25 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/GRIFFIN [https://on.auraframes.com/GRIFFIN] Promo Code GRIFFIN Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 3 of the Half Blood Prince and discuss Harry’s snoring, the foreshadowing pamphlet, Dumbledore’s unfailing politeness, Sirius’s will, house elf magic, and coming of age.  Relevant Links: Dumbledore’s Drinking Problem - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOVkVHkuMyM&t=911s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=911s&v=nOVkVHkuMyM]  Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ [https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/]  Tour Dates:  Boston, MA - 9/10/2026 Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026 New York City, NY - 9/13/2026 Philadelphia, PA - 9/15/2026 Washington, DC - 9/16/2026 Richmond, VA - 9/17/2026 We’re on Cameo!! https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM8hRvLezLSqZYdLTadYPsRUX9 [https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM8hRvLezLSqZYdLTadYPsRUX9] Get your Sorting Candle HERE: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/the-sorting-candle [https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/the-sorting-candle]  Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor [http://patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor]  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHekMQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHekMQ]  Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/GriffinDoorPod [https://twitter.com/GriffinDoorPod] Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/ [https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/]  Follow SCB on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@super_carlin_brothers?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@super_carlin_brothers?lang=en]  Want more Harry Potter Content? Harry Potter Theories: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcbxi40YpdLla30rsxtizc7&si=SAPeUtfANZZHoK84 [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcbxi40YpdLla30rsxtizc7&si=SAPeUtfANZZHoK84] Dumbledore’s Big Plan: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTfMVfRN3VwYN4trN0CXIBxI&si=sEacnvbgAtkL22Jn [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTfMVfRN3VwYN4trN0CXIBxI&si=sEacnvbgAtkL22Jn]  What If Harry Was in Slytherin: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcJm1P391rp3tl8W0_ksFwc&si=LwKyPy-69M7GgVqn [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcJm1P391rp3tl8W0_ksFwc&si=LwKyPy-69M7GgVqn]     Edited by :: Ethan Edghill Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code GRIFFIN for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/griffin for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]