Through the Griffin Door

Chapter 9: The Half-Blood Prince | Half-Blood Prince

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 9 of the Half Blood Prince and discuss Ron showing off, dropping COMC, McGonagall giving out class schedules, whether or not Harry should hold Quidditch tryouts, Snape’s DADA speech, one of the best comebacks in the series, DA LAGS, THE Potions class, and Harry finding THE book.  Relevant Links:  We Accidentally Proved James Potter Was The Half-Blood Prince - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUb51MlDqb8 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: 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 8: Snape Victorious | Half-Blood Prince

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 8 of the Half Blood Prince and discuss the train’s schedule, nonverbal magic, werewolves underuse in the series, Snape being a jerk to Tonks, the start of term speech, and “Jerk Harry”.  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: 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 7: The Slug Club | Half-Blood Prince

This episode is sponsored by Shopify – Go to shopify.com/griffin [http://shopify.com/griffin] to start your free trial! Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 7 of the Half Blood Prince and discuss Harry’s musings about Malfoy’s plans, Fleur’s (maybe?) rudeness, getting to the platform, meeting up with Neville and Luna, going to the Slug Club, Belby not getting pies, and sneaking into the Slytherin compartment.   Sign up annually for our Patreon before July 31st to get your TTGD Galleon! http://patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor [http://patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor]  Relevant Links: 3 WAY Better Careers for Harry Potter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzOGI1sQh7E [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzOGI1sQh7E]  Inglourious Basterds - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inglourious_Basterds [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inglourious_Basterds]  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: 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 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: 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: 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]