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

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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.

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Harry Potter's Apparition Problem, FINALLY Explained - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-tb3DCipao

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