Through the Griffin Door Chapter 21: The Eye of the Snake | Order of the Phoenix
Jan 25, 2026
They dig into Hagrid's mysterious bruises and a surprising menagerie, including Lee Jordan’s Acromantula. Thestrals and who can see them get a spooky spotlight. Dolores Umbridge causes friction during Care of Magical Creatures. Tension around Harry and Cho’s awkward kiss and Hermione’s emotional response comes up. The segment ends with a vivid, unsettling dream about a snake attack.
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Lee Jordan's Acromantula Headcanon
- Ben and Jonathan build headcanon that Lee Jordan's tarantula from year two could be an Acromantula tied to Hagrid.
- They imagine Fred, George, and Lee stealing a forest spider that grew over summer into Lee's pet.
Loyalty Overrules Logic For Harry
- Harry admits logical reasons might make Grubbly-Plank a better teacher, yet loyalty to Hagrid prevails.
- The hosts highlight Harry's recurring pattern: loyalty often beats logic in his choices.
Foreshadowing Through Wound Details
- Bruised details on Hagrid foreshadow Nagini's venom that prevents wounds healing.
- The hosts point out Rowling's deliberate setup linking wound description to later snake attack.