This week Snape demonstrates the famous Disarm Charm to a clearly impressionable Harry. Harry, meanwhile, throws a well-placed firework into Goyle's cauldron. And it's pandemonium when Harry is revealed to be a Parselmouth, leading the entire school to suspect him of being Slytherin's heir (except Dumbledore, who weirdly lets Harry leave without interrogatio ... Show More
Aug 19
Ear Today, Gone Tomorrow (DH Chapter 5, 'Fallen Warrior')
This week, avoid using your most obvious spells and be careful who you let through the door! A stressful battle with Death Eaters has left Harry and co. on edge during our Chapter-by-chapter reread. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura for this holey harrowing readthrough. Chapter- ... Show More
57m 25s
Aug 12
Zero Potters, Maximum Chaos (DH Chapter 4, 'The Seven Potters')
This week, we hope you like the taste of Polyjuice Potion because we're all transforming into Harry to (narrowly) escape Privet Drive! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, Laura and Grace as they climb aboard Hagrid's motorbike for a fun ride to the home of Ted and Andromeda Tonks! Welcome ... Show More
1h 13m
Apr 2024
Chapter 12: The Polyjuice Potion | Chamber of Secrets
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 12 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss Harry’s conversations with the Sorting Hat and Dumbledore, the faithfulness of Fawkes, more Ginny and Percy herrings, Malfoy staying for Christmas, the Christmas feast, the Slytherin Common Room, Dr ... Show More
1h 45m
May 2024
Chapter 18: Dobby’s Reward | Chamber of Secrets
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 18 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss floo powder, more getting expelled fear, horcrux setup, Harry’s imposter syndrome, the properties of the Sword of Gryffindor, the DADA position, Lucius Malfoy, Harry’s signature spell and snogging. ... Show More
1h 32m
Mar 2024
Chapter 11: The Dueling Club | Chamber of Secrets
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 11 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss quidditch point logistics, gossip, wizard plumbing, the dueling club and Dumbledore’s potential involvement, very vs. pretty, tickle fights and dance battles, Harry talking to snakes, and Harry at t ... Show More
1h 19m
Mar 2024
Chapter 10: The Rogue Bludger | Chamber of Secrets
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 10 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss Lockhart reenacting stuff, werewolves, ghouls, the library, polyjuice potion, the quidditch match, Harry’s boneless arm, Harry’s hospital wing stay, Dobby’s visit, and Colin and the grapes. GET YOUR ... Show More
1h 15m
May 2024
Chapter 17: The Heir of Slytherin | Chamber of Secrets
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 17 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss the appearance of the Chamber, the founders, not realizing Tom is the bad guy, Ginny’s possession, anagrams, Fawkes, the Basilisk fight, Ginny’s explanation, and escaping the Chamber. GET YOUR THROU ... Show More
1h 26m
Feb 2024
Chapter 3: The Burrow | Chamber of Secrets
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 3 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss Harry’s letters from Ron’s perspective, more trace ridiculousness, bewitched muggle artifacts, warlocks vs. wizards, the raids, the shape of the Burrow, home names, Mrs. Weasley’s intro, Charmed Chee ... Show More
1h 15m
Mar 2024
Chapter 9: The Writing on the Wall | Chamber of Secrets
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 9 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss the scene of the crime, Lockhart’s paintings, Snape and Dumbledore reading Harry’s mind, squibs, Professor Binns, the introduction of the Chamber of Secrets, Slytherin’s locket, prefect points, and H ... Show More
1h 13m
Apr 2024
Chapter 14: Cornelius Fudge | Chamber of Secrets
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 14 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss Hogwarts monsters, 3rd year classes, Ginny stealing the Diary, McGonagall canceling quidditch, visiting Hagrid’s hut, Dumbledore’s animagus is a phoenix, and cryptic messages.GET YOUR THROUGH THE GR ... Show More
1h 8m
Feb 2024
Chapter 5: The Whomping Willow | Chamber of Secrets
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 5 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss the serendipitous Checkov’s guns, wand woods, the last night at the Weasleys, chaos of leaving the Burrow, Arthur’s impact on the twins, taking the car, magical object sentience, and why Dumbledore i ... Show More
56m 7s
Feb 2025
Chapter 12: The Triwizard Tournament | Goblet of Fire
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 12 of the Goblet of Fire and discuss, thestrals, Voldemort’s Pokemon team, Peeves, the sorting, the Creevy brothers, where the founders are buried, the Bloody Baron, Moody’s entrance, the tournament details and the age line. Relevant Links ... Show More
1h 53m