This week, our Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix re-read begins! We examine the protections surrounding Harry now that Voldemort is back, and ask whether Dudley Dursley is a good boy now.
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Aug 19
You're A Fool, Harry Potter (OOTP Chapter 35, Beyond the Veil)
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1h 11m
Aug 5
Pickup On Aisle 97 (OOTP Chapter 34, The Department of Mysteries)
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1h 16m
Sep 2024
Chapter 15: The Quidditch Final | Prisoner of Azkaban
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 15 of the Prisoner of Azkaban and discuss the letter from Hagrid, the Draco slap, Hermione missing Charms, the drama of the match, seeing Sirius and Crookshanks, population numbers, and Harry winning the game!
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1h 31m
Jul 2024
Chapter 5: The Dementor | Prisoner of Azkaban
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 5 of the Prisoner of Azkaban and discuss love potions, getting the kids on the train, Harry’s conversation with Mr. Weasley, Lupin on the train, the sneakoscope, the Hogsmeade description, the Dementor, and the start of year feast.
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1h 33m
Nov 2024
Chapter 22: Owl Post Again | Prisoner of Azkaban
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 22 of the Prisoner of Azkaban and discuss getting back to the hospital wing, Dumbledore’s mischief, Hagrid being happy, lycanthropy, Lupin leaving, telling Dumbledore about Trelawney’s prophecy, more time travel details, Dumbledore’s lesso ... Show More
1h 55m
Jul 2024
Chapter 8: Flight of the Fat Lady | Prisoner of Azkaban
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 8 of the Prisoner of Azkaban and discuss Lupin always teaching, Snapes mood, Oliver Wood’s last year of quidditch, Hogsmede, Scabbers vs Crookshanks, the wolfsbane potion,
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1h 26m
Sep 2024
Chapter 13: Gryffindor Versus Ravenclaw | Prisoner of Azkaban
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 13 of the Prisoner of Azkaban and discuss Hermione and Ron’s relationship, flying on the Firebolt, Wampus Cats, Harry spotting Sirius in the bushes, betting, the match, Malfoy’s prank, and Sirius’s break in
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1h 44m
Sep 2024
Chapter 14: Snape’s Grudge | Prisoner of Azkaban
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 14 of the Prisoner of Azkaban and discuss Harry’s usage of the map, not prioritizing safety, Neville’s hardship, visiting Hagrid, Hermione being totally right, stupidly going to Hogsmeade, almost getting caught, the map insulting Snape and ... Show More
1h 35m
Jul 2024
Chapter 6: Talons and Tea Leaves | Prisoner of Azkaban
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Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 6 of the Prisoner of Azkaban and discuss Trelawney’s predictions, Fred and George’s empathy, the Third Years’ schedules, Sir Cadogan, ... Show More
1h 36m
Feb 2025
Chapter 11: Aboard The Hogwarts Express | Goblet of Fire
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 11 of the Goblet of Fire and discuss whether or not Voldemort intended to live at Hogwarts, all the things that are set up in this book before they even get on the train, why James liked Peter better than Remus, and if it’s rude to floo di ... Show More
1h 27m
Oct 2024
Chapter 21: Hermione’s Secret | Prisoner of Azkaban
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 21 of the Prisoner of Azkaban and discuss Snape and Fudge’s conversation, why Dumbledore believes Sirius, the time turner, saving Buckbeak, the in-between-the-action moments, Harry’s belief that the patronus was cast by his dad, Harry actu ... Show More
1h 50m