Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’ll be discussing how ordinary Muggles react when they find out that their child is magical.
The majority of Muggle-born witches and wizards do not discover that they are magical until they are invited to come study magic as a child. In the United Kingdom, this momentous occasion takes place the year of a child’s ele ... Show More
May 2019
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Book 1 (Unabridged) Stephen Fry
"Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'."
Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four ... Show More
8h 44m
May 2019
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Book 4 (Unabridged) Stephen Fry Part 1 of 2
"'There will be three tasks, spaced throughout the school year, and they will test the champions in many different ways...their magical prowess - their daring - their powers of deduction - and, of course, their ability to cope with danger.'"
The Triwizard Tournament is to be he ... Show More
11h 24m
May 2019
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Book 4 (Unabridged) Stephen Fry Part 2 of 2
"'There will be three tasks, spaced throughout the school year, and they will test the champions in many different ways...their magical prowess - their daring - their powers of deduction - and, of course, their ability to cope with danger.'"
The Triwizard Tournament is to be he ... Show More
10h 11m
Sep 2020
#484: Fictional Orphans and Their Purpose in 'Harry Potter'
Welcome Slug Club member Shyam! He, too, has gotten a letter from the author! MuggleMail includes MORE casting of gingers, Sorting Hats, Slytherins and Aussies. Could the eventual Potter TV show be on network television, rather than a streaming app? Our main discussion this week ... Show More
1h 12m
May 2019
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Book 2 (Unabridged) Stephen Fry
"'There is a plot, Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things happen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this year.'"
Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his fr ... Show More
10h 8m
Sep 2022
577: Back to Hogwarts! We're Teaching Our Own Magical Lessons!
To celebrate going Back to Hogwarts, each MuggleCaster brings their own Hogwarts Lesson to the table, and you better pay attention because House Points are up for grabs. Class is now in session! Welcome Slug Club member, Robbie! Check out his wand collection on Instagram! Main Di ... Show More
49m 17s
Nov 2021
539: What Was The '98 Hogwarts School Year Like? And More Muggle Mail
On this week's episode, we empty some owl post from our Muggle Mail bag! What would the 1998-99 Hogwarts school year have looked like? Why did Harry decide to become an Auror? Plus, we analyze several new Credence theories, a Chicken Soup from India and a horcrux email from 2006 ... Show More
1h 24m
Mar 2024
How The Royal Family Influenced Rita Skeeter, and more MuggleMail
This week, we're busting open the MuggleMail bag and listening to your voicemails on all things Goblet of Fire! So grab your (stuffed) Hungarian Horntail and Quick Quotes Quill and settle up for our latest installment, where we hear direct from you, our listeners! Controversy! Mi ... Show More
1h 29m
Mar 2023
602: New Wand, New Ron (POA Chapter 1, Owl Post)
On this week's episode, we begin our third year at Hogwarts as we open up the pages of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! Harry celebrates his birthday, Ron can't figure out how to use the telephone, Hermione is enjoying France and Hagrid is still, well... Hagrid! Main Dis ... Show More
1h 19m
Aug 2023
621: Did Snape Know About the DADA Curse? And More MuggleMail
It's time to re-open the MuggleMail bag as we prepare to read the closing chapters of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah as they answer questions relating to class schedules, GCSE's, sports equality, prejudice toward 'soft' subjects and m ... Show More
54m 29s