Episodes

  • Episode 199: Epilogue? What Epilogue?

    Episode 199: Epilogue? What Epilogue?
    Dec 31 2022
    - In the Epilogue of Deathly Hallows, the now-grown Harry, Ginny, Ron, and Hermione meet at Platform 9 3/4 to send their oldest children off to Hogwarts.
    - Today’s prompt is: Agree or disagree: The epilogue was unnecessary.
    - This episode is hosted by Geoff Hutton.
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    12 mins
  • Episode 198: There Are (Probably) Only So Many Ways You Can Resurrect Yourself

    Episode 198: There Are (Probably) Only So Many Ways You Can Resurrect Yourself
    Dec 29 2022
    - In Chapter 36 of Deathly Hallows, Harry and Voldemort both regain consciousness but Harry pretends to be dead. Voldemort displays the young wizard's body to all of Hogwarts, declaring victory, only to be enraged when Neville slays Nagini and Harry reveals himself as alive. The Dark Lord and the Boy Who Lived battle once more, resulting in Voldemort's final, permanent death.
    - Today’s prompt is: How does Harry's intended sacrifice protect everyone even though they are not related by blood?
    - This episode is hosted by Richa Venkatraman.
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    10 mins
  • Episode 197: A Somewhat Borrowed Body

    Episode 197: A Somewhat Borrowed Body
    Dec 27 2022
    - In Chapter 35 of Deathly Hallows, Harry awakens in what appears to be King's Cross Station. There, Dumbledore answers his questions and explains that Harry can choose to return to the land of the living if he wishes.
    - Today’s prompt is: What is happening to Lord Voldemort while Harry and Dumbledore are in King's Cross?
    - This episode is hosted by Amy Hogan.
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    4 mins
  • Episode 196: There Must Be Another Way

    Episode 196: There Must Be Another Way
    Dec 25 2022
    - In Chapter 34 of Deathly Hallows, Harry makes his way to confront Voldemort for the final time. He ensures that Neville has instructions to kill the only other remaining Horcrux - Nagini - and tries to make peace with his fate by using the Resurrection Stone to see his family. Finally, Harry allows Voldemort to cast the Killing Curse at him.
    - Today’s prompt is: If Harry approached Ginny before going into the forest, would she accept it as part of his mission or try to stop him?
    - This episode is hosted by Marica Laing.
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    7 mins
  • Episode 195: Complete and Agonizing Envy

    Episode 195: Complete and Agonizing Envy
    Dec 23 2022
    - In Chapter 33 of Deathly Hallows, Harry views Snape's memories in the pensieve. The memories depict Snape and Harry's mother as children, their friendship, and their estrangement. Harry also learns that he himself was made into a Horcrux when Voldemort attempted to murder him.
    - Today’s prompt is: Would Petunia have resented Lily's magic no matter what, or were her feelings exacerbated by Snape?
    - This episode is hosted by Princess Jhode Datu.
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    18 mins
  • Episode 194: Are Snape’s Memories a Deus ex Machina?

    Episode 194: Are Snape’s Memories a Deus ex Machina?
    Dec 21 2022
    - In Chapter 32 of Deathly Hallows, Voldemort murders Snape. The Trio witnesses the entire thing from beneath the Invisibility Cloak. Harry is able to retrieve important memories from Snape before he fully passes on.
    - Today’s prompt is: What would have happened if Snape did not have the opportunity to give Harry his memories before he died?
    - This episode is hosted by Marica Laing.
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    7 mins
  • Episode 193: He Puts the "Death" in "Deathly Hallows"

    Episode 193: He Puts the "Death" in "Deathly Hallows"
    Dec 19 2022
    - In Chapter 31 of Deathly Hallows, The Battle of Hogwarts begins as Death Eaters attack the school in search of Harry. In the chaos, Fred is killed by an explosion.
    - Today’s prompt is: The fandom has often been divided over whether Percy should have died instead of Fred. What do you think?
    - This episode is hosted by Geoff Hutton.
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    7 mins
  • Episode 192: Death Eaters vs. Hogwarts Professors

    Episode 192: Death Eaters vs. Hogwarts Professors
    Dec 17 2022
    - In Chapter 30 of Deathly Hallows, Voldemort and the Death Eaters are alerted to Harry's presence at Hogwarts. McGonagall forces Snape to flee as the castle's inhabitants ready themselves for battle.
    - Today’s prompt is: How do you imagine the other professors protected their students and continued to teach them, in the face of Snape and the Carrows?
    - This episode is hosted by Marica Laing.
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    10 mins