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The Potter Discussion is the ultimate Harry Potter podcast, giving you weekly discussions on the most exiting topics in Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, and beyond! In each episode, we talk about a new topic within the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts fandom, in addition to the occasional quiz or breakdown of a character. If you are a PotterHead and a Harry Potter super-fan, this podcast is for you! Sit back, subscribe, and let's dive into the unknown!
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It's every Harry Potter fan's dream to read the books for the first time again. The wonder, the joy, the excitement and forums and not knowing what is going to happen on the next page. It's one of the best experiences ever. Join four readers (Jon is a read-harry-potter-every-year kinda guy, Kristen has only read it once, and Jenn and Danny haven't read it at all) as they read and talk about Harry Potter, theories, plot points, favorite characters, and everything else Harry Potter universe. S ...
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"The Potterverse: A Harry Potter Podcast with Mary & Blake" is an engaging and immersive journey into the enchanting world of Harry Potter. As the executive producers of this original podcast series, Mary and Blake bring their deep love and commitment to preserving the magic of J.K. Rowling's iconic books to the forefront. This is a SPOILER PODCAST. If you are spoiler free, this podcast is not for you. This podcast series is a captivating journey that takes you deep into the mesmerizing wiza ...
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Hermione: Has anyone seen a toad? A boy named Neville’s lost one. Ron: No. Hermione: Oh, are you doing magic? Let’s see then. Ron: Aghhhemm. Sunshine, daises, butter mellow, turn this stupid fat rat yellow! {Zap. Nothing happens. Ron shrugs.} Hermione: Are you sure that’s a real spell? Well, it’s not very good, is it? Of course I’ve only tried a few simple spells myself, and they’ve all worked for me. For example...{Hermione goes over and sits across from Harry. He points her hand at his gla ...
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Hey everyone, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. We know that in November of 1945, Dumbledore achieved the impossible by defeating the notorious (and Elder Wand wielding) dark wizard at large- Gellert Grindelwald. For decades, Grindelwald had been building his following and spreading his poisonous ideologies, disrupting the Wiza…
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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be discussing HOGWARTS and its 4 founders. Godric Gryffindor, Salazar Slytherin, Rowena Ravenclaw and Helga Hufflepuff. Specifically, we’ll be taking a closer look at the legacy they left behind- seeing if their contributions to the Wizarding World are perhaps even greater than previously imagine…
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Chapter 32 - The Elder Wand She had pulled Ron behind a tapestry: They seemed to be wrestling together, and for one mad second Harry thought that they were embracing again; then he saw that Hermione was trying to restrain Ron, to stop him running after Percy. “Listen to me — LISTEN, RON!” “I wanna help — I wanna kill Death Eaters —” His face was co…
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In this episode, we discuss why Hermione deserves more credit in honor of Emma Watson's birthday. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 1:54. Absolutely she does. This episode is not to decide if she does or not, but to find some of the best examples of where she works in the shadows and didn’t receive the credit she deserves. For example in the Prisoner of Azk…
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Join hosts Aureo, Irvin, Sam, and guest Natalie Candido as they discuss the titular chapter full of teenage gossip and French food in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-32-gof-chapter-16-the-tallest-filing-cabinet-of-harry-potter/ In this episode: How rude can we be to international stu…
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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’re discussing the Dursley’s- Harry Potter’s awful adoptive family. More specifically, we’re going to be breaking down 3 thought-provoking Harry Potter fan theories that pertain to the members of this dysfunctional family. Let’s get in to it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Q1 - What did you think of the students staying back to help and do they stand any chance against Voldemort and the Elder wand? “Well, help me, then!” Her composure was slipping. “It — it is not a question of —” she stammered. “My mother’s diadem —” “Your mother’s?” She looked angry with herself. “When I lived,” she said stiffly, “I was Helena Rave…
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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be discussing the misunderstood origins of Dementors- the Wizarding World’s enigmatic wraith-like creatures known for guarding Azkaban and sucking out SOULS. Specifically, we’ll be taking a look at MY theory on how Dementors were first created. We'll also be looking at a theory for how their popu…
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to chapter 24 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – Occlumency. In this special episode, we’re in the car on the way home from watching the total eclipse that just happened! We discuss whether or not Dumbledore and Snape have Harry’s best interests at heart, if Sirius was doing the right thing as a guar…
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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're delving into the realm of DELETED characters- figures that were mentioned by Rowling but never made an appearance in any officially released material- whether it be books or films. While we have been enthralled by the likes of Harry, Hermione, and Ron, there exists a treasure trove of characters lying do…
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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be diving in to the lives of the fabled trio, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley AFTER the events of the final book - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. After the dust settled and the battle with Voldemort came to an end, the Wizarding world celebrated the triumph of good over evil…
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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today I’ve got a theory for you which exposes Dumbledore’s TRUE motivations for the school’s Defence Against the Dark Arts posting. Severus Snape became the Defence Against the Dark Arts professor during Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts. And in theory, he was perfect for the position. He had a profound understanding of…
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to chapter 23 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – Christmas At The Closed Ward. We chat the nature of friendship and the roles the trio share with each other, how much Alice is truly aware of Neville, and why Blake breaks because of one VERY special character… SUBSCRIBE TO GET A NOTIFICATION WHEN NEW …
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Chapter 30 - The Sacking of Severus Snape “We can push it off on the kids,” said Amycus, his piglike face suddenly crafty. “Yeah, that’s what we’ll do. We’ll say Alecto was ambushed by the kids, them kids up there” — he looked up at the starry ceiling toward the dormitories — “and we’ll say they forced her to press her Mark, and that’s why he got a…
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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re discussing a rather DARK theory which posits that Wizardkind- that is, all of the witches and wizards in the magical world, are on a path to EXTINCTION. But before we get in to their possible extinction, let’s first take a brief look at their origins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…
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In this episode, we pit Flitwick and McGonagall head to head to see who would win. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 1:33 Why them? We don’t know Flitwick very well, so this could be an interesting pair. We do know a good amount about McGonagall, so putting them against each other could be a good contrast for Flitwick. · 6:36 Flitwick’s strengths and weakne…
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Join hosts Ev, Irvin, Sierra, and our guest Grace as they discuss the Weasley twins: Fred and George. Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-31-weasley-twins-the-weasley-family-sitcom/ In this episode: “Honestly, woman, you call yourself our mother?” The wizard-muggle romance of our patented daydream charms Should the twins fe…
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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re discussing a rather SINISTER theory that might finally provide some answers on the Weasley family's elusive financial status. This theory challenges previous interpretations of their poverty and reaches beyond the conventional conception that ‘there just isn’t enough to go around’ in such a big family. It…
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Welcome to a SPECIAL installment of Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be taking a look back at 2023 and uncovering 5 of the BEST Harry Potter theories that I covered throughout last year. And when I say 5 I actually mean..SIX, because I couldn’t decide on which 5 to go with. I know we’re a LITTLE far in to 2024 already, but my intention is …
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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re discussing a well-known Hogwarts artefact known as the Mirror of Erised. Specifically, we’re going to be getting in to a theory regarding it’s dark and otherwise UNKNOWN history. This particular mirror also happens to be the inspiration behind the outro featured on every video I launch on this channel. Ha…
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In this episode, we discuss what would change if Dumbledore wasn't as intelligent. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 1:43 Harry would have died when he found the Sorcerer’s Stone. Dumbledore swooped in at the very last moment after realizing that he had received a fake message from the Ministry. Her passed Hermione and Ron and warded off Quirrell and Voldem…
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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be discussing the properties of Felix Felicis AKA Liquid Luck, in an effort to determine the roots of its effectiveness. What IS it? And HOW does it INDUCE Luck? Felix Felicis- or Liquid Luck, is first introduced to us as a potion, that, in essence, enables the consumer to become successful in AL…
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Chapter 28 - The Missing Mirror He raised his wand: He could not, would not, suffer the Dementor’s Kiss, whatever happened afterward. It was of Ron and Hermione that he thought as he whispered, “Expecto Patronum!” Q1 - Should they have planned this a little better? Ron gasped. “The silver doe!” he said excitedly. “Was that you too?” “What are you t…
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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be discussing 5 spells from the wizarding world of Harry Potter. But before we get started I want you to brace yourselves to the fact these aren’t just any old 5 spells- these are 5 of the most powerful, destructive spells the wizarding world has ever seen- spells so formidable that by contrast e…
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to chapter 22 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – St. Mungo’s Hospital For Magical Maladies And Injuries. We chat the natural push and pull of character arcs for both Sirius and Harry, the real difference between foreshadowing and teasing, and why Harry’s ahd absolutely ENOUGH… UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, …
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Hey everyone, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to discuss how Voldemort went about killing Severus Snape. Snape’s death is a BIG topic in the Harry Potter story, and when he died it was a truly tragic moment in the series. That is unless of course you don’t like Snape. As you progress through the books and fi…
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In this episode, we discuss why the Dursleys aren't that bad. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 1:46 They showed Harry right and wrong. Harry saw what a dysfunctional family looked like. He could appreciate the good relationships is later began to make. They also taught him the social norms of the muggle world that came in handy later. Muggle studies is a c…
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Join hosts Ev, Sam, Sophia, and our guest Leah Jamison as they discuss the Harry Potter books as mystery novels. Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-30-harry-potter-as-mystery-who-let-the-dogs-in/ In this episode: Identifying the Harry Potter mysteries book by book Count all the whodunnits in this episode Genre-bending is R…
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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’ll be discussing why Lord Voldemort didn’t attack the Longbottom family after the prophecy, which inevitably upended the life of Harry Potter. As many of you will know, the trajectory of Harry’s life was determined before he was even born. For, just weeks before his birth on July 31 in the year of 1980, a s…
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to chapter 21 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – They Eye Of The Snake. We chat what separates the “Oneness” of Harry from Neville, the author setting up. major 3 beats to help amplify the remainder of the story, and why Blake is TOTALLY Pansy Parkinson… UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE…
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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be answering some questions about the Harry Potter series that a lot of people..Probably don’t know the answers to. From little tidbits to what may seem like major oversights, this video will cover them all. I’m going to cover 5 today and if you LIKE this series then I’ll keep making more. Just l…
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Welcome to a SPECIAL episode of Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be going back and taking a look at 60 Harry Potter Plot Holes discussed on the channel over the last few years. I’ve cut some out for an even 60, so please be aware of some inconsistent numbering. Also, I’ve tried my best to level out the audio across the videos, but in some …
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In this episode, we break down the character of Gilderoy Lockhart. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 1:37 Who is he? Well, Lockhart was the DADA teacher in the Chamber of Secrets. He was part of the Dark Forces Defense League, an Order of Merlin Third Class, winner of the Witch Weekly’s Most Charming Smile Award five times in a row and his favorite color is…
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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’re taking a look at the entire Harry Potter series and discussing the top ten unsung heroes from The Philosopher’s Stone to The Deathly Hallows. In thinking about the novels and films of Harry Potter, it’s really not all that difficult to name a few of the bravest characters that grace both the pages and th…
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Chapter 26 - Gringotts “I hate this thing,” she said in a low voice. “I really hate it. It feels all wrong, it doesn’t work properly for me. . . . It’s like a bit of her.” “It’ll probably help you get in character, though,” said Ron. “Think what that wand’s done!” “But that’s my point!” said Hermione. “This is the wand that tortured Neville’s mum a…
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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re discussing Ghost Plots. You might not be too surprised to hear that Rowling, who wrote the 7 Harry Potter books in a 10 year timespan, generated a fair bit of information (storylines, plots, characters) that simply never made it in to the final versions of the beloved books. And in time, these secondary p…
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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’ll be discussing a few noteworthy instances in which wizarding world magic makes absolutely NO SENSE. As many fans of fantasy fiction will tell you, magic tends to have different rules depending on which universe you’re referencing. For example, in some fantasy realms, wizards are called warlocks and witche…
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In this episode, we discuss which characters could be evil. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 2:20 Dumbledore. This would be interesting. Dumbledore has a lot of power and information that would prove extremely useful to him. But he might not work with Voldemort because it has been made clear that he isn’t aligned with him. Dumbledore is working to take dow…
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Join hosts Aureo, Sierra, and Sophia as they discuss the titular and action-packed chapter in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Join the discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-29-cos-chapter-16-heir-of-slytherin-plumber/ In this episode: Hogwarts pretends to be a school Lockhart judges a book by its cover We love us a motherly M…
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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be discussing Veritaserum- an incredibly powerful (and I feel, underutilized) potion that forces individuals to reveal the truth. "It is Veritaserum — a Truth Potion so powerful that three drops would have you spilling your innermost secrets for this entire class to hear. Now, the use of this pot…
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Chapter 24 - The Wandmaker “I want to do it properly,” were the first words of which Harry was fully conscious of speaking. “Not by magic. Have you got a spade?” And shortly afterward he had set to work, alone, digging the grave in the place that Bill had shown him at the end of the garden, between bushes. He dug with a kind of fury, relishing the …
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In this episode we discuss the very best quotes in Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts. Enjoy! Summary/Topics: · 1:43 “Why is it always me?” What a good one. This not only acts as comic relief, but also this quote points at a great question: why is is always Neville? It could be that he is a magnet for problems because it shows his character arcs. We…
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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing the meaning behind each of the more prominent deaths in the entire Harry Potter series. Although the first few instalments of Harry Potter were clearly written for a younger audience, it’s evident from the very beginning of The Philosopher’s Stone that this is not a series afraid to kill off ch…
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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be discussing ALBUS DUMBLEDORE and a theory about how he always seemed to maintain some level of control. First things first, Dumbledore is unquestionably one of the most powerful and INTELLIGENT wizards to have ever lived. While at school, Dumbledore’s magical abilities consistently turned heads…
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Chapter 22 - The Deathly Hallows “Then she’ll be in Azkaban, I expect,” said Ron. “Whether she survives the place, though . . . Loads don’t. . . .” “She will,” said Harry. He could not bear to contemplate the alternative. “She’s tough, Luna, much tougher than you’d think. She’s probably teaching all the inmates about Wrackspurts and Nargles.” Q1 - …
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In this episode, we discuss Tina and Queenie's unbreakable bond and Queenie's descent into darkness and Grindelwald. Enjoy! Summary/Topics: · 2:07 Tina and Queenie’s backstory and bond. They were born in the early 1900s and lost their parents to dragon pox when they were very young. The sisters only had each other to lean on going through life and …
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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be discussing 20 wizarding world pioneers- POWERFUL ancient witches and wizards with illustrious tales and significant contributions to the Wizarding World. From the founders of various wizarding organizations, to spell creators, all the way to darkest witches and wizards to have inhabited the ma…
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Join hosts Irvin and Sierra, and our guests Patrick Musilek and Mayuri as they discuss the Percy Jackson and the Olympians book series, TV show, and the musical and compare it with the Harry Potter series. Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-28-percy-jackson-part-1-have-a-biscuit-percy/ In this episode: It’s all because Zeu…
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