Alohomora!: The Original Harry Potter Book Club
Alohomora! is a long-running Harry Potter podcast and the original Harry Potter book club. Each episode re-reads and discusses chapters of the series, spinning theories and digging into details fans might have missed. Episodes also feature listener feedback, fan theories, and content inspired by the hosts' love of the books. It is one of the longest continuously running Harry Potter podcasts.
Episodes
DH, 35 Revisit: Actually Finally
On Episode 500 we discuss...→ Remembering Caleb Graves→ Discovery of self in the afterlife space→ "Baby Mort"→ Dumbledore’s complexity→ "Do not pity the dead, pity the living”→ The uncertainty of Dumbledore’s presenceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
HBP, 29 Revisit: Let's Get Sad
On Episode 499 we discuss...→ Phoenix's song→ Emotional responses to Dumbledore's death→ The significance of disarming→ Fleur’s strength, and parental love→ Lupin and Tonks’ relationship→ The importance of individualityBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
COS, 2 Revisit: Not Cute Meet Cute
On Episode 498 we discuss...→ The significance of Harry's achievements→ House elf magic, loyalty, and the allegory of slavery→ Plot holes and unresolved questions about Horcruxes→ Harry's relationship with Hedwig→ Magical law→ Dobby’s perceived rebellionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
DH, 25 Revisit: A Weird Footing
On Episode 497 we discuss...→ Is It Evil?→ Champion of the Muggleborns!→ Stolen Glory→ High-Minded Idealism→ Complexities of Trust→ Snap Back to RealityBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
OOTP, 27 Revisit: One Good Insight
On Episode 496 we discuss...→ The magical abilities and symbolism of centaurs→ The role of divination and nature magic in Hogwarts→ Patronus symbolism and mythology→ House elf loyalty and conditioning→ Magical plants and their creative uses→ Dumbledore's Intentions and Student PerspectivesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-
GOF, 2 Revisit: Essence of Voldemort
On Episode 495 we discuss...→ Weird Baby Form→ "He's British"→ Dumblestore→ Disney discussion galore→ Harry's dreams underwhelm→ Tropical bird delivery→ Unsubtle expositionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
HBP, 8 Revisit: Got Your Nose
On Episode 494 we discuss...→ The Aural Library→ Exploring Harry's Recklessness→ The Complexity of Patronuses→ Harry's Recklessness and Emotional State→ Snape's Cruelty and Its Impact→ Legilimency and Misunderstandings→ The DADA Curse and Harry's ReactionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
Movie Watch: Deathly Hallows Part 2 Movie Commentary
On Episode 493 we discuss...→ Unforgivable Casualties→ The Power of Aberforth→ Looks like a chicken wing→ People die every day→ Overstimulation and Chaos in Battle→ Visual Storytelling and SymbolismBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
DH, 28 Revisit: Vibes of Contextual Evidence
On Episode 492 we discuss...→ Writing Style Evolution in Harry Potter→ Dementors and Horcruxes: A Unique Connection→ Harry's Growth and the Power of Friendship→ Aberforth's Duality→ Ariana's Story→ The Greater Good and Personal SacrificeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
PS/SS, 17 Revisit: Kill Credit
On Episode 491 we discuss...→ Scared into a stutter→ Corpse hygiene→ Voldemort Prime→ Alison's KFC story→ Quirrell and Moody→ He Hears VoicesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
OOTP, 11 Revisit: The Seamus of the Doubt
On Episode 490 we discuss...→ Potterversity→ Luna's Perspective on Hagrid→ Debating the Thestrals Plot Point→ The Role of the Sorting Hat→ Tensions Rise: Harry's Return to the Dormitory→ Escalation: How Miscommunication Fuels ConflictBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
POA, 22 Revisit: Good Old 10-Point
On Episode 489 we discuss...→ Dumbledore's Manipulation of Snape→ The Time Turner Dilemma→ "It's everybody's fault."→ Fudge's Political Maneuvering→ The Role of Peeves→ Lupin's Self-Perception and Absence Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
GOF, 12 Revisit; Adrenaline Fix
On Episode 488 we discuss...→ The point of Peeves→ Would Harry of entered the Tournament on his own?→ Moody terrifies everyone→ Fleur is underestimated→ First days of faking itBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
DH, 12 Revisit: Adulting Is Fundamental
On Episode 487 we discuss...→ The Complexity of Resistance→ Gryffindor Impulsiveness→ Flaws in the Plan: Polyjuice Potion Dilemmas→ Consequences of Youthful Decisions→ Burden of Secrecy→ Reality of Adulting→ Consequences of War→ Check out Julian Wamble!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
HBP, 13 Revisit: Blunt & Honest
On Episode 486 we discuss...→ Understanding Voldemort's Cruelty→ Dumbledore's Underestimation of Youth→ The Tragic Legacy of Voldemort's Mother→ Magic and Memory: The Power of Persuasion→ The Cave: A Site of Horror or Magic?→ Harry's theories often clash with his friends' perspectivesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club-
OOTP, 20 Revisit: Raising the Steaks
On Episode 485 we discuss...→ Hagrid's unique side quest→ His tale is unique and engaging→ The giants' lore adds depth to the wizarding world→ Hagrid's love quest→ Everlasting Fire: Myths and Real-World Parallels→ Magic Truthers and the Internet Age→ The Mystery of Dragon MeatBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402
POA, 19 Revisit: Dog Brain
On Episode 484 we discuss...→ The dynamics between adult characters in the series reveal their immaturity→ Snape and Sirius serve as foils to each other throughout the series→ Hermione's intelligence is often undermined by adult characters→ The characters often revert to their childhood selves in moments of trauma→ Dementors symbolize the weight of despair and obsession→ The Complexity of Protecti
HBP, 23 Revisit: Flaunt the Gaunt
On Episode 483 we discuss...→ The Politics of Power: Slughorn and Riddle's Relationship→ The Political Undercurrents of Voldemort's Choices→ Unpacking the Magic and Philosophy of Soul Splitting→ The Prophecy and Its Impact→ Felix Felicia→ Fuzzy At Best→ Inaction can be seen as complicityBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-cl
GOF, 36 Revisit: Vincenzo Tigre
On Episode 482 we discuss...→ Barty Crouch Jr.: A Study in Loyalty→ The Complexity of Dumbledore's Decisions→ Exploring the Whodunit Element in Harry Potter→ The Powers of Fawkes→ Harry's Need for Affection and Role Models→ Barty Crouch Jr.'s Fate and Ethical DilemmasBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
DH, 3 Revisit: Such A Low Bar
On Episode 481 we discuss...→ Good Riddance, Honestly→ Solid Dislike: Harry and the Dursleys' Relationship→ Vernon's Paranoia and Projection→ Packing for Uncertainty→ Filler or Essential? The Role of Transitional Chapters→ Dudley's Indirect Communication→ Petunia's Unspoken Thoughts→ Mrs. Fig's Role in the StoryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-orig
OOTP, 34 Revisit: Mundane & Exceptional
On Episode 480 we discuss...→ Navigating Uncertainty in Leadership→ The Role of Arrogance in Group Dynamics→ Open Communication Can Mitigate Chaos→ Arrogance in Leadership → Admitting When You Are WrongBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
Movie Watch: Deathly Hallows Part 1 Movie Commentary
On Episode 479 we discuss...→ Character Insights and Casting Choices→ Themes of Death and Darkness→ The Art of Acting and Character Portrayal→ Thematic Elements of Darkness and Humor→ The Complexity of Young Love→ Emotional Moments and Adaptation Choices→ Dobby's Sacrifice and Its Impact→ The Beauty of Cinematic LocationsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomor
DH, Chapter 2 Revisit: Harry Gonna Harry
On Episode 478 we discuss...→ Radishes are for eatin' not wearing→ Secret Animagus→ They Were & They Weren't→ What We Stay Alive For→ Big Risk, Let's Go→ Faith and Skepticism: Harry and Hermione's Conflict→ Ron’s Leadership: Stepping Up in Crisis Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
GOF, Chapter 4 Revisit: Panic! At the Dursleys
On Episode 477 we discuss...→ Big Mr. Weasley→ Hate Watching→ Safety Is Optional→ Harry's Relationship with Food and Family→ The Dursleys' Hospital Visit and Cover-Up→ Imagining a Friendship Between Weasleys and Dursleys→ The Ridiculousness of PanicBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
POA, 11 Revisit: Soul-Sucking Satisfaction
On Episode 476 we discuss...→ Detective Fudge→ They’re Just Dead→ Sweet little cinnamon roll→ The Weight of Betrayal→ Reckoning with Guilt and Innocence→ Sweater Weather and Seasonal Fashion→ Hermione's Dilemma: Snitching or Protecting?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
PS/SS, 4 Revisit: Is This a Harry Special?
On Episode 475 we discuss…→ Keeper of what keys?→ Name Dropping→ Aunts, Uncle’s and Backstories→ Vernon’s Battered Sausages→ Accidental Damage→ Maybe We Are Crazy→ Go Go Horcrux Powers!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
GOF, 13 Revisit: Single, Double, Triple Yuck
On Episode 474 we discuss...→ Classroom Dynamics and Character Interactions→ The Future of the Triwizard Tournament→ The Breakfast Table and Hedwig's Absence→ Trelawney's Divination: Gifted or Fraud?→ The Dueling Club and Slytherin Rivalry→ The Aftermath of the Ferret Incident→ Funded By PusBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-boo
OOTP, 13 Revisit: Regular Evil
On Episode 473 we discuss...→ Technicalities & Loopholes→ Wildly Hypocritical→ The Potter Problem→ Where Are The Adults?!→ Pink Menace→ Institutional Oppression and Colonialism→ Cruelty as Policy: The Umbridge Effect→ Friendship Dynamics and Personal StrugglesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
DH, 14 Revisit: Splinched and Homeless
On Episode 472 we discuss...→ Crookshanks Erasure→ Uber Elves→ Hermione Granger: The Unsung Hero→ Squirrel Tales→ Harry's Noble Yet Foolish Decisions→ The importance of food and comfort in dire situations→ Fandom Identities ExploredBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
COS, 5 Revisit: Dang It, The Toffees
On Episode 471 we discuss...→ Altitude and Breathing: The Effects of Height→ Molly's Secret Thrill-Seeking Nature→ The Whomping Willow: Chaos and Magic→ Dobby's Influence on Events→ Dark Themes in Children's Literature→ The Role of Teachers in Student Attendance→ Snape's Malicious IntentionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-bo
GOF, 17 Revisit: ET Tu, Brute
On Episode 470 we discuss...→ Harry's Walk of Shame→ The Magical Binding Contract→ We do have an Astrology episode!→ Confundus Charm: A Plot Convenience?→ Crouch's Illness: Foreshadowing Trouble→ Weasley Win→ Hermione's Absence: A Plot Hole?→ Ron’s Feelings: A Cycle of Jealousy→ Magically CourtneyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-pott
HBP, 30 Revisit: Mandatory Work Funeral
On Episode 469 we discuss...→ Dumbledore's Funeral: A Reflection→ Seamus' Growth and Defiance→ The Value of Knowledge Over Wealth→ The Political Undertones of Dumbledore's Funeral→ Intersection of Humor and Children's Media→ Theories of ResurrectionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
OOTP, 7 Revisit: Muggle Ate My Homework
On Episode 468 we discuss...→ Order Recruitment Services→ It Ain't Flowing, It's Flying→ Psychological Warfare→ Kingsley's Involvement and Recruitment→ Trust in the Legal System→ Apparition Tests: The DMV of the Wizarding World→ The Nature of Traitors in the Wizarding WorldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/su
PS/SS, 6 Revisit: Unintentional Muggles
On Episode 467 we discuss...→ Theories on Muggle-Born Support→ The Significance of Family Presence→ Harry's Journey Begins→ Instant Comfort: Harry and Ron's Connection→ Harry's Generosity and Understanding of Poverty→ Harry's Curiosity and Future Aspirations→ Arthur's Playful Plugs→ Did Someone Say "Draco Malfoy?!"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-o
DH, 29 Revisit: Chaos Factor
On Episode 466 we discuss...→ Neville's Rise: A New Era of Leadership→ The Room of Requirement: A Sanctuary of Hope→ Leadership and Hope in Dark Times→ The Carrows and the Reality of Torture→ Slytherin's Role in the Resistance→ Ron as a Leader: Understanding Needs→ The Quest for Ravenclaw's Diadem→ It is "like a room"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-th
GOF, 30 Revisit: No Jokes Whatsoever
On Episode 465 we discuss...→ Using a Pensieve→ Death Eater Trials→ Veritaserum and Plot Holes→ Dementors and Their Role→ The Longbottoms' Tragedy→ Dumbledore's Long Term Plans→ Betty MaxwellBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
HBP, 9 Revisit: Automatic Sass
On Episode 464 we discuss...→ Class Schedules and Educational Systems→ Harry's Growth: From Student to Teacher→ Character Foils: Harry, Snape, and Voldemort→ The Nature of Love: Infatuation vs. True Love→ Cheating or Innovation?→ The representation of Hufflepuffs in the series.→ The complexity of the Half-Blood Prince's identityBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a
OOTP, 8 Revisit: Fudging It Up
On Episode 463 we discuss...→ The Comedic Elements of Authority→ Harry's Restraint and Cognitive Bias→ Language and Quirky Vocabulary→ The Nature of Dementors and Their Origins→ The Concept of Truth Serum→ Political Motivations→ Reflections on Government and Society→ Kangaroo Court Unveiled→ Dumbledore's Dramatic ReturnBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-
GOF, 21 Revisit: The Real House-Elves of Hogwarts
On Episode 462 we discuss...→ Hermione's Evolution: Breaking the Rules for Friends→ House-Elves: Folklore and Ethical Dilemmas→ Complexity of Freedom and Choice→ Dobby and Winky→ Entrepreneurial twins→ Alexa RoweBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
POA, 8 Revisit: Nugget of Legitimacy
On Episode 461 we discuss...→ Hagrid's Teaching Methods→ Cats, Spiders, and Surprising Discoveries→ Crookshanks: The Intelligent Feline→ The Role of Trust in Harry's Relationships→ Lupin and Snape's Complex Relationship→ The Halloween Feast and Its Significance→ Percy's Unhelpful AdviceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-clu
OOTP, 19 Revisit: It Ain't That Deep
On Episode 460 we discuss...→ Dumbledore's Army: Resilience in the Face of Adversity→ Chaos and Charm→ Charms and Dark Magic: A Complex Relationship→ Bias and Fairness→ The Accidental Heroics of Ron Weasley→ Umbridge's Power Play and BiasBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
HBP, 25 Revisit: Is It Trauma?
On Episode 459 we discuss...→ Harry and Ginny's Relationship Dynamics→ Feminism and Female Representation in Harry Potter→ Teenage Relationships and Gossip→ The Dark Mark: Book vs. Movie→ Ron, Ginny, and the Dynamics of Family→ Dumbledore: The Great Deceiver→ The Infamous Interview and Manipulation→ IncorrectHarryPotterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-
GOF, 16 Revisit: Pesky Pattissiere
On Episode 458 we discuss...→ Fangirling Over Sports Personalities→ Cultural Differences in Wizarding Schools→ Darty Crouch Jr. and the Goblet's Manipulation→ The Role of Cedric Diggory→ The Goblet's Sentience and Entertainment Factor→ Karkarov's Return and Its Implications→ Amber the Magical MinimalistBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harr
OOTP, 9 Revisit: Sympathy for Boggarts
On Episode 457 we discuss...→ Exploring the Weasley Family Dynamics→ The Ministry of Magic's Secrets→ House Elf Duties and Teenage Drama→ Molly's Boggart and Maternal Fears→ Emotional Tug of War→ The Baddies Need Hobbies→ Where Does The Nothingness End?→ Hufflepuff MelissaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/sup
GOF, 24 Revisit: Dim-Witted Goat Charmer
On Episode 456 we discuss...→ Aberforth's Goat Connection and Family Dynamics→ Hagrid's Self-Loathing and Avoidance→ Love Knows no Species→ Lions Don’t Have Babies with Humans→ Contrasts in Themes: Purity vs. Scandal→ Draco is a grade-A git→ Challenging Gender Stereotypes in Character DevelopmentBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potte
OOTP, 26 Revisit: Blind Squirrel
On Episode 455 we discuss...→ Exploring Gender Dynamics in Quidditch→ Resilience Amidst Adversity in the Wizarding World→ The Mystery of Occlumency Lessons→ Dreams as Reflections of Reality→ Voldemort's Psychological Manipulation→ The Quibbler's Role in SocietyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
COS, 14 Revisit: The Goldilocks of Aerodynamics
On Episode 454 we discuss...→ Mandrakes: A Deeper Look into Their Nature→ Curriculum Choices at Hogwarts→ Hagrid's Crossbow and Past Trauma→ The Politics of Corruption→ Hagrid as a Mentor and Friend→ Not all passions need to be turned into professionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
GOF, 7 Revisit: Big Broom Energy
On Episode 453 we discuss...→ Fashion Faux Pas at the Quidditch World Cup→ The Statute of Secrecy: A Double-Edged Sword→ Quidditch Is a Bonus→ Arthur Weasley Is Your Friend→ Big Broom Money→ Sweep it Under the Rug→ Flying carpets were banned for a reasonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
OOTP 15, Revisit: Dumbridge
On Episode 352 we discuss...→ Government overreach in education→ Media Manipulation in the Wizarding World→ The Dangers of Informants in History→ Fear Tactics→ Harry's Humility and Self-Doubt→ Militant Peer Tutoring ProgramBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
HBP Movie Commentary
On Episode 451 we discuss...→ Why is this whole movie gray?→ Romantic Elements vs. Dark Themes→ The Complexity of Adaptation→ The Role of Memory and Horcruxes→ Dramatic High School Moments→ Friendship Dynamics and Misunderstandings→ The Role of Luna LovegoodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
HBP, 21 Revisit: The Boy Who Cried Draco
On Episode 450 we discuss...→ Sectumsempra and Its Risks→ Hermione vs. Creativity: The Logic Debate→ Dementors: Defending Against Darkness→ Teenage Love: Ron, Lavender, and Heartbreak→ "Ghosts are transparent"→ It's for the plot→ Myrtle is low key the Hogwarts therapist→ Sippin' with the ShannonsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potte
GOF, 19 Revisit: Her Last Cup of Tea
On Episode 449 we discuss...→ Harry needs a hug→ Righteous Rita Revenge→ Mouse Trap!→ Down a Hagrid Hole→ Pleas of "Silence me, Bianca"→ The Transition to Adult Themes→ Survivor: Wizard Edition→ The Role of Journalism in Shaping PerceptionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
PS/SS, 15 Revisit: Queerill
On Episode 448 we discuss...→ The Cloak Conundrum: Lessons from Chapter 15→ Gryffindors and Ravenclaws: A Clash of Houses→ Unsung Hero→ Weight of Secrets→ Loyalty Among Friends→ Complexity of Character Growth→ Dumbledore's Master Plan→ The No-No Place→ First Encounters with Centaur Kind→ MKT PUPPOBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-pott
OOTP, 5 Revisit: Oppression Olympics
On Episode 447 we discuss...→ Death clues→ Domesticated Tonks→ What's cooking?→ Halloweentown!→ Textbook Gryffindors→ Where are the adults→ One had to die→ Take-Out GirlyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
DH, 10 Revisit: Voldy Vision Board
On Episode 446 we discuss...→ The Weight of the Past→ The layers added by Regulus Black→ Nepotism Always Wins→ Sirius listens to the Sex Pistols→ What happened to the cat?!→ Creating Magic PodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
GOF, 33 Revisit: Peaked in High School
On Episode 445 we discuss...→ Voldemort's hesitance to stop talking and kill Harry→ Peter is a god among rats→ The implications of the Dark Mark→ Bravery and cowardice→ Voldemort's complex relationships with his Death Eaters,→ The dreaded villain monologue → Is the hand alive?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402
HBP, 7 Revisit: Dangle That Carrot
On Episode 444 we discuss...→ The Slug Club could have fostered inner house unity but didn't→ Neville's new wand symbolizes his growth and potential→ The Calculated Moves of Horace Slughorn→ Contrasting Upbringings: Harry vs. Neville→ Draco's connections hint at deeper themes of loyalty and betrayal→ Harry's modesty contrasts with Tom Riddle's arrogance→ Wand lore and character identitiesBecome a
OOTP, 12 Revisit: 10,000 Traumas
On Episode 443 we discuss...→ Foot Soldier of the Regime→ Hogwarts Show Choir→ Powerful Magical Adults→The Role of Prefects in Harry Potter→ Hagrid's Absence→ The Bitter Introduction of Umbridge→ Real Friends→ Comedian Alise MoralesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
POA, 7 Revisit: Villains Gonna Vill
On Episode 442 we discuss...→ Exploring Snape's Cruelty→ Unpacking Snape's Hatred for Neville→ The Prophecy Dilemma: Harry vs. Neville→ A Cher Potion→Fluoride and mermaid poop→ The E=MC2 of GumBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
OOTP, 31 Revisit: Do You Want to Form an Alliance?
On Episode 441 we discuss...→ Hagrid's a stunted child→ Night brings out the worst in people→ the author's writing developing with the characters→ oddly old examiners→ Not talking about the Desk Pig→ Scheduling a voicemail vision→ mypensievememoriesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
GOF, 32 Revisit: Divamort
On Episode 440 we discuss...→ Symbolism of the Yew Tree→ Voldemort's Wand and Its History→ The Riddle House Connection→ Cedric's Innocence and the Loss of Life→ The Sinister Cauldron and Its Contents→ Ingredients of Resurrection→ Divamort→ Slaying in every way→ The Iconic Return of VoldemortBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-boo
DH, 13 Revisit: Pass The Eye
On Episode 439 we discuss...→ These books are political→ Idea of a plan→ Bodacious man bun→ Just following orders→ Depressing AF→ What about poisonous ducks? What the pod will be known for→ Where Umbridge got Moody's eye→ Bailey Ragusin (MagicWandBlonde)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
OOTP Movie Commentary with Special Guest Evanna Lynch
On Episode 438 we discuss...→ Harry's loneliness is a recurring theme in the series→ Character dynamics, especially between Harry and Dudley, are complex→ Underrated characters like Mrs. Fig deserve more recognition→ Teenage angst is embodied in Harry's character development→ Gryffindor characters are not immune to cowardice→ Luna represents authenticity and truth for Harry→ Behind the Scenes with
OOTP, 29 Revisit: Lives for the Mess
On Episode 437 we discuss...→ Journeys through careers→ Complex teenage relationships→ Understanding bullies→ Ginny Weasley's supportive role→ Harry's meaning of family→ Risks with responsibility→ Teenagers beginning to see their parents as flawed individuals→ McGonagall and Snape's complex relationshipBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harr
GOF, 6 Revisit: TBD... To Be Dead
On Episode 436 we discuss...→ Amusement parks and rollercoasters→ Growing Older in Fandom→ Fashion Choices in the Wizarding World→ What determines what gets splinched?→ Bracing for impact→ Doomed Cedric→ Molly and the twins→ the downsides to travel→ "Tracy, you're a wizard!"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/s
COS, 8 Revisit: Disco Skeletons
On Episode 435 we discuss...→ The Magic of the Pepperup Potion→ Quidditch in the Rain: A Wizard's Dilemma→ The Nature of Ghosts and Their Choices→ The Gruesome Reality of Execution→ Death and Consciousness→ Ethics of Filch's Role at Hogwarts→ Morality and Magic→ Harry Potter: A God Among GhostsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-
DH, 23 Revisit: Prison of Their Hearts
On Episode 434 we discuss...→ Harry's growth through Snape→ The wand's true nature is about winning duels, not killing→ Dobby's sacrifice is a pivotal moment in the series→ Loyalty and betrayal→ Blood trials are a catchy yet dark term→ Loyalty and status are complex in the wizarding world→ The Repulsiveness of Greyback→ Lorrie Kim returnsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com
OOTP, 33 Revisit: Airdrop My Thoughts
On Episode 433 we discuss...→ the limitations of communication in the wizarding world→ the absence of telepathy→ Umbridge's misuse of power→ Burden of Responsibility→ Centaurs: Guardians of the Forest→ The Complexity of Friendship→ Role of the Forbidden ForestBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
GOF, 29 Revisit: A Little White Crime
On Episode 432 we discuss...→ Harry's naïveté about serious matters is evident→ Characters often prioritize personal issues over larger concerns→ When will Ron get noticed→ Ron’s caring nature is often overlooked→ Aging and legacy are recurring themes in the series→ The charm of Ron and Hermione's relationship is timeless→ The Fine Line Between Humor and Harm→ Is Professor Bins hot?→ The real reas
HBP, 27 Revisit: Kinda Irrelevant
On Episode 431 we discuss...→ No one knows what "bobo" is except Shamanee→ The loyalties of Narcissa and Lucius Malfoy→ Expelliarmus is a powerful spell despite its simplicity→ The Art of Apparition→ "good" and "bad" maternal figures→ Voldemort's actual plan for DracoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
DH, 9 Revisit: Wand To a Fist Fight
On Episode 430 we discuss...→ The significance of Patronuses in character development→ Hermione and her secrets→ Ron Weasley struggles with decision-making in crises→ Loyalty and morality.→ The implications of killing versus self-defense→ Harry's quick thinking in battle→ Significance of memory charms→ Allder HallowsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the
OOTP, 32 Revisit: Out of Network
On Episode 429 we discuss...→ Hermione's Logic vs. Harry's Emotion→ Understanding Poltergeists vs. Ghosts→ Subtle Signals and Hidden Messages→ Inconsistent wand lore is annoying→ Draco's lack of understanding→ No privacy as wizards→ Confusing character dynamics→ Harry's People Saving Thing™Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book
DH, 8 Revisit: Offkeater
On Episode 428 we discuss...→ Just how lonely Aunt Muriel is→ The last time everyone is together→ Undeveloped romances→ All the Johns out there→ parasocial relationships→ the DSM has nothing on Dumbledore→ Harry & GinnyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
HBP, 20 Revisit: Lord Voldemort, LLC
On Episode 427 we discuss...→ Funny and awkward teenage romances→ Dean and Ginny's big misunderstandings→ Communication in Hogwarts is often indirect and challenging→ The hero's journey is not the only narrative path→ Charm and dangerous consequences→ Hufflepuff's cup raises questions about its true powers→ Lockhart's character serves as a dark reflection of Hermione→ Dumbledore's passive aggressi
GOF, 14 Revisit: Yay Death
On Episode 426 we discuss...→ The same sides of Neville and Harry→ Origins and spells→ Forcing someone to the moon→ Auto-Censoring Eye→ Avada Kedavra - Hunters' Secret Weapon→ Scorpion spiders→ Into the FlooBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
PS/SS, 3 Revisit: These Darn Dursleys
On Episode 425 we discuss...→ Harry's first letter→ School things→ Petunia and Vernon's power dynamic→ Unsentimental Brits→ Getting sick on purpose and other gross things→ 90s history lessonsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
COS, 7 Revisit: All Talk, No Show
On Episode 424 we discuss...→ Oliver's got moves→ Word salads→ Brussels Sprouts Cha-Cha→ The Bite is Right→ Oliver Wood's undying passion→ Uncalled for wizard slurs Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
DH 30, Revisit: Brave Little Ravenclaw
On Episode 423 we discuss...→ REAL Death Eaters→ Fake Locket Reactions→ Spitting at the Homegirl→ Dystopian Hogwarts→ Cookie Cutter Evil Characters→ Math not mathing→ Dads?→ A tribute to CalebBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
OOTP 17, Revisit: Hoo Hurt Hedwig
On Episode 422 we discuss...→ Little owls, cloaks, and Sprout→ "People," and ghosts' arrested development→ Floo zoom meetings→ Vanishing vomit→ Geoff and itchy skin→ History that never gets finishedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
POA, 17 Revisit: The Walking Willow
On Episode 421 we discuss...→ Living in distress→ How Sirius really sees Harry→ Sensory Overlord→ People in a bin→ Aggressively Defensive→ Finding cloaks→ PotterKidReadsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
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