588: The Chamber of Drills (Chamber of Secret...

This week, avoid using your most obvious spells and be careful who you let through the door! A stressful battle with Death Eaters has left Harry and co. on edge during our Chapter-by-chapter reread. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura for this holey harrowing readthrough. Chapter- ...  Show more

This week, we hope you like the taste of Polyjuice Potion because we're all transforming into Harry to (narrowly) escape Privet Drive! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, Laura and Grace as they climb aboard Hagrid's motorbike for a fun ride to the home of Ted and Andromeda Tonks! Welcome ...  Show more

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 2 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss the origin of “Dobby”, Harry’s innate politeness, elves breaking rules, Lucius planning everything, magically giving your word, Mrs. Mason’s fear of birds, and the ridiculous age restriction laws. Re ...  Show more

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 1 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss the other founders rooms, Dobby’s eyes in the bush, intro/outro continuity, the frying pan, ancient magic, Harry’s birthday, Dobby’s efforts, a cringey line, fake magic words and Barty Crouch Jr.’s h ...  Show more

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 3 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss Harry’s letters from Ron’s perspective, more trace ridiculousness, bewitched muggle artifacts, warlocks vs. wizards, the raids, the shape of the Burrow, home names, Mrs. Weasley’s intro, Charmed Chee ...  Show more

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 12 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss Harry’s conversations with the Sorting Hat and Dumbledore, the faithfulness of Fawkes, more Ginny and Percy herrings, Malfoy staying for Christmas, the Christmas feast, the Slytherin Common Room, Dr ...  Show more