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Ahead of our Chapter-by-Chapter re-read of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they watch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1, which first premiered in 2010. The film is a favorite of several of the hosts for its time spent on cha ...  Show more

We're less than six months away until the premiere of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone on HBO Max (!), and this week we're sharing some exciting casting news, looking at the possibility of characters being introduced earlier than they were in the Harry Potter books, and m ...  Show more

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 17 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss the appearance of the Chamber, the founders, not realizing Tom is the bad guy, Ginny’s possession, anagrams, Fawkes, the Basilisk fight, Ginny’s explanation, and escaping the Chamber. GET YOUR THROU ...  Show more

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 18 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss floo powder, more getting expelled fear, horcrux setup, Harry’s imposter syndrome, the properties of the Sword of Gryffindor, the DADA position, Lucius Malfoy, Harry’s signature spell and snogging. ...  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

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 13 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss Ron’s instincts, Lockhart’s signature, ghosts’ lack of solidity, the details of the Diary, the trophy room, who sent Harry the Valentine, Harry writing in the Diary, Riddle’s manipulation of the tru ...  Show more