Wizarding World Lorecast: A Harry Potter Podcast

We dive into another magical creature/being this week, the Centaur. These creatures are very similar to our own mythology from the Greek myths, and have a lot of parallels. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @WWLorecast. Live every Wednesday night at 9pm est/6pm pst on twitch.tv/benoftemeria Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at wizardingworldlorecast@gmail.com Episodes...

We talk about the infamous transfiguration skill and how to become an animagus. We go into detail about how you become one as well the law regarding the skill. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @WWLorecast. Live every Wednesday night at 9pm est/6pm pst on twitch.tv/benoftemeria Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at wizardingworldlorecast@gmail.com Episodes weekly every...

We dive into two different Departments in the Ministry of Magic in this episode, the Department of the Regulations and Control of Magical Creatures and the Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes. These departments are very interesting how they are run and what exactly what they do. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @WWLorecast. Live every Wednesday night at 9pm est/6pm pst on twitch.t...

The next department we dive into this week is the Department of Mysteries. This department is not as well recorded due to the sensitive nature of research that it preforms. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @WWLorecast. Live every Wednesday night at 9pm est/6pm pst on twitch.tv/benoftemeria Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at wizardingworldlorecast@gmail.com Episodes...

This week, we start to dive into the different departments of the Ministry of Magic. We start with the largest department which is the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @WWLorecast. Live every Wednesday night at 9pm est/6pm pst on twitch.tv/benoftemeria Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at wizardingworldlorecast@gmail.com Episodes...

This week we go over another magical creature in the wizarding world the Thestral. Thestrals have a misconception that they are dangerous and associated with death. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @WWLorecast. Live every Wednesday night at 9pm est/6pm pst on twitch.tv/benoftemeria Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at wizardingworldlorecast@gmail.com Episodes weekly e...

We are joined this week with BjarneFromDenmark to talk about the Forbidden Forest. We discuss the different events that happen in the forest and what creatures make it their home. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @WWLorecast. Live every Wednesday night at 9pm est/6pm pst on twitch.tv/benoftemeria Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at wizardingworldlorecast@gmail.com Ep...

Ilvermorny is the one of the greatest wizarding schools in the world. Located in the USA, this school has an interesting history and is very popular. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @WWLorecast. Live every Wednesday night at 9pm est/6pm pst on twitch.tv/benoftemeria Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at wizardingworldlorecast@gmail.com Episodes weekly every Friday! He...

We continue to our topic with different shops from Diagon Alley. We go over the infamous bookstore, Flourish and Blotts. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @WWLorecast. Live every Wednesday night at 9pm est/6pm pst on twitch.tv/benoftemeria Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at wizardingworldlorecast@gmail.com Episodes weekly every Friday! Help support the show: patreon....

We dive into the most famous tavern in Diagon Alley, the Leaky Cauldron. We see the Leaky Cauldron multiple times in the series of books, films, and games, but do you know how the tavern started? Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @WWLorecast. Live every Wednesday night at 9pm est/6pm pst on twitch.tv/benoftemeria Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at wizardingworldlorec...

Gringotts, the place where all witches and wizards place their gold and treasures. The bank has high security measures and has been broken into a few times. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @WWLorecast. Live every Wednesday night at 9pm est/6pm pst on twitch.tv/benoftemeria Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at wizardingworldlorecast@gmail.com Episodes weekly every Fri...

We go over the most famous street in the wizarding world, Diagon Alley. We talk about the history of the street and even talk about of the secrets it holds. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @WWLorecast. Live every Wednesday night at 9pm est/6pm pst on twitch.tv/benoftemeria Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at wizardingworldlorecast@gmail.com Episodes weekly every Fri...

We are joined by one of great listeners, BjarneFromDenmark. We go over the creation of the Marauders Map and who used it. Also check out the projects the Bjarne works on! https://www.facebook.com/MagicalYggdrasil https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092726614371 Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @WWLorecast. Live every Wednesday night at 9pm est/6pm pst on twitch.tv/benoftemeria Want to s...

We continue to dive into the different shops of Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade. We dive into the history of the Shrieking Shack which was for Lupin when he became a werewolf, and we also dive in Madam Puddifoot's Tea Shop. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @WWLorecast. Live every Wednesday night at 9pm est/6pm pst on twitch.tv/benoftemeria Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us...

We dive into more the locations that are within Hogsmeade. We start with everyone's favorite candy shop, Honeydukes. We also talk about the other tavern in Hogsmeade, the Hog's Head Inn. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @WWLorecast. Live every Wednesday night at 9pm est/6pm pst on twitch.tv/benoftemeria Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at wizardingworldlorecast@gmail...

We start diving into the different shops that are located in Hogsmeade. We go into the history of the famous wand making shop, Ollivander's, we also dive into the famous pub, The Three Broomsticks. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @WWLorecast. Live every Wednesday night at 10pm est/7pm pst on twitch.tv/benoftemeria Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at wizardingworldlo...

We take a deep dive into the character of Gellert Grindelwald, dark wizard and friend/rival to Albus Dumbledore. We talk about his history and his legacy that he left on the Wizarding World. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @WWLorecast. Live every Wednesday night at 10pm est/7pm pst on twitch.tv/benoftemeria Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at wizardingworldlorecast@...

Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, one of the 3 largest wizarding and witchcraft schools in Europe. The school is located in the mountains of France and took many students from France and the surrounding countries. The school had friendly relations with Hogwarts and even had many famous witch and wizards attend the school. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @WWLorecast. Live every Wednesday night at...

Durmstrang Institute, one of the 3 largest wizarding and witchcraft schools in Europe. The school doesn't have a great reputation of being one of the largest schools. Durmstrang also has been known to produce a few dark wizards in the school's history, one is Gellert Grindelwald. We go over the school's history and major events that school has been involved in. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at...

Dueling, one of the most famous things we see in the Harry Potter films. We see plenty of duels such as Harry vs Voldemort, Dumbledore vs Voldemort, and Harry vs Malfoy. Did you know though that dueling was also considered a sport in the wizarding world similar to fencing in our world. Dueling has limits and rules much like fencing but can also kill those who participate. Make sure to follow us on...

Christmas is celebrated at Hogwarts School. It is a magical time, twelve trees are put up in the Great Hall, armored suits are enchanted to sing carols, there is even a feast for anyone who stays at Hogwarts for the holidays. Of course, each year something majored has happened during the time of Harry Potter. Would you stay at Hogwarts for the holiday season? Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @...

Dragons, the most fantastical creature in the wizarding world and even in the muggle world. Dragons are not only dangerous, but they have many uses to the wizarding world. Dragon materials are not only valuable but also useful, dragon's blood have 12 uses and was even discovered by Albus Dumbledore. We also go over the different species of dragons and what the uses of their materials are, and even...

Divination, an interesting subject that is taught at magical schools around the world. The subject takes you into the unknown and teaches you how to see through the beyond. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @WWLorecast. Live every Wednesday night at 9pm est/6pm pst on twitch.tv/benoftemeria Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at wizardingworldlorecast@gmail.com Episodes...

Herbology, a class taught at Hogwarts and other magical schools. The class is very useful for all witch and wizards that explore the magical world, as it would teach them the dangers that await them that are not beasts. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @WWLorecast. Live every Wednesday night at 10pm est/7pm pst on twitch.tv/benoftemeria Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email...

Transfiguration is one of the most complex classes that is taught at Hogwarts. The class is more like a science than magic due to the formulas used in the class. It is also said that it is the most dangerous type of magic. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @WWLorecast. Live every Wednesday night at 10pm est/7pm pst on twitch.tv/benoftemeria Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Ema...