First Time Readers

SILENCE! and join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 15-17 of the Sorcerer's Stone. They talk over some theories about what will happen, impressions of the characters, and why the youngest seeker in a generation cannot catch one out of a thousand letters floating around his living room.

Chapter 15 - The Forbidden Forest It was the first time Hermione has ever failed to answer a teacher’s question. She was staring at her slippers, as still as a statue. Q1 - Do you really think McGonagall has never heard of four students out of bed before? Q2 - At this point in the book were you convinced Snape was the main assailant to Quirrel? Would you have bet 12 sorcerer’s stones? Q3 - Is the...

Chapter 11 - Quidditch Q1 - How much would you pay to watch the Quidditch World Cup match in 1473 that had all seven-hundred ways to commit a foul committed? Harry thought Flint looked as if he had some troll blood in him. Out of the corner of his eye he saw the fluttering banner high above, flashing Potter for President over the crowd. His heart skipped. He felt braver. Q2 - How do we feel about...

Chapter 6 - The Journey From Platform Nine and Three-Quarters Q1 - Is Hagrid an idiot for not showing Harry how to get on the platform? He passed a round-faced boy who was saying, “Gran, I’ve lost my toad again.” “Blimey,” said the other twin. “Aren’t you —?” “He is,” said the first twin. “Aren’t you?” he added to Harry.” “What?” said Harry. “Harry Potter,” chorused the twins. “Oh, him,” said Harr...

Chapter 1 - The Boy Who Lived He hurried to his car and set off home, hoping he was imagining things, which he had never hoped before, because he didn’t approve of imagination. “You can’t blame them,” said Dumbledore gently, “We’ve had precious little to celebrate for eleven years.” Q1 - What are your general impressions of McGonagall, Dumbledore, Hagrid, and the Dursleys? Q2 - Why can McGonagall...

We're talking all things introduction to the Harry Potter universe. Jenn, Danny, Kristen, and Jon all talk about what drew them into Harry Potter and why they are even starting this podcast to begin with.