Harry Potter and the Reread Podcast

Harry, Ron and Hermione are going forward with their plan for the next Horcrux thanks to some unlikely help. Hosts David and Kyle discuss why it's probably not the best idea to trust a goblin and appreciate Bill Weasley's role in trying to mitigate the situation. Plus, from a mended relationship to the birth of the new child, there's plenty to celebrate when Lupin comes around (but our...

Harry has to say goodbye to Dobby and does so in an honourable way. Harry then changes his focus to an important question that will shape the rest of the book: Horcruxes or Hallows? Upon the re-read, hosts David and Kyle can see that Harry appears to have put together a plan in his head and is now taking action.

Harry, Ron and Hermione find themselves at Malfoy Manor, where they come across some enemies and allies. Hosts David and Kyle discuss Hermione's quick wit in disguising Harry, the Death Eaters' determination to ruin this golden opportunity for themselves, and whether Draco Malfoy becomes a more sympathetic character in this chapter. Plus, if you're a fan of Harry Potter deaths, this ch...

Do you believe in fairy tales? Harry sure does. In this chapter, he debates with Ron and Hermione over the necessity of finding the Deathly Hallows and how they will help their journey to destroying all of Voldemort's Horcruxes. Hosts David and Kyle also chat about how a welcoming message from the outside world boosts morale, before it is shortly brought to a halt after a grievous error.

Everyone gather around, it's story time! At least that's the case for Harry, Ron and Hermione, who are sitting around the Lovegoods' dinner table reading The Tale of the Three Brothers. Wholesome moment? As hosts, David and Kyle will explain, all is not as it seems. Listen to the episode for why Xeno Lovegood is acting so gracious and how this fairy tale applies to our gang's quest...

NOTE: This was recorded after a few months' break. We're excited to be back! The gang is back together, and while Hermione isn't completely forgiving of Ron yet, he's sure happy to be back. Hosts David and Kyle discuss their latest idea to track down Xenophilius Lovegood, whether it's a good idea, their initial reaction to meeting Xeno (he's a little off), and the overall v...

NOTE: This episode was recorded a few months ago; the introduction is outdated. Ron is miraculously back! Hosts David and Kyle talk about the latest chapter, where finally things are going right for the crew. After following a mystery patronus, Harry and Ron happen to not only meet up, but also manage to check off a pretty major item on their to-do list, even if it leads to a little danger along t...

Harry is quite despondent. No Ron. No sword. And now, no wand. It is becoming clearer in his mind that Dumbledore has essentially sent him on a wild goose chase with little information. Hosts David and Kyle discuss how his minset impacts his view of Dumbledore after reading some "scandalous" details from Rita's book: The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore. We learn more about his past...

For someone who finds it hard to trust others, Harry sure puts a lot of trust into Bathilda Bagshot. Hosts David and Kyle discuss Harry's willingness to go along with Bagshot in search of answers and how this plan fails miserably. Also discussed is Voldemort's overall plan to lure Harry in and how it almost worked, and the overall creepy image of what occurs in Balthilda's decrepit old...

Our gang is feeling plenty of sorrow to kick off this chapter. With Ron's departure, hosts David and Kyle discuss how Harry is seeking validation in Ron not being up for the task at hand, as well as Hermione's handling of the situation. Our hosts discuss the (im)practicalities of their plan to travel to Godric's Hollow and some of the things they forgot about the quaint village and its...

Harry, Ron and Hermione learn some interesting news via some unsuspecting characters in the latest chapter. Hosts David and Kyle break down what the crew has learned about the whereabouts of Gryffindor's sword. Also, Ron has had enough of the wild goose chase Harry has taken them on and leaves the party. Who was in the right: Harry or Ron?

From landing in the empty forest to having some new visions of Voldemort, the latest chapter sets up what is to come for Harry, Ron and Hermione. Learn more as hosts David and Kyle break down how the gang reacts to the aftermath of their robbery at the Ministry of Magic, and how this chapter sets up some of the lore and world-building to come that complete this magical tale.

Hosts David and Kyle are back for the next chapter of the Deathly Hallows! The crew discusses the gang's plan to infiltrate the Ministry of Magic. What worked? What didn't work? Let's just say this plan left a lot to be desired.

After staking out the entrance to the Ministry of Magic, Harry, Ron, and Hermione are now ready to concoct their plan to breach it. Hosts David and Kyle commend the trio's efforts to infiltrate the Ministry, discuss the quirks of British addresses (are houses really numbered sequentially?), the transformation of Kreacher and think back to if the "toad woman" reveal was actually a sur...

The crew is holed up at Grimmauld Place and gets an unexpected visit from one of Harry's mentors Remus Lupin. Let's just say it doesn't end well and leads to quite the argument. Plus we learn some more about what's going on in the outside world from some Daily Prophet articles. Hosts David and Kyle break down the fight, who was in the wrong, and what to make of how the Death Eaters...

Now that Harry, Ron and Hermione are at Grimmauld Place, they make a connection to the note they found in the fake Horcrux locket. Kreacher comes through for the gang as the house elf gives Harry some context on what happened to the real Horcrux. Plus, Harry gets to see the writing of someone he never imagined he'd have the chance to see in person.

A re-read podcast has been very beneficial for our hosts David and Kyle as they don't recall much from the latest Deathly Hallows chapter, A Place to Hide. Do you remember more about this chapter than our hosts? We take you through Harry, Ron and Hermione's initial escape from the Death Eaters after the wedding, where they go, who they're chased by (plus how it shows how efficient Harr...

The day is finally upon us for Bill and Fleur's wedding. Hosts Kyle and David discuss how the plan to disguise Harry is quite ingenious and some of the guests at the wedding including a returning character from the Goblet of Fire. We get a little bit of lore and world building context to learn about the Deathly Hallows and other wandmakers in the wizarding world before all hell is about to bre...

It's the day before Bill and Fleur's wedding and it's also Harry's birthday. Hosts David and Kyle discuss where this ranks in regards to Harry's all-time birthdays and it's pretty high up there - even though crusty old Rufus Scrimgeour manages to spoil the mood a little bit. He comes by with some handy trinkets for the crew, courtesy of Dumbledore's will. Talk about lea...

The Burrow is getting ready for the Bill-Fleur wedding and Molly is doing everything she can to prevent Harry, Ron and Hermione from planning their secret mission. David and Kyle talk about how Molly is only delaying the inevitable and also how she struggles to come to terms with them taking on a deadly mission. Plus more on the lengths Hermione and Ron are going through to protect their families...

We deal with the immediate aftermath of the Seven Potters plan as members of the Order of the Phoenix make it back to The Burrow. A certain amount of tension is brewing as we learn of another important member of the Order is dead and how another member seems to reluctantly step up as the de facto leader. Plus, when will Harry realize that running away from others isn't going to save them from...

Ah, yes, the infamous Seven Potters plan. Turned out it didn't quite go exactly as the Order of the Phoenix was hoping. Hosts David and Kyle recap how Harry's transfer from Privet Drive to The Burrow goes, add a new list to their saddest deaths list and think of other ways the group could have transferred Harry that would have been much, much better. Invisibility cloaks, anyone?

Harry bids farewell to the Dursleys for the final time of the series in a bit of an awkward moment. Hosts David and Kyle discuss the state of mind of each character during the farewell and some character growth for one Dursley family member in particular. Plus, a discussion on why the majority of wizards make terrible undercover spies in the Muggle world.

Harry cleans room. Harry reads newspapers. Harry is sad and a little frustrated. While that sums up chapter two of the Deathly Hallows, hosts David and Kyle break it down a bit more as they discuss Dumbledore's obituary, a salacious interview with Rita Skeeter and general wound care.

We're back for the final season of the re-read! Today, hosts David and Kyle break down the opening chapter of The Deathly Hallows and discuss the inner workings of the Death Eaters as they have a dinner party at Malfoy Manor. We discuss the differences in how the Death Eaters operate from the Order of the Phoenix, honour the short-lived life of Charity Burbage, and what we learn in this openin...