Potter Revisited

Potter Revisited Episode #87 The Scarlett Woman AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 27 "Padfoot Returns" Is it strange that people were teasing Hermione about Krum? wouldn't people try and cozy up to her to get close to Krum?  Rita's next article comes out which is an attack on Hermione's character - how was she able to publish this about a minor?   Hermione doesn't care what Rita say...

Potter Revisited Episode #86 Gillyweed: High in Moral Fiber AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 26 "The Second Task" Procrastination Harry is at it again  We miss the hats in the movies! Neville accidentally banishing Prof Flitchwick - is it impressive? Ron is back on the Snape is Evil train Harry wondering what Snape did to lose a first chance with Dumbledore - we remember Harry's re...

Potter Revisited Episode #85 Petty Pyjama Party AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 25 "The Egg and the Eye" Harry decides to finally use Cedric's advice and use the Prefect bathroom to take a bath with the egg We get why Harry suddenly thinks he should be a Prefect - just for the bathroom perks  This bathroom sounds like goals - a bathtub as big as a pool?  There is a lot of recappin...

Potter Revisited Episode #84 Hearsay & Slander AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 24 "Rita Skeeter's Scoop" Just like in this chapter, we are over the Christmas holidays  Hermione used SleekEasy for her hair - which is where Harry's fortune comes from  Hermione is so unfazed by Hagrid being a half-giant  Hermione and Ron are acting overly polite to each other - definitely not dis...

Potter Revisited Episode #83 Yet Another Cinderella Story AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 23 "The Yule Ball" The Yule Ball is here and it is just as chaotic as any other school dance  This was Tori's favourite chapter growing up  Ron keeps trying to find out who Hermione's date is - why does she keep it a secret?  Even Malfoy can't bring Hermione down  Ron notices that Hermione ha...

Potter Revisited Episode #82 Chaos is a Dance AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 22 "The Unexpected Task" Puberty, Crushes, School dances... growing pains are here!  The series having a school dance is such a fun and memorable part of growing up and a great way to age up the characters It does feel weird that Harry is forced to have a partner for a dance - he is only 14! Hagrid had h...

Potter Revisited Episode #81 Barmy Old Codger AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 21 "The House-Elf Liberation Front" Ron is acting super enthusiastic to make it up to Harry - something he also does in DH Love that Harry gave Sirius a full play-by-play on the first task  Ron just spoils Harry's surprise party and no one says anything?  How do the other houses throw parties? Dean is th...

Potter Revisited Episode #80 Potential Painful Embarrassing Public Death AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 20 "The First Task" The first task is coming and Harry is stressed How would you defeat a Dragon? Harry actually contemplates running away from Hogwarts It's very mature of Harry to realize Cedric is the only one who doesn't know about the dragons and decides to tell Cedric  Sh...

Potter Revisited Episode #79 Burning Fire & Cutting Words Me AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 19 "The Hungarian Horntail" Harry procrastinated too hard and the first task is upon us  It's crazy the first task was supposed to be a complete suprise Rita Skeeter's article comes out and it's terrible  How does Rita keep her job? Is she blackmailing people? The article claims that H...

Potter Revisited Episode #78 Rita Skeeter Bugs Me AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 18 "The Weighing of the Wands" The aftermath of Harry and Ron's falling out is hard to read Bless Hermione coming in with toast Hermione provides a great read on Ron and shows a lot of emotional growth from PoA Harry tries so hard to hide the danger around casual conversation in his letter to Sirius ...

Potter Revisited Episode #77 Exciting Death Tournament AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 17 "The Four Champions" Harry being stared at in the Great Hall when it's dead quiet is our worst nightmare Bagman is really excited about Harry being chosen - is this because he is planning his bet on Harry? Karkaroff and Maxime are mad and they have a right to be Does Snape really think Harry...

Potter Revisited Episode #76 Glory is the Priority AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 16 "The Goblet of Fire" Title chapter is here - the plot is thickening  Ron is living his fanboy dreams with Krum at Hogwarts  Interesting the Durmstrang students choose to sit with the Slytherins and the Beauxbatons sit with the Ravenclaws Ron sees Fleur for the first time and is transfixed - but H...

Potter Revisited Episode #75 Mad Eye Moody AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 15 "Beauxbatons and Durmstrang" Harry is stressed about Sirius coming back into the country and tries to lie to Sirius  Moody is now putting the Imperius Curse on the students to see if they can through it off - isn't it illegal??? Is Harry able to through off the curse because he has been hit with an Unfor...

Potter Revisited Episode #74 Mad Eye Moody AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 14 "The Unforgivable Curses" Snape gives Neville the worst detention -disembowelling toads - +1 Snape Sucks because that has to be intentional  Snape seems wary of Moody  We know that this Moody is actually Barty Crouch Jr but he does a good job as a teacher  Dumbledore is the reason the Unforgivable Curses...

Potter Revisited Episode #73 Mad Eye Moody AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 13 "Mad Eye Moody" We are back to Hogwarts and lessons begin  Hermione telling Harry and Ron they should of dropped Divination like her Hermione is back to eating - what is she planning?  Harry is over Trelawney predicting his death 24/7 Herbology has the Blubertubers which sounds a lot like pimple popping ...

Potter Revisited Episode #72 Probably With Magic AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 12 "The Triwizard Tournament" Peeves throwing water balloons at already soaked students is just what we expect him to be doing  We learn that Colin Creevey's younger brother is joining Hogwarts this year - is it usual to have two magical kids with magical parents? The Sorting Hat has a new song  Nick...

Potter Revisited Episode #71 Probably With Magic AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 11 "Aboard The Hogwarts Express" We are going back to Hogwarts!  Harry is feeling gloomy about the end of the summer holidays Does the gloomy and stormy weather foreshadow the dark changes coming? Amos is using the floo fire with only his head - interesting adaption to this travel method Arthur is tas...

Potter Revisited Episode #70 Why Not The Moon? AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 10 "Mayhem at the Ministry" We deal with the fallout from last chapter  Poor Mr Roberts  Mrs Weasley hugging the Twins - and what it says about their relationship Hermione making Mrs Weasley tea is the best We are introduced to Rita Skeeter  The fight between the press and the government is very real an...

Potter Revisited Episode #69 Safety Now, Clarification Later AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 9 "The Dark Mark" Very dark chapter Harry's dream is interesting as this is the first time we see him consider his future outside of school  rereading as a an adult really highlights the assault Mr Roberts family faces  Draco basically implies his parents are death eaters  Why were student...

Potter Revisited Episode #67 Conspicuous Wizard Camping AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 7 "Bagman and Crouch" We are finally at the world cup!  The atmosphere at the beginning of the chapter really nails how it feels to go to a live sporting event Love the Ads - adds a great touch We are introduced to Winky the House elf - who is the opposite of Dobby  Percy is being super embarra...

Potter Revisited Episode #67 Conspicuous Wizard Camping AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 7 "Bagman and Crouch" Could 'Bagman and Crouch' be a trendy TikTok dance? The fashion choices the Wizards have in this chapter are amazing  Shay looked up what Point Fours are - not what we were expecting The tent described as being made of silk with Peacocks out front - 100% the Malfoy's tent ...

Potter Revisited Episode #66 Nauseating Wizard Travel AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 6 "The Portkey" On the top of the episode we want to address the recent issue of the author once again using her platform to target and hurt the Trans community - There is no justification for what she is doing and we stand with the Trans community.  The opening of the chapter really feels simila...

Potter Revisited Episode #65 The Hot Weasley AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 5 "Weasley's Wizard Wheezes" We are finally back at the burrow!  It is confirmed the Twins had not tested the product they slipped to Dudley last chapter Ton Tongue Toffee is a really good product name  Mr Weasley has a good point about the optics of Fred and George giving Dudley the prank sweet and how i...

Potter Revisited Episode #64 Family Values AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 4 "Back To The Burrow" Should Mr & Mrs Weasley (as the adults) confirmed with Harry on how they were picking him up?  Dudley is walking around covering his bottom which is played as a gag but rereading feels more like a trauma response  The poor planning of the Weasleys actually makes us side with the D...

Potter Revisited Episode #63 By The Way, This is a Harry Potter Book AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 3 "The Invitation" The fatphobia around the Dursley's is very rampant - definitely other things to focus on  Shay feels for the teachers that have to deal with parents like the Dursley's  Dudley's diet feels very 90s/early 2000s diet culture  Mrs Weasley sends the Dursley's a lette...