The Restricted Section

In the first chapter of the Prisoner of Azkaban, it is of course Harry's birthday, and he takes a break from homework to receive his first real birthday presents ever. Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of Owl Post or even what you think of us! We’d love to read your email on the show. Be sure to subscribe to know right away about new episodes, and rate and revi...

Hosted by our bud Andrew, this episode dives into the history of Gilderoy fuckin Lockhart and explores what made him into the bastard he is in Chamber of Secrets! Featuring special guest Nic Dorer aka @thicclizziemcguire on IG and @thicclizziemcg on TW . If you enjoy this episode, please consider joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/therestrictedsection Our Patrons are what keeps this podca...

Today we brought in a movie professional to help us break down the pinnacle of contemporary filmmaking that is the Chamber of Secrets film. Caitlin Durante of the Bechdel Cast joins us to talk about child acting, book to film changes, and practical effects vs. special effects. There's so much to talk about we literally forgot to mention Hermione's hair! Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com t...

We did it, y'all!!! We finished the Chamber of Secrets. In this final chapter, Harry and Dumbledore explains themselves (kinda), the Weasley parents find out their daughter is not in fact dead, Mr. Malfoy gets his comeuppance TWICE OVER, and DOBBY IS A FREE ELF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of Dobby's Reward or even what you think of...

Down in the Chamber of Secrets, Harry finds Ginny, chats it out with Tom Riddle, and fights the basilisk. Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of The Heir of Slytherin or even what you think of us! We’d love to read your email on the show. Be sure to subscribe to know right away about new episodes, and rate and review! SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON: https://www.patreo...

Join Scary Clay, Scary-Peyton, and Christina (just regular Christina) in a conversation about spooky themes, creatures, and concepts in the Harry Potter series, from dementors to legilimens to Dolores fucking Umbridge. Oh, and we might mention The Haunting of Hill House once or twice. Unlike our other episodes, we explore a lot of other books and film in this episode! Beware of spoilers for: The L...

Let's visit Hermione in the hospital wing and see how she can save the day even though she's been unconscious for weeks. We'll venture down into the Chamber of Secrets itself and cave in a tunnel and explode a wand. You know, the sort of things that happen when two 12-year-olds decide they're the only people who can save the day. Here are some random things we mentioned: Ryan's Snape impression Ma...

Come along into the deep, dark wood and join us in finding a whole new family. SPIDERS MURDER INTRIGUE CARS it's getting spooky out here!!! Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of The Boy Who Lived or even what you think of us! We’d love to read your email on the show. Be sure to subscribe to know right away about new episodes, and rate and review! SUPPORT US ON O...

RIP Hermione (no seriously -- you work so hard. you deserve rest) who gets petrified in this one, friends! Let's put on the invisibility cloak and go see what's up at Hagrid's. It is the Minister of Magic and a mutiny? Maybe! Hell yeah thank you to our special guest, Lelia Hilton! Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of Cornelius Fudge or even what you think of us...

IT'S VALENTINE'S DAY! Harry finds the one ring -- I mean Tom Riddle's diary -- and gets absolutely assaulted by a grown ass dwarf dressed as a cherub. Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of The Very Secret Diary or even what you think of us! We’d love to read your email on the show. Be sure to subscribe to know right away about new episodes, and rate and review!...

A very spooky Slytherin Christmas at Hogwarts! Ron and Harry go incognito to learn some stuff (kind of?) while Hermione is purrfectly content hiding in the bathroom. Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of The Polyjuice Potion or even what you think of us! We’d love to read your email on the show. Be sure to subscribe to know right away about new episodes, and rat...

Let's bring back dueling, y'all! Burr it up in here. Harry & co. learn how to duel (sort of?) and Harry accidentally reveals a strange skill. The Hufflepuffs bully him (yikes) and then he, again, is in the wrong place at the wrong time. Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of The Dueling Club or even what you think of us! We’d love to read your email on the show....

This is Part 2, so listen to Part 1 first! In this one, Harry breaks his arm, catches the Snitch, goes to the hospital wing, has a mysterious midnight visitor, and then learns some chilling news. Also see Coldplay puns & HP to LotR comparisons. Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of The Rogue Bludger or even what you think of us! We’d love to read your email on t...

It's another Quidditch one, kids! In this first half of our discussion about The Rogue Bludger, we talk wizard improv, wizard Ebay, and wizard Cosmo. But more importantly, we get a brief glimpse of the Restricted Section! Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of The Rogue Bludger or even what you think of us! We’d love to read your email on the show. Be sure to sub...

Harry, Ron, and Hermione narrowly avoid being pinned as the Heir(s?) of Slytherin, and try to get to the bottom of what's in the Chamber of Secrets. Frustrated when the library doesn't turn out fruitful for perhaps the first time in her life, Hermione convinces ghosty boy Professor Binns to tell the class the legend of the Chamber of Secrets, including some founders lore and the "horror within." E...

You are solemnly invited to the Deathday Party of Sir Nicolas de Mimsy-Porpington . . . and that's not even the spookiest thing that happens this Halloween! Check out the musical saw which is apparently not inherently terrible to listen to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kmft674XPC0   Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of The Boy Who Lived or even what you thin...

This is the one where Ron gets slugged, y'all. Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of The Boy Who Lived or even what you think of us! We’d love to read your email on the show. Be sure to subscribe to know right away about new episodes, and rate and review! SUPPORT US ON OUR NEW PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/therestrictedsection THANK YOU LOVE YOU IG: https://w...

The man, the myth, the myth. Gilderoy fuckin Lockhart. Order of Merlin's Ass, Fake Member of the Dark Force Defense League, and five-time winner of Witch Weekly’s Most Audacious Liar Award -- but we don’t talk about that! He didn’t get rid of the Bandon Banshee by smiling at her -- he didn't do anything at all. Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of Gilderoy Lock...

Harry and Ron commit grand theft auto, fly an illegally modified car, crash into a treasured school icon, and get in trouble with all three of the worst people to be in trouble with at Hogwarts. Also see: How nasty are the toilets on the Hogwarts express? What was Ginny's first diary entry to Tom Riddle? WHAT are Harry and Ron thinking with their one shared brain cell??? Email us at restrictedsect...

Are you ready for a DAD BRAWL in a BOOKSTORE??? Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of At Flourish and Blotts or even what you think of us! We’d love to read your email on the show. Be sure to subscribe to know right away about new episodes, and rate and review!   SUPPORT US ON OUR NEW PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/therestrictedsection THANK YOU LOVE YOU IG: h...

Hang out with us at the Burrow and settle in with the Weasleys. Then dive into the Floo Network with Harry, for better or for worse. Also? Persian poetry. Ginny's full name. Lots of dad energy. The title is misleading because we don't actually get to Flourish and Blotts until Part 2 comes out on Friday!   Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of At Flourish and Blo...

This is a real mom-heavy episode so get ready for all the warm feels. Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of The Burrow or even what you think of us! We’d love to read your email on the show. Be sure to subscribe to know right away about new episodes, and rate and review!   SUPPORT US ON OUR NEW PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/therestrictedsection THANK YOU LOVE...

Oof, the worst birthday continues! Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of Dobby's Warning or even what you think of us! We’d love to read your email on the show. Be sure to subscribe to know right away about new episodes, and rate and review! SUPPORT US ON OUR NEW PATREON:  https://www.patreon.com/therestrictedsection  THANK YOU LOVE YOU IG: https://www.instagram...

The worst chapter. Oh, sorry -- The Worst Birthday. Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of The Worst Birthday or even what you think of us! We’d love to read your email on the show. Be sure to subscribe to know right away about new episodes, and rate and review! SUPPORT US ON OUR NEW PATREON:  https://www.patreon.com/therestrictedsection  THANK YOU LOVE YOU IG: h...

YEP. We all know what this podcast is about. What's up with JK, what does it mean for readers, and are we canceling her? Email us at  restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com  to tell us what you think about this subject or even what you think of us! We’d love to read your email on the show. Be sure to subscribe to know right away about new episodes, and rate and review! IG:  https://www.instagram.com/restr...