Humor: The Boggart in the Wardrobe (Book 3, Chapter 7)

Humor: The Boggart in the Wardrobe (Book 3, Chapter 7)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of humor in chapter seven of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.They discuss the power of Satire, the absurdity of neck ties, and why Parvati is afraid of mummies. Throughout the episode they consider the question: Is humor always rooted in truth?


This week's story was told by the brilliant journalist Chloe Angyal. Next week we're reading chapter eight, The Flight of the Fat Lady, through the theme of desperation. Our donor of the week is Andrew Stairs and our voicemail this week is thanks to Duke Lambert.

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Grace: The Chamber of Secrets (Book 2, Chapter 16)

Grace: The Chamber of Secrets (Book 2, Chapter 16)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of grace in chapter sixteen of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss the power of gratitude, the difference between the desolation of Moaning Myrtl...

7 Helmi 201732min

Sanctuary: Aragog (Book 2, Chapter 15)

Sanctuary: Aragog (Book 2, Chapter 15)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of sanctuary in chapter fifteen of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss the power of silence, how Hagrid is a priest-like figure, and why spiders ...

1 Helmi 201727min

Loyalty: Cornelius Fudge (Book 2, Chapter 14)

Loyalty: Cornelius Fudge (Book 2, Chapter 14)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of loyalty in chapter fourteen of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss Hagrid and Dumbledore's mutual admiration, how to navigate multiple respons...

24 Tammi 201728min

Cowardice: The Very Secret Diary (Book 2, Chapter 13)

Cowardice: The Very Secret Diary (Book 2, Chapter 13)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of cowardice in chapter thirteen of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss hate crimes, the psychology of murderers, and secret admirers. Throughout...

17 Tammi 201732min

Belonging: The Polyjuice Potion (Book 2, Chapter 12)

Belonging: The Polyjuice Potion (Book 2, Chapter 12)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of belonging in chapter twelve of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss magical portraits, the metaphor of the phoenix, and Vanessa’s distrust of o...

10 Tammi 201731min

Excellence: The Dueling Club (Book 2, Chapter 11)

Excellence: The Dueling Club (Book 2, Chapter 11)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of excellence in chapter eleven of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss Harry's proficiency with Parseltongue, Ernie McMillan's authority within t...

3 Tammi 201731min

Complaining: The Rogue Bludger (Book 2, Chapter 10)

Complaining: The Rogue Bludger (Book 2, Chapter 10)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of complaining in chapter ten of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss Madam Hooch's negligence during the quidditch match, Lockhart's toxic mascul...

27 Joulu 201628min

Innocence: The Writing on the Wall (Book 2, Chapter 9)

Innocence: The Writing on the Wall (Book 2, Chapter 9)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Innocence in chapter nine of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss Harry’s continued fear of his own Slytherin-ness, the way Professor Binns thi...

20 Joulu 201628min

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