Transformation: The Unforgiveable Curses (Book 4, Chapter 14)

Transformation: The Unforgiveable Curses (Book 4, Chapter 14)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of transformation in chapter fourteen of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. This week, our opening story is told by Mike McHargue, host of Ask Science Mike and The Liturgists. We discuss the ways that Neville as like Christ, Moody is like the Buddha, and Snape is maybe, possibly pitiable. Our question this week is: Can transformation ever be complete?


Our voicemail this week is thanks to Bethy Crowe. Next week we're reading chapter fifteen, Beauxbatons and Durmstrang, through the theme of trauma.

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Hope: Nicolas Flamel (Book 1, Chapter 13)

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White Privilege: The Mirror of Erised (Book 1, Chapter 12)

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Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of white privilege in chapter twelve of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss Molly Weasley's continued generosity, explore the topic of invisibility...

6 Aug 201624min

Goals: Quidditch (Book 1, Chapter 11)

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23 Jul 201630min

Betrayal: The Midnight Duel (Book 1, Chapter 9)

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Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of betrayal in chapter nine of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss bullying, Brexit, and why Professor mcGonagall might be a worse teacher than you...

16 Jul 201627min

Promises: The Potions Master (Book 1, Chapter 8)

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Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of promises in chapter eight of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss tropes in bad 80s tv shows, Harry's reaction to his own fame, and Hermione's de...

9 Jul 201628min

Vulnerability: The Sorting Hat (Book 1, Chapter 7)

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Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of vulnerability in chapter seven of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss how Harry’s experience with the sorting hat teaches us to reclaim our own ...

2 Jul 201626min

Expectations: The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters (Book 1, Chapter 6)

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Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of expectations in chapter six of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss Harry and Ron's budding friendship, the unusual bravery of Scabbers the rat, ...

25 Jun 201625min

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