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 Jan 201732min
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 Jan 201731min
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 Jan 201731min
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 Dec 201628min
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 Dec 201628min
Rumors: The Deathday Party (Book 2, Chapter 8)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of rumors in chapter eight of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss the difference between rumors and propaganda, whether Nearly Headless Nick shou...
13 Dec 201634min
Confusion: Mudbloods and Murmurs (Book 2, Chapter 7)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of confusion in chapter seven of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss Hagrid's magical umbrella, the usefulness of mantras, and what the 'mudblood...
6 Dec 201632min
Attraction: Gilderoy Lockhart (Book 2, Chapter 6)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of attraction in chapter six of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss their schoolyard crushes, Ron's malfunctioning wand, and a metaphorical inter...
29 Nov 201633min
