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 Feb 201727min
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 Jan 201728min
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
