Control: Dobby's Warning (Book 2, Chapter 2)

Control: Dobby's Warning (Book 2, Chapter 2)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of control in the second chapter of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss the bureaucratic power of the Ministry of Magic, the benefit of Harry's deep curiosity, and the endless frustrations of IKEA furniture. Throughout the episode they consider the question: when is control a noble intention and when is it oppressive?


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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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Jan 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 Jan 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 Jan 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 Jan 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 Dec 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 Dec 201628min

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