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All was well...So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapter 34 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and if this has all been happening in Harry's head.
Published 05/06/24
“Tell me one last thing,” said Harry. “Is this real? Or has this been happening inside my head?” Dumbledore beamed at him, and his voice sounded loud and strong in Harry’s ears even though the bright mist was descending again, obscuring his figure. “Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?” Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapter 34 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. They talk over some theories about what...
Published 04/29/24
And again Harry understood without having to think. It did not matter about bringing them back, for he was about to join them. He was not really fetching them: They were fetching him. oin Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapter 34 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and if they really think Harry is dead.
Published 04/22/24
From the tip of his wand burst the silver doe: She landed on the office floor, bounded once across the office, and soared out of the window. Dumbledore watched her fly away, and as her silvery glow faded he turned back to Snape, and his eyes were full of tears. “After all this time?” “Always,” said Snape. Join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapter 32-33 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the...
Published 04/15/24
“I was the last to come through,” said Mrs. Longbottom. “I sealed it, I think it unwise to leave it open now Aberforth has left his pub. Have you seen my grandson?” “He’s fighting,” said Harry. “Naturally,” said the old lady proudly. “Excuse me, I must go and assist him.” With surprising speed she trotted off toward the stone steps. Join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapter 30 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. They talk over some theories about what will happen,...
Published 04/10/24
There was a scuffling and a great thump: Someone else had clambered out of the tunnel, overbalanced slightly, and fallen. He pulled himself up on the nearest chair, looked around through lopsided horn-rimmed glasses, and said, “Am I too late? Has it started? I only just found out, so I — I —” Percy spluttered into silence. Evidently he had not expected to run into most of his family. Join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapter 30 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. They...
Published 04/01/24
Harry looked from Ron to Hermione, who murmured, “I think Ron’s right. We don’t even know what we’re looking for, we need them.” And when Harry looked unconvinced, “You don’t have to do everything alone, Harry.” Join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 28-29 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and where the Diadem could be!
Published 03/21/24
But he must know, he must be sure. . . . He paced the room, kicking aside the goblin’s corpse as he passed, and the pictures blurred and burned in his boiling brain: the lake, the shack, and Hogwarts — Join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 26-27 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and where the Horcruxes are.
Published 03/06/24
And if you knew them . . . What did you know about me, Dumbledore? Am I meant to know, but not to seek? Did you know how hard I’d find that? Is that why you made it this difficult? So I’d have time to work that out? Join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 24-25 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and who really owns the elder wand.
Published 02/26/24
The elf’s eyes found him, and his lips trembled with the effort to form words. “Harry . . . Potter . . .” And then with a little shudder the elf became quite still, and his eyes were nothing more than great glassy orbs, sprinkled with light from the stars they could not see. We are ALL CRYING. Join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 22-23 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and...
Published 02/19/24
“ ‘There were once three brothers who were traveling along a lonely, winding road at twilight —’ ” “Midnight, our mum always told us,” said Ron, who had stretched out, arms behind his head, to listen. Hermione shot him a look of annoyance. Join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 20-21 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and where the Deathly Hallows are.
Published 02/05/24
The silver doe was nothing, nothing compared with Ron’s reappearance; he could not believe it. Join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 18-19 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and who cast the Doe Patronus.
Published 01/22/24
The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. What does it mean? Join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 16-17 of Deathly Hallows. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and what happened on the night Harry's parents died.
Published 01/15/24
“Can you feel it, though?” Ron asked in a hushed voice, as he held it tight in his clenched fist. “What d’you mean?” Ron passed the Horcrux to Harry. After a moment or two, Harry thought he knew what Ron meant. Was it his own blood pulsing through his veins that he could feel, or was it something beating inside the locket, like a tiny metal heart? Join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 14-15 of Deathly Hallows. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their...
Published 12/25/23
She cried harder than ever. Umbridge laughed a soft girlish laugh that made Harry want to attack her. She leaned forward over the barrier, the better to observe her victim, and something gold swung forward too, and dangled over the void: the locket. Join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 12-13 of Deathly Hallows. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and how cleaning your ear hair is the simplest trick to being more...
Published 12/18/23
His parents had known Bathilda Bagshot; had Dumbledore introduced them? Dumbledore’s still got his Invisibility Cloak . . . There was something funny there. . . .? So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 10-11 of Deathly Hallows. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and if Harry has the wrong birthday.
Published 12/11/23
An odd symbol, rather like a triangular eye, glistened from a golden chain around his neck. Is this the symbol Danny and Jenn have seen for years? So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 8-9 of Deathly Hallows. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and the makeup of a patronus.
Published 11/27/23
Mrs Weasley was marching across the yard, scattering chickens, and for a short, plump, kind-faced woman, it was remarkable how much she looked like a saber tooth tiger. So join Jonand Abbie as they talk over chapters 1-3 of Chamber of Secrets. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and Abbie continues to roast Jon for his love of Harry Potter.
Published 11/20/23
So why in the name of Merlin’s saggy left —” “Don’t talk to your mother like that,” said Mr. Weasley firmly. “And do as you’re told.” So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 6-7 of Deathly Hallows. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and how they can destroy Horcruxes.
Published 11/13/23
It gave him an odd, empty feeling to remember those times; it was like remembering a younger brother whom he had lost. Harry has become a man. So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 4-5 of Deathly Hallows. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and if Olivander is going to give Voldemort a god-tier wand.
Published 11/07/23
We've got a new—and very skeptical—reader for Season 2! That's right. We are in Season 2 right now even though Season 1 hasn't even finished yet. But join us as we review all of Sorcerer's Stone with our two friends Brandon and Christine.
Published 11/06/23
“They think I’m a waste of space, actually, but I’m used to —” “I don’t think you’re a waste of space.” If Harry had not seen Dudley’s lips move, he might not have believed it. And dang do we love a little redemption arc. So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 2-3 of Deathly Hallows. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and why Harry is gross for not cleaning out his trunk in seven years.
Published 10/30/23
The dedication of this book Is split seven ways: To Neil, To Jessica, To David, To Kenzie, To Di, To Anne, And to you, If you have stuck with Harry until the very end. So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 1 of Deathly Hallows. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and what Danny and Jenn's wedding was like!
Published 10/17/23
We've got a new—and very skeptical—reader for Season 2! That's right. We are in Season 2 right now even though Season 1 hasn't even finished yet. But join us as we start chapters 15-17 of Sorcerer's Stone. We talk over what her initial impressions are, what she thinks is going to happen with these books, and if Abbie actually likes this book series yet.
Published 10/16/23