MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read Podcast

610: Severass Snape (POA Chapter 7, The Boggart in The Wardrobe)

May 9, 2023

The podcast discusses the contrasting teaching styles of Snape and Lupin in Hogwarts, analyzing the impact on students. They delve into Snape's treatment of students outside Slytherin, the effects of bullying vs. collaboration, and emotions elicited from Harry and Neville. Lupin's past with Snape influences his instruction to Neville, while exploring symbolism and character nuances in Harry Potter.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Exclusive Patreon Content, Support, and Gratitude

02:01 • 2min

Class Dynamics and Bias in Teaching

03:46 • 9min

Analyzing Snape's Behavior Towards Students

12:55 • 22min

Exploring Lupin's Teaching Style and Student Dynamics

35:07 • 29min

Exploring Symbolism and Character Nuances in Harry Potter

01:04:20 • 8min

Podcast Announcements, Patreon, Support Options, and Goodbyes

01:12:22 • 3min

Waddiwasi! On this week’s episode, grab your wand and get ready for the best magical classroom session to date …following the WORST magical classroom session to date! We compare and contrast Snape and Lupin's teaching styles and the impact it has on the students of Hogwarts!

Main Discussion: Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 7: The Boggart in The Wardrobe
7-Word Summary: Neville fears rebuke when Snape “poisons” Trevor
We compare and contrast Harry's worst class to date (Potions) with his best class to date (Defense Against The Dark Arts)
What do we make of Snape's treatment of any student that is not in Slytherin?
We analyze the effects of bullying vs. collaboration in a classroom setting
What types of emotions does Snape elicit from Harry? Neville? Hermione?
Snape The Enabler creates an unsafe learning environment for his students
Micah plays devil's advocate and rationalizes Snape's actions toward both Neville (paying attention to detail) and Hermione (listening to the teacher)
What is the world is up with the Shrinking Solution?
Do Lupin and Peeves the Poltergeist share a history?
We contrast Snape's treatment of Neville with Lupin's desire to instill confidence in him (very reminiscent of how Harry works with Neville in Order of the Phoenix)
Does Lupin's past with Snape inform his instruction to Neville about his Boggart?
Should Lupin have explained to Harry why he didn't let him have a turn at the Boggart?
Connecting The Threads includes taking a look at the non-practical nature of Harry's first class in Order of the Phoenix and a very important Boggart scene with Mrs. Weasley
Odds & Ends cover the origin of Boggarts, Draco's knowledge of Sirius Black, Hermione's secret, rat references and more!
Quzzitch: What is the name of the Fat Lady's close friend?
Next week: Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 8: Flight of The Fat Lady
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