

Alohomora!: The Original Harry Potter Book Club
Alohomora!
Alohomora! is the second-longest-running continuously released Harry Potter podcast and the original Harry Potter book club. Join us as we re-read the entire series, spin wild theories, and share content influenced by our love of Harry Potter.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jan 31, 2026 • 2h 10min
POA, 22 Revisit: Good Old 10-Point
On Episode 489 we discuss...→ Dumbledore's Manipulation of Snape→ The Time Turner Dilemma→ "It's everybody's fault."→ Fudge's Political Maneuvering→ The Role of Peeves→ Lupin's Self-Perception and Absence Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

Jan 24, 2026 • 1h 34min
GOF, 12 Revisit; Adrenaline Fix
On Episode 488 we discuss...→ The point of Peeves→ Would Harry of entered the Tournament on his own?→ Moody terrifies everyone→ Fleur is underestimated→ First days of faking itBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

Jan 17, 2026 • 2h 3min
DH, 12 Revisit: Adulting Is Fundamental
On Episode 487 we discuss...→ The Complexity of Resistance→ Gryffindor Impulsiveness→ Flaws in the Plan: Polyjuice Potion Dilemmas→ Consequences of Youthful Decisions→ Burden of Secrecy→ Reality of Adulting→ Consequences of War→ Check out Julian Wamble!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

Jan 10, 2026 • 2h 20min
HBP, 13 Revisit: Blunt & Honest
On Episode 486 we discuss...→ Understanding Voldemort's Cruelty→ Dumbledore's Underestimation of Youth→ The Tragic Legacy of Voldemort's Mother→ Magic and Memory: The Power of Persuasion→ The Cave: A Site of Horror or Magic?→ Harry's theories often clash with his friends' perspectivesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

Jan 3, 2026 • 2h 5min
OOTP, 20 Revisit: Raising the Steaks
On Episode 485 we discuss...→ Hagrid's unique side quest→ His tale is unique and engaging→ The giants' lore adds depth to the wizarding world→ Hagrid's love quest→ Everlasting Fire: Myths and Real-World Parallels→ Magic Truthers and the Internet Age→ The Mystery of Dragon MeatBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

Dec 27, 2025 • 2h 15min
POA, 19 Revisit: Dog Brain
On Episode 484 we discuss...→ The dynamics between adult characters in the series reveal their immaturity→ Snape and Sirius serve as foils to each other throughout the series→ Hermione's intelligence is often undermined by adult characters→ The characters often revert to their childhood selves in moments of trauma→ Dementors symbolize the weight of despair and obsession→ The Complexity of Protection→ Harry's Perceptiveness and the Outlandish Truth→ The Complexity of Peter PettigrewBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

Dec 20, 2025 • 2h 38min
HBP, 23 Revisit: Flaunt the Gaunt
On Episode 483 we discuss...→ The Politics of Power: Slughorn and Riddle's Relationship→ The Political Undercurrents of Voldemort's Choices→ Unpacking the Magic and Philosophy of Soul Splitting→ The Prophecy and Its Impact→ Felix Felicia→ Fuzzy At Best→ Inaction can be seen as complicityBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

Dec 13, 2025 • 2h 7min
GOF, 36 Revisit: Vincenzo Tigre
On Episode 482 we discuss...→ Barty Crouch Jr.: A Study in Loyalty→ The Complexity of Dumbledore's Decisions→ Exploring the Whodunit Element in Harry Potter→ The Powers of Fawkes→ Harry's Need for Affection and Role Models→ Barty Crouch Jr.'s Fate and Ethical DilemmasBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

Dec 6, 2025 • 1h 52min
DH, 3 Revisit: Such A Low Bar
On Episode 481 we discuss...→ Good Riddance, Honestly→ Solid Dislike: Harry and the Dursleys' Relationship→ Vernon's Paranoia and Projection→ Packing for Uncertainty→ Filler or Essential? The Role of Transitional Chapters→ Dudley's Indirect Communication→ Petunia's Unspoken Thoughts→ Mrs. Fig's Role in the StoryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

Nov 29, 2025 • 2h
OOTP, 34 Revisit: Mundane & Exceptional
On Episode 480 we discuss...→ Navigating Uncertainty in Leadership→ The Role of Arrogance in Group Dynamics→ Open Communication Can Mitigate Chaos→ Arrogance in Leadership → Admitting When You Are WrongBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.


