Alohomora!: The Original Harry Potter Book Club

On Episode 437 we discuss...→ Journeys through careers→ Complex teenage relationships→ Understanding bullies→ Ginny Weasley's supportive role→ Harry's meaning of family→ Risks with responsibility→ Teenagers beginning to see their parents as flawed individuals→ McGonagall and Snape's complex relationshipBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

On Episode 436 we discuss...→ Amusement parks and rollercoasters→ Growing Older in Fandom→ Fashion Choices in the Wizarding World→ What determines what gets splinched?→ Bracing for impact→ Doomed Cedric→ Molly and the twins→ the downsides to travel→ "Tracy, you're a wizard!"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

On Episode 435 we discuss...→ The Magic of the Pepperup Potion→ Quidditch in the Rain: A Wizard's Dilemma→ The Nature of Ghosts and Their Choices→ The Gruesome Reality of Execution→ Death and Consciousness→ Ethics of Filch's Role at Hogwarts→ Morality and Magic→ Harry Potter: A God Among GhostsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

On Episode 434 we discuss...→ Harry's growth through Snape→ The wand's true nature is about winning duels, not killing→ Dobby's sacrifice is a pivotal moment in the series→ Loyalty and betrayal→ Blood trials are a catchy yet dark term→ Loyalty and status are complex in the wizarding world→ The Repulsiveness of Greyback→ Lorrie Kim returnsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

On Episode 433 we discuss...→ the limitations of communication in the wizarding world→ the absence of telepathy→ Umbridge's misuse of power→ Burden of Responsibility→ Centaurs: Guardians of the Forest→ The Complexity of Friendship→ Role of the Forbidden ForestBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

On Episode 432 we discuss...→ Harry's naïveté about serious matters is evident→ Characters often prioritize personal issues over larger concerns→ When will Ron get noticed→ Ron’s caring nature is often overlooked→ Aging and legacy are recurring themes in the series→ The charm of Ron and Hermione's relationship is timeless→ The Fine Line Between Humor and Harm→ Is Professor Bins hot?→ The real reason for Voldy's infant formBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

On Episode 431 we discuss...→ No one knows what "bobo" is except Shamanee→ The loyalties of Narcissa and Lucius Malfoy→ Expelliarmus is a powerful spell despite its simplicity→ The Art of Apparition→ "good" and "bad" maternal figures→ Voldemort's actual plan for DracoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

Quentin Aldridge, a Harry Potter enthusiast who shares the series with his family, joins the discussion to dive deep into its iconic themes. They explore the significance of Patronuses in character development and how Hermione's cleverness often contrasts with Ron's decision-making struggles. The conversation also touches on moral dilemmas surrounding killing versus self-defense, with Harry’s quick thinking in battle being particularly highlighted. Loyalty, memory charms, and the dynamics within the wizarding world add rich layers to this engaging exploration.

On Episode 429 we discuss...→ Hermione's Logic vs. Harry's Emotion→ Understanding Poltergeists vs. Ghosts→ Subtle Signals and Hidden Messages→ Inconsistent wand lore is annoying→ Draco's lack of understanding→ No privacy as wizards→ Confusing character dynamics→ Harry's People Saving Thing™Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

On Episode 428 we discuss...→ Just how lonely Aunt Muriel is→ The last time everyone is together→ Undeveloped romances→ All the Johns out there→ parasocial relationships→ the DSM has nothing on Dumbledore→ Harry & GinnyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.