Alohomora!: The Original Harry Potter Book Club

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.

On Episode 427 we discuss...→ Funny and awkward teenage romances→ Dean and Ginny's big misunderstandings→ Communication in Hogwarts is often indirect and challenging→ The hero's journey is not the only narrative path→ Charm and dangerous consequences→ Hufflepuff's cup raises questions about its true powers→ Lockhart's character serves as a dark reflection of Hermione→ Dumbledore's passive aggressiveness is a form of psychological warfareBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

On Episode 426 we discuss...→ The same sides of Neville and Harry→ Origins and spells→ Forcing someone to the moon→ Auto-Censoring Eye→ Avada Kedavra - Hunters' Secret Weapon→ Scorpion spiders→ Into the FlooBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

On Episode 425 we discuss...→ Harry's first letter→ School things→ Petunia and Vernon's power dynamic→ Unsentimental Brits→ Getting sick on purpose and other gross things→ 90s history lessonsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

On Episode 424 we discuss...→ Oliver's got moves→ Word salads→ Brussels Sprouts Cha-Cha→ The Bite is Right→ Oliver Wood's undying passion→ Uncalled for wizard slurs Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

On Episode 423 we discuss...→ REAL Death Eaters→ Fake Locket Reactions→ Spitting at the Homegirl→ Dystopian Hogwarts→ Cookie Cutter Evil Characters→ Math not mathing→ Dads?→ A tribute to CalebBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.