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Potter Revisited#95 Even More Daddy Issues | GoF 35 VeritaserumPotter Revisited Episode #95 Even More Daddy Issues AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 35 "Veritaserum"
Shay loves the latin ties Veritaserum has
Harry has been through so much in the last few chapters - he is not the same person he was going into the maze
Harry reappearing with Cedric is crazy
Dumbledore is in a hard situation with needed to diffuse the situation with a dead student yet also need to get information from Harry
Interesting that Moody taking Harry away is what clues Dumbledore in that he is an imposer
Harry is being very vu...2025-07-1627 minPotter Revisited#94 He Brought a Spoon to a Gun Fight | GoF 34, Priori IncantatemPotter Revisited Episode #94 He Brought a Spoon to a Gun Fight AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 33 "Priori Incantatem"
Voldemort plans to duel Harry in front of all the Death Eaters
Wormtail unties Harry from the gravestone but won't meet his eyes
All Harry can recall from duelling is what Lockhart taught him
This is where expelliarmus becomes Harry's signature spell
Voldemort is always monologuing and he refers to himself as death - referencing the Hallows?
Harry has been through so much these last few hours
Harry just accepts he is going to die, and de...2025-07-0417 minPotter Revisited#93 Voldemort's Burn Book | GoF 33, The Death EatersPotter Revisited Episode #93 Voldemort's Burn Book AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 33 "The Death Eaters"
Voldemort emerges from his soup and has a monologe prepared
Should Voldemort looks been more connected to the Horcruxes?
Does anyone else have "To Dance Again" from A Very Potter Musical stuck in their head?
Does Voldemort know that his father was under a love potion?
Voldemort refers to the Death Eaters as 'family' - does he even know what the word means?
Voldemort on "Conquering Death" - foreshadowing to the Horcruxes?
How much or little to the Death Eaters know...2025-06-1926 minPotter Revisited#92 Villain Soup | GoF 32, Flesh, Blood and BonePotter Revisited Episode #92 Villain Soup AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 32 "Flesh, Blood and Bone"
Voldemort soup incoming
Do readers, do we know that something bad is going to happen?
The way Cedric dies is so quick and absolute
Tori was shocked reading this as a kid
Harry is in shock - really, this is the first death Harry is really able to comprehend
After this moment, Harry is irreversibly changed
Baby Voldemort is described as looking a lot more disturbing in the book compared to the film
Wormtail provides his hand for the soup - did i...2025-06-0421 minPotter Revisited#91 Opting Out of the Opt Out Option | GoF 31, The Third TaskPotter Revisited Episode #91 Opting Out of the Opt Out Option AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 31 "The Third Task"
We are finally at the last task of the Triwizard Tournament!
Harry feels a lot of sympathy for Neville after learning what happened to his parents, and feels a new hatred for Voldemort and what he has cost people
For the first time, Harry is properly prepared for a task
Rita has changed her tune on Harry - he really should file a lawsuit
Hermione has a brainwave about Rita and of course, does not tell Har...2025-05-1442 minPotter Revisited#90 Constant Judgement from your Predecessors | GoF 30, The PensievePotter Revisited Episode #90 Constant Judgement from your Predecessors AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 30 "The Pensieve"
We are back in Dumbledore's office
Fudge quickly backpedals when Harry calls him out
There is a lot of recapping done about Dumbledore's office but a lot of these things do come back in the series later on
Harry is so nosey, we love him for it
Interesting seeing the Real Moody in the memories - we get a good idea of his character and Moody's stance on justice
We finally get the confirmation that Snape was a Death Eate...2025-04-2355 minPotter Revisited#89 Adult Incompetence | GoF 29, The DreamPotter Revisited Episode #89 Adult Incompetence AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 29 "The Dream"
**Content Warning: Discussion of Hocruxes and potential cannibalism at 32:15 **
Hermione does not like Crouch but still thinks it's odd for Crouch to attack Viktor
Hermione does not seem super concerned about Krum being attacked
The trio is back to being detectives - give them a murder board!
Fred, George, Hermione, Ron and Harry reenact the Spiderman accusation meme
Ron reveals how serious the Twins are about making money and their joke shop plans
Would Percy turn in the Twins?
Fake Mood...2025-04-0337 minPotter Revisited#88 Percy Weasley's Boggart | GoF 28, The Madness of Mr CrouchPotter Revisited Episode #88 Percy Weasley's Boggart AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 28 "The Madness of Mr Crouch"
Is this confirmation that Butterbeer is alcoholic?
Winky is so sad, yet none of the House Elves besides Dobby don't seem to have any empathy for her
Hermione is sent a bunch of hate mail due to Rita Skeeter's article - shouldn't there be process to check the mail students are sent?
Why are adults sending a minor child (at a SCHOOL) hate with curses and dangerous substances??
It the grand scheme of things, if there was a b...2025-03-1938 minPotter Revisited#87 The Scarlett Woman | GoF 27, Padfoot ReturnsPotter Revisited Episode #87 The Scarlett Woman AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 27 "Padfoot Returns"
Is it strange that people were teasing Hermione about Krum? wouldn't people try and cozy up to her to get close to Krum?
Rita's next article comes out which is an attack on Hermione's character - how was she able to publish this about a minor?
Hermione doesn't care what Rita says about her, but it is sad to think that Mrs Weasley believes this article and it changes how she treats Hermione later on
Ron handles the article pretty well, and...2025-03-1532 minPotter Revisited#86 Gillyweed: High in Moral Fiber | GoF 26, The Second TaskPotter Revisited Episode #86 Gillyweed: High in Moral Fiber AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 26 "The Second Task"
Procrastination Harry is at it again
We miss the hats in the movies!
Neville accidentally banishing Prof Flitchwick - is it impressive?
Ron is back on the Snape is Evil train
Harry wondering what Snape did to lose a first chance with Dumbledore - we remember Harry's reaction in HBP
Harry thinking of Aqua Lungs - would he lose points for using a Muggle solution for a task?
Hermione brings up Human Transfiguration - which makes us reflect o...2025-02-0639 minPotter Revisited#85 Petty Pyjama Party | GoF 25, The Egg and the EyePotter Revisited Episode #85 Petty Pyjama Party AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 25 "The Egg and the Eye"
Harry decides to finally use Cedric's advice and use the Prefect bathroom to take a bath with the egg
We get why Harry suddenly thinks he should be a Prefect - just for the bathroom perks
This bathroom sounds like goals - a bathtub as big as a pool?
There is a lot of recapping from previous books in this chapter - is it really necessary? Seems to be a big theme of it in GoF specifically
Myrtle is...2025-01-2237 minPotter Revisited#84 Hearsay & Slander | GoF 24, Rita Skeeter's ScoopPotter Revisited Episode #84 Hearsay & Slander AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 24 "Rita Skeeter's Scoop"
Just like in this chapter, we are over the Christmas holidays
Hermione used SleekEasy for her hair - which is where Harry's fortune comes from
Hermione is so unfazed by Hagrid being a half-giant
Hermione and Ron are acting overly polite to each other - definitely not discussing their fight
Harry is facing the consequences for his procrastination - the 2nd task is coming up
Harry is so petty, not wanting to use Cedric's advice for the egg clue
We are intro...2025-01-0931 minPotter Revisited#83 Yet Another Cinderella Story | GoF 23, The Yule BallPotter Revisited Episode #83 Yet Another Cinderella Story AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 23 "The Yule Ball"
The Yule Ball is here and it is just as chaotic as any other school dance
This was Tori's favourite chapter growing up
Ron keeps trying to find out who Hermione's date is - why does she keep it a secret?
Even Malfoy can't bring Hermione down
Ron notices that Hermione had her teeth shrunk
Does Ron treat Pigwidgeon poorly due to what happened with Scabbers?
Hermione points out that Krum did what Sirius suggested - foreshadowing to her date...2024-12-041h 01Potter Revisited#82 Chaos is a Dance | GoF 22, The Unexpected TaskPotter Revisited Episode #82 Chaos is a Dance AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 22 "The Unexpected Task"
Puberty, Crushes, School dances... growing pains are here!
The series having a school dance is such a fun and memorable part of growing up and a great way to age up the characters
It does feel weird that Harry is forced to have a partner for a dance - he is only 14!
Hagrid had his interview with Rita Skeeter - but she just wanted tea on Harry
Why is Rita changing her angle on Harry?
Whats the protocol for fi...2024-11-2041 minPotter Revisited#81 Barmy Old Codger | GoF 21, The House-Elf Liberation FrontPotter Revisited Episode #81 Barmy Old Codger AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 21 "The House-Elf Liberation Front"
Ron is acting super enthusiastic to make it up to Harry - something he also does in DH
Love that Harry gave Sirius a full play-by-play on the first task
Ron just spoils Harry's surprise party and no one says anything?
How do the other houses throw parties?
Dean is the only one that really has a hobby
Harry opens the egg and Neville thinks it's the cruciatus curse - lots of foreshadowing hints about Neville's past and also Har...2024-11-0637 minPotter Revisited#80 Potential Painful Embarrassing Public Death | GoF 20, The First TaskPotter Revisited Episode #80 Potential Painful Embarrassing Public Death AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 20 "The First Task"
The first task is coming and Harry is stressed
How would you defeat a Dragon?
Harry actually contemplates running away from Hogwarts
It's very mature of Harry to realize Cedric is the only one who doesn't know about the dragons and decides to tell Cedric
Shay compiles all the spells Harry does each year so far (the spells that are said verbally)
What are Harry's top three spells?
Harry has been into almost every DADA professors office - int...2024-10-2349 minPotter Revisited#79 Burning Fire & Cutting Words | GoF 19, The Hungarian HorntailPotter Revisited Episode #79 Burning Fire & Cutting Words Me AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 19 "The Hungarian Horntail"
Harry procrastinated too hard and the first task is upon us
It's crazy the first task was supposed to be a complete suprise
Rita Skeeter's article comes out and it's terrible
How does Rita keep her job? Is she blackmailing people?
The article claims that Hermione is Harry's girlfriend - does she like the attention?
Does Ron believe that Harry and Hermione are dating and that's why he didn't speak to him during their detention
Tori reveals the fan...2024-10-0939 minPotter Revisited#78 Rita Skeeter Bugs Me | GoF 18, The Weighing of the WandsPotter Revisited Episode #78 Rita Skeeter Bugs Me AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 18 "The Weighing of the Wands"
The aftermath of Harry and Ron's falling out is hard to read
Bless Hermione coming in with toast
Hermione provides a great read on Ron and shows a lot of emotional growth from PoA
Harry tries so hard to hide the danger around casual conversation in his letter to Sirius
Ron really is the thing Harry would miss the most
Hermione gets caught in the crossfire of Harry's bad temper and Malfoy provoking him
This is hands dow...2024-09-2530 minPotter Revisited#77 Exciting Death Tournament | GoF 17, The Four ChampionsPotter Revisited Episode #77 Exciting Death Tournament AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 17 "The Four Champions"
Harry being stared at in the Great Hall when it's dead quiet is our worst nightmare
Bagman is really excited about Harry being chosen - is this because he is planning his bet on Harry?
Karkaroff and Maxime are mad and they have a right to be
Does Snape really think Harry could hoodwink the Goblet of Fire? +1 Sucks
Dumbledore asks CALMLY
Why is no one speaking to Harry or really acknowledge him
The concept of Harry having to participate i...2024-09-1336 minPotter Revisited#76 Glory is the Priority | GoF 16, The Goblet of FirePotter Revisited Episode #76 Glory is the Priority AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 16 "The Goblet of Fire"
Title chapter is here - the plot is thickening
Ron is living his fanboy dreams with Krum at Hogwarts
Interesting the Durmstrang students choose to sit with the Slytherins and the Beauxbatons sit with the Ravenclaws
Ron sees Fleur for the first time and is transfixed - but Harry seems fine. Why is Ron so affected?
The Goblet of Fire is introduced and the students are old putting your name in is a magical contract - are they old...2024-08-2940 minPotter Revisited#75 Crime is Crime | GoF 15, Beauxbatons and DurmstrangPotter Revisited Episode #75 Mad Eye Moody AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 15 "Beauxbatons and Durmstrang"
Harry is stressed about Sirius coming back into the country and tries to lie to Sirius
Moody is now putting the Imperius Curse on the students to see if they can through it off - isn't it illegal???
Is Harry able to through off the curse because he has been hit with an Unforgivable Curse before or because he is a Horcrux?
Should Hagrid be teasing Malfoy about being turned into a ferret?
Hermione thinks Cedric is a good candidate be...2024-08-1532 minPotter Revisited#74 Compliments and Torture | GoF 14, The Unforgivable CursesPotter Revisited Episode #74 Mad Eye Moody AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 14 "The Unforgivable Curses"
Snape gives Neville the worst detention -disembowelling toads - +1 Snape Sucks because that has to be intentional
Snape seems wary of Moody
We know that this Moody is actually Barty Crouch Jr but he does a good job as a teacher
Dumbledore is the reason the Unforgivable Curses are being taught to the 4th years this year
There was no care in this class which has both Harry and Neville in it - who have trauma related to the curses the...2024-08-0138 minPotter Revisited#73 Justice, Vengeance, Pettiness | GoF 13, Mad Eye MoodyPotter Revisited Episode #73 Mad Eye Moody AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 13 "Mad Eye Moody"
We are back to Hogwarts and lessons begin
Hermione telling Harry and Ron they should of dropped Divination like her
Hermione is back to eating - what is she planning?
Harry is over Trelawney predicting his death 24/7
Herbology has the Blubertubers which sounds a lot like pimple popping
Should Hogwarts have some kind of talk about personal care and magic? Just so students don't try and curse their acne off
Hagrid has a new project for the 4th years - Skr...2024-07-1720 minPotter Revisited#72 Funsies Fight to the Death | GoF 12, The Triwizard TournamentPotter Revisited Episode #72 Probably With Magic AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 12 "The Triwizard Tournament"
Peeves throwing water balloons at already soaked students is just what we expect him to be doing
We learn that Colin Creevey's younger brother is joining Hogwarts this year - is it usual to have two magical kids with magical parents?
The Sorting Hat has a new song
Nick reveals there is a Ghost Council and also that their are House Elves at Hogwarts which devastates Hermione
Thank God Dumbledore waited to cancel the Quidditch season after Oliver Wood left
Mad...2024-07-0325 minPotter Revisited#71 Probably With Magic | GoF 11, Aboard The Hogwarts ExpressPotter Revisited Episode #71 Probably With Magic AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 11 "Aboard The Hogwarts Express"
We are going back to Hogwarts!
Harry is feeling gloomy about the end of the summer holidays
Does the gloomy and stormy weather foreshadow the dark changes coming?
Amos is using the floo fire with only his head - interesting adaption to this travel method
Arthur is tasked to help Mad Eye Moody
Should Kings Cross have a floo section?
We learn that Malfoy almost went to Durmstrang
How does Durmstrang gatekeep Muggles existence from the school?
How much Dark...2024-06-2223 minPotter Revisited#70 Why Not The Moon? | GoF 10, Mayhem at the MinistryPotter Revisited Episode #70 Why Not The Moon? AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 10 "Mayhem at the Ministry"
We deal with the fallout from last chapter
Poor Mr Roberts
Mrs Weasley hugging the Twins - and what it says about their relationship
Hermione making Mrs Weasley tea is the best
We are introduced to Rita Skeeter
The fight between the press and the government is very real and relatable
Harry relays his dream to Ron and Hermione but leaves out he was the one Voldemort was plotting to kill
Hermione's idea of what to do after a da...2024-06-0528 minPotter Revisited#69 Safety Now, Clarification Later | GoF 9, The Dark MarkPotter Revisited Episode #69 Safety Now, Clarification Later AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 9 "The Dark Mark"
Very dark chapter
Harry's dream is interesting as this is the first time we see him consider his future outside of school
rereading as a an adult really highlights the assault Mr Roberts family faces
Draco basically implies his parents are death eaters
Why were students traveling with Madame Maxime if it is still summer holidays?
Harry realizes he has lost his wand - kind of similar to losing your phone now and how vulnerable you feel without it
Why...2024-05-2238 minPotter Revisited#68 He Caught The Snitch but Dropped the Ball | GoF 8, The Quidditch World CupPotter Revisited Episode #67 Conspicuous Wizard Camping AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 7 "Bagman and Crouch"
We are finally at the world cup!
The atmosphere at the beginning of the chapter really nails how it feels to go to a live sporting event
Love the Ads - adds a great touch
We are introduced to Winky the House elf - who is the opposite of Dobby
Percy is being super embarrassing in his attempt to make connections
Interesting how Fudge interacts with Harry in the top box, knowing how things change as soon as Harry isn't poli...2024-05-0826 minPotter Revisited#67 Conspicuous Wizard Camping | GoF 7, Bagman and CrouchPotter Revisited Episode #67 Conspicuous Wizard Camping AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 7 "Bagman and Crouch"
Could 'Bagman and Crouch' be a trendy TikTok dance?
The fashion choices the Wizards have in this chapter are amazing
Shay looked up what Point Fours are - not what we were expecting
The tent described as being made of silk with Peacocks out front - 100% the Malfoy's tent
Should the Ministry done more work to help the Wizards manage Muggle money and clothing?
Feels wrong that Mr Roberts is having his memory wiped multiple times a day - wouldn't thi...2024-04-2441 minPotter Revisited#66 Nauseating Wizard Travel | GoF 6, The PortkeyPotter Revisited Episode #66 Nauseating Wizard Travel AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 6 "The Portkey"
On the top of the episode we want to address the recent issue of the author once again using her platform to target and hurt the Trans community - There is no justification for what she is doing and we stand with the Trans community.
The opening of the chapter really feels similar to preparing to go on an early flight - you are tired but excited
We learn what Treacle is
We feel the younger kids pain knowing that Bill, Cha...2024-04-2330 minPotter Revisited#65 The Hot Weasley | GoF 5, Weasley's Wizard WheezesPotter Revisited Episode #65 The Hot Weasley AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 5 "Weasley's Wizard Wheezes"
We are finally back at the burrow!
It is confirmed the Twins had not tested the product they slipped to Dudley last chapter
Ton Tongue Toffee is a really good product name
Mr Weasley has a good point about the optics of Fred and George giving Dudley the prank sweet and how it could affect his work
Mr Weasley is mad but not has much as Mrs Weasley
Mrs Weasley is upset about the Twins OWL marks - she wants the...2024-04-2332 minPotter Revisited#64 Family Values | GoF 4, Back To The BurrowPotter Revisited Episode #64 Family Values AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 4 "Back To The Burrow"
Should Mr & Mrs Weasley (as the adults) confirmed with Harry on how they were picking him up?
Dudley is walking around covering his bottom which is played as a gag but rereading feels more like a trauma response
The poor planning of the Weasleys actually makes us side with the Dursley's for once
Why did Arthur think it would be a good idea to bring Fred and George?
We have a lot of issues with the "prank" Fred and George pla...2024-03-1328 minPotter Revisited#63 Petty Floor Cake | GoF 3, The InvitationPotter Revisited Episode #63 By The Way, This is a Harry Potter Book AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 3 "The Invitation"
The fatphobia around the Dursley's is very rampant - definitely other things to focus on
Shay feels for the teachers that have to deal with parents like the Dursley's
Dudley's diet feels very 90s/early 2000s diet culture
Mrs Weasley sends the Dursley's a letter to invite Harry to stay with the Weasleys - something she is not accustom to but obviously went to the effort out of politeness - the Dursley's didn't really deserve suc...2024-02-2825 minPotter Revisited#62 By The Way, This is a Harry Potter Book | GoF 2, The ScarPotter Revisited Episode #62 By The Way, This is a Harry Potter Book AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 2 "The Scar"
We are back with Harry and the usual book recap chapter
Why does GoF have a recap chapter? Does it really need it?
Harry doesn't describe seeing the "dream" from Voldemort's perspective - is this a mistake?
Tori learns the definition of Fortnight
Harry imagining Ron and Hermione's reactions to his scar hurting is relatable
Harry imagining Dumbledore on a beach somewhere is a great image
Harry can't let Fred & George think of him as less...2024-02-1526 minPotter Revisited#61 Frank Bryce and the... Oops, He's Dead | GoF 1, The Riddle HousePotter Revisited Episode #61 Frank Bryce and the... Oops! He's Dead AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 1 "The Riddle House"
We begin Goblet of Fire! We are both so excited for this book and the darker tone the series takes from here
We answer our first listener question - why do we think Harry is an idiot?
Tori brings up some fun GoF facts, including a Weasley character that was eventually scrapped from the book
Tori brings up a childhood memory of reading this book for a book report - and her mom not believing she c...2024-01-3127 minPotter Revisited#60 Prisoner of Azkaban Movie ReviewWe watch the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban film together in person and discuss our favourite scenes, BTS facts, the changes between Chris Columbus and Alfonso Cuaró direction and how this movie holds up.
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https://ew.com...2024-01-261h 11Potter Revisited#59 The Government is the Villain | PoA 22, Owl Post AgainPotter Revisited Episode #59 The Government is the Villain AKA Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 22 "Owl Post Again"
We finish Prisoner of Azkaban!
Snape is telling Fudge he hopes Dumbledore won't make issues - he knows
Snape loses it in all caps
+1 Snape Sucks for taking out his anger on Harry when it's Dumbledore that causes everything
Dumbledore gaslights Snape
Fudge telling Dumbledore that Snape is unstable and to watch out for him
Snape outing Lupin - +1 Snape Sucks
Harry really learned a lot this year
Dumbledore foreshadowing that Harry will one day be glad he spared...2023-12-2036 minPotter Revisited#58 Daddy Issues | PoA 21, Hermione’s SecretPotter Revisited Episode #58 Daddy Issues AKA Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 21 "Hermione's Secret"
Shay starts off the episode defending Snape has he gives his version of events to the Minister of Magic
Snape lowkey throwing Dumbledore under the bus is the only thing Tori commends him for
Interesting how Fudge talks about having a blindspot for Harry - as he stops once Harry isn't useful to him politically
Snape: I treat Harry Potter like any other student Tori: LIAR. +1 Snape Sucks
Madame Pomfrey deserves better
Snape knows Dumbledore is about to scew him over again
Thi...2023-12-0740 minPotter Revisited#57 Pucker Up For Your Lobotomy | PoA 20, The Dementor’s KissPotter Revisited Episode #57 Pucker Up For Your Lobotomy AKA Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 20 "The Dementor's Kiss"
The first thing Sirius does when getting out of the Shrieking Shack is asking Harry to live with him... and Harry is all for it despite only knowing him for a few hours and thinking he was a murderer for most of them
How would Harry living with Sirius affect the series?
Everyone forgets Lupin hasn't taken his potion
The passage where Lupin is transforming into a werewolf is written in a cool way - showing how he lo...2023-11-2234 minPotter Revisited#56 High School Reunion | PoA 19, The Servant of Lord VoldemortPotter Revisited Episode #56 High school Reunion AKA Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 19 "The Servant of Lord Voldemort"
Snape has a very dramatic reveal
Having Snape, Lupin and Sirius Black all in one room is really a high school reunion
Slight foreshadowing that Lupin hasn't taken his potion
Snape has no chill this chapter - seeing Sirius and Lupin seems to make him lose control
Snape literally threatens to kill Sirius on sight
Interesting that it is Hermione who tries to reason with Snape despite him still being an authority figure to her
Is the anger Snape...2023-11-0841 minPotter Revisited#55 Lycanthropy? More like Likes-His-Therapy | PoA 18, Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and ProngsPotter Revisited Episode #55 Lycanthropy? More like Likes-His-Therapy AKA Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 18 "Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs"
Thank goodness for Lupin - without him to help make the trio feel comfortable and explain the backstory it would of lead to a lot of issues and conflict
It's a good thing Lupin didn't let Sirius kill "Scabbers" in front of Ron
Lupin treating this conversation like they are in the classroom really helps Hermione remain calm
Learning that Lupin was bite so young and had to learn responsibility as a young child is hard to he...2023-10-2633 minPotter Revisited#54 Accusatory Whiplash | PoA 17, Cat, Rat & DogPotter Revisited Episode #54 Accusatory Whiplash AKA Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 17 "Cat, Rat & Dog"
This chapter has so much great buildup and reveals
Is Buckbeak actually dead in this timeline?
Ron pushing Harry out of the way of the giant dog - MVP move
Is Ron pushing Harry out of the way his own will? Or is it the Horcrux in Harry causing him to protect him
Ron's leg breaking is still hard to read
Harry's reasoning to not go for help - "That thing is big enough to eat him!"
Why don't the trio ever...2023-10-1235 minPotter Revisited#53 The Unjustice Of The Justice System | PoA 16, Professor Trelawney’s PredictionPotter Revisited Episode #53 Unjustice of the Justice System AKA Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 16 "Professor Trelawney's Prediction"
Harry's excitement of winning the Quidditch cup lasts until Exam Season hits
What is with the Pumpkin Juice in the series?
Writing two exams every day sounds exhausting and stressful
The Ministry is coming to Hogwarts to do Buckbeak's appeal and they are bringing an executioner with them - The Trio are really getting a first hand look at how corrupt the Ministry is
Draco was butthurt on losing against Harry in Quidditch but is now getting all exc...2023-09-2830 minPotter Revisited#52 Uncharacteristically A Badass | PoA 15, The Quidditch FinalPotter Revisited Episode #52 Uncharacteristically A Badass AKA Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 15 "The Quidditch Final"
Is Ron's willingness to help Hermione with the appeal after everything they've been through what makes her break?
Shay finds the corruption involved in Buckbeak's case disgusting
Draco knows he was in the wrong but not even ashamed about an animal dying and Hagrid being upset
Hermione takes out all her frustration and slaps Draco in the face!
Is learning how corrupt the justice system / Ministry of Magic is hard for Hermione to handle?
We are in agreement that Hermione is un...2023-09-1339 minPotter Revisited#51 I Have Regrets | PoA 14, Snape’s GrudgePotter Revisited Episode #51 Snape's Grudge AKA Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 14 "Snape's Grudge"
They are finally tightening security - why wasn't this done the first time Sirius Black broke in?
Ron has become an instant celebrity for almost being murdered - a Hogwarts thing?
Neville's punishment is very harsh - is it really all his fault?
Hagrid is acting like a responsible adult
Is Hagrid a hypocrite asking Ron to forgive Hermione?
Ron convinces Harry to sneak into Hogsmede for the next weekend despite Ron's near death experience and Harry being the prime target - do the...2023-08-3139 minPotter Revisited#50 Broom Go Vroom | PoA 13, Gryffindor VS RavenclawPotter Revisited Episode #50 Wizard Lobotomy AKA Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 13 "Gryffindor VS Ravenclaw"
We made it to 50 episodes! Thank you for listening!
Shay just got back from a trip to Salem - definitely recommends
Ron and Hermione falling out - Ron seems to just want Hermione to admit she was wrong, which she won't. Why does she double down on Crookshanks being innocent?
Does Hermione using the Timeturner and school load affect how she handles this falling out?
Ron takes the loss of Scabbers really hard
Everyone is very excited Harry has his Firebolt back ...2023-08-1633 minPotter Revisited#49 Wizard Lobotomy | PoA 12, The PatronusPotter Revisited Episode #49 Wizard Lobotomy AKA Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 12 "The Patronus"
We discuss the fallout Hermione has with Harry and Ron over the Firebolt
Wood was fully ready to kick Harry off the Quidditch team if he didn't have his Dementor stuff figured out
Oliver barely reacts to Harry telling him Sirius Black is after him, but does react to knowing Harry got a Firebolt
With Hermione not having Harry and Ron to talk to, she is really retreating into herself and doesn't seem to be doing well
Lupin describes Patronus' to Harry as...2023-08-0332 minPotter Revisited#48 The Right Thing The Wrong Way | PoA 11, The FireboltPotter Revisited Episode #48 The Right Thing The Wrong Way AKA Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 11 "The Firebolt"
Harry is dealing with the revelation from last chapter, learning that Sirius Black was friends with his parents, is his godfather, and betrayed his parents to Voldemort
Harry is having strong feelings of anger and vengeance - the first time we really see him like this
Harry imagines Peter Pettigrew to be like Neville - interesting comparison since many see Neville as what Peter could have been
Shay compared the rest of the trio to the Marauders
Ron and...2023-07-1937 minPotter Revisited#47 Let The Mischief Begin | PoA 10, The Marauder’s MapPotter Revisited Episode #47 Let The Mischief Begin AKA Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 10 "The Marauder's Map"
Harry is struggling with the loss of his broom
Ginny keeps up the musical theme and gives Harry a singing get well card
Did the team force Wood to talk to Harry?
The realization Harry has about knowing he is hearing his parents last words when the Dementors are near him is chilling
Ron refuses to go to DADA is Snape is still the sub
How long is 2 rolls of parchment compared to a typed essay?
Lots of Lupin fore...2023-07-0538 minPotter Revisited#46 Safety Second, Quidditch First | PoA 9, Grim DefeatPotter Revisited Episode #46 Safety Second, Quidditch First AKA Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 9 "Grim Defeat"
This chapter really shows how much Hogwarts values students safety
The students are having a slumber party in the Great Hall which Shay loves
Percy gets a little bit of authority and ruins everyones fun
Ron and Hermione mention what a coincidence it is that Sirius broke in on Halloween when they weren't in the common room - potential foreshadowing?
The beginning of Hermione being the only one to read Hogwarts: A History
Apparently Flitch can restore paintings and portraits
Ha...2023-06-2137 minPotter Revisited#45 Teatime With Lupin | PoA 8, The Flight of the Fat LadyPotter Revisited Episode #45 Teatime With Lupin AKA Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 8 "The Flight of the Fat Lady"
Everyone loves Lupin and DADA and we do too! Lupin seems like a great teacher
Of Course the only ones that don't like Lupin are Malfoy & Co - is it only because he is obviously poor?
Snape, meanwhile is still taking out his feelings about Lupin on the students, especially Neville - +1 Snape Sucks
Shay thinks she would be like Parvarti and Lavender and visiting Trelawney at Lunch
Harry really doesn't like Divination this early on - wh...2023-06-0833 minPotter Revisited#44 Feelings Matter | PoA 7, The Boggart In The WardrobePotter Revisited Episode #44 Feelings Matter AKA Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 7 "The Boggart in the Wardrobe"
Even Shay, a Snape fan, can admit he is a dick in this chapter. Lots of Snape Sucks points coming!
Malfoy is obviously faking being injured - would this concern Madame Pomfrey?
Does Snape let Malfoy get away with more than any other student because of Lucius being a Death Eater and wanting to keep and eye on the inner circle for Dumbledore, or does he see parts of himself in Malfoy, and looking to give him the chances he...2023-05-2541 minPotter Revisited#43 Doom and Gloo | PoA 6, Talons and Tea LeavesPotter Revisited Episode #43 Doom and Gloom AKA Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 6 "Talons and Tea Leaves"
We are starting off the school term in this chapter and it is an eventful first day back
We love the idea of Malfoy running into Fred and George's compartment on the train, scared of the Dementor
Ron notices Hermione has 3 classes all at the same time, but she is able to brush him off in her Hermione way
We theorize how Hermione uses the timeturner to get to classes - she seems to have 3 classes at the same ti...2023-05-1045 minPotter Revisited#42 Harry’s First Kiss ... Almost | PoA 5, The DementorPotter Revisited Episode #42 Harry's First Kiss... Almost AKA Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 5 "The Dementor"
Tori is back from her Taylor Swift concert in Tampa and Shay is (a) mad (woman)
Mrs Weasley is telling Ginny and Hermione about the time she made a love potion as a young girl... we discuss our distaste for love potions and how they are so casually described in this series
Mr Weasley is obviously acting as Harry's guard but it doesn't seem to be as annoying to Harry since Mr Weasley treats Harry like one of his own
...2023-04-2853 minPotter Revisited#41 Prioritize Not Dying | PoA 4, The Leaky CauldronPotter Revisited Episode #41 Prioritize Not Dying AKA Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 4 "The Leaky Cauldron"
For the first time Harry is on his own, and able to do whatever he wants, when he wants - is this wise for a 13 year old?
Shay wonders what a Hag is - is it rude word or something else?
Shay loves that Florean Fortescue is helping Harry with his Homework
Tori dives into the backstory and lost plot arch of Florean in the HP Series
Florean was abducted in HBP and was supposed to be rescued by the tr...2023-04-1347 minPotter Revisited#40 Public Transit Woes | PoA 3, The Knight BusPotter Revisited Episode #40 Public Transit Woes AKA Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 3 "The Knight Bus"
This entire chapter can be summarized as Harry thinking he has been expelled from school and is on a run from the government ... as a 13 year old
Harry's plan actually isn't that bad for him being a Gryffindor and a minor
Great foreshadowing and information about Sirius this chapter
We love how the Knight Bus is very chaotic and so different from everything else we've seen in the Wizarding World so far
Shay is not a fan of beds being o...2023-03-3040 minPotter Revisited#39 Inflated Ego | PoA 2, Aunt Marge’s Big MistakePotter Revisited Episode #39 Inflated Ego AKA Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 2 "Aunt Marge's Big Mistake"
We discuss Dudley getting a TV in the kitchen, and how it contrasts how Dudley is being raised VS Harry
Escaped convict Sirius Black is mentioned on the Muggle news - foreshadowing on what is to come in PoA
Vernon and Petunia's initial view of Sirius - thinking he is a vagrant, etc - really shows how they view their place in society and think they are better than others as they don't even know what crime he has been...2023-03-1532 minPotter Revisited#38 Tickled At The Stake | PoA 1, Owl PostPotter Revisited Episode #38 Tickled At The Stake AKA Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 1 "Owl Post"
We discuss out excitement of heading into PoA in our reread journey - This was the first Harry Potter book Tori read all the way back when she was 10 years old
PoA opens up similarly to CoS with the first chapter mostly being a summary of what happened in the previous books - we discuss how this works for children's series and how HP stops doing this as the series becomes more general fantasy/darker
Shay wonders again why they a...2023-03-0132 minPotter Revisited#37 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Movie ReviewPotter Revisited Episode #37 | Chamber of Secrets Movie Review
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We watch the second Harry Potter film, discussing our favourite scenes, BTS facts and more
This is Tori's favourite film of the series - what do you think?
Tori rates CoS 9/10 and Shay rates it 9/10 - what do you rate it?
PoA discussion starts next episode! If there is anything you would like us to discuss, or ways to improve the podcast moving forward, please reach out on social media or email us!
Email any thoughts, questions or feedback to
potterrevisitedpodcast@gmail.c...2023-02-161h 31Potter Revisited#36 You Meddling Kids! | CoS 18, Dobby’s RewardPotter Revisited Episode #36 You Meddling Kids! AKA Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 18 "Dobby's Reward"
Harry, Ron, Ginny and Lockhart turn up to McGonagall's office in a state but Dumbledore is merely beaming while everyone else is losing it - especially McGonagall
Harry cleverly avoids mentioning they brewed Polyjuice Potion to interrogate Malfoy in his recap to the professors
Ginny has been through a harrowing ordeal... but Dumbledore merely tells her to lie down and drink some hot chocolate? Shouldn't there me more concern of the lasting effects of being possessed the the fact she almost di...2023-02-0145 minPotter Revisited#35 How Come You’ve Got A Sword? | CoS 17, The Heir of SlytherinPotter Revisited Episode #34 How Come You've Got A Sword? AKA Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 17 "The Heir of Slytherin"
We need a property survey and updated map of Hogwarts that includes all the secret chambers and how far underneath the castle they are
The way the chamber is described in the book makes it seem a lot bigger than the film shows - even the statue of Salazar is bigger
Harry does not seem very shocked or concerned that Tom Riddle is there
Tom picks up Harry's wand - which is the brother to his wa...2023-01-1934 minPotter Revisited#34 Lockhart Only Sees What’s In The Mirror | CoS 16, The Chamber of SecretsPotter Revisited Episode #34 Lockhart Only Sees What's in The Mirror AKA Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 16 "The Chamber of Secrets"
It's a book title chapter and a lot happens! How many times is the book title a chapter title in the series?
The Profs expect students to revise and write exams at this point and we agree with the students outrage
What about those students that were petrified for most of the year like Colin? Would they be exempt?
Ron is very luck to not have to do his practical exams with his wand
McGonagall ha...2022-12-2143 minPotter Revisited#33 Arachnophobia | CoS 15, AragogPotter Revisited Episode #33 Arachnophobia AKA Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 15 "Aragog"
We agree with Ron - we are not about the spiders in this chapter
Madame Pomfrey barres students out of the hospital wing as soon as Dumbledore is gone - she doesn't trust anyone
Malfoy is being the biggest shit in this chapter according to Tori
Does Snape actually enjoy his job? He's a teacher as a cover to spy for Dumbledore and becomes a headmaster to spy for Voldemort but really for Dumbledore
Malfoy keeps wondering what one of his peers will die...2022-12-0725 minPotter Revisited#32 An Introduction to Introductory Courses | CoS 14, Cornelius FudgePotter Revisited Episode #32 An Introduction to Introductory Courses AKA Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 14 "Cornelius Fudge"
The Trios belief in Hagrid is admirable
Tori is shocked about how much school Colin and Justin have missed being petrified - are their parents aware?
Harry and friends are choosing their new courses for the next year - which is very important as we compare picking electives in High School
Shay thinks it's smart the kids can't drop subjects at this point
Were they given any information about the new courses? Or just going off family and friends a...2022-11-2329 minPotter Revisited#31 Smarmiest Git | CoS 13, The Very Secret DiaryPotter Revisited Episode #31 Smarmiest Git AKA Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 13 "The Very Secret Diary"
Hermione spend a lot of time in the Hospital Wing in this book
Shay roasts Lockhart's get well card to Hermione
Ron seems to be very upset about Hermione's crush on Gilderoy Lockhart - we discuss the stages the trio are at
Is Harry naive of not thinking a book could be dangerous?
We discuss Harry's attachment to the diary - could it be because they are both Horcruxes?
We both hate Valentines' Day and Lockhart's event sounds awful
How to...2022-11-1438 minPotter Revisited#30 Slytherin’s Eat Feet | Cos 12, The Polyjuice PotionPotter Revisited Episode #30 Slytherin's Eat Feet AKA Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 12 "The Polyjuice Potion"
Robbie Coltrane has passed away - we remember how kind and thoughtful he was with the kids in the cast and how no one else could of played Hagrid the way he did
Dumbledore's office seems like one of the more interesting locations in Hogwarts
Shay explains why Harry would have done well in Slytherin
Fawkes dying just as Harry was thinking what else could go wrong is great
Dumbledore telling Harry all about Phoenixes sees like a very big hi...2022-10-2646 minPotter Revisited#29 Talk Snakey To Me | CoS 11, The Duelling ClubPotter Revisited Episode #29 Talk Snakey To Me AKA Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 11 "The Duelling Club"
Ron's dark humour about Dobby is on point
Why wasn't Colin sent to St Mungo's?
Are Colin's parents aware of what has happened to him?
The Twins way of cheering Ginny up is very them, yet probably not the best method
Neville refers to himself as "Almost a Squib" which is probably all his Gran's fault
Shay wishes we could have seen the Swelling Solution chaos in the film
Harry is very lucky that Goyle's potion actually did what it...2022-10-1146 minPotter Revisited#28 Fragile Ego and Deep Delusions | CoS 10, The Rogue BludgerPotter Revisited Episode #28 Fragile Ego and Deep Delusions AKA Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 10 "The Rogue Bludger"
It is a good thing exams were canceled this year - everyone is learning nothing in Lockhart's class
Why does Lockhart single Harry out? Is it because he sees them as both being "celebrities" or that he wants to humiliate him?
Hermione's crush and belief in Lockhart has her jumping through many hurdles - we discuss how it is in her character at this point
We discuss Lockhart's ego and deluded fantasy he lives in, where he constantly ma...2022-09-2842 minPotter Revisited#27 Whodunnit? | CoS 9, The Writing On The WallPotter Revisited Episode #27 Whodunnit? AKA Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 9 "The Writing On The Wall"
Tori adopted a little black cat Nimbus - see our instagram for pictures! Shay also has a dog named Nimbus
Both Tori and Shay understand Filch's grief and anger over something terrible happening to his pet
Did Filch really think Harry could have done this to Mrs Norris?
How many times can we butcher saying "Mrs Norris" this episode?
Shay finds it interesting that McGonagall and Snape go with Dumbledore while Flitwick and Sprout stay behind
Was McGonagall friends with Mrs...2022-09-1445 minPotter Revisited#26 How To Become A Ghost | CoS 8, The Deathday PartyPotter Revisited Episode #26 How To Be A Ghost AKA Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 8 "The Deathday Party"
We enter into Fall in CoS and it's Shay's favourite time of year
We discuss the Pepperup potion and if we would take it
We love the idea of Fred & George spying on Slytherin
Shay wonders why no rich Gryffindors bought their team new brooms
Oliver's training its getting progressively more intense
We discuss Nick and the Headless Hunt
Filch and Mrs Norris have a very strong connection - could it be magical?
Filch is working while having th...2022-09-0147 minPotter Revisited#25 Slytherins In Lamborghinis | CoS 7, Mudbloods and MurmursPotter Revisited Episode #25 Slytherins In Lamborghinis AKA Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 7 "Mudbloods and Murmurs"
Harry spends his time avoiding Lockhart and Colin, which we get
Ron's wand injuries Professor Flitwick but yet, the school does nothing depite it being dangerous
It's a miracle Ron didn't have to do exams with his broken wand
Oliver was organized enough to book the Quidditch pitch for practice, but didn't tell the team beforehand? How did he get the girls up for practice?
Colin has some crazy Harry Senses
Colin shows Harry the photo of him and Lockhart...2022-08-1745 minPotter Revisited#24 Influencer Culture | CoS 6, Gilderoy LockhartPotter Revisited Episode #24 | Influencer Culture Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 6 "Gilderoy Lockhart"
As adults, we love Harry and Ron receiving consequences for their actions
The sky in the Great Hall matches Harry's mood
Shay finds out what kippers are and she is not a fan
Tori wonders if Howlers should be a more frequent occurrence at Hogwarts
Neville has received a Howler - when last year do we think his gran sent him one?
We discuss what our moms would send us Howlers for
As kids we felt bad for Ron during the Howler situation, but...2022-08-0345 minPotter Revisited#23 Reading The Tree | CoS 5, The Whomping WillowPotter Revisited Episode #23 | Reading The Tree Aka Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 5 "The Whomping Willow"
We get so many locations in this chapter - this book really focuses on expanding the Wizarding World
Harry is loving his time at a Burrow and is jealous of Ron
Mrs Weasley likely intentionally made the last meal before the return to school all of Harry's favourites
We can both relate to the First Day of School mad rush
Tori's mom could of used an enlarged car like Mr Weasley uses to transport the kids
Ginny almost forgets the Di...2022-07-2038 minPotter Revisited#22 The Less Sexy Red Herring | CoS 4, At Flourish and BlottsPotter Revisited Episode #22 | The Less Sexy Red Herring Aka Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 4 "At Flourish and Blotts"
We are back from our short break with a long episode - so get a cup of tea and a snack!
We love how at ease Harry is at The Burrow
Explosions from the Twins' room are seen as "normal" - were they already starting Weasley's Wizards Wheezes?
We finally meet Ginny - we discuss Ginny's early crush on Harry and how timid her character seems compared to later in the series
Gilderoy assigning his own books a...2022-07-0648 minPotter Revisited#21 Weasley Grand Theft Auto | CoS 3, The BurrowPotter Revisited Episode #21 | Weasley Grand Theft Auto Aka Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 3 "The Burrow"
Tori reminisces about her house being "The Hub" like the Weasley's when growing up
Did Fred and George come because they were concerned about Harry like Ron, or because they wanted to have an adventure?
Fred and George are about 14 at the moment - we wonder what the UK driving age is - and how they would even know how to drive a car being Wizards
How did no Muggles notice a flying car? Does no one get up for...2022-06-0836 minPotter Revisited#20 Dobby Will Eat Your Skin Off | CoS 2, Dobby’s WarningPotter Revisited Episode #20 | Dobby Will Eat Your Skin Off Aka Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 2 "Dobby's Warning"
We are finally introduced to House Elves in this chapter - which play a big role in the series, from Dobby, Winky and Kreacher, to Hermione's character development
Shay finds Dobby's entrance stressful as this is the worst time for Harry to have his magical world invade his life with The Dursley's
Why does Harry have such good manners?
Dobby tells Harry that Voldemort has powers that no decent Wizard would have - Shay wonders if Dobby is a...2022-05-2532 minPotter Revisited#19 Harry’s Birthday Blues | CoS 1, The Worst BirthdayPotter Revisited Episode #19 | Harry's Birthday Blues Aka Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 1 "The Worst Birthday"
We are on the next book of our reread journey, Chamber of Secrets
This book was first published in 1999!
Tori discusses how she originally skipped this book at first, but it was the first HP movie she saw in theatres
Both of us are excited for the mystery aspect of this novel, and learning more about the outside Wizarding World and Hogwarts backstory
Harry is having the worst time with the Dursley's - no surprise there. But poor Hedwig is l...2022-05-1136 minPotter Revisited#18 Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Movie ReviewPotter Revisited Episode #18 | Philosopher's Stone Movie Review
Welcome to our first video podcast! Watch on our Youtube channel!
We watch the first Harry Potter movie and discuss some of our favourite scenes, casting choices and more!
Lots of Shay's love for Alan Rickman and Tori discussing film and BTS
Tori rates PS 8/10 and Shay rates it 9/10 - what do you rate it?
CoS discussion starts next episode! If there is anything you would like us to discuss, or ways to improve the podcast moving forward, please reach out on social media or email us!
Email any thoughts, que...2022-04-271h 21Potter Revisited#17 Literary Whiplash | PS 17, The Man With Two FacesPotter Revisited Episode #17 | Literary Whiplash Aka Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 17 "The Man With Two Faces"
we LOVE the opening line to this chapter!
Tori feels bad for Hagrid - despite the times we challenge him on not be responsible, his heart is usually in the right place
Quirrell seems to do wandless magic - is this an oversight?
Quirrell reveals that Snape and James Potter hated each other at school, which is why Snape hates Harry, which seems to be an unintentional secret as so many know about it
We discuss what little we know a...2022-04-1458 minPotter Revisited#16 Tickle The Squid | PS 16, Through The TrapdoorPotter Revisited Episode #16 | Tickle The Squid Aka Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 16 "Through The Trapdoor"
Harry, Ron and Hermione sit their exams, including making a pineapple tapdance (Charms), turn a mouse into a snuffbox (Transfiguration) and brew a forgetfulness potion (Potions)
Shay loves the idea of Fred and George tickling the Giant Squid. Tori compares the Squid to Therapy Dogs
Interesting comparison to Harry writing his History of Magic exam expecting Voldemort to burst in, and writing his History of Magic OWL in book 5, where he has a vision about Voldemort and Sirius
Hermione studied the 1637 W...2022-03-3048 minPotter Revisited#15 The Future Looks Bleak, Harry | PS, Chapter 15 ”The Forbidden Forest”Potter Revisited Episode #15 | The Future Looks Bleak, Harry Aka Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 15 "The Forbidden Forest"
We come up with some excuses Harry and Hermione could have gave for being out at night
Is this really the most disappointed McGonagall has ever been or is she trying to "scare them straight"
Harry feels awful for losing Gryffindor so much house points - but he slowly gets used to it as the series goes on
This is the first time Harry feels isolated in the Wizarding World, but at least he has Ron. Really shows how...2022-03-1740 minPotter Revisited#14 How To Smuggle Your Dragon | PS 14, Norbert the Norwegian RidgebackPotter Revisited Episode #14 | How To Smuggle Your Dragon Aka Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 14 "Norbert The Norwegian Ridgeback"
Harry and Co have interesting interactions with Quirrell when they are trying to support him
Is Quirrell just stressed, or is sharing his body taking its toll on him?
Shay ponders what life on the back of Quirrell's head is like - make's Tori think of AVPM
Ron remembers the exact year Dragon breeding was banned but struggles with History of Magic?
Shay wonders why Hagrid gives a Dragon brandy? A drunk dragon seems like a bad idea
Ha...2022-03-0230 minPotter Revisited#13 Ron Should Slap Dumbledore | PS Chapter 13, Nicolas FlamelPotter Revisited Episode #13 | Ron Should Slap Dumbledore Aka Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 13 "Nicolas Flamel"
Important Nimbus Update from Shay
This chapter is a Ron highlight
Ron's humor is on point - "Really break your leg!"
Ron encourages Neville - it makes more sense to Tori why he was made a prefect.
The Ron Vs Malfoy fight - amazing
Is it weird Hermione is checking out random history books for background reading?
Harry having nightmares about the mirror and his parents death - is it Harry's own mind, him being a Horcrux, or repressed memories?
Harry mee...2022-02-1636 minPotter Revisited#12 Wizard Jesus | PS Chapter 12, The Mirror of ErisedPotter Revisited Episode #12 | Wizard Jesus Aka Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 11 "The Mirror of Erised"
Malfoy trying to bully Harry for literally being an orphan - what?
Is Malfoy a poorly written bully?
+1 Snape Suck Count. Total 4
Tori wonder's if Ron initiated staying at Hogwarts to be there for Harry
Tori and Shay both agree Hogwarts would be a great place to spend Christmas
Shay notes we are celebrating a Christian holiday in the series - are Wizard's Christian or is there a seperate faith? Would the bible be perceived differently by Wizards?
Why did the D...2022-02-0241 minPotter RevisitedBonus #1| Harry Potter 20th Anniversary SpecialBonus Episode #1 | Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Special
Our first bonus episode!
Happy 28th birthday to Host Tori (and 27th to Shay from the 12th)
Tori bullied Shay into watching the special so she could talk to someone about it
So much of the cast came back - it was amazing!
Dan acknowledging how they worked with some of the greatest UK actors and not knowing is amazing - and his reaction to being able to work with Gary Oldman
Love how 1st director Christopher Columbus started the foundation for the HP films, and how the cast notes how good...2022-01-2650 minPotter Revisited#11 SPORTS!!! | PS Chapter 11, QuidditchPotter Revisited Episode #11 | SPORTS!!! Aka Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 11 "Quidditch"
We have our first ever guest on the show - Tori's sister Brittany who played Muggle Quidditch at university
We discuss Lee Jordan's commentary - and how great it is!
We theorize how Lee got the commentating job
Why was Lee the only commentator during his time at Hogwarts?
+1 Snape Sucks count for Snape taking Harry's book to be a dick
Did Snape get Filch to look at his wound or was he just there?
Meeting Oliver Wood - who uses "Sports!" as a personality tra...2022-01-1953 minPotter Revisited#10 Feeding Slytherin’s to Trolls | PS 10, HalloweenPotter Revisited Episode #10 | Feeding Slytherin's To Trolls Aka Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 10 "Halloween"
Happy New Year!
Hogwarts is feeling like home to Harry and it is very sweet
Shay hates Dumbledore's staff choices
Where did the idea for Quidditch come from?
Did McGonagall buy Harry's broom from her own fund or school funds?
Are Percy and Bill the only Weasley's who weren't on the school Quidditch team?
Hermione is very annoying! Would she have done better socially in Ravenclaw, or would it have impeded her growth?
Why did Dumbledore send everyone to their dorms when th...2022-01-0540 minPotter Revisited#9 Being A Gryffindor Sounds Exhausting| PS 9, The Midnight DuelPotter Revisited Episode #9 | Being A Gryffindor Sounds Exhausting Aka Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 9 "The Midnight Duel"
We discuss how helpful remembralls really are
Harry thinks he is going to get beaten - we are surprised by the corporal punishment mention
Is Peeves chaotic neutral or evil?
We love Ron's solution to Harry not knowing enough magic for a duel - just hit him!
Harry immediately shows promise on a broom - we discuss what this means to him
Is they way they teach students flying dangerous?
Why did Madam Hooch leave a bunch of unsupervised 11 year...2021-12-2237 minPotter Revisited#8 Severus Snape Needs Some Therapy | PS 8, The Potions MasterPotter Revisited Episode #8 | Severus Snape Needs Some Therapy Aka Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 8 "The Potions Master"
We discuss the new HBO Harry Potter Special premiering January 1, 2022
Why do they make 11 year olds attend a class at midnight?
Is Dumbledore a cult leader? Potential future episode!
We both love the descriptions of Hogwarts and the day to day blurbs of each class Harry attends
Why does anyone tell Hagrid secrets? He can't keep them!
We see how each Harry, Ron and Hermione stand out academically
Poor Neville isn't having a good week
Harry is really concerned a...2021-12-0850 minPotter Revisited#7 The Bad Guys Are The Ones In Green | PS 7, The Sorting HatPotter Revisited Episode #7 | The Bad Guys Are The Ones In Green Aka Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 7 "The Sorting Hat”
We meet a number of Professors, including Professor McGonagall
Lots of Weasley Sibling antics - we love it!
How is the Sorting Ceremony kept a secret?
Shay's Weasley Twins theory - was the Twin's scaring Ron intentional to make sure he gets Gryffindor?
Is having the first years "perform" in front of the whole school cruel?
Neville's family thought he was a squib - does this show Wizarding Prejudices in "Good" families?
Harry finally sees Dumbledore in p...2021-11-2457 minPotter Revisited#6 Platform 9 and 6 Weasley‘s | PS 6, The Journey From Platform 9¾Potter Revisited Episode #6 | Platform 9 and 6 Weasley's
Aka Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 6 "The Journey From Platform 9¾”
Harry is a Swell Guy
We meet a lot of new characters and a few big names are dropped
Harry finally sees this Dumbledore guy
We love Harry and Ron's friendship
Comparing Families: The Malfoys Vs. The Weasley's
Transportation methods
Was it wise to send Harry back to the Dursley's after everything?
Were the Dursley's angry at Harry, or afraid of him?
Was Molly asked to help Harry at the platform, or was it a coincidence?
Dumbledore Chocolate Frog C...2021-11-1045 minPotter Revisited#5 Wizard Currency Drives Me Knuts | PS 5, Diagon AlleyPotter Revisited Episode #6 | Platform 9 and 6 Weasley's
Aka Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 5 “Diagon Alley”
Poor Harry thinks it's all a dream
Can Hagrid do non-verbal spells?
What is Cissy up to? "Looking at wands"
Celtic Birth Trees
Harry and Voldemort have brother wands - sharing the core from the same Phoenix - is this rare?
Harry and Hagrid's relationship discussion
Why is Hagrid going off drinking when Harry is an 11 year old child in an unfamiliar environment!
Is it Quirrell's first year teaching DADA?
Hagrid has a lot of Slytherin (and other house) biases! Was this...2021-11-101h 13Potter Revisited#4 Exposition: Magic and History | PS 4,The Keeper Of The KeysPotter Revisited Episode #4 | Exposition: Magic and History
Aka Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 4 “The Keeper Of The Keys”
We are disgusting
Why does Hagrid have so many keys?
Is Vernon’s rifle legal?
First “You look like your dad, but you have your mother’s eyes” moment
Hagrid drinking… our favourite drunk uncle
Petunia’s jealousy comes to an ugly head
So much information dropped in one chapter - is it too much for children to follow?
Our first introduction to the Big Baddy - Voldemort
Meeting Hagrid - our first real connection to the Wi...2021-10-1343 minPotter Revisited#3 Local Man Hates Mail | PS 3, Letters From No OnePotter Revisited Episode #3 | Local Man Hates Mail
Aka Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 3 “Letters From No One”
Lots of Sassy!Harry moments in this chapter - why wasn’t this featured more in the films?
Vernon Dursley loses his marbles
What was Vernon’s plan? Did he have one?
The Tri-Muggle Tournament - what would the three tasks be?
Why send so many letters? What is the protocall?
Did it not alarm anyone the first letter was addressed to a literal closet?
WHY DUMBLEDORE???
Communication in the Wizarding World - comparing Wizarding communicat...2021-09-2938 minPotter Revisited#2 A Brief Summary of Child Abuse | PS 2, The Vanishing GlassPotter Revisited Episode #2 | A Brief Summary of Child Abuse
Aka Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 2 “The Vanishing Glass”
Tori and Shay discuss something deeply important… tea
Harry accomplishes a lot of magic before school - is this on par with other wizard children?
Harry likes his scar before joining the wizarding world
Could Remus have stepped in to help raise Harry? Would Dumbledore have allowed it?
Does the wizarding world have their own version of CPS?
Dursley (Mini) Deep Dive
What are the psychological effects of Harry being raised by the Dursleys?
The Evans...2021-09-1543 minPotter Revisited#1 Headmaster Abandons Baby | PS 1, The Boy Who Lived#1 Headmaster Abandons Baby or Chapter 1 The Boy Who Lived
Tori & Shay introduce themselves
Chapter discussion on Chapter 1 of Philosopher's Stone
The JKR Problem - Tori and Shay read their own statements regarding the author.
Music:
Shelter Song by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Links:
Daniel Radcliffe Article
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/2020/06/08/daniel-radcliffe-responds-to-j-k-rowlings-tweets-on-gender-identity/
Trans Community Information & Resources
https://translifeline.org/
https://www.glaad.org/
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
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