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Potter Revisited #101 Dumbledore, You Egotistical Nut | OOTP 3, The Advanced GuardPotter Revisited Episode #101 Dumbledore, You Egotistical Nut AKA Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 3 "The Advanced Guard" This chapter is a lot more exposition and transitional than the previous two chapters that had lots of action and foreshadowing Shay does not approve of how rude Harry is to Hedwig Hedwig is the true MVP though Harry is really going through the symptoms of bad mental health right now Moody as Lupin ask Harry a question he would only know - we decide to ask each other the same The advanced guard has come to spring Harry...

2025-12-0426 min

Potter Revisited #100 Even In a Fantasy World, The Legal System Still Sucks | OOTP 2, A Peck of OwlsPotter Revisited Episode #100 Even In a Fantasy World, The Legal System Still Sucks AKA Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 2 "A Peck of Owls" We 100 Episodes! Thank you all for listening! It is revealed that Mrs Figg is actually a Squib who has been watching over Harry for Dumbledore What is the deal with Mrs Figgs cats? Can she communicate with them? Dudley is such a brat Squibs are so isolated from the Wizarding World Why did Dumbledore not want Harry to know Mrs Figg new about magic once he was older? Dudley really changes bet...

2025-11-2042 min

Potter Revisited #99 The Roast of Ickle Diddykins | OOTP 1, Dudley DementedPotter Revisited Episode #99 The Roast of Ickle Diddykins AKA Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 1 "Dudley Demented" CW: Discussion of Suicide, PTSD We are starting OOTP! And we are almost at 100 Episodes! Tori discusses some OOTP book facts including an alternate death for Sirius and Mr Weasley potentially being killed Tori and Shay discuss their memories reading this book Did Taylor Swift write Father Figure for Arthur Weasley? (Note this was recorded before the release of TLOAS) Tori found OOTP a bit hard to relate to at 11 years old but is looking forward to...

2025-11-0539 min

Potter Revisited #98 Goblet of Fire Movie ReviewWe watch the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and discuss our favourite scenes, BTS facts, the new direction Mike Newell brings and how this movie holds up. Watch this podcast with video on our youtube channel here: https://youtu.be/cvg6pUqIhYE Email any thoughts, questions or feedback to potterrevisitedpodcast@gmail.com Music: Shelter Song by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow Us: Facebook htt...

2025-09-171h 41

Potter Revisited #97 The Wisdom of Harry | GoF 37, The BeginningPotter Revisited Episode #97 The Wisdom of Harry AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 37 "The Beginning" We are finally wrapping up GoF! Harry is now left to really process what has happened to him on his own Harry meets with the Diggory's - was this forced on him or did he ask to do this? Amos is a wreak - if he was in a better place maybe he would of made a bigger issues of Fudge trying to cover up what happened to his son Molly actually asks Dumbledore for Harry to come home with t...

2025-08-2154 min

Potter Revisited #96 Gaslighting | GoF 36, The Parting of the WaysPotter Revisited Episode #96 Gaslighting AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 36 "The Parting of the Ways" We are now a Fudge Hate podcast After learning that Moody was actually Barty Crouch Jr and everything that happened to him, Harry still needs to sit with Dumbledore and tell him everything that happened Despite it all, Harry does ask about Cedric's parents Fawkes gives Harry the emotional support he needs, as well as Sirius Harry feels immediate comfort with Fawkes around - is this due to the wand or, or is this just what Phoenixes do? Fawkes is bas...

2025-08-0735 min

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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 01

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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. Watch this podcast with video on our youtube channel here: https://buff.ly/3uhKUxU Email any thoughts, questions or feedback to potterrevisitedpodcast@gmail.com Links: BTS Facts https://www.kickassfacts.com/25-interesting-facts-about-harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban-2004/ David Thewlis on playing Lupin as a Gay Man https://ew.com...

2024-01-261h 11

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter Revisited #37 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Movie ReviewPotter Revisited Episode #37 | Chamber of Secrets Movie Review Watch this video podcast on Youtube! 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 31

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 21

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter Revisited Bonus #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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 13

Potter 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 min

Potter 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 min