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The Potterverse: Chapter 14 -Norbert The Norwegian Ridgeback | The Sorcerer’s Stone

In this episode of The Potterverse, Mary & Blake break down Chapter 14 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, “Norbert The Norwegian Ridgeback,” and explain why this chapter only looks like dragon chaos when it is really the book’s last big setup move before the endgame.
We discuss the narrative clunkiness of this chapter, the author growing in her story, and why Madam Pomfrey cares about one thing and one thing only: HIPPA.

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The Potterverse: Chapter 9 – The Midnight Duel | The Sorcerer’s Stone

In this episode of The Potterverse, Mary & Blake break down Chapter 9 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, “The Midnight Duel,” and explain why this chapter is really about Harry’s flying gift, the trio beginning to form, and the mystery under Hogwarts finally showing its face.
We discuss the authors wholly unique descriptors, Hogwarts guiding Harry, and why Mary was scared to death by a little fly…

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The Potterverse: Chapter 6 – The Journey From Platform Nine And Three Quarters | The Sorcerer’s Stone

In this episode of The Potterverse, Mary & Blake break down Chapter 6 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, “The Journey From Platform Nine And Three-Quarters,” and explain why this is the chapter where Harry finally stops being alone and starts finding his people.
We discuss getting extremely thoughtful characterizations, understanding Malfoy, and Mary’s Pledge Of Allegiance…

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The Potterverse | Chapter 5: Diagon Alley | The Sorcerer’s Stone

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake chat chapter 5 of Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone – Diagon Alley.

We discuss how the author foreshadows Harry’s impending struggles, why Ollivanders feels like a sacred ceremony, and why Hagrid needs a stiff drink in Diagon Alley…

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