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The Potterverse: Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone Book Review + Wrap-Up & Mailbag

In this episode of The Potterverse, Mary & Blake do a full Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone book review, wrap-up, and mailbag — and explain why this first book still works so well because it turns magic into belonging, friendship, bravery, and home.
We discuss if each of the main characters have successful arcs, the audacity of the world building, and why Snape may or may not be a fan of cruises and beer…

The Potterverse: Chapter 16 – Through The Trapdoor | The Sorcerer’s Stone

August 20, 2020 Blake 0 Comments

In this episode of The Potterverse, Mary & Blake break down Chapter 16 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, “Through The Trapdoor,” and explain why this is the chapter where the trio’s strengths finally pay off — and where Harry has to stop being part of a team and start becoming the one who goes forward alone.
We discuss the value of bookends and symmetry, why Quirrell waits so long to get the stone, and why Dumbledore only cares about two things: cake and Kelly Clarkson…

The Potterverse: Chapter 11 – Quidditch | The Sorcerer’s Stone

August 6, 2020 Blake 0 Comments

In this episode of The Potterverse, Mary & Blake break down Chapter 11 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, “Quidditch,” and explain why Harry’s first big win matters less as a sports triumph than as the moment the trio starts chasing the mystery in earnest.
We discuss the author somehow keeping a play-by-play accounting of a fictional sport engaging, Harry’s purpose for not celebrating his big win, and how Hermione gets away with straight up lighting a professor on fire.

The Potterverse: Chapter 10 – Hallowe’en | The Sorcerer’s Stone

July 30, 2020 Blake 0 Comments

In this episode of The Potterverse, Mary & Blake break down Chapter 10 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, “Hallowe’en,” and explain why this is the chapter where the trio finally becomes the trio — and where the book’s real adventure engine kicks into motion.
We discuss the why Hermione lied for the boys, Professors McGonagall’s intent, and the troughs at Fenway Park…

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

July 28, 2020 Blake 0 Comments

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…

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

July 17, 2020 Blake 0 Comments

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…