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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 13 – Nicolas Flamel | The Sorcerer’s Stone

August 11, 2020 Blake 0 Comments

In this episode of The Potterverse, Mary & Blake break down Chapter 13 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, “Nicolas Flamel,” and explain why this chapter is really about friendship unlocking the mystery while Harry keeps misreading Snape more confidently than ever.
We discuss how friendship is the key to discovering Nicolas Flamel, why The Sorcerer’s Stone is immediately associated with Snape, and we have a special guest appearance from our Little Lass…

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 8 – The Potions Master | The Sorcerer’s Stone

July 24, 2020 Blake 0 Comments

In this episode of The Potterverse, Mary & Blake break down Chapter 8 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, “The Potions Master,” and explain why this is the chapter where the story starts teaching Harry — and the reader — to suspect the wrong person.

The Potterverse | Chapter 7: The Sorting Hat | The Sorcerer’s Stone

July 21, 2020 Blake 0 Comments

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake chat chapter 7 of Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone – The Sorting Hat.

We discuss how the houses may have influenced YA stories forever, why Harry is always wrong and Snape is immediately misunderstood, and Hagrid Wasted…