Dear Mr. Potter: A Harry Potter Seminar
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Dear Mr. Potter 63: Meet The Order
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we continue our discussion of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix with chapters three and four!
Dear Mr. Potter 62: Remember My Last
18 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we begin our discussion of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix with chapters one and two!
Dear Mr. Potter 61: The Once And Future King
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss the second half of TH White's The Sword In The Stone, with a focus on identity and the stories which bind and guide us.
Dear Mr. Potter 60: The Sword In The Stone
05 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's abbreviated session, we continue our summer holiday away from Hogwarts, and discuss the first part of TH White's The Sword In The Stone...
Dear Mr. Potter 59: The Worst Witch
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, take a break from Hogwarts and spend some time with Mildred Hubble, The Worst Witch!
Dear Mr. Potter 58: Calmly
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss the highs and lows of the 2005 movie adaptation of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire!
Dear Mr. Potter 57: The End Of The Beginning
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we reach the end of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire with a super-size discussion of justice and punishment, hope and darkness.
Dear Mr. Potter 56: The Truth
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we approach the end of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire with a discussion of secrets revealed and powers uncloaked.
Dear Mr. Potter 55: Avada Kedavra
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss the identities of Death Eaters and the mechanics of Priori Incantatum during the Duel of Little Hangleton in Harry Potter and t...
Dear Mr. Potter 54: Flesh, Blood And Bone
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we conclude the Triwizard Tournament with a tragic turn, and assemble the Death Eaters to witness a new threat to the wizarding world in H...
Dear Mr. Potter 53: Into The Labyrinth
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we conclude our exposition with the Pensieve, and begin the Third Task of the Triwizard Tournament in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Dear Mr. Potter 52: The Curse That Failed
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we discuss dreams and memories in chapters twenty-nine and thirty of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Dear Mr. Potter 51: Constant Vigilance
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we discuss the pernicious power of the media, then take a walk a in the Forbidden Forest with Viktor Krum in chapters twenty-eight an...
Dear Mr. Potter 50: A Boy Like No Other
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we hand out the points for the second task and speculate about Barty Crouch in chapters twenty-six and twenty-seven of Harry Potter a...
Dear Mr. Potter 49: Gillyweed
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we soak in the tub then take a dip in the lake in chapters twenty-five and twenty-six of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Dear Mr. Potter 48: Truth And Lies
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we begin the new year with mysterious clues and a deepening conspiracy in chapters twenty-four and twenty-four of Harry Potter and th...
Dear Mr. Potter 47: Wangoballwime
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we face the horrors of adolescent awkwardness and teen romance in chapters twenty-two and twenty-three of Harry Potter and the Goblet...
Dear Mr. Potter 46: The First Task
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we face dragons and consider goodness in the world of Harry Potter in chapters twenty and twenty-one of Harry Potter and the Goblet o...
Dear Mr. Potter 45: Potter Stinks
11 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we discuss isolation and honesty in chapters 18 and 19 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Dear Mr. Potter 44: The Fourth Champion
03 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we face opposition and isolation in chapters sixteen and seventeen of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, ""The Goblet of Fire" and ...
Dear Mr. Potter 43: We Are The Champions
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we meet the competition in chapters fifteen and sixteen of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, "Beauxbatons and Durmstrang" and "The...
Dear Mr. Potter 42: Unforgivable
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we dive deep into the workings of magic, the Dark Arts, and the Unforgivable Curses in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Dear Mr. Potter 41: Mad-Eye Moody
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we continue our discussion of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire with a long-awaited (but less than enthusiastic) return to Hogwarts...
Dear Mr. Potter 40: Mayhem & Mundanity
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we continue our discussion of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire with Death Eaters and the Dark Mark, Hufflepuffs Gone Bad and myste...
Dear Mr. Potter 39: The Dark Mark
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we continue our discussion of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire with the Quidditch World Cup, veela and leprechauns, and problems o...
Dear Mr. Potter 38: Back To The Burrow
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we continue our discussion of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire with portkeys, apparition and Ton-Tongue Toffees.
Dear Mr. Potter 37: Scarred
03 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we begin our discussion of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire with exposition, misdirection and secret cakes.
Dear Mr. Potter 36: Lookfar
20 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we conclude our discussion of A Wizard Of Earthsea by Ursula K Le Guin, and face down the shadow in the sunless land beyond the sea.
Dear Mr. Potter 35: Light Defeats The Dark
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we continue our discussion of A Wizard Of Earthsea, and talk about Ged's journey north into Faerie, the magic of Osskill, and the ret...
Dear Mr. Potter 34: The Name Of The Dragon
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we continue our discussion of A Wizard Of Earthsea by Ursula K Le Guin, and talk about dragons, true names, and the unleashing of the...
Dear Mr. Potter 33: Shadows
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we continue our discussion of A Wizard Of Earthsea by Ursula K Le Guin, and talk about women's magic, light and shadow, and the inher...
Dear Mr. Potter 32: Sparrowhawk
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we begin our discussion of A Wizard Of Earthsea by Ursula K Le Guin with the first two chapters.
Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 13
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, I offer some final thoughts on Prisoner of Azkaban, and talk about the next phase of Dear Mr. Potter. Next week, we begin A Wizard of...
Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 12
04 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this special session, I recorded a live commentary track and discussion for the movie adaptation of Prisoner of Azkaban!
Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 11
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we discuss the end of the story, justice and injustice, and Harry in a darker world in chapters 21 and 22 of Prisoner of Azkaban!
Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 10
24 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we get a lot of answers and face down the dementors in chapters 19 and 20 of Prisoner of Azkaban!
Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 9
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we're dragged into the Shrieking Shack and the plot is revealed in chapters 17 and 18 of Prisoner of Azkaban!
Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 8
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, things turn dark, society starts to crumble, and Hermione is our hero in chapters 15 and 16 of Prisoner of Azkaban!
Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 7
27 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we check the calendar, then play some quidditch and stroll into Hogsmeade in chapters 13 and 14 of Prisoner of Azkaban!
Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 6
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we try to decipher the mystery of the past, witness Harry's descent into darkness, and learn about the Patronus charm in chapters 11 ...
Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 5
06 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we face the dementors on the Quidditch field and escape to Hogsmeade in chapters 9 and 10 of Prisoner of Azkaban!
Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 4
30 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we settle into the school year and face our fears in chapters six, seven and eight of Prisoner of Azkaban!
Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 3
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we make it to Hogwarts and face down the fearsome Dementors in chapter five of Prisoner of Azkaban!
Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 2
16 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, Harry ends his summer vacation in Diagon Alley and learns about the danger which faces him in chapters three and four of Prisoner of ...
Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 1
09 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the third season of Dear Mr. Potter, and our discussion of tone, theme and transition in the first two chapters of Prisoner of Azkaban!
Dear Mr. Potter: Chamber Of Secrets 9
23 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrate the end of term as we discuss the movie adaptation or Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and more!
Dear Mr. Potter: Chamber Of Secrets 8
22 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Harry comes face to face with the past -- and with a monster -- in chapters seventeen and eighteen of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets!
Dear Mr. Potter: Chamber Of Secrets 7
16 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Harry and Ron brave the Forbidden Forest and finally discover the truth in chapters fifteen and sixteen of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets!
Dear Mr. Potter: Chamber Of Secrets 6
01 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Harry finds a diary and the unknown monster claims another victim in chapters thirteen and fourteen of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets!
Dear Mr. Potter: Chamber Of Secrets 5
24 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We learn the fine art of dueling and face the polyjuice potion in this week's discussion of chapters eleven and twelve of Harry Potter and the Chamber...
Dear Mr. Potter: Chamber Of Secrets 4
18 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The investigation begins, Quidditch is dangerous, and grapes are explained this week's discussion of chapters nine and ten of Harry Potter and the Cha...
Dear Mr. Potter: Chamber Of Secrets 3
10 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Harry begins his second year of study at Hogwarts, and we get our first mention of the chamber itself, in chapters six to eight of Harry Potter and th...
Dear Mr. Potter: Chamber Of Secrets 2
02 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We return to Diagon Alley, miss a train, and finally make it back to Hogwarts in chapters four and five of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets!
Dear Mr. Potter: Chamber Of Secrets 1
27 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
After battling some technical difficulties, we finally begin our second year at Hogwarts, with the first three chapters of Harry Potter and the Chambe...
Dear Mr. Potter 9: The Movie
24 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we finish up the seminar with a discussion of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone movie adaptation.
Dear Mr. Potter 8: He Who Must Not Be Named
20 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we overcome the darkness and return to normality - and the end-of-term feast - in chapter seventeen of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's S...
Dear Mr. Potter 7: Thresholds
15 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we confront all but the final task, test friendships, and meet centaurs in chapters fifteen and sixteen of Harry Potter and the Philosopher...
Dear Mr. Potter 6: Putting The Pieces Together
06 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we shift gears and move toward the climax in chapters twelve, thirteen and fourteen of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Dear Mr. Potter 5: Facing Adversity
29 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we face down a troll and play some Quidditch in chapters ten and eleven of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Dear Mr. Potter 4: Friends And Enemies
24 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we begin our classes, navigate Hogwarts' unpredictable geography, and uncover a mystery!
Dear Mr. Potter 3: Back And There Again
15 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we make it to Hogwarts and talk about transitions and sorting in chapters six and seven of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Dear Mr. Potter 2: Another World
08 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we meet the Keeper of the Keys and go shopping in Diagon Alley in chapters four and five.
Dear Mr. Potter 1: The Boy Who Lived
01 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We begin in Privet Drive and end up stranded at sea in this week's session, covering the first three chapters.
Dear Mr. Potter: Introduction
18 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Dear Mr. Potter: A Harry Potter Seminar!