Dear Mr. Potter: A Harry Potter Seminar

Dear Mr. Potter: A Harry Potter Seminar episodes:

• 05.10.2018

  Dear Mr. Potter 53: Into The Labyrinth

  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.

  
• 04.04.2018

  Dear Mr. Potter 48: Truth And Lies

  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 the Goblet of Fire.

  
• 03.11.2018

  Dear Mr. Potter 45: Potter Stinks

  In this session, we discuss isolation and honesty in chapters 18 and 19 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

  
• 02.14.2018

  Dear Mr. Potter 43: We Are The Champions

  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 Goblet of Fire".

  
• 12.13.2017

  Dear Mr. Potter 35: Light Defeats The Dark

  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 return of Serret.

  
• 12.06.2017

  Dear Mr. Potter 34: The Name Of The Dragon

  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 shadow.

  
• 11.29.2017

  Dear Mr. Potter 33: Shadows

  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 inherent risks of power.

  
• 11.22.2017

  Dear Mr. Potter 32: Sparrowhawk

  In this session, we begin our discussion of A Wizard Of Earthsea by Ursula K Le Guin with the first two chapters.

  
• 10.23.2016

  Dear Mr. Potter: Chamber Of Secrets 9

  Celebrate the end of term as we discuss the movie adaptation or Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and more!

  
• 10.22.2016

  Dear Mr. Potter: Chamber Of Secrets 8

  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!

  
• 10.16.2016

  Dear Mr. Potter: Chamber Of Secrets 7

  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!

  
• 10.01.2016

  Dear Mr. Potter: Chamber Of Secrets 6

  Harry finds a diary and the unknown monster claims another victim in chapters thirteen and fourteen of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets!

  
• 09.24.2016

  Dear Mr. Potter: Chamber Of Secrets 5

  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 of Secrets!

  
• 09.18.2016

  Dear Mr. Potter: Chamber Of Secrets 4

  The investigation begins, Quidditch is dangerous, and grapes are explained this week's discussion of chapters nine and ten of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets!

  
• 09.10.2016

  Dear Mr. Potter: Chamber Of Secrets 3

  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 the Chamber of Secrets!

  
• 09.02.2016

  Dear Mr. Potter: Chamber Of Secrets 2

  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!

  
• 08.27.2016

  Dear Mr. Potter: Chamber Of Secrets 1

  After battling some technical difficulties, we finally begin our second year at Hogwarts, with the first three chapters of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets!

  
• 05.24.2015

  Dear Mr. Potter 9: The Movie

  This week, we finish up the seminar with a discussion of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone movie adaptation.

  
• 05.20.2015

  Dear Mr. Potter 8: He Who Must Not Be Named

  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 Stone.

  
• 05.15.2015

  Dear Mr. Potter 7: Thresholds

  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's Stone.

  
• 05.06.2015

  Dear Mr. Potter 6: Putting The Pieces Together

  This week, we shift gears and move toward the climax in chapters twelve, thirteen and fourteen of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

  
• 04.29.2015

  Dear Mr. Potter 5: Facing Adversity

  This week, we face down a troll and play some Quidditch in chapters ten and eleven of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

  
• 04.24.2015

  Dear Mr. Potter 4: Friends And Enemies

  This week, we begin our classes, navigate Hogwarts' unpredictable geography, and uncover a mystery!

  
• 04.15.2015

  Dear Mr. Potter 3: Back And There Again

  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.

  
• 04.08.2015

  Dear Mr. Potter 2: Another World

  This week, we meet the Keeper of the Keys and go shopping in Diagon Alley in chapters four and five.

  
• 04.01.2015

  Dear Mr. Potter 1: The Boy Who Lived

  We begin in Privet Drive and end up stranded at sea in this week's session, covering the first three chapters.

  
• 03.18.2015

  Dear Mr. Potter: Introduction

  Welcome to Dear Mr. Potter: A Harry Potter Seminar!