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In this episode, I list my favorite scenes in Harry Potter. Enjoy!

Mentioned:
SlowMo: The Battle of the Order of the Phoenix 

Topics:

• The Courtyard Apocalypse scene was one of my favorites because, in my opinion, it is one of the best displays of magic. I enjoy watching the spells and effects zooming this way and that across the screen, thinking what damage might come of it. It was a very busy but focused scene that was pulled off quite well.
• Next up is the dementor on the Hogwarts Express. This scene was a very scary and bone chilling scene, and for good reason. Dementors are some of the most evil things in the Harry Potter universe,  and that is reflected in this scene. Seeing the dementor through the glass, watching it float slowly toward the train car and hearing the click of the latch is a really compelling thing.
• My favorite scene of all time is The Battle of the Order of the Phoenix. This scene has everything! The Order arrives and fights the Death Eaters, the prophecy is destroyed, Sirius dies, and so much more! I really love the balance between life and death, action and non-action in this scene, and I really think it is the best sequence in all of Harry Potter. 
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In this episode, I list some of my favorite pieces of music in Harry Potter. Enjoy!

Mentioned:
1. Godric's Hollow Graveyard
2. Secrets of the Castle
3. Courtyard Apocalypse
4. Death of Sirius
5. Farewell to Dobby
6.  Flight of the Order of the Phoenix
7. Hedwig's Theme
123: The Music of Harry Potter! (Episode)

Topics:

• First on the list is Godric's Hollow Graveyard. Harry and Hermione land in Godric's Hollow, and hear the church choir singing. They make their way into the graveyard where this wonderful piece begins. It is a great addition to the scene and adds a respectfully somber note.
• Next up is Secrets of the Castle. This piece plays in The Prisoner of Azkaban, and contains much of the emotion in the film. It starts out with a simple melody, adding a sense of quiet and slight foreboding. 
• Third on the list is Courtyard Apocalypse. Harry, Ron, and Hermione are running through the overrun courtyard of Hogwarts as giants, giant spiders, dementors, and Death Eaters force their way onto the grounds. There are spells flying everywhere, and the trio have to be nimble. The piece contains a constant beat of percussion, as the heartbeat of the castle. The melody is simple yet effective, and adds to the desperate and dying hope of the side of good.
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In this episode, we break down the character of Voldemort. Enjoy!

Topics:

•  What's a basic timeline of Voldemort's life? Thanks to Harry Potter Lexicon, we have this wonderful timeline of exactly how Voldemort lived his life from beginning to end.
• Why does Voldemort need the Elder Wand? Dumbledore was dead when Voldemort first acquired it, so he didn't have to defeat Dumbledore. Why might the most powerful person in the world need the most powerful wand if he was already on track to win?
• Why did his campaigns work and how could a person like Voldemort amass such a following? We know Voldemort himself had a bit of a rough childhood, but surly no more than a few thousand people have gone through something similar to Voldemort . . . Right?
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In this episode, we discuss Deathly Hallows, and if it was a good end to Harry Potter. Enjoy!

Topics:

•  All the unanswered questions! We never found out what happened to Lavender Brown for sure after being attacked by Fenrir Greyback. We also never saw several characters again, like Fluffy or the flying car.
• Was Dumbledore's plan good? And if he didn't exist, would the trio have still come out on top or would Voldemort have won? Dumbledore had a very large effect on the story, but the question is: was it good or bad?
• Why did Harry make such a bad decision when it came to the Elder Wand? He broke it in the films without fixing his own wand or any of the castle, and just left it be in the books after the Battle of Hogwarts. Did it never occur to him that a random person might stumble upon the wand and another Voldemort would appear?
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In this episode, I break down my visit to several filming locations in England. Enjoy!

Topics:

• Lacock! The town of Lacock is a small and very old settlement home to many pubs, B&Bs, and more! Lacock also plays host to the Potter house. The filming location, anyway. The house used to portray Harry's birth place was the highlight of my visit to Lacock. The Lacock Abby is another filming location.
• Oxford! Oxford University is one of the oldest universities in the world, and all that history was put to good use in the Harry Potter films! Not only was it used as inspiration for Hogwarts in the books, but it also gave the film makers ideas and provided a perfect filming location! The restricted section of the library in Hogwarts is in Oxford! And Draco's time as a ferret was also spent in Oxford.
• And finally, The Harry Potter Studio Tour in Leavesden, South East England. I could spend days talking about this place, as it holds countless original sets, costumes, props, and effects. If you have only a day in London, the Harry Potter Studio Tour is a must!
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This is the last of the rebroadcasts I promise! Sorry I couldn't be in the studio this week making a new episode. I am away in a very special location that will soon be the topic of episodes to come, so stick around because some pretty cool content is coming your way....
 
In this episode, we discuss the music of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts. Enjoy!

Topics:

• The History of composers
• What do the different themes mean?
• What are some of my favorite pieces and scores?
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Hey everyone! Sorry I couldn't be in the studio this week making a new episode. I am away in a very special location that will soon be the topic of episodes to come, so stick around because some pretty cool content is coming your way....

In this episode, we recast some of the characters in Harry Potter. Enjoy!

Topics:

• Snape
• Dumbledore
• Harry
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In this episode, we make different scenes. Enjoy!

Topics:

• What would happened if Harry died?
• Would Voldemort be defeated if Dumbledore survived?
• What would happen if Draco stayed a ferret?
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In this episode, we dive deep into the relationship of Dumbledore and Grindelwald. Enjoy!

Topics:

• Where do we stand?
• Will they love each other ever again?
• "Who will love you now, Dumbledore?"
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In this episode, we go over what's going on with Tina. Enjoy!

Topics:

•  What was Warner Bros. thinking?
• What is Tina's role in the story?
• How should she have been included in the Secrets of Dumbledore?
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