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Take a tour with us through the Department of Mysteries, where we try to piece together what the wizards were studying in this secretive place.

The Hogwarts Castle holds all the magic, wonder and wisdom that we've all come to know and love in the Harry Potter books. In today's Castle minisode, we discuss the Forbidden Forest, including it's known (and rumored) occupants.

Six floors high, frogs, gnomes, and clutter only a family home could have - today we are talking about The Burrow.

Adapted from the longer History of Magic audiobook, the first installment of Harry Potter: A Journey Through... focuses on care of magical creatures. We discuss our thoughts on the book, including expectations, fun things we learned about the wizarding world, and the connections to historic events.

From an iconic snowy owl to a giant three-headed dog, we meet a lot of pets in the Harry Potter series. In this episode, we detail the pets students are allowed (and not allowed) to have at Hogwarts.

Adapted from the longer History of Magic audiobook, the first installment of Harry Potter: A Journey Through... focuses on divination and astronomy. We discuss our thoughts on the book, including expectations, fun things we learned about the wizarding world, and the connections to historic events.

From jumping chocolate frogs to candies that make you puke, the wizarding world is filled to the brim with sweet treats - and some not-so-sweet ones. Listen along to hear all the crazy candies found in Honeydukes, Weasley Wizard Wheezes, and on the Hogwarts Trolley. Plus, we made our own magical versions of some of these treats so hear our live reactions! (which may have more to do with the cooking than the actual recipe)

Adapted from the longer History of Magic audiobook, the first installment of Harry Potter: A Journey Through... focuses on potions and herbology. We discuss our thoughts on the book, including expectations, fun things we learned about the wizarding world, and the connections to historic events.

July 31 is a special day in the wizarding world. Not only is it our hero Harry Potter's birthday, but it is also our queen J.K. Rowling's! In this episode, we discuss all the events that happen on Harry's birthdays in the books. We also list all the other birthdays we know of in the Harry Potter series.

Adapted from the longer History of Magic audiobook, the first installment of Harry Potter: A Journey Through... focuses on charms and defense against the dark arts. We discuss our thoughts on the book, including expectations, fun things we learned about the wizarding world, and the connections to historic events.