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Wrap-Up: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

June 27, 2019 00:34:34

In the final episode of season five, Vanessa and Casper pull out a few key insights from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. They give Luna Lovegood her due praise, analyze Harry’s relationship to gifts, and Vanessa comes around more to the importance of Quidditch. Throughout the episode they unpack the growing presence of death in Harry’s life and this series.

Next week, we’re rounding out the season with a final Owl Post and a conversation with our mentor, Matthew Potts.Don’t forget to hop over to the Women of Harry Potter feed on July 1st, to hear our episode on Lily Potter.

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Wrap-Up: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix