The Real Weird Sisters | A Harry Potter Podcast

Special guest Sarah Barrios (@SARAHBARRIOS) joins the Real Weird Sisters to discuss how Harry Potter has influenced her career as a recording artist and songwriter and go head-to-head against Alice and Martha in some fun Harry Potter games (activities?). Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post Getting to Know Sarah Barrios appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

Bee in your bonnet? We’ll eat ourselves if you can find a smarter podcast than this! Alice and Martha discuss everything Sorting Hat, from the original intent of the hat, to the houses that get the short end of the stick, to the Sorting Hat’s questionable sentience. Branched out a bit, haven’t we? Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post The Sorting Hat: Character Study appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

Alice and Martha have dirt on their noses and corned beef sandwiches packed for the first leg of the journey through Ron’s character. Even though he keeps busy mooching off his rich friends and dutifully tending Norbert, Ron still gets really good marks, and most importantly, he’s a wizard chess savant! (That part will be VERY significant later in the series). Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post Ron Weasley: Character Study, Part 1 appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

Gray morals, silver eyes… it’s time to talk about one of the most complex minor characters of the series, “Garrick” Ollivander. From his passive aggressive digs at Gregorovitch to his obsession with listing wand stats, there’s plenty to discuss. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post Garrick Ollivander: Character Study appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

He may have a big mouth, but his heart is even bigger. Budge up, yeh great lump, It’s time to discuss everyone’s favorite gentle giant, Ru-BAE-us Hagrid! Oh happee dae! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post Rubeus Hagrid: Character Study, Part 1 appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

Put on your Smeltings best and get ready to hum “Tiptoe Through the Tulips,” because it’s time to “shake ‘em off, shake ‘em off.” That’s right, we are here to talk about one of the most perfectly normal characters ever created — Vernon Dursley, Howard’s uncle. Stay tuned for Part 2: this episode focuses solely on Vernon’s arc in Sorcerer’s Stone and Chamber of Secrets. And try not to ruin any of our punchlines. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post Vernon Dursley: Character Study, Part 1 appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

Alice and Martha analyze Dumbledore’s arc in the first book, from his taste for lemon drops (LOL!) to his short-lived obsession with music. Before we begin, we would like to say a few words. And here they are: Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post Albus Dumbledore: Character Study, Part 1 appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

In this crossover episode, The Real Weird Sisters (Alice and Martha) are joined by special guest Shandy and the Sorting Baseball Cap to sort the characters of the Twilight Saga into Hogwarts houses. Be aware that the show contains spoilers from both the Twilight and Harry Potter series. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post Sorting Hat: Twilight appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

It’s time for the Extraordinary General Podcast. Albus and Scorpius find themselves trapped in 1981, and by the grace of Dumbledore, they figure out a very simple yet realistic way to send a message to the future. Harry’s had some pretty horrible Hallows’ Eves, but this has got to be at least in the top five. It’s time to get Polyjuicing. We love you specifically, listeners! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 8.4 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Act 4 appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

In an alternate timeline, The Scorpion King teams up with Granger, Weasley, and Severus to set things right. Back in the real world, McGonagall flies off the handle about irresponsible time turner usage and Albus considers getting a matching mark to Delphi. Listen to this podcast if you have a “spare” moment! For Voldemort and Valor! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 8.3 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Act 3 appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

The Official Real Weird Gamemaker, Shut Up Tim (@ShutUpTim) returns to host the second “annual” Real Weird Hunger Games. Alice, Martha, and special guest Mary Kwiatkowski (@FrailMary) draft teams and compete in a D&D-style game featuring all your favorite Harry Potter characters as they fight to the death at the Ministry of Magic. If you’re confused, don’t worry; so are we! Be aware that the show may contain spoilers from both the Hunger Games series and the Harry Potter series. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post The Second Annual Real Weird Hunger Games appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

Alice and Martha discuss the Greatest Showman on Earth, Myrtle Elizabeth Warren, and time travel confusion as they continue through Act 2 of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Things are about to get Krazy! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 8.2 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Act 2 appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

The Real Weird Sisters are joined by Shut Up Tim to rank all eight Harry Potter movies, with input from the other moviecast guests. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post Harry Potter Movie Ranking appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

Bing, bang, boing! It’s time for story of 19 years later (oh wait… 22 years later), when the characters are all super consistent and nothing feels like fan fiction! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 8.1 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Act 1 appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

Alice and Martha are joined by Mary Kwiatkowski (@FrailMary) and He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named to review the Harry Potter computer game. Oh, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2. Now move along! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 Movie Review appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

Alice and Martha walk through the history of the podcast and discuss plans for the new direction of the show. Thank you all for sticking with us for the past four years, and we hope you will continue to listen as we move to this next stage! Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. The post The Real Weird Sisters: Where We’ve Been and What Comes Next appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

All is well as Alice and Martha round out the final official book club episode. Albus Severus, Little Scorpius, Victoire, and the rest of the gang head off to Hogwarts, and how satisfying it is to know that this is the final moment of the series, the last we’ll see of these characters! This may be the final book club episode, but the podcast is far from over! Stay tuned for later this week, when we will announce our plans going forward. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. The post Epilogue: Nineteen Years Later appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

It’s all come down to this: after all, neither can live while the other survives. Put simply, Harry got to the wand weeks ago; Tom Riddle is too late. This penultimate chapter of the series has wandlore, new theories, and one final Peeves impression. And don’t forget that Slytherin House played its part (for better or for worse…). Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.36 The Flaw in the Plan appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

Alice and Martha once again find themselves on different sides of the aisle regarding what exactly is happening in this chapter. However, we can all agree that the gleam of triumph in Dumbledore’s eyes following Voldemort’s return was thanks to the fact that he would no longer have to coerce Harry into becoming blood brothers with Ron. And in his underrated decision to return to life, Harry is the man in the million and seems to know it (after all, he is a jock who became a cop). Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.35 King’s Cross appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

Come in, Command Central: Harry Potter is about to die. We repeat: Harry Potter is about to die. in a lesser reported story, Martha and Alice have a rare difference of Potter opinion and have very contrasting emotional responses to this chapter. You’ll be edge of your seat, panting like Bellatrix, to hear how those chapter rankings play out! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.34 The Forest Again appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

It’s time for the prince’s long-awaited T-A-L-E, in which not only the page number is highly significant, but the number 19 (or 20?) is as well. Grawp is missing a shoe (and we all know how expensive Danskos in that size are), Ron and Hermione completely dip on Harry, and Snivellus becomes somewhat more humanized. After all, sometimes we think we Sort too soon. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.33 The Prince’s Tale appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

Alice and Martha sound like Lucius as they discuss “the boy,” who makes his way out of the castle and heads for the Shrieking Shack. Hagrid also makes his way out of the castle as the acromantulas get a bit restive. And finally, it’s the ultimate flight of the Prince. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.32 The Elder Wand appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

In this crossover episode, The Real Weird Sisters (Alice and Martha) are joined by special guest Rob Cesternino (@robcesternino) and Penner’s Sorting Fedora to sort the contestants of the upcoming Survivor Season 40: Winners at War into Hogwarts houses. Be aware that the show contains spoilers from both Survivor and the Harry Potter series. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post Sorting Hat: Survivor Season 40, Winners at War with Rob Cesternino appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

Luckily for you, Alice and Martha have not, to use the common phrase, done a bunk this week, though they might have to if all the Slytherin listeners start coming for them! Harry tracks down the Gray Lady, who really might want to consider taking out a restraining order on “The Baron,” and finds his way to the Room of Hidden Things to get his hands on the the die-dum. And don’t forget that in the midst of all this chaos, the Battle of Hogwarts has officially begun, and Percy is about to make Fred laugh for the first and last time. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.31 The Battle of Hogwarts appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

It’s too bad Flight of the Prince has already been taken, because that really would have been a much better title for this chapter–well, or, The Carrows Come to Call. While Ron and Hermione rush off to find a “bathroom,” Harry acts on Dumbledore’s orders and tries to tract down the missing diadem (which, in case you forgot, is a bit like a crown). Finally, as the entire DA and Order rush out to fight in a most organized fashion, the prodigal Weasley son returns and finally gets to meet his sister-in-law. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.30 The Sacking of Severus Snape appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

In this crossover episode, The Real Weird Sisters (Alice and Martha) are joined by special guest Kirsten MacInnis (@kirstensaidwhat) and the Sorting Circle to sort the contestants of season one of The Circle (US). Be aware that the show contains spoilers from both The Circle (US) and the Harry Potter series. Please subscribe to our show! Book club episodes are released every Monday. The post Sorting Hat: The Circle appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

Neville’s back, and he’s a changed man, from his newfound confidence to his shrunken arm. At the same time, gossip king Terry Boot can barely contain his excitement, Michael Corner considers opening a bar (though the name is still undecided) and Cho Chang, Harry’s ex-girlfriend, is as tempting as ever. All of this chaos does not impress Harry, who just wants to find the lost diadem (which is a bit like a crown). If you haven’t done so already, please fill out our 2020 listener feedback survey at realweirdsisters.com/feedback. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.29 The Lost Diadem appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

In the process of persuading the GOAT of his commitment to the mission, Harry ends up convincing himself, and proceeds with his nice job, which is the sort of thing you’d expect an unqualified wizard kid to be able to do without overstretching themselves. Meanwhile, Ron stuffs himself with cheese and mead, though he definitely missed the opportunity for some firewhisky- that bloke definitely would have sold him anything, he wouldn’t care. If you haven’t done so already, please fill out our 2020 listener feedback survey at realweirdsisters.com/feedback. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.28 The Missing Mirror appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

Heh! $%&*#!! Three highly edible humans take a joyride on the back of a dragon – in case you hadn’t noticed, they just broke out of Gringotts. They’re covered in burns, but it’s nothing a little dittany and pumpkin juice can’t fix. At least they’re not wearing the cup around their necks, that would look weird! And to wrap up this very short chapter, Harry gets a highly gratifying “I told you so moment” when the location of the last Horcrux is confirmed. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.27 The Final Hiding Place appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

The trio flies by the seats of their pants to make good on a premise laid out in book one, banking on one evil hair to disguise Hermione (and her voice) perfectly. Griphook keeps a tight grip on ol’ Hook, Travers finds an amazing hiding spot in the Gringotts caverns, stalagmite’s got an “M” in it, and the Probity Probes are so crude, but effective,. ‘Ow you? Hopefully, not in sympathy with the Dark Lord’s aims. Beware the Clankers! And try not to touch anything. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.26 Gringotts appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

As 2019 comes to a close, we are back to celebrate the holiday season Potter-style. Join us as we rank the best magical locations to celebrate the holidays with returning guest Kate Hildner (@khildner11), go on a choose-your-own-corny-Holiday-adventure with new guest Angela Bloom (@angpalaggi), and sort some classic Christmas characters with the Real Weird Husband/Brother-in-Law, Paul Asleson (@paulasleson). Special thanks to friends of the podcast Justin Ramsay, Harrison Tu, and Kanna Ann Anderson for their musical contributions to the episode! Apologies to listeners for our inclusion of several of Shut Up Tim’s non-musical contributions as well. Thank you so much for listening to the show. We wish you a wonderful holiday season! If you enjoyed today’s show, please consider supporting us on Patreon (www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters)! The post The 2019 Real Weird Holiday Special appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

Harry concocts a despicable plan to double-cross Griphook, though it’s not nearly as vile as breaking into Dumbledore’s tomb – he could never have done that. Fleur–who is not an owl–escapes from ze Grindylows long enough to give Aunt Muriel back her tirahrah, which is easier done than said! And finally, Remus John Lupin arrives for a well-timed nightcap with his bros, and answers a bunch of questions no one ever asked. It’s a werewolf thing. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.25 Shell Cottage appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

It’s back to the book club as Alice and Martha dive into “The Wandmaker,” alternatively named “The Banker.” Harry makes his decision in the Horcruxes vs. Hallows debate, and he is incredibly confident and assured in the wake of Dobby’s funeral. Actually, he’s highly logical, which allows him to look past extraneous detail. Meanwhile, You-Know-Who flies off to Dumbledore’s tomb, where the old fool was definitely stupid enough to think that marble would keep the Elder Wand safe. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.24 The Wandmaker appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

Alice and seven Marthas are joined by Jessica Liese (@HaymakerHattie) and He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named (@ShutUpTim) to review Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode. The post Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 Movie Review appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

Numerous plots converge in what is definitely (SPOILER ALERT!) the best chapter of the book so far. Luna, Ollivander, Dean, Aberforth, Draco, Bellatrix, Griphook, Greyback, Grindelwald, and Wormtail all play important roles in the action, but none as important as our fallen warrior, Dobby, a free elf, who knows no master! From new character impressions, to moments of silence, to tears from an unexpected source, this episode has it all. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.23 Malfoy Manor appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

Watch Harry descend into madness as he contemplates the Elder Wand… the Resurrection Stone… the Cloak of Invisibility! Hermione is most skeptical, but old Xeno was right- she is limited. Narrow. Close-minded. Ron provides the trio with some much-needed stability and optimism, not to mention some amazing password-guessing skills. And finally, it’s time for some good ol’ Potterwatch, which is hosted by gasp some familiar voices! (Yes, we know that’s Lupin!) Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.22 The Deathly Hallows appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

This episode is set at midnight, not twilight – much spookier! Stretch out on the couch with your hands behind your head, sip your delicious Gurdyroot infusion, and eat some Freshwater Plimpy soup while you listen to Alice and Martha discuss Hermione’s incredible translation skills, Luna’s interior decor choices, and the complexities of old Xeno’s motivations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.21 The Tale of the Three Brothers appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

The gang’s back together, but Ron has some serious and somber work cut out for him when it comes to winning Hermione over again, and tuning the wireless radio certainly isn’t helping. Luckily, Harry and Ron are very subtly able to get away to “pick blackberries,” which is bro code for “goof off ten feet away from the tent.” Meanwhile, Hermione comes up with a plan to pay old Xeno Lovegood a visit, which seems foolproof as long as no one touches the erumpent horn (and there’s no way anyone possibly will). Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.20 Xenophilius Lovegood appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

Harry, dressed in all the sweaters he owns and running on two nights without sleep, makes the wise decision to follow a mysterious doe (dough?) deep into the Forest of Dean. Ron, with a ball of light inside his chest (we must have heard that wrong) saves the day and makes a triumphant return to the tent (if they can only find it!), where at least Hermione doesn’t sic a flock of enchanted birds on him. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.19 The Silver Doe appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

Yet another cheery chapter to brighten your Monday! Harry finally gets the savage pleasure of finding out the “truth” that old Batty and Enid Smeek shared (willingly or not) with the world’s most reliable narrator, Rita Skeeter, and the truth is that Dumbledore shared a damn sight more with Gellert Grindelwald than he ever did with Harry. This super short chapter packs an emotional punch, leaving Alice and Martha admiring Hermione’s steadfastness and looking forward to Ron’s return. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.18 The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

The Christmas fun continues as the bald man and the little woman head to old Batty’s house. To be fair, she was very persuasive and acting totally normal! This is one of Voldemort’s weakest plans that should have never worked, but to Hermione’s surprise, Harry’s mistake was not failing to close his mind, but failing to learn what Parseltongue actually sounds like. This chapter is powerful stuff, and not even just for a house elf, sir. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.17 Bathilda’s Secret appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

This chapter is a major emotional journey. Undesirable Number One finds himself pining for his ex-girlfriend (probably Cho; it is unclear from the context) and entertaining unrealistic theories about the sword in order to get his way. And between the fallout of Ron’s departure, reminders of Dumbledore’s desertion, and the first trip to James’ and Lily’s graves, Harry, Hermione, and Martha will all find themselves shedding real tears. At least next week should be more cheery! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.16 Godric’s Hollow appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

The lack of bacon sandwiches is really starting to get to everyone, and it’s a real slap of fish on the flesh when they realize they’ve completely forgotten about the possibility of “Accio Salmon!” Harry, Ron, and Hermione get their first excitement in days when they very coincidentally cross paths with some wizards (and, er, goblins) and learn all about what the sleeping snake has been up to at Hogwarts. But when they realize that the sword has been impregnated with basilisk venom, don’t expect Ron to be too happy – that’s just one more thing for them to add to the list. Don’t bother increasing the end of this chapter, it’s too depressing. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.15 The Goblin’s Revenge appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

It’s finally time for some CAMPING!! The trio is now on the run, and Kreacher’s delicious steak and kidney pie has to be swapped out for some rubbery mushrooms stewed in a billycan. This chapter is full of déjà vu moments, from Harry forgetting that he’s a wizard to Hermione lecturing Harry about closing his mind. Harry’s “dream” leaves him wondering who the thief is and why he looks so familiar. No, he’s not some small, fierce creature, or Snape, the sleeping snake… Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.14 The Thief appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

The trio continues with their extremely well-thought-out plan at the Ministry, with only a few tiny hiccups along the way. With Hermione and Ron busy doing the actual jobs of their alter egos, Harry checks a most unlikely location for the locket–Umbridge’s office, which is apparently now guarded by Mike Wazowski. And don’t worry, if you’ve been missing the horribleness of the High Inquisitor since the end of book five, you’re guaranteed to get your fix this chapter, as she stoops to new lows in her quest to stamp out Muggle-born witches and wizards. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.13 The Muggle-Born Registration Commission appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

One of the biggest mysteries of the book is introduced and resolved over the course of this enigmatic chapter, and no, we’re not talking about the mystery of why JK Rowling seems to think even and odd house numbers are on the same side of the street. If you are wondering what has been going on at Grimmauld Place for the last few weeks, so have we! All we know right now is that the square is filled with a motley assortment of onlookers, and even more of them now that it’s September first! How mysterious it all is… Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.12 Magic Is Might appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

An extremely aged Lupin, bearing a strong resemblance to Jacob Marley, shows up at Grimmauld Place to inform the trio of the Death Eaters outside, propose a tempting plan, and drop some very surprising news about Tonks. Harry tries out the name “Remus,” and it’s about as cool as Remus’s insistence on referring to Snape as “Severus.” Though the title of this chapter may be a bit off, at least the chapter art makes up for it! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.11 The Bribe appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

Once again, the starting page number of this chapter proves to be very significant as Kreacher reveals his story to the trio. But before we get to the elf tale, Harry spends some time ransacking Sirius’s bedroom, under the watchful eye of several bikini-clad muggle girls, a very telling photo of the Marauders, and possibly Phineas Nigellus. And “oh, Harry,” this chapter is full of revelations, from the shocking reveal of R.A.B.’s true identity to the truth about the horrors of Kreacher’s past. When you feel up to it, will you, er, please give this show a listen? Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.10 Kreacher’s Tale appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

The trio lands in the middle of London–but NOT on Shaftesbury Avenue–and Ron and Harry (or should we still be calling him Barny??) look extra cool in their dress robes. It’s a good thing that Hermione turns out to be more skilled at undetectable extension charms than she is at memory charms. As they search for a place to hide, there’s one location we know they definitely won’t end up: Grimmauld Place. Hopefully your jeans aren’t too tight and your cappuccino isn’t muck as you listen to this episode! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.9 A Place to Hide appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.

Thanks to Cousin Barny’s outstanding attention span, this vunderful chapter is filled with beautiful wedding quotes, which are quite useful for social media posts when people you love get married! This chapter also brings the long-awaited introduction of the effervescent Auntie Muriel, charming family memories of old Uncle Bilius, and intriguing theories about Mr. Weasley’s possible extramarital activities. Hopefully you are wearing your sun colors for good luck; just don’t make the same mistake Xenophilius did when picking out his necklace, unless you want to get into it with Krum. Gregorovitch! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode! The post 7.8 The Wedding appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters.