Episode 12:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone
Episode Summary:
In this episode, we return to where the magic began with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Beyond the nostalgia, we dive into what makes the series’ first chapter so enduring—and what still surprises us decades later.
What We Cover:
- First Impressions: Revisiting the book as adults vs. how we read it as kids
- The Magic System: Why Hogwarts still captures the imagination
- Themes That Last: Friendship, belonging, and finding courage in unlikely places
- The Hard Questions: What this story reveals when you peel back the layers (our 5 hard questions)
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