Fictionally Speaking: Harry Potter

047: HARRY POTTER SHIPS

Hold onto your wands, folks! Adrienne and Annamarie are stepping in front of the camera for the VERY FIRST TIME! As they bid a magical farewell to their beloved HP era, this long-awaited, highly anticipated episode is finally here! Join them as they dive into the enchanting world of Wizarding romances and ships. From the iconic BIG 3 to declaring their ultimate OTP, and finally with some help from the iconic, trusty dusty sorting hat - they’ll whisk you through a rapid-fire round of the hottest (and HIGHLY QUESTIONABLE) ships in the HP fandom! So grab your seat, tune in, and let the magic unfold! ✨ Special thanks to Rita House Productions for having us and the wonderful and talented Kosta Potamianos, for being such a great help, studio producer, and audience member! ALSO SHOUT OUT to Bound Book's very own Ravenclaw, Daria, for coming in to support and witness this episode as part of our live studio audience! Your reactions and presence brought so much light and laughter to our first studio experience! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:08 A Dysfunctional Couple 12:51 A Footnote Couple 19:31 A Harmonious Match 40:29 Sorting The Ships 56:44 Outro 58:27 Couple Ranking Summary

046: Harry Potter Wrap Up Part II

It was the end of an era, but the start of an age. Join Adrienne and Annamarie for the thrilling conclusion of their Harry Potter wrap-up! Dive into the magical world of Harry Potter as they explore themes of super fun things like Propaganda! Prejudice! Mortality! Identity! Love! Death! and so much more!! Things get deep, philosophical, and a bit emotional - but it's all part of the journey. They also answer the rest of your burning questions submitted in the Harry Potter Part 1 wrap-up! Join the fun and share your thoughts via IG on commenting below! Very special thanks to all our listeners and magical guests we've had along the way. Chapters: 00:00 Final Reflections on Harry Potter 03:50 Truth and Propaganda: The Ministry of Magic 14:22 Sensationalist Journalism: Rita Skeeter aka Your IG Feed 21:14 Brainwashing: Umbridge 26:38 The Quibbler 28:48 Prejudice and Inequality: The Magical Creatures 39:06 Blood Supremacy and Purity 42:47 Wizards and Muggles 47:43 The Impact and Consequences 50:02 The Seven Deadly Sins: DADA Professors 58:21 The DADA Professors 01:03:03 Death and Mortality: Harry, Voldemort, and Dumbledore 01:10:27 The Horcruxes 01:12:41 The Tale of The Three Brothers 01:17:56 Identity, Coming of Age, Loss of Innocence, Depression 01:38:34 Teenage Romance 01:40:08 Wisdom and Whimsy of Childhood 01:43:11 Bravery and Heroism 01:43:59 Self-Discovery 01:45:46 Harry, Our Sassy King 01:50:03 Snape's Ultimate Redemption 01:53:36 Draco's Arc 01:57:20 Hope For Dudley 01:58:48 Dumbledore: Sacrifices, Repentance, Growth 02:02:19 Percy Weasley: The Prodigal Son 02:03:25 A Mother's Sacrifice: Lily Potter 02:04:05 Mercy and Forgiveness 02:06:54 Leadership: Harry v Dumbledore 02:13:22 Prof McG: A Fierce, Dependable Mentor 02:16:18 The Triwizard Tournament 02:18:49 Infatuation and Obsessive Love 02:23:13 What Keeps Us Captivated  02:27:02 From The Lens of a Child, From The Lens of an Adult 02:33:37 Some Stand Out Moments 02:41:34 What Would We Change 02:47:18 We Get A Little Emosh 02:49:49 Side Quests

045: Harry Potter Wrap Up Part 1

IT’S TIMEEEEE! Get ready for a magical ride with Adrienne and Annamarie as they discuss and explore the whimsical world of Harry Potter in Part 1 of their Harry Potter Wrap Up!!! Gushing and discussing about all the things they love from world-building, enchanting creatures to secret house passwords, they dive into the series' themes of found family, choice versus destiny, and the thrill of power and betrayal. Plus, they answer your burning questions submitted in the Harry Potter Part 1 wrap-up! Whether you're a daring Gryffindor or a loyal Hufflepuff, this episode promises to spark joy and new insights. Join the fun and share your thoughts on this magical journey! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:20 The Worldbuilding 38:50 Good v. Evil 51:30 The Golden Trio 57:22 Dumbledore's Army 01:00:54 The Weasleys 01:06:18 The Dursleys 01:08:22 The Marauders 01:12:37 The Order of The Phoenix 01:15:54 Characters To Relate and Aspire To 01:24:18 Choice v Destiny 01:33:06 Time Travel 01:36:20 Sorting Into Houses 01:39:16 Power, Pride, Greed, Corruption, Betrayal 02:11:59 Favorite Villains 02:16:53 Side Quests

044: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Chapters 33-36 + Epilogue)

WE’VE MADE IT! Join Adrienne and Annamarie for a magical finale as they wrap up their Harry Potter adventure and Annamarie’s first time reading ALL the HP books with chapters 33-36 and the epilogue of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! Dive into Snape's infamous and quite telling…flashbacks, process Dumbledore's jaw-dropping confession, and clutch your pearls as Harry embraces his destiny. Together, let’s witness the thrill of the Battle of Hogwarts and uncover the true master of the Elder Wand as we culminate the end of our time at Hogwarts aaaaand perhaps grab a sandwich afterwards?  MASSIVE thank you for being part of this enchanting journey, and a special shoutout to all our amazing guests who made it unforgettable! 🩷 It’s not over til it’s over, stay tuned for our wrap up episodes + special BONUS episode coming soon! 👀🤭 Chapters: 00:00 Intro 04:00 The Beginning of The End 06:41 Snape Spills The Tea 19:41 The Marauders and Snape 30:27 Dumbledore: A Mastermind 44:45 Walking To Your Death. Yikes. 46:44 I Open At The Close 51:59 The Centaurs: A Callback 53:35 At A Crossroads In Life: Platform 9 3/4 01:05:59 A (Different) Mother's Love 01:09:35 Neville: A True Gryffindor 01:13:50 The Battle of Hogwarts: The Final Jam 01:21:41 The Elder Wand's True Master 01:28:12 The End of an Era, The Start of an Age 01:36:13 One Name Away From Tearing The Epilogue Out 01:43:41 Final Thoughts and Ratings 01:46:52 Character Awards 01:55:16 Lightning Bolt Moments 01:57:04 Muggle Wishes 01:58:10 Wand (Mic) Drop 02:11:02 Swift Corner 02:43:09 Outro

043: Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows (Chapters 26-32)

Are you really friends if you aren't willing to commit crimes together? Clearly, the bar is set SKY HIGH (preferably via dragon). Get ready for a magical ride with Adrienne and Annamarie as they explore the action-packed chapters 26-32 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! Buckle up for a wild escape from Gringotts on a half-blind dragon, uncover the real unabridged version of The Life and Lies Albus Dumbledore, and join the thrilling hunt for the final horcruxes back at Hogwarts. Familiar faces pop up, and the Battle of Hogwarts will have you on the edge of your seat with its epic intensity -- and crying, probably. (it's still processing for some of our hosts) Thank you for joining us on this enchanting journey, Noodles! Stay tuned for the final Harry Potter chapters—more magic and mayhem await! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:03 Initial Thoughts 08:19 Will Hermione Be Snubbed? 10:00 A Heist and A Fiery Escape 23:18 Sometimes You Just Gotta Laugh 24:58 Do I Have To Do Everything Myself?! 29:49 The Real Life And Lies of Albus Dumbledore 49:51 NEVILLE 53:39 If Only The Hogwarts Students Knew 56:26 Harry and Cho 2.0 58:39 Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff Common Rooms 01:01:22 PROF MCG! 01:04:37 The Professors Unite 01:06:39 The Gang's Back Together 01:07:58 Harry's Tamlin Tendencies With Ginny 01:11:00 The Prodigal Son Returns 01:14:07 We Fight For Hogwarts! 01:22:23 Hufflepuff's Cup 01:25:41 Callbacks 01:26:33 The Kiss 01:27:59 The Diadem 01:29:19 Harry's Mercy 01:32:40 We Lose A King 01:34:53 Back To The Shrieking Shack 01:38:10 Ron's Alternative End 01:41:22 Final Thoughts 01:42:54 Character Awards 01:50:42 Lightning Bolt Moments 01:56:00 Muggle Wishes 01:57:24 Wand (Mic) Drop 02:12:26 Side Quests 02:16:16 Outro