“Potterversity” Episode 61: “Owl Post”

Our listeners carry on the conversation about memory and more in Harry Potter in this special episode straight from the owlery.

We were excited to hear from several listeners after our two-part episode on memory, so producer Laurie Beckoff joined hosts Katy and Emily to discuss what they had to say. We talk about when fan mail is also intellectual discourse before considering the thoughts we received.

Matthew wrote in wondering about the objectivity or lack thereof in Dumbledore’s memories of Tom Riddle and Snape’s memories in “The Prince’s Tale.” Abigail proposed the Pensieve as a tool for life organization similar to bullet journaling or even a therapeutic method of processing one’s thoughts. David Martin considered the use of Memory Charms to relieve suffering from trauma and also weighed in on our conversation about monstrous creators.

Thank you to everyone who gave us plenty of food for thought! Want to hear your own questions answered and theories discussed on a future episode? We’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at PotterversityPodcast@gmail.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky.