Alexandra’s Adventures Alexandra Slaughter

After a nearly 3 year hiatus, Alexandra’s Adventures is back for season 3 and we’re excited to be here with you!

Raise your wands in honor of those lost in the Battle of Hogwarts 23 years ago today! Episode 7 of The Pensieve Podcast is a discussion about Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! Join us as we explore the losses that occurred during the course of the novel, as well as during the battle, the  happy and joyous moments that occur in the darkest of times, and finally the unforgivable curses. Stick around until the end for this episode’s scholarly second which is by J.K. Rowling and is titled "Illness and Disability." Thank you for listening and joining us on this Harry Potter adventure! Check out my blog @ https://alexandras-adventures.tumblr.com/  to learn a little more about the Magical World of Harry Potter. Don't forget to follow us so you can be up to date on the latest episodes, and please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps us out!

Episode 6 of The Pensieve Podcast is a discussion about Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince! Join us as we explore the topics of the Unbreakable Vow, the Malfoy’s, and Bill Weasley. Stick around until the end for this episode’s scholarly second which looks at the film adaptation of the novel. The scholarly second is by Stacy Gillis and is titled, “Film Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.” Thank you for listening! Check out my blog @ https://alexandras-adventures.tumblr.com/  to learn a little more about the Magical World of Harry Potter. Don't forget to follow us so you can be up to date on the latest episodes, and please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps us out!

Episode 5 of The Pensieve Podcast is a discussion about Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! Listen as we explore the topics of Quidditch, Sirius' death, and the prophecy. Stick around until the end for this episode's scholarly second which examines "Power vs. Authority in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix." The scholarly second is by Bill McCarron. Thank you for listening! To learn more about topics we didn't cover in this episode, check out my blog @ https://alexandras-adventures.tumblr.com/ Don't forget to follow us so you can be up to date on the latest episodes, and please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps us out!

Episode 4 of The Pensieve Podcast is a discussion about Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire! Join us as we talk about wand technology, the Death Eater trials we see when we learn about the Pensieve, and Fred and George's dreams of having a joke shop. Stick around until the end for the scholarly second which is by Victoria Scholz and titled "Other Muggles' Children: Power and Oppression in Harry Potter." Don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts; it really helps us out!

Episode 3 of The Pensieve Podcast is a discussion about Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! We focus on Boggarts and fears, Harry's Firebolt, the Marauders and Snape, and more. Stick around until the end for this episode's scholarly second which explores how Professor Lupin's first lesson of Defense Against the Dark Arts can be a great model for all teachers. Don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts; it really helps us out!