The HP Lexicon Podcast
I've had some amazing adventures in over a decade as a Harry Potter fan: reading and researching the books, visiting the sets of the film, enjoying Wizard Rock concerts, speaking at conventions, traveling throughout Britain discovering Harry Potter's world, and even writing two books. Over those years I've especially loved sharing my enthusiasm for Potter with fans at libraries, bookstores, and conventions. That's what this podcast is all about as well. I'll talk about canon sources (those wonderful Daily Prophet newsletters, for example), discuss the way the books work together to tell one glorious tale, and share some of my experiences wandering through Britain in search of Harry Potter's magical world. So come along as we wander through the magical world of the Harry Potter stories. ~~ Steve Vander Ark
Concerning Petunia Evans Dursley
07/17/2020
1 Albus Dumbledore’s letter to Petunia Dursley was written by Albus Dumbledore on November 1st 1981 to Petunia Dursley. The letter detailed the wards that would be created if she agreed to raise Harry. So does that mean she knew about Mrs Figg? Is that why she was essentially a babysitter for the Dursleys when they left Harry behind? She also would have known that after Harry reached adulthood the wards would go away. Could this also be why she was less strict about Harry going to Hogwarts? If they didn’t like Harry wouldn’t Hogwarts be a god send? They could be rid of him for most of the year. 2 Albus Dumbledore’s Howler to Petunia Dursley was written by Albus Dumbledore to Petunia Dursley on August 2nd 1995, to remind her “of the pact she had sealed by taking Harry Potter in”. Dumbledore really thought the Howler was going to be effective in that moment? I doubt that the letter and promise was the last thing in her mind. She was only focusing on her Little Dudley.
Such a great podcast
08/13/2018
I'm a long-time listener and supporter of the HP Lexicon and have always loved the podcast...so glad that Steve Vander Ark continues to keep the Harry Potter world alive and relevant!
The new HP Lexicon site
09/08/2016
I have just finished watching episode 19. I found it thoroughly amazing and extremely informative. You are all doing wonderful work. I have loved the lexicon site and your podcasts for many years now and am enjoying exploring this different format. Thank you so much for all your dedication, attention to detail and hard work!!! Please continue!!!
More, more and then a wee bit more
02/06/2014
Ok, Mr. Vander Ark the time has come for more and I'm quite sure there’s more inside you to give. I would like more of this fine podcast of yours… please! I can listen to you pontificate on HP for hours and hours, In fact, in a perfect world, we would have a HP discussion and debate at the Hogshead over a large measure of butter beer. I’ve enjoyed your segments on other podcast and I’m surprised it’s taken you this long to produce your own. But, now that it is here I simply want more of it… again, please.
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- CreatorThe Harry Potter Lexicon
- Years Active2011 - 2021
- Episodes50
- RatingClean
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