579: Stop the Huffle-Hate! (Sorcerer's Stone, Chapters 4 - 6)

On this week's episode, Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapters 4 - 6 of Sorcerer's Stone! Join us as Harry learns he's a wizard, ventures to Diagon Alley and boards the Hogwarts Express for the very first time! Plus, we meet Hagrid, Ron, Hermione, Draco and more!

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• Main Discussion #1: Sorcerer's Stone, Chapter 4: Keeper of the Keys
• 7-Word Summary: Suddenly, Hagrid bursts through the door... BAM!
• You're a wizard, Harry! 
• Does Petunia’s angry response hint at her own desire to have become a wizard?
• Do we find Hagrid to be convincing in his claims about Harry and his parents?
• Main Discussion #2: Sorcerer's Stone, Chapter 5: Diagon Alley
• 7-Word Summary: Magic is being shown in the shops 
• Harry enters the Wizarding World for the first time!
• Irresponsible Hagrid: is he the right person for this job?
• What is with all of the Hufflepuff hatred?
• Inside Ollivander's: Does Harry's wand foreshadow his Hogwarts House? This scene also explains Harry's scarf colors on the U.K. cover!
• What do we make of Harry's Impostor Syndrome towards the end of the chapter?
• Main Discussion #3: Sorcerer's Stone, Chapter 6: The Journey From Platform 9 3/4
• 7-Word Summary: Aboard the train Harry meets the Weasleys 
• Worst to First: From The Dursleys to The Weasleys
• Ron & Harry: Bros forever at first sight
• What are Harry's first impressions of Hermione?
• The hosts give their Most Valuable Chapter or Wizard of the Week
• Next Week: Sorcerer's Stone, Chapters 7-9
• Quizzitch: From which vault number does Hagrid retrieve the philosopher's/sorcerer's stone?
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