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It's a Pureblood Showdown: The Best, The Worst, and Everything in Between
Season 1 Episode 27
BUST OUT YOUR YEARBOOKS!! It's time for the best and worst of the Purebloods! In this episode of Critical Magic Theory, we wrap up our epic 14-month …
1 year, 6 months ago
Prof Responds: LAVENDER BROWN
In this special mini-episode of Critical Magic Theory, Professor Julian Wamble introduces a new segment: Prof Responds. This segment is designed to c…
1 year, 7 months ago
Lavender Brown: Messy? Maligned? or Misunderstood?
Season 1 Episode 26
Through a mix of critical analysis, and a healthy dose of chaos, Professor Wamble and Cassie (one of the Patreon “chronic overthinkers,”) reconsider …
1 year, 7 months ago
Merope Gaunt and the space between victimhood & villainy
Season 1 Episode 25
TW: DV and SA are discussed in this episode.
Can a villain also be a victim? Embark on a journey through the layered narrative of Merope Gaunt, the e…
1 year, 7 months ago
Poverty, Power, and the Paradox of the Gaunts
Season 1 Episode 24
Join us as we unpack the paradoxical realities of the Gaunt family in the Harry Potter universe. Discover how Marvolo and Morfin Gaunt's fierce dedic…
1 year, 8 months ago
Luna Lovegood's Path to Authenticity, Courage, and Friendship
Season 1 Episode 23
What if you could navigate life with unapologetic authenticity? Discover how Luna Lovegood exemplifies this bold approach, as we explore her fascinat…
1 year, 9 months ago
Cedric Diggory: Not a Hero, but a Champion
Season 1 Episode 22
Our latest episode of Critical Magic Theory dives headlong into the enigmatic nature of Cedric Diggory from the Harry Potter series. Join us for an i…
1 year, 9 months ago
The Ministers’ Manipulative Ministrations
Season 1 Episode 21
What if the key to understanding the wizarding world's political chaos lies in the flawed leadership of Cornelius Fudge and Rufus Scrimgeour? This ep…
1 year, 10 months ago
The Quiet Complexity and Courage of Neville Longbottom
What if Neville Longbottom had been the chosen one instead of Harry Potter? Join Professor Julian Wamble on Critical Magic Theory as we explore this …
1 year, 10 months ago
The Duplicity of Barty Crouch Jr: Radicalized Victim or Perpetual Villain?
Season 1 Episode 19
What if the key to understanding one of the Harry Potter series’ most enigmatic figures lies in examining the fragile line between victimhood and vil…
1 year, 11 months ago