Posts Categorized: Character Studies

Neville Longbottom: Character Study, Part 4

Neville Longbottom: Character Study, Part 4

It’s time for Neville Part 4, which of course covers Neville in the first half of the fifth book! Alice and Martha discuss his amazing birthday present, a potential new nickname, and the turning point for his character arc in this week’s episode.  Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every… Read more

Neville Longbottom: Character Study, Part 3

Neville Longbottom: Character Study, Part 3

Alice and Martha pick up their conversation on Neville from several years ago, this time, hopefully, without repeating any content! In the fourth book, Neville continues his arc as the class dunce and is often the butt of the narrator’s jokes. But with the revelation about what happened to his parents, Harry and readers begin… Read more

Professors Tofty and Marchbanks: Character Study

Professors Tofty and Marchbanks: Character Study

It’s time to break down everyone’s favorite dynamic duo of professors! With help from the Wiki, Alice and Martha speculate on whether old Griselda Marchbanks is really a close friend of the Malfoys, how old Professor Tofty really is, and what these two legendary proctors do for the rest of the school year.  Please consider… Read more

Grawp: Character Study

Grawp: Character Study

Alice and Martha discuss Grawp, Hagrid’s absolutely miniscule younger brother. From his special bond with Hermy to his role in the Battle of Hogwarts, Grawp’s amazing arc in the series provides plenty of conversation fodder!  Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically…. Read more

Professor Flitwick: Character Study, Part 2

Professor Flitwick: Character Study, Part 2

Alice and Martha resume inferring things about tiny little Professor Flitwick. Find out why he wasn’t a member of the Order, what was really going on with dear old Pomona, and whether or not Charms really is a soft option on this week’s character study!  Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are… Read more

Professor Flitwick: Character Study, Part 1

Professor Flitwick: Character Study, Part 1

Without much source material to go off of, Alice and Martha are left to make a lot of interferences about this week’s character, Filius Flitwick! Luckily, the Wiki seems to have a lot of information about this tiny little miniature professor as well. Pour yourself a Shirley Temple (with umbrella, of course!), smack your lips… Read more

Cho Chang: Character Study

Cho Chang: Character Study

Alice and Martha discuss Cho, Cho from Harry’s point of view, and Cho from Hermione’s point of view on this week’s episode. From really good Quidditch player to the person Cedric would miss most, to the human hosepipe, Cho goes through a lot during her time at Hogwarts.  Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters… Read more

Phineas Nigellus Black: Character Study

Phineas Nigellus Black: Character Study

Believe it or not, Alice and Martha manage to fit Phineas Nigellus Black’s entire character arc into one podcast! The thin, reedy voice comes out more than a few times, as well as the voices of many of the old headmasters, who, by the way, are honor-bound to serve the current headmaster!  So, pull up… Read more

Into the Pensieve: Among the Hidden

Into the Pensieve: Among the Hidden

Alice and Martha enjoy their privilege as first and second children as they discuss Margaret Peterson Haddix’s twisty thrill ride, Among the Hidden. This top secret podcast can be found on “The Net”… and the super secret password is free. In this series, Alice and Martha reminisce on shared memories, inside jokes, and experiences reading… Read more

Minerva McGonagall: Character Study, Part 7

Minerva McGonagall: Character Study, Part 7

Alice and Martha gather to properly eulogize Professor McGonagall, although luckily, her body doesn’t end up lying next to the Creevey brothers in the Great Hall. What’s more, she doesn’t seem to be Hogwarts Headmistress 19 years later, saving us all a massive eye roll. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are… Read more