The Smoking Goblet

Alchemy is an important part of the Harry Potter series, and is very prominent in the Deathly Hallows. This episode looks at some of the symbolism - and suggests whyJK Rowling might use such symbolism.

Dumbledore makes a surprising choice. I've no idea, though, what it means.

What are the third and fourth books actually about?

JK Rowling use of language and the details it can reveal.

Does the Order of Phoenix work as a stand alone novel?

Does Dolores Umbridge represent what Hannah Arendt called "the banality of evil"? I think she does.