“The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches!” In episode 18 of the Half-Blood Princesses, Demi and Jess open their inner-eyes and talk about the Prophecy. Topics include a listener’s voicemail, a quote about the Prophecy, Prophecy fun facts, and a discussion all about the Prophecy. Demi and Jess go on an exciting and analytical journey from the Hall of Prophecy to the end of Deathly Hallows. Be prepared for lots of laughs, sass, and thought-provoking conversations. Would you pick up the Prophecy in the Department of Mysteries? How do you feel about Neville not knowing about the Prophecy? If you had to choose the most interesting line of the Prophecy, which would it be and why? Demi and Jess explore these intriguing questions and much more! The Half-Blood Princesses: A Harry Potter Podcast is on social media. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @HBPrincessesPod, and find it on Facebook at http://facebook.com/hbprincessespod. Check out the YouTube channel for bonus content, including bloopers from recording, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoPJQ3d1dW5k6qiAtdOL3Dw. Also, if you enjoy the podcast, leave a voicemail at 412-228-5435, and it’ll be featured in a future episode. Thank you for listening!

Wands up and ready! It’s time for the Battle of Hogwarts. Join Demi and Jess in episode 17 as they plunge into the battle. Topics include a quote about the Battle of Hogwarts, Battle of Hogwarts fun facts, and a discussion all about the greatest battle in Wizarding World history. Demi and Jess start off when the Golden Trio finally get back to the castle and fight their way through the battle, all the way up to when Voldemort dies once and for all. They have lots of laughs along the way, and also, be prepared to wipe your tears away, too. It’s an action packed ride with lots of emotions. The episode wraps up with the hosts answering some Battle of Hogwarts questions. The Half-Blood Princesses: A Harry Potter Podcast is on social media. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @HBPrincessesPod, and find it on Facebook at http://facebook.com/hbprincessespod. Check out the YouTube channel for bonus content, including bloopers from recording, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoPJQ3d1dW5k6qiAtdOL3Dw. Also, if you enjoy the podcast, leave a voicemail at 412-228-5435, and it’ll be featured in a future episode. Thank you for listening!

Dark magic is in the air! In episode 16 of the Half-Blood Princesses, Demi and Jess are joined by Honorary Half-Blood Prince Mike Schubert from Potterless to talk all about Horcruxes. Topics include getting to know Mike, a quote about Horcruxes, Horcruxes fun facts, and a deep dive into all of Voldemort’s Horcruxes. Demi, Jess, and Mike discuss each Horcrux in the order they were destroyed, and along the way, they share insights, raise interesting questions, and plunge deeper into the dark arts than they ever imagined. Be prepared to laugh along the way and find out more about Horcruxes than ever before. The hosts and Mike wrap up their conversation by sharing which Horcrux they find to be most interesting. The Half-Blood Princesses: A Harry Potter Podcast is on social media. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @HBPrincessesPod, and find it on Facebook at http://facebook.com/hbprincessespod. Check out the YouTube channel for bonus content, including bloopers from recording, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoPJQ3d1dW5k6qiAtdOL3Dw. Also, if you enjoy the podcast, leave a voicemail at 412-228-5435, and it’ll be featured in a future episode. Thank you for listening!

Demi and Jess present to the Wizarding World and beyond, the Chief Pranksters. Fred and George Weasley are everyone’s favorite twins, and in episode 15, they get the crowns of mischief. Topics include a quote about the twins, Fred and George fun facts, and a discussion all about the iconic duo. Demi and Jess talk all about when the twins pretend to be each other, the times they prank their siblings, all of their fabulous products and path to their career, and finally, the opening of their joke shop, Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes. They wrap up by sharing their favorite pranks and products from the twins. The Half-Blood Princesses: A Harry Potter Podcast is on social media. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @HBPrincessesPod, and find it on Facebook at http://facebook.com/hbprincessespod. Check out the YouTube channel for bonus content, including bloopers from recording, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoPJQ3d1dW5k6qiAtdOL3Dw. Also, if you enjoy the podcast, leave a voicemail at 412-228-5435, and it’ll be featured in a future episode. Thank you for listening!

It’s time to get lucky! Join Demi and Jess in episode 14 of the Half-Blood Princesses as they talk all about Felix Felicis. Topics include a listener’s voicemail message, a quote about Felix Felicis, Felix Felicis fun facts, and a discussion all about Felix Felicis in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Demi and Jess dive into the Lucky Potion and talk about whether or not Harry deserved to win the potion during Professor Slughorn’s Potions class, Harry’s grand plan during the Quidditch match between Gryffindor and Slytherin, when Harry finally takes Felix Felicis to get the memory, the fascinating aftermath of the potion, Felix Felicis coming in handy during the Battle of the Astronomy Tower, and much more. Be prepared for laughs along the way and find out what Demi and Jess share would be their perfect days if they could take Felix Felicis. The Half-Blood Princesses: A Harry Potter Podcast is on social media. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @HBPrincessesPod, and find it on Facebook at http://facebook.com/hbprincessespod. Check out the YouTube channel for bonus content, including bloopers from recording, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoPJQ3d1dW5k6qiAtdOL3Dw. Also, if you enjoy the podcast, leave a voicemail at 412-228-5435, and it’ll be featured in a future episode. Thank you for listening!

It’s time to go through the trapdoor and save the Sorcerer’s Stone. In episode 13 of the Half-Blood Princesses, Demi and Jess are joined by Honorary Half-Blood Prince Joe from Tales from Godric’s Hollow to talk all about the Sorcerer’s Stone. Topics include getting to know Joe, a quote about the Sorcerer’s Stone, Sorcerer’s Stone fun facts, and an unforgettable discussion about the obstacles set by the professors of Hogwarts to guard the Sorcerer’s Stone. Demi, Jess, and Joe explore each obstacle like never before and ask some interesting questions along the way? Have you ever wondered about the workings of each chamber and how they reset themselves? Have you ever thought about how the obstacles play to the Golden Trio’s strengths? The hosts and Joe cover it all. Also, be prepared to laugh a lot! As a wrap-up, they discuss what obstacle they find most interesting, which one they’d feel most confident facing, and which one they’d feel most terrified facing. The Half-Blood Princesses: A Harry Potter Podcast is on social media. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @HBPrincessesPod, and find it on Facebook at http://facebook.com/hbprincessespod. Check out the YouTube channel for bonus content, including bloopers from recording, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoPJQ3d1dW5k6qiAtdOL3Dw. Also, if you enjoy the podcast, leave a voicemail at 412-228-5435, and it’ll be featured in a future episode. Thank you for listening!

Valentine’s Day has come and gone, and hosts Demi and Jess are back with another bonus episode, Valentine’s Role Play with the Hosts. Guess what! If you think Demi and Jess are Muggles, you’re wrong. In this special bonus episode, they go on a lovely Wizarding World adventure. They kick things off on Bewitch Me, the Wizarding World’s version of Tinder, and discuss the guys they’re going to swipe for or not. Then, anticipation builds to find out who they matched with. The fun doesn’t stop there because during their next Hogsmeade trip, the hosts go on magical dates. Who did they go on a date with? How did the dates go? Listen to find out! The Half-Blood Princesses: A Harry Potter Podcast is on social media. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @HBPrincessesPod, and find it on Facebook at http://facebook.com/hbprincessespod. Check out the YouTube channel for bonus content, including bloopers from recording, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoPJQ3d1dW5k6qiAtdOL3Dw. Also, if you enjoy the podcast, leave a voicemail at 412-228-5435, and it’ll be featured in a future episode. Thank you for listening!

It’s time for a headcount. All members of the D.A., where you at? In episode 12 of the Half-Blood Princesses, Demi and Jess talk all about Dumbledore’s Army. Topics include a quote about the D.A., D.A. fun facts, and a discussion about the formation of the D.A. and the meetings in Order of the Phoenix. Get ready for combat by listening to Demi and Jess dive deep into the D.A. like never before. From discussing the growth of Harry’s character to the spells the D.A. members learn, they cover it all. Also, as a fun wrap-up, Demi and Jess ask each other some D.A. related questions. The Half-Blood Princesses: A Harry Potter Podcast is on social media. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @HBPrincessesPod, and find it on Facebook at http://facebook.com/hbprincessespod. Check out the YouTube channel for bonus content, including bloopers from recording, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoPJQ3d1dW5k6qiAtdOL3Dw. Also, if you enjoy the podcast, leave a voicemail at 412-228-5435, and it’ll be featured in a future episode. Thank you for listening!

Riddikulus! In episode 11 of the Half-Blood Princesses, Demi and Jess talk all about boggarts. Topics include a quote about boggarts, boggarts fun facts, and a discussion about many characters and their boggarts. Demi and Jess start off by exploring Harry’s boggart. Then, they talk about two incredible female stars, Molly and Hermione. Many characters’ fears are revealed in Lupin’s Defense Against the Dark Arts lesson and boggarts, so the hosts dive into those as well. Have you ever wondered what Dumbledore and Voldemort’s boggarts are? J.K. Rowling confirmed them in the past, and Demi and Jess discuss them, too. Finally, the episode wraps up by exploring possible boggarts for four characters the boggarts aren’t revealed for in the books, Draco, Luna, Snape, and Ginny. The fastest way to destroy a boggart is with laughter, so get ready when a deep conversation about Harry’s dementor boggart meets “Fearless” by Taylor Swift, Lupin’s full moon boggart becomes a disco ball, and much more! The Half-Blood Princesses: A Harry Potter Podcast is on social media. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @HBPrincessesPod, and find it on Facebook at http://facebook.com/hbprincessespod. Check out the YouTube channel for bonus content, including bloopers from recording, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoPJQ3d1dW5k6qiAtdOL3Dw. Also, if you enjoy the podcast, leave a voicemail at 412-228-5435, and it’ll be featured in a future episode. Thank you for listening!

Neville Longbottom is the shining star of episode 10 of The Half-Blood Princesses. Join Demi, Jess, and honorary Half-Blood Princess Tiffany from Swish and Flick as they talk all about this kind-hearted and brave Gryffindor. Topics include getting to know Tiffany, a quote about Neville, Neville fun facts, and a conversation about Neville from Sorcerer’s Stone to Deathly Hallows. Have you ever wondered about Neville’s Sorting, the significance of Neville using his dad’s wand up until the Battle of the Department of Mysteries, and Neville’s connection to the prophecy? The hosts and Tiffany discuss it all! The Half-Blood Princesses: A Harry Potter Podcast is on social media. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @HBPrincessesPod, and find it on Facebook at http://facebook.com/hbprincessespod. Check out the YouTube channel for bonus content, including bloopers from recording, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoPJQ3d1dW5k6qiAtdOL3Dw. Also, if you enjoy the podcast, leave a voicemail at 412-228-5435, and it’ll be featured in a future episode. Thank you for listening!

Surprise! Join Demi and Jess for their first bonus episode. What better time to start their bonus episode series than between episodes 9 and 10, just like Platform Nine and Three-Quarters at King’s Cross Station?In episode 9 3/4, they rank the Weasleys. Listen to them discuss each Weasley family member in turn then share their ranks at the end! The Half-Blood Princesses: A Harry Potter Podcast is on social media. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @HBPrincessesPod, and find it on Facebook at http://facebook.com/hbprincessespod. Check out the YouTube channel for bonus content, including bloopers from recording, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoPJQ3d1dW5k6qiAtdOL3Dw. Also, if you enjoy the podcast, leave a voicemail at 412-228-5435, and it’ll be featured in a future episode. Thank you for listening!

Happy Christmas from Demi and Jess! In episode 9, they explore Harry’s magical Christmases. Topics include a quote about Christmas, Christmas fun facts, and a festive discussion about Christmas in the Harry Potter series. The hosts go on a magical sleigh ride to Hogwarts, Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place, St. Mungo’s, and the Burrow. Along the way, they talk about gifts, decorations, food, Wizarding festivities, awkward Christmas experiences, family moments, and much more. Then, they travel to Hogsmeade to talk all things shopping. From sharing what they’d buy each other to what they’d buy their favorite characters and more, Demi and Jess wrap up the episode in a festive way, full of laughs. The Half-Blood Princesses: A Harry Potter Podcast is on social media. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @HBPrincessesPod, and find it on Facebook at http://facebook.com/hbprincessespod. Check out the YouTube channel for bonus content, including bloopers from recording, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoPJQ3d1dW5k6qiAtdOL3Dw. Also, if you enjoy the podcast, leave a voicemail at 412-228-5435, and it’ll be featured in a future episode. Thank you for listening!

Happy Christmas Eve! To celebrate, Demi and Jess wanted to share with you their Harry Potter version of  Twas the Night Before Christmas. Gather around with your loved ones and enjoy! The Half-Blood Princesses: A Harry Potter Podcast is on social media! Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @HBPrincessesPod, and like the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HBPrincessesPod/ . Also, if you enjoy the podcast, leave a voicemail at 412-228-5435 and your message will be featured on a future episode. Thank you for listening!

Demi and Jess solemnly swear that they are up to no good. In episode 8, they’re joined by honorary Half-Blood Princess Lizzy to talk all about the Marauder’s Map. Topics include a listener’s voicemail message, getting to know Lizzy, a quote about the Marauder’s Map, Marauder’s Map fun facts, and an unforgettable discussion about the Marauder’s Map in Prisoner of Azkaban and the times it’s used in the rest of the series. Listen as the hosts and Lizzy wonder who created all the secret passages out of the castle into Hogsmeade, talk about what they’d use the Marauder’s Map for, discuss why the Room of Requirement and the Chamber of Secrets aren’t on the map, plunge into some inconsistencies with the map, and much more. They also have a deep conversation about Lupin and disability in the Wizarding World. Get ready to laugh along, though, when they giggle about “The Dumbledore,” taking Sirius Black seriously, what they’d want their Animagi forms to be, and more! The Half-Blood Princesses: A Harry Potter Podcast is on social media. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @HBPrincessesPod, and find it on Facebook at http://facebook.com/hbprincessespod. Check out the YouTube channel for bonus content, including bloopers from recording, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoPJQ3d1dW5k6qiAtdOL3Dw. Also, if you enjoy the podcast, leave a voicemail at 412-228-5435, and it’ll be featured in a future episode. Thank you for listening!

Demi and Jess, the Secret-Keepers of magical episode 7, share their Fidelius Charm secrets and discoveries with all the witches, wizards, and Muggles who stumble upon this enchanting journey. Topics include a listener’s voicemail message, a quote about the Fidelius Charm, Fidelius Charm fun facts, and a conversation about the Fidelius Charm on the Potters’ house in Godric’s Hollow, Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place, and Shell Cottage. Along the way, the hosts dive deep into Spell-Caster and Secret-Keeper speculations, interesting inconsistencies they find with the charm, illuminating insights about how the charm works, and much more! The Half-Blood Princesses: A Harry Potter Podcast is on social media. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @HBPrincessesPod, and find it on Facebook at http://facebook.com/hbprincessespod. Check out the YouTube channel for bonus content, including bloopers from recording, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoPJQ3d1dW5k6qiAtdOL3Dw. Also, if you enjoy the podcast, leave a voicemail at 412-228-5435, and it’ll be featured in a future episode. Thank you for listening!

It’s time to go into the Chamber of Secrets. In episode 6 part 2, Demi and Jess continue their discussion about the Chamber of Secrets. They journey into the Forbidden Forest, solve the mystery, and go into the chamber for the big showdown. Along the way, they poke fun at Professor Lockhart, laugh about how Voldemort came up with his name, wonder about Fawkes and his abilities, and much more! The Half-Blood Princesses: A Harry Potter Podcast is on social media. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @HBPrincessesPod, and find it on Facebook at http://facebook.com/hbprincessespod. Check out the YouTube channel for bonus content, including bloopers from recording, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoPJQ3d1dW5k6qiAtdOL3Dw. Also, if you enjoy the podcast, leave a voicemail at 412-228-5435, and it’ll be featured in a future episode. Thank you for listening!

The Chamber of Secrets has been opened. Enemies of the heir, beware! In episode 6 part 1, Demi and Jess kick off their conversation about the Chamber of Secrets. Topics include a listener shoutout, a quote about the Chamber of Secrets, Chamber of Secrets fun facts, and a discussion about the Chamber of Secrets from the writing on the wall to when Hagrid tells Harry and Ron to follow the spiders. The hosts talk about how they’d react to the writing on the wall, dive deep into the petrifications, laugh over Harry’s bad choices when he writes in Riddle’s Diary, and much more! Part 1 is all about exploring the mystery. Next time, the hosts will plunge into the terrifying truths about the Chamber of Secrets. The Half-Blood Princesses: A Harry Potter Podcast is on social media. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @HBPrincessesPod, and find it on Facebook at http://facebook.com/hbprincessespod. Check out the YouTube channel for bonus content, including bloopers from recording, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoPJQ3d1dW5k6qiAtdOL3Dw. Also, if you enjoy the podcast, leave a voicemail at 412-228-5435, and it’ll be featured in a future episode. Thank you for listening!

Imperio, and Crucio, and Avada Kedavra, oh my! Just in time for Halloween, Demi, Jess, and honorary Half-Blood Princess Kayla dive deep into the Unforgivable Curses in episode 5. Topics include getting to know Kayla, a quote about the Unforgivable Curses, Unforgivable Curses fun facts, and a discussion of all the significant scenes when Harry both gets hit with an Unforgivable Curse and casts one himself. As the hosts and Kayla explore Harry’s Unforgivable Curses journey from the night he survived Avada Kedavra on October 31, 1981 to his final duel with Voldemort at the Battle of Hogwarts, Jess covers the Imperius Curse, Kayla leads the Cruciatus Curse, and Demi takes everyone through Harry’s moments with the Killing Curse. Get ready to hear deep conversations about interesting discoveries and insights about the Curses, Harry’s growth from not using an Unforgivable Curse to successfully casting the Imperius and Cruciatus Curses in Deathly Hallows, and much more. Also, the hosts and Kayla even have a discussion about the color combination of the jets of light from Avada Kedavra and Expelliarmus, and even come up with other possible colors for Expelliarmus. The Half-Blood Princesses: A Harry Potter Podcast is on social media. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @HBPrincessesPod, and find it on Facebook at http://facebook.com/hbprincessespod. Check out the YouTube channel for bonus content, including bloopers from recording, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoPJQ3d1dW5k6qiAtdOL3Dw. Also, if you enjoy the podcast, leave a voicemail at 412-228-5435, and it’ll be featured in a future episode. Thank you for listening!

Dobby is a free elf, and Dobby has come to save Harry Potter and his friends! In episode 4, Demi and Jess are joined by honorary Half-Blood Princess Madi to talk all about Dobby. Topics include a listener shoutout, getting to know Madi, a quote about Dobby, Dobby fun facts, and a discussion about Dobby across the Harry Potter series. Jess kicks the conversation off with Chamber of Secrets. She and the others talk about what their first reactions to Dobby would be, the cruelty of his self-punishment, and even Dobby’s magical abilities, which turns into a hilarious joke of Dobby becoming president. Madi picks it up with Goblet of Fire. She and the others discuss Dobby’s interesting fashion choices and explore Dobby’s new career at Hogwarts and life as a free elf. Demi leads the conversation in Order of the Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince. From talking about Dobby’s brilliance with the Room of Requirement, bravery when he disobeys Umbridge, and loyalty and commitment to tailing Draco Malfoy, Demi and the others cover it all. They even laugh about a new song idea, “Draco Malfoy is a Bad Boy.” Then, Madi wraps everything up with Deathly Hallows. She and the others discuss the significance of Dobby’s last act of bravery and loyalty and the significance of his death. The episode ends with the three of them sharing what they’d do if Dobby was their house-elf. The Half-Blood Princesses: A Harry Potter Podcast is on social media. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @HBPrincessesPod, and find it on Facebook at http://facebook.com/hbprincessespod. Check out the YouTube channel for bonus content, including bloopers from recording, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoPJQ3d1dW5k6qiAtdOL3Dw. Also, if you enjoy the podcast, leave a voicemail at 412-228-5435, and it’ll be featured in a future episode. Thank you for listening!

“I show not your face but your heart’s desire.” In episode 3 of the Half-Blood princesses, Demi and Jess explore the wonders of the Mirror of Erised. Topics include a listener’s voicemail message, a quote about the Mirror of Erised, Mirror of Erised fun facts, and a discussion about the important scenes with the Mirror of Erised in Sorcerer’s Stone. Demi leads the conversation for when Harry first discovers the Mirror of Erised and when Harry and Ron visit it together. Jess picks things up when Dumbledore shares his wisdom with Harry and when Harry goes through the trapdoor and retrieves the Sorcerer’s Stone from the Mirror of Erised. The hosts end by talking about what some of their favorite characters would see if they looked into the Mirror of Erised. The Half-Blood Princesses: A Harry Potter Podcast is on social media. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @HBPrincessesPod, and find it on Facebook at http://facebook.com/hbprincessespod. Check out the YouTube channel for bonus content, including bloopers from recording, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoPJQ3d1dW5k6qiAtdOL3Dw. Also, if you enjoy the podcast, leave a voicemail at 412-228-5435, and it’ll be featured in a future episode. Thank you for listening!