Episode 483 – HBP Chapter 23, Horcruxes: Flaunt the Gaunt

Join hosts Kat, Geoff, Josh, and guest Onur, as they engage in a lively discussion about the implications of creating multiple Horcruxes, the philosophical and magical aspects of splitting a soul, and the narrative significance of Voldemort’s choices in chapter 23 of Half-Blood Prince. They explore the political undertones of the series, particularly how tyrants create their own enemies, and reflect on the growth and transformation of Harry Potter as a character.

On Episode 483 we discuss…

→ The Politics of Power: Slughorn and Riddle’s Relationship
→ The Political Undercurrents of Voldemort’s Choices
→ Unpacking the Magic and Philosophy of Soul Splitting
→ The Prophecy and Its Impact
→ Felix Felicia
→ Fuzzy At Best
→ Inaction can be seen as complicity

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