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The first seven books of the series gave us all the story we needed. Or did they? With the additions of Pottermore, Twitter, The Cursed Child, and Fantastic Beasts, JK Rowling has many outlets to share more information about her universe. But does it all "count?"

What is Canon?

Is canon anything that comes from JK Rowling? Is it anything that was approved by JK Rowling? Books vs movies? First 7 or everything afterward? I'm joined by Elayna of SpeakBeasty and Paul of Blokebusters. We discuss our feelings about this and our thoughts on the new elements introduced by The Cursed Child and Fantastic Beasts.

Art used by permission from Iriusabellatrix on DeviantArt, see more here.

More Episodes from Potterweek

This is our third year of Potterweek. Here's a recap of what's coming up this year and what's already on the feed:

Potterweek 2017

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets movie commentary with Nicole of We the ImmigrantsGeeky Gatherings, How to Fangirl for Adults, and Common Room, and Debbie of The Geeky TwinYou Haven't Seen, and Common Room!

Race in Potter with Robyn of Geek Girl Strong and Mimi Mondal.

We Hate Quidditch with Nathan of Flights, Tights, and Movie Nights (and Channel: Superhero) and Fitz of SO MANY PLACES (also heard on our Star Wars Rewatch episodes)!

Potter as YA with Greg of Adventures in Poor Taste!

Neville Longbottom: The Boy Who Could Have Been with Melissa of Readerly Geek!

Potterweek 2016

7/25 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone movie commentary with Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy Girlie and Katie Elhoffer of Elhoffer Designs. Big kudos to our podcasting intern Kristen!

7/26 Hermione: Our Favorite Know it All GirlBoss with Amanda of Great Beer Adventure!

7/27 The Dursleys: A Look at Harry's Only Living Family Members with Kris of No Extra Words!

7/28 Relationships in Potter: Ginny + Harry, Snape/Lily/James with Alice of Girl Who Roams and Kayla of Epicfied!

7/29 Villains in Potter with Akua and Ashley both officers of Geek Girl Brunch NYC. Also of A Stylish Jedi and You Haven't Seen respectively.

7/30 Magic vs Muggle: How Each World Views the Other with Jada an officer of Geek Girl Brunch NYC and Julia Perkins (soon to be featured on our Lost rewatch podcast!).

7/31 Religion in Potter with Stefani and James (my friends from work!).

Potterweek 2015

http://comrom.co/potterweek-modern-geek-show-an-attempt/ 

http://comrom.co/potterweek-potterpotpourri-draygons-spew-fan-fiction/ 

http://comrom.co/potterweek-potterflex-felix-felicis-fitness/ 

http://comrom.co/potterweek-ashley-and-debbie-from-you-havent-seen/ 

http://comrom.co/potterweek-potterhouse-iggppc-charm-bomb/ 

http://comrom.co/potterweek-potterponderings-lessons-harry-learned/ 

http://comrom.co/potterpeeps-severus-snape-hero/ 


Happy Birthday, Neville Longbottom!

When we meet Neville in his first year at Hogwarts, we couldn't have imagined he'd turn out to be the hero we see at the end of the series. The biggest turning point came in Order of the Phoenix when Harry and Dumbledore discuss Sybill Trelawny's prophecy.

What If?

Melissa from Readerly Geek and I try to have fun by asking What If about each part of the series. We also try to explain the whys behind the plot points in the series. From did Voldemort pick the Potters over the Longbottoms to how would Neville handle the Triwizard Tournament and would Dumbledore care for Neville as much as he did Harry in this alternate universe.

More Episodes from Potterweek

Potterweek 2016

7/25 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone movie commentary with Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy Girlie and Katie Elhoffer of Elhoffer Designs. Big kudos to our podcasting intern Kristen!

7/26 Hermione: Our Favorite Know it All GirlBoss with Amanda of Great Beer Adventure!

7/27 The Dursleys: A Look at Harry's Only Living Family Members with Kris of No Extra Words!

7/28 Relationships in Potter: Ginny + Harry, Snape/Lily/James with Alice of Girl Who Roams and Kayla of Epicfied!

7/29 Villains in Potter with Akua and Ashley both officers of Geek Girl Brunch NYC. Also of A Stylish Jedi and You Haven't Seen respectively.

7/30 Magic vs Muggle: How Each World Views the Other with Jada an officer of Geek Girl Brunch NYC and Julia Perkins (soon to be featured on our Lost rewatch podcast!).

7/31 Religion in Potter with Stefani and James (my friends from work!).

Potterweek 2015

http://comrom.co/potterweek-modern-geek-show-an-attempt/ 

http://comrom.co/potterweek-potterpotpourri-draygons-spew-fan-fiction/ 

http://comrom.co/potterweek-potterflex-felix-felicis-fitness/ 

http://comrom.co/potterweek-ashley-and-debbie-from-you-havent-seen/ 

http://comrom.co/potterweek-potterhouse-iggppc-charm-bomb/ 

http://comrom.co/potterweek-potterponderings-lessons-harry-learned/ 

http://comrom.co/potterpeeps-severus-snape-hero/ 

Direct download: Common_Room_Potterweek_Neville.mp3
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A few months ago (read: over a year ago) I (Hadas) set out to do another tv show rematch with my Iggle pals.

Rewatch Recap:

We previously rewatched Roswell, the alien teenage romance drama from The WB. Then Freaks and Geeks, a very short-lived cult classic. Next up was Twin Peaks, which divided our hosts. Some were die-hards and others were apprehensive, or just down right angry at it.

What's Next?

The show we decided to watch and rewatch was Veronica Mars. On the panel, this time, were Cassidy, KristyMeghan. Check them out on their own blogs and Twitter accounts!

Veronica Mars is a cult classic yet Kristy and I have never seen it before. We came into it with different ideas of what the show could be and we're both very pleasantly surprised. The show is more mature than it seems. It's well-executed plot wise and by its incredible and underrated cast.

Quick Intro to Veronica Mars' Themes:
  • Mystery
  • Mature Themes
  • Class Divide
  • Racial Issues

What Do You Love about Veronica Mars?

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Stay tuned for our Rewatch of Veronica Mars's Season 3!!

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More from Potterweek 2016:

7/25 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone movie commentary with Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy Girlie and Katie Elhoffer of Elhoffer Designs. Big kudos to our podcasting intern Kristen!

7/26 Hermione: Our Favorite Know it All GirlBoss with Amanda of Great Beer Adventure!

7/27 The Dursleys: A Look at Harry's Only Living Family Members with Kris of No Extra Words!

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