41 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

A Novel Adaptation

Grab your wands and house scarf because we’re going to Hogwarts. We delve into the magical world of Harry Potter with our guest Mike Schubert from Potterless Podcast. We start with the Sorcerer’s Stone - as one should - and talk about our favorite casting choices, some problematic directions for character development, and how it’s just perfect the way this story fits into seven books. Also, there are some hot takes on Snape’s movie character.

Episode Drink: Unicorn’s Blood

• 1.5 oz silver tequila
• 1.5 oz St. Germain (elderflower liqueur)
• 1 oz lemon juice

Instructions

Add everything to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake (hard!) for a full 20 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass.

Thanks to BetterCocktail.com

Our Drinking Game for this Story

Take a drink:

• Every time Harry’s scar hurts
• Every time Malfoy says “Potter”
• Every time Snape is supposed to be suspicious
• Any time there is any hardcore foreshadowing
• Any time a house gets point awarded or taken away
• Finish your drink when something unfortunately happens to Neville
• Take a shot when Malfoy starts his chorus of “My Father Will Hear About This.”

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A Novel Adaptation was created by Emily Eppley and Jordan Redwine. See more details at www.anoveladaptation.com and see what’s coming up next to read along with us. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Goodreads to join the conversation.

Our artwork is by Kit Bernal. Our music is “Harlequin” by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.