#15: A Darker Beginning...

Today we're going over chapters 1-4 of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! We'll be discussing character shifts from previous books, Sirius Black, and Harry's uncontrolled magic. We'll also analyze the Firebolt broomstick and Ron's new wand! We may have also figured out the beef between Acromantulas and Basilisks?! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review us whatever you listen to your podcasts. If you leave your name and Hogwarts house, you'll win a shoutout on here as well as earn house points toward the 2nd House Cup! Instagram & Twitter: @FirstYearsPod Email us: firstyearspodcast @ gmail . com My cats really like running around while I podcast, so don't mind them in this episode if you can hear them :) SOURCES: “#22 Birch Tree Symbolism & Meaning.” TreeSymbolism.com, treesymbolism.com/birch-tree-symbolism-meaning.html. “Birch”, “Ash.” Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, by Scott Cunningham, Llewellyn Publications, 2016, pp. 39–56. Caro, Tina. “Ash Tree Symbolism and Meaning Explained [With Magical Uses].” Magickal Spot, 4 June 2020, magickalspot.com/ash-tree-symbolism-meaning/. Kendall, Paul. “Ash Mythology and Folklore.” Trees for Life, 30 July 2019, treesforlife.org.uk/into-the-forest/trees-plants-animals/trees/ash/ash-mythology-and-folklore/. Kendall, Paul. “Birch Mythology and Folklore.” Trees for Life, 30 July 2019, treesforlife.org.uk/into-the-forest/trees-plants-animals/trees/birch/birch-mythology-and-folklore/. Lawson, MD, Karen. “How Do Thoughts and Emotions Affect Health?” Taking Charge of Your Health & Wellbeing, University of Minnesota, www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/how-do-thoughts-and-emotions-affect-health. Nall, Rachel. “What to Know About Being Unable to Control Emotions.” Healthline, Healthline Media, 4 Oct. 2008, www.healthline.com/health/unable-to-control-emotions. https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/wand-woods https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/wand-cores