Posts Categorized: Character Studies

Tom Riddle: Character Study

Tom Riddle: Character Study

Alice and Martha discuss the world’s creepiest child, “Cotton-Eyed Tom” Riddle! Plus, Martha reveals a new childhood memory and Miss Hepzibah makes a reappearance. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you… Read more

Percy Weasley: Character Study, Part 1

Percy Weasley: Character Study, Part 1

Whether he’s advising Harry on which electives to take or polishing his Prefect’s badge, Percy is well on his way to a meteoric rise to power by the end of his arc in the first three books! And in addition to discussing everyone’s favorite HB, Alice and Martha relive some real weird childhood memories. Please… Read more

Ernie Macmillan: Character Study

Ernie Macmillan: Character Study

He may not be as skilled at Apparition or Potions as he would like, but he was one of Alice and Martha’s main inspirations for staring the Character Study series! A true Hufflepuff at heart, Ernie shows his loyalty to Justin, Cedric, and Harry, and though he may be a bit pompous, we rather like… Read more

Hermione Granger: Character Study, Part 2

Hermione Granger: Character Study, Part 2

Alice and Martha resume their discussion of Hermione, covering her arc in the third book. From her relationship with Ron to her time (turner) management to her standing up to Professor Trelawney, Hermione really starts to come into her own in Prisoner of Azkaban! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released… Read more

Cuthbert Binns: Character Study

Cuthbert Binns: Character Study

Alice and Martha drone on and on this week about Professor Binns, in a tone that is guaranteed to cause drowsiness within ten minutes! Listeners, please channel your inner Hermione and resist the urge to fall asleep during the show! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special… Read more

Nearly Headless Nick: Character Study

Nearly Headless Nick: Character Study

Well hellooooo, Sir Nicholas! Helloooo!! Alice and Martha are back to discuss one of Hogwarts’ most notorious ghosts, Nearly Headless Nick. He may not be part of the Headless Hunt, but at least his reenactment of his own beheading was deemed a success! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every… Read more

Rubeus Hagrid: Character Study, Part 2

Rubeus Hagrid: Character Study, Part 2

Alice and Martha discuss Hagrid’s development in the second book, from his being framed (twice) for opening the Chamber of Secrets, to his relationship with Aragog and his sly way with words! All we’re saying is, if anyone wanted ter find out some stuff, all they’d have ter do would be ter follow the spiders…. Read more

Gilderoy Lockhart: Character Study

Gilderoy Lockhart: Character Study

Peskipiksi Pesternomi! Alice and Martha giggle about Lockhart and his charming ways on this week’s episode. After all, they are just silly girls like Mrs. Weasley and Hermione! Whether it be his forget-me-not (or was it periwinkle?) eyes or his dazzlingly white smile, all that really matters is the publicity. But, in the end, when… Read more

Ron Weasley: Character Study, Part 2

Ron Weasley: Character Study, Part 2

Alice and Martha resume their discussion of Ron, this time focusing on his extremely unusual fear of spiders, his impressive driving skills, and his willingness to stand up for Muggle-borns. Though his interior decorating choices may not be the most tasteful and his decisions might be particularly rash in this book, Ron’s arc in the… Read more

Lucius Malfoy: Character Study, Part 1

Lucius Malfoy: Character Study, Part 1

Though Lucius’s role in the beginning of the series is mostly behind the scenes, we get a clear picture of who he is through his parrot, Draco. If you are in need a more productive hobby, and enjoy putting others down to preserve your family name, well then, our slippery friend, you sound like Lucius…… Read more