Magical Theory, a Harry Potter podcast

Turn to Page 86, Gilderoy Lockhart. Today’s lesson is called PR The chapter begins with the first day of classes, and on a sour note. At breakfast, Ron receives a howler from his mother, which chastises him in front of the whole school. Before Herbology, Lockhart pulls Harry aside and warns him against too much ego and attention-grabbing, which Lockhart believes underlies the Whomping Willow incident. In Herbology, the second-years learn to replant baby mandrakes, and avoid their dangerous crying. In Transfiguration, Harry has regressed to being unable to successfully change a beetle into a button. Before Defense Against the Dark Arts, Harry deals with Colin Creevey, a first-year, wanting his photograph and Lockhart believing he is witnessing more attention-seeking behavior from Harry. In class, Lockhart gives them a pop-quiz about himself, which Hermione aces. He then releases an unruly band of pixies on the class, as a “hands-on” experience. Hermione defends his lesson weakly, as Ron suggests Lockhart exagg