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Heroes & Halfbloods

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Critical Magic Theory: An Analytical Harry Potter Podcast
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Jun 3, 2026
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Summary

What does it mean to be a hero in the wizarding world, and does being half-blood change the calculus? In this episode, Professor Julian Wamble examines the Battle of Hogwarts through the lens of half-blood identity, asking not just who fought but why, and what their presence tells us about heroism, selflessness, and the difference between doing something heroic and actually being a hero. From Dean Thomas showing up without a wand to Tonks and Lupin leaving a newborn at home, the half-blood characters at the Battle of Hogwarts offer the clearest window into what heroism actually requires and who among them truly earns the title. Harry Potter Survey