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Book Club -

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's / Sorcerer's Stone
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Highlights from This Session:
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  • Regardless of their “purpose” (a very human-centered way of thinking), animals are seen and used all throughout the book.
  • The way we use language in the Muggle world and how that can affect the way we perceive and “place” animals. For example, using “it” instead of “they” when referring to a single animal.
  • What creatures might see if they looked in the Mirror of Erised. Would Hedwig see herself spending time with Harry, or would she see herself liberated, flying above the trees, without a single letter to deliver? Would she see herself with her lost family, as Harry did?
  • Some of the problematic recurring themes in the books, including fat-shaming and references to pigs.
  • How problematic messaging might have been different had the books been written now, versus 20 years ago, but how things might not have changed as much for animals.

This is a FREE event! As a fully volunteer-run nonprofit, we rely on your generous donations. If you’d like to
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support The Protego Foundation Book Club with a donation, let us know which book is your favorite 
with a donation of that amount! Is it 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7?
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The Protego Foundation's work is made possible, in part, thanks to Tylor Starr.


The Protego Foundation and its activities are not licensed by, sponsored by or associated with Warner Bros., J.K. Rowling, or their affiliates. 'Wizarding World,' 'Harry Potter,' ‘Fantastic Beasts' and all related names, characters and indicia are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. - Harry Potter publishing rights © J.K. Rowling.

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  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Our Views
    • Trans Solidarity
    • Press
    • Contact
  • Blog
    • Latest
    • How to Help Animals
    • Magical Recipes
    • Empathetic Alley
    • Community News
    • Wizarding Features
  • Guides
    • The Wizarding Guide to Going Vegan
    • WB Tour Hollywood
    • HP Photographic Exhibition
  • Campaigns
    • Wizards of Baking: Vegan Cake Challenge
    • Release the Reins
    • Defend the Dire Wolves
    • Accio Vegan Butterbeer
    • Wizards for Environmental Protection
  • Programs
    • ProtegoCast
    • Book Club
    • Events
    • Owl Resource Page
  • Get Involved
    • Become A Member
    • Action Center
    • Join Our Mailing List
    • Join Our Discord
    • Volunteer
  • Fundraiser
  • Store
  • Donate