Travis Prinzi	Natalie Cooper	John Granger	Keith Hawk

Synopsis:

'Political Science in the Harry Potter Series'

Travis Prinzi, the author of Harry Potter and Imagination: The Way Between Two Worlds, editor of two collections of essays on the Hogwarts Saga, most recently Harry Potter for Nerds, and web site host for TheHogsHead.org, sits down to chat with Keith, John, and [student to be named] about what's 'hot' on the front line of Potter studies. Looking through his For Nerds collection, Travis shares his thoughts on the literary magic of the seven novels, from their ring composition to the symbolism of the planets, from the Dante, Spencer, and MacDonald echoes to exploration of the meanings of magic and technology. He talks, too, about the difference between academic and fan contributions to the series and his thoughts about the several future directions of Potter Studies. Pull up a bar stool and order a butterbeer or Fire Whiskey; this conversation is one you won't want to miss!