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White Privilege: The Mirror of Erised (Book 1, Chapter 12)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of white privilege in chapter twelve of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss Molly Weasley's continued generosity, explore the topic of invisibility both literally and metaphorically, and begin a new spiritual exercise: the Jewish practice of Havruta. 

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text

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