The Oxford Effect

The Potter Discussion: Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts and the Wizarding World Fandom

In this episode, we discuss the Oxford Effect. Enjoy!
Topics/Summary:
· 00:00 Intro

· 2:13 Thank you listener for pointing out the easter egg that McGonagall used to play quidditch!

· 3:14 What is the Oxford Effect? It is the melding of the Harry Potter books and the world. This is a rather difficult thing to understand and explain because it is two mediums that don’t mix. Check out this video to get an idea of what I visualize (spoilers for Rings of Power). Watch the ball!

· 8:38 Why is this called the Oxford Effect? Not only is Oxford an old Harry Potter looking place, but it is also a filming location and is a living example of Harry Potter. The filmmakers used Oxford to create Harry Potter.

· Lacock is another place where Harry Potter is present with the very old style of building and roads.

· 13:14 What does the Oxford do for the story? It makes Harry Potter so much more alive. We can read about the Hogwarts express, watch Ron’s hand against the window in the film, then go to the Hogwarts Express in the UK.

· 16:12 Why should it be pointed out? It is the entire reason for the continuation of Harry Potter. Without it, the fandom would be stagnant and dead. The Oxford Effect is what gives meaning to the Harry Potter world in the real world.

· 20:11 This only grows over time. This is because the books and films don’t change while the fandom does. The original story isn’t racing to catch up. It rather acts as an anchor to hold and facilitate the growth for the Harry Potter universe.

· 22:24 Why do I love the Oxford Effect so much? It has allowed for the Harry Potter universe we know today. Without it, there wouldn’t be any fan sites or spinoffs. There would be the books, and that’s it.
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