A VERY POTTER SEQUEL Reaction - Ep. 24 of Musicals I Know Nothing About 

Lucius is a monster but the fact that they managed to make him 100x more dramatic than Draco somehow is admirable ahsjsv him falling backwards and being carried off stage as he suggestively lifts his leg up is such a golden and unexpected moment ahsjsg

I have always wanted to make Umbridge's "did you get my text?" an alert sound for getting a text lol

OK WAIT I ACTUALLY KNOW THE REDVINE STORY!! ok so apparently after avpm came out, someone high up in the redvines company (it might've been the ceo? i'm not sure) had a daughter who loved the show and somehow they ended up getting sent a crap ton of redvines by her and her family. starkid couldn't say they were sponsored by redvine because it wasn't money so they just plugged in the candy as much as possible into the show for the girl fun fact though -- the redvines packages were all filled with twizzlers because the cast all hated redvines

Joe Walker as Umbridge is literally the epitome of my bisexuality. XD

the face you made when joe walked in as umbridge is priceless 👌🏻😂

My favorite joke in this whole musical is "I heard a dementor kissed her and 'it' died"

So to answer your questions: this is a new choreographer Jame Tolbert (he was in BF and has choreographed almost every show since). this was done as a summer show for the Michigan MT program after all of them had graduated, so they legitimately thought this would be the last time they would perform together and these songs. That's why Days of Summer is as good/sad as it is. They didn't expect to continue as a company and to do AVPSY at Leaky Con so this was the end.

Draco finally got his four part harmony 😢😢😢

THE BROMANCE WITH SNAPE AND RON IS SOMETHING WE STRIVE FOR

Arthur weasley/scarfy/mama unbridge is played by Nick Lang. I’m not sure if you’ve seen him in a show yet but he has written every single starkid show with his brother Matt. He is totally awesome

22:35 Theatre professional here. Re: "What is this sorcery?" The Mirror of Erised is most likely a scrim! It's a special type of fabric used in theatre that, when lit on different sides/in different ways, lets you either see through it or reflects off its surface to make it look opaque.

“Those voices” is criminally underrated. I’ve seen some rankings of individual StarKid songs and it’s not ranked nearly as high as it deserves. Like this is beautiful and powerful... How?! That whole potty joke thingy at the beginning is another instance of “their nonsense actually makes sense” when Draco’s parentage is revealed (eww to that). If your favourite character is Luna you’ll be thrilled when you get to Senior Year. ;)

OH MY GOD HE WAS THE POSTER! I hadn’t put it together until you said it, it’s been 10 YEARS!!!

While A Very Potter Musical is what started the entire journey, A Very Potter Sequel is what really cemented their ability to craft a fantastic story and put them in the pop culture zeitgeist. I actually watched these musicals before I read the HP books or saw the movies, so they have a very special place in my heart! 😂 I really cannot wait for you to watch Holy Musical B@man! It's their 2nd best parody musical, in my opinion, the best being Twisted.

I know the story about "It's stuck on there with magic!" Joey talked about it once in an interview, and as far as I remember, it was intentional (since they needed the poster in the later scene), but they wanted people to think it was improvised.

It's Not Over Yet is to this day one of my favourite starkid songs. And James' Choreo in this one is just great, even for his first Starkid show as a choreographer! Random fun fact: Devin Lytle (Cho Chang)'s ring tone for Joe Walker is still Umbridge saying "Did you get my texts" and if feel like that is a very important fact to know Also, they almost all actually hate Redvines which makes that joke beautifully ironic. And yeah, Scarfy would've absolutely made my life so much easier 😂

The story behind the redvines: One of the people in charge of redvines daughter loved the first one so they sent them a ton of redvines. Joe and Joey also did a mini series for them called “redvines: what can’t they do?”

"I did not miss the Hermione bullying" Ohhhhhhh you're going to hate this.

If you love Luna, wait until you see the final show in the trilogy....

James released a dance tutorial for Stutter along with Cup of roasted coffee, no one remembers achemd and deck the halls. He also kinda recently went live with Lauren for show stopping number since she helped choreograph. Stutter had Corey, Brian H, Curt M and Angela learning it at the same time on a zoom and Brian and Curt taught a lil but

..draco and luna can have Four Beautiful Blonde Boys

So I was thinking about how you said that Starkid destroys the characters while making them more accurate than the actual canon versions of them and here's what I think. So you konw how when you're talking to people, you inevitably filter yourself to some degree? Like, there are things you think but don't say to people to not hurt them or look weird or whatever? In Starkid, it's like seeing the canon characters not filtering themselves at all. Like, they just outright say what they think. Idk if this even makes sense, sorry if it doesn't it's like 1AM here and I'm practically half-asleep. EDIT: this comment has gotten wayyyy more likes than it should've. Like guys come on, I just accidentaly said what Barbara said in the video

Everytime my boyfriend comes home from work, my almost 1 year old son crawls towards him happily and I shout "it is my daddeee you've come to love meeee". And English isn't even my first language lol

And that’s why the sequel is my fav in the trilogy 😂

i'm pretty sure the choreographer for this show is different from the first one, it's james tolbert! james also choreographed twisted, tgwdlm, and black friday i believe. he was also an actor in black friday itself, playing a couple of the characters, like xander lee.

You should definitly check out the concert version of "guys like Pottter" cause it is so different from the original but still sooo good

Your reaction to Umbridge is the best thing I've ever seen haha

The fact that Cedric = Lucius = Cornelius Fudge is still wild to me

"this version of the malfoys make me so happy" oooo you don't know what's coming

Gods, I love this show so much! Only Starkid could make me love Umbridge!

HAAAAAAA! That Umbridge reaction was everything! COMPLTELY undersandable because HOW did they make it work so well?!

You can really see how Starkid improve from musical to musical and its definitely more noticeable in the earlier ones. I really enjoyed your analysis at the end! Can't wait for you to do AVPSY!

Ok, here's the things I remember from when I was a GIANT Starkid nerd ten years ago. -I'm pretty sure Darren wrote all the songs in this musical. He was so good! -Compared to AVPM, which was practically casted, written, and staged in, like, two weeks; they had more time to prepare AVPS. (I might be over-exaaggerating about AVPM, but it's pretty true. I think the script was mostly finished, but Darren was still writing songs. And they cast Julia (Crabbe) and added "Voldemort is Going Down", like, two days before their first show.) -I remember something about everyone actually being pretty stressed and tempers being short because this project was such a big thing to take on compared to AVPM. -There was one show where Walker does the kick and his shoe goes flying. -And the actor for Lucius is the actor for Cedric/Fudge. Gods, I love Tyler! Again, these are all things I'm pulling from memory, so I can be wrong. Please fact-check for yourselves, and be gentle with any corrections.

But seriously, is it even possible to choose a favourite character?

Assuming that AVPSY is next, you should know that it's not the usual Starkid show, up until two days before the performance they thought it'd just be a script reading, they included decor and action last minute, and Darren only had a few hours to practice despite being the leading role, it was,, a mess x) ultimately they did an amazing job, but it's good to keep it in mind while watching !

"My dad-dee!! You came to love me!!!"

Thank you for watching this cause umbridge is my fav character in this one like how can you not love a strong woman with those arms?

Thats why Draco Falls all the time he thinks he is being like is dramatic father

YES I literally screamed when I saw this notification! This is my favorite of their trilogy, and I was smiling the entire video! So glad you enjoyed it!

Ooooh, yeah, i love this play! And also i absolutely agree about the feeling of nostalgia. And the quality of the music. Songs are amazing. I remember how badly "Those voices" and "Guys Like Potter" hit me into feels. I love "No Way", it always makes me excited for what comes next. "The Coolest Girl" is amazing, so is "To Have a Home". I adore "Not Over Yet". I can't say i'm a fan of "Stutter" in the show, but i love how Darren sings it. And, of course, "Days of summer". It always makes me so damn happy!

What annoys me is that Snape says "to train our new seeker" but gryffindor has a whole. New team

Oh my gosh, I never realised that Peter Pettigrew was the poster and that's why he had a football. I thought it was just a random character decision 😂

"You are such an A**hole! ...It's so charming," is what I say to, like, 60% of my character crushes.

I’ve been waiting to see her reaction to UMBRIDGE!!

At the end, the actors who played Lupin and Sirius kiss! Which is a reference to a favorite fan relationship - wolfstar!!!!

This is going to be a funky ride, oh boy😂

i just wanna point out, Darren Criss wrote all the music + lyrics in this show, as well as Starship

AJSKSJKS NEW BACKGROUND NEW PLACE NEW MUSICAL I LOVE IT BARBARA!

Me in 2010, 18 years old, seeing Joe Walker appear in a pink dress and makeup: this better not awaken anything in me

SNAPE GOT DRUNK CAUSE HE COULDN'T BEAR TO SEND HARRY TO HIS DEATH SOBER! Also, The Guys Like Potter tour versions are better in ma opinion (except hoco cause that is the same as this)

If I had taken my sip a half second later I would have snorted it after you said "Only Jamie can make me not hate Skeeter".

Omg I'm so excited! Some of my all time favorite starkid songs are from this show, like Days of Summer never fails to Destroy me. Your reactions to musicals are always my favorites!

YESSS FINALLY Also, prepare tissues for AVPSY :)

Not over yet is such a good song istggggg. But I can't choose a fav 😅😂 Here's my rambling: The platform man is one of the best characters! This musical is essentially a RedVine advert ITS HARRY PO'AHHH We all love Joeyy Starkid Snape is the best To Have a Home is sooo good ughhh Joe Walker Umbridge....... Just..... I ONLY EAT PROTEIN SHAKES FALCON EGGS AND ROCCKKSSSSS Ugh Draco is such a beannnnn 🎶 Hermione can't draw Hermione can't draw 🎶 ~Lupin can't sing~ The Coolest Girl is so nice for her character I want to be hugged by Hedwig🥺🥺 Jim Povolo.... Xe's such a treasure Those Voices 😭😭😭

Oh boy you really need to watch Senior Year it is even more nostalgic and it plays with a lot of what the fandom was feeling at the time which was right after the last movie Hopefully you will love it too, thank you for making these videos they give me life

I'm so glad you're videos are getting longer and longer! I really like them! Also congrats on the new apartment!!!!

yeah, starkid and avpm/avps are just as nostalgic for me as the books/movies. i love them so much :')

In my opinion, one of the best gags in this show is everyone not being able to use the word Warewolf. instead, they use fill-ins like robot or zombie and it cracks me up every time!!

every time i hear “oh my god, umbridge stop texting me!!” i remember there was a period of time where that was my text alert sound 😂

ok I finished the whole video now and it made my day. 😄 also I still have a emotional breakdown when I watch this musical no matter how often I watch it lol

Wait Peter IS the picture?????? I never noticed- Also, remember the scene when Hermione hugs Ron before the match? Focus on Ron´s broomstick the next time you watch it :)

I love when we get to see nick in things! I highly recommend “Ani” because he plays a mainish character and it’s hilarious. It’s a musical but the characters don’t sing, the band does. It doesn’t get much love because it was the same time as trail to Oregon but if you are a Star Wars fan it’s hilarious!

I'm so glad that you loved the show. It's one I've only seen it once, but it is indeed quite a nostalgic ride. Side note: a musical I've recently found and fallen in love with and want to suggest to add to your long docket is Fangirls the Musical. The cast recording just came out and it is so amazing to listen to. It gives a comedic take on fangirl culture and how the world sees fangirls, especially boy band fangirls. It's a great show and I can't wait to see what you do next!

UMBRIDGE IS COMING LET GO!!!!!!! Your reaction was everything

I once got the privilege of getting to hear darren sing "to have a home" live and there wasnt a dry eye in the whole place.

It's so funny to me that this felt nostalgic to you watching it for the first time, when watching your reactions to these have been super nostalgic for me, as someone who was super into AVPM and AVPS over a decade ago when they first came out. And now that JK has shown her entire ass, I think I'm more nostalgic for these than actual Harry Potter. They feel like a time capsule of the late '00s/early '10s in the best way.

This was so good! I'm excited to see you react to A Very Potter Senior Year since it's 10x funnier considering that it's live and has so many bloopers!

Oh, about the redvines thing: So, a person at the redvines' company (the manager or someone? I don't remember correctly) had a daughter who was obsessed with AVPM. So they sent a full package of redvines to Team Starkid, and they used it as an unofficial placement for redvines.. the joke being that they actually taste disgusting.

i´m just gonna say it because i havet seen it in the comments. The actor who plays lucius is the same who plays cedric diggory in the shows (and later mc gonagall) and i think that is awesome

AVPS is the best of the Harry Potter musicals. I'm a sucker for a dance break in the middle of a song, and this one has a dance break in almost every song so it kinda wins by default lmao. Also this reminds me of when I was walking near my student accommodation one evening two years ago, and I heard someone singing along to Stutter through their open window, and I just really hope they were doing the dance routine too because it's iconic.

“if he says he’s- mmmmHHHHRRRHMMM” same girl 14:50

Omg LIVING for your reaction to umbridge

I’m glad you liked It’s Not Over Yet. Sometimes i feel like it’s a bit underrated, so it’s nice to see it get some love

hey after you've watched all the starkid shows, you need to watch Homecoming for the 10 year anniversary. It was so emotional and nostalgic.

21:04 Lucius FLYING is the most intimidating thing ever, I’m crapping my pants

I will always like this one better than the others

I literally beg you to watch the third one asap! It’s soooooo good, I know you will love it! Xxx

HELLO YES I'M HERE HI BARBARA

My brother and I decided to rewatch all six LOTR/Hobbit movies recently and seeing Lucius in this video just reminded me so strongly of Thranduil 😂

hey!! ive come across your channel recently and ive literally binge watched all of your videos. id love if you did a reaction to the mad ones. i have an obsession that i need to get over lol

I remember watching this when I was like 10. This is core memories and so part of the Harry Potter experience for me

A Very Potter Sequel is the only one that I'll watch more that 4 times

The music in this show is so awesome. Probably my favorite out of all the Starkid Shows and pretty high up in just musicals overall. I can't really explain what makes it so special, but every single song in this show is brilliant. I don't feel that way about any other show they've done. There's always at least one song I don't really care for. Darren is such a brilliant song writer and he's surprisingly pretty underrated in the Starkid community.

"Didja get mah text, Dumbahdore?" 😂

27:42 To be fair - imagine someone just Casually throwing to the Garbage a freaking Horcrox!

I have to remind myself to not stare at Umbridge. Because, you know!? The last shreds of dignity as a Potterhead. But then I see Joe...

I really like your reactions, because they are so much similar as were mine, when I first saw these musicals. :) And I don't know if you like StarWars but you should really see ANI. It's awesome Starkid musical where main character is Darth Wader. Also even better - Holy Musical Batman. That has probably the most top costumes and jokes and songs.

Oh man, if you love Luna, you've got a right treat waiting for you in Senior Year, I can't wait to see your reaction 😁

The end of "To Have A Home" gave me literal goose bumps

Loving the videos! Any chance we could see Anastasia? I know you've probably seen the movie but there are some key changes and new songs in it

“How does he look so good in that dress?” Amen

Joe Walker in a dress *was* my bisexual awakening. Lauren's Draco didn't hurt either.

I really like that they established the way Ron scares Ginny is an actual clap and not meant to look like slapping. It adds so much unspoken depth to the family

Omg u should watch the potion master's corner Snape did together with this show. It's everything. The i just made a friend moment Snape does is life.

36:15 epic starship reference lol

Barbara talking about Seamus. Me thinking about Avpsy : "SHHHHAME ON YOU SS(sound like sh) SEAMUS!"

I do think A Very Potter Senior Year end with such a great sendoff to the series.

Amazing! Amazing! Great!!!!

Joe Moses as Snape is the best Snape, you can't change my mind.

Alright I’m about to write you a novel (which I know you probably won’t read lol), but still… I cannot stand for James Potter hate and not say something! I think it’s incredibly unfair to hate James Potter. Literally the only scene we got to see in full of him was a flashback from Snape’s point of view. SNAPE’S! His most hated rival! That’s like if we were reading a book about Malfoy’s adult years and we only got to see one scene about Harry and it was when Ron and Harry tackled him or something. Yes, we know from numerous sources (Sirius and Remus included) that James WAS a total pompous prick as a teenager, but it wasn’t as bad as Snape’s flashback made it out to be. That was one of his worst days which is why Snape remembers it as one of HIS worst days too. BUT we must remember why James wasn’t actually a bad person, who he was underneath the stuck-up exterior, and why Lily ultimately fell in love with him when he eventually matured out of his “strutting about” phase: 1) befriended a werewolf who were shunned/feared in society 2) without question, took in Sirius to his own house when he was cast out of his family 3) illegally became an animagus to help Remus during his transformations 4) saved his hated rival from death (really, we should hate Sirius more than James because of this because that was a horrible thing to do to Snape) 5) joined the Order of the Phoenix to stand up for what is right even if it was dangerous 6) stood up to the most powerful dark wizard of all time with his BARE HANDS to protect his family