Harry Potter Theory EXTRA

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing how ordinary Muggles react when they find out that their child is magical. The majority of Muggle-born witches and wizards do not discover that they are magical until they are invited to come study magic as a child. In the United Kingdom, this momentous occasion takes place the year of a child's eleventh birthday by way of mail. Each young...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be taking a look at some unpublished content from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone- scribblings and drafts taken straight from JK Rowling's notes that never saw the light of day. These drafts will include... An original synopsis for the book that kept getting rejected by Publisher's A very early draft of a page from Philosopher's Stone w...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing the Hogwarts house system- specifically, Ravenclaw house. Now, as we all know, the four houses of Hogwarts can be identified by very unique, defining characteristics- characteristics that allow these houses to stand out from the others. Hufflepuffs are known for their loyalty and hard-work, Gryffindors for their bravery, Slytherins...

We're going to be discussing Voldemort, Horcruxes, Souls, Sauron, and the one ring from the Lord of the Rings series. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing exactly when and how Professor Alastor Mad-Eye Moody was subdued and captured by Voldemort's Death Eaters prior to the second rise of the Dark Lord. In Harry's fourth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he is introduced to Alastor Moody, a reputable Auror for the British Ministry of Magic who has come to take on the positio...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’ll be discussing the treasure inside of Bellatrix Lestrange’s bank vault, how it was able to multiply, and whether or not it broke any of the Principal Exceptions of Gamp’s Law of Elemental Transfiguration.  The majority of the wizarding world of Harry Potter is steeped in magic. Witches and wizards use it to travel faster by way of broomstick, Apparition...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. In the wizarding world, the consequences of breaking magical laws or school rules can vary significantly, as seen in the divergent fates of expelled Hogwarts students Newt Scamander and Hagrid. While the expulsion of both individuals resulted in the loss of their right to carry a wand, the stark contrast in how their cases were handled raises intriguing questions. W...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing why Lucius Malfoy placed Tom Riddle's diary into Ginny Weasley's cauldron in the fall of 1992. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. In today's video, we're going to be discussing muggles, wizards and magic. However- we're going to go a little off course from the usual style of video, as we will not only be discussing the existence of magic in the Harry Potter universe, but including the Lord of the Rings universe as well. In addition to identifying the key differences for what constitutes 'magic...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing whether or not Professor Albus Dumbledore picked out Harry Potter's friends for him. When it comes to the adventures of Harry Potter, it almost goes without saying that Harry never "adventured" alone. From the very first instalment of the series to the final scenes of The Deathly Hallows, Harry was very often accompanied by his two best ma...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing whether or not Harry ever visited the Dursley family after he grew into adulthood. From the opening paragraph of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, it's understood that the Dursleys are not the easiest people to get along with. They are almost explicitly stated to be rather unreasonable people who were not fond of anything that migh...

Hey everyone, Welcome to another instalment of Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing some of the most current NEWS that's been circulating about Harry Potter and the wizarding world at large. At the forefront of today's discussion is the confirmed - and SPECULATED - updates surrounding the brand new Harry Potter television show. So, to kick this video off, we'll be starting with... The H...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing why the world of Muggles and the world of witches and wizards are kept separate from one another. As we discover throughout Harry's initial years within magical society, witches and wizards have gone to great lengths to hide their world from that of Muggles. From concealment charms that make the castle of Hogwarts School look like a danger...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be taking a look at the entire Harry Potter series and discussing the top ten unsung heroes from The Philosopher's Stone to The Deathly Hallows. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing everything that Lord Voldemort did in the years between his first and second rise to power. Of course, there are many things - from bad to worse, to absolutely horrifying - that Voldemort did as a young Tom Riddle and, of course, in his adult years after he had officially become the Dark Lord. But much mystery surrounds the decade and a bi...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing some of the most deadly potions known within the wizarding world of Harry Potter. From The Philosopher's Stone right through to The Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and his friends and allies come up against many dark and dangerous things, with the most obvious being Voldemort, Unforgivable Curses - specifically, the Killing Curse - and Horcr...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're going to be discussing the VERY FIRST known Witch AND Wizard in Harry Potter history. Over the course of the Harry Potter story we see some impressively old witches and wizards, including some who have lived for multiple centuries. Barry Wee Willie Winkle, the oldest living wizard, had his 755th birthday featured in the August 1991 issue of the Daily Pr...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing a handful of villains from the Harry Potter series that were just plain bad at being BAD. As the wizarding world of Harry Potter is set in a fantasy universe in which a young boy discovers he's a wizard who was - as a mere infant - responsible for the downfall of the most evil dark wizard the world had ever know, it's not all that surprisi...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing actress Helena Bonham Carter- loved (or hated) by fans for her portrayal of the evil Bellatrix Lestrange in the Harry Potter films. Specifically, we'll be taking a look at her thoughts on the upcoming Harry Potter TV Show, as well as her response to the recent controversy surrounding fellow Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes. Se...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing the history of the wizarding branch of magic known as Divination. Over the centuries, Divination has gone by many names - soothsaying, mystic magic, the second sight, clairvoyance and fortune-telling. And while some of these terms may seem more familiar than others, they all represent the same thing: the somewhat obscure form of magic that...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing why Fred and George Weasley never noticed Peter Pettigrew - aka Scabbers the rat - on the magically revealing Marauder's Map. I suppose to start with, we can address the question of: Why would they? Well, as we learn near the end of Harry Potter's third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the Marauder's Map has the capabili...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing whether or not witches and wizards who have become Animagi can change their animal form. An Animagus in the Harry Potter universe is a witch or wizard who has the ability to transform themselves into a specific animal at will. It's a rather uncommon skill that requires a great deal of education, practice and commitment to achieve. It's als...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today I’ve got some…Interesting news about Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes who played head of hufflepuff house and resident herbology professor Pomona Sprout in the Harry Potter films. In a series of recent interview, Margolyes made some pretty questionable statements about the Harry Potter universe, specifically- Harry Potter fans. See Privacy Policy at https...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing why Gellert Grindelwald, the notorious dark wizard and former friend of Albus Dumbledore, told Voldemort a big fat lie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey everyone, welcome back to Harry Potter Theory. Don't let their modest home fool you, because the Weasleys are one of the oldest, and proudest, wizarding families in Britain. And through all the centuries of their existence, the honest bunch of do-gooders have racked up quite a number of interesting feats and facts. Today, we're going to take a few moments to look at some of the most shocking o...