Harry Potter Theory EXTRA

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing the Hogwarts Legacy character of Anne Sallow and the curse that was placed on her. In the newly released video game Hogwarts Legacy, we are introduced to a host of new characters within the wizarding world's late 1800s. These characters are primarily students and professors of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry at the time, with se...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're whether or not Professor Severus Snape PLANTED his potions textbook for Harry Potter to find in the sixth instalment of the series: Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince. Now, this is an interesting question because, in my opinion, it can be explained away in either the affirmative or the negative. To start with, let's take a look at the affirmative. S...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're discussing HOW Severus Snape KNEW the location of Harry and Hermione in the Forest of Dean. In the Deathly Hallows, Harry and the trio are out hunting Horcruxes. However, things aren't going particularly well, and that's because they are without the fabled Sword of Gryffindor- a weapon they can use to destroy these evil items. Queue Severus Snape. After...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing how it is that Hogwarts Castle and the surrounding grounds are hidden from Muggles and the outside world. When we're first introduced to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry alongside an 11-year-old Harry Potter in The Philosopher's Stone, we learn that a once impoverished and deprived young Harry will be living in a spectacular Scot...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing why the timid and rather innocent-looking Professor Quirinus Quirrell joined Voldemort and attempted to kill a young Harry Potter. As you may recall, throughout the Harry Potter series, we meet a many number of Defence Against the Dark Arts Professors. This was a position that seemed to be somewhat cursed at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft a...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing why in the name of Merlin's beard Sirius Black decided to slash the portrait of The Fat Lady in The Prisoner of Azkaban. For those of you who may be a little fuzzy on the details, in the third installment of the Harry Potter series, we are introduced to the character of Sirius Black, Harry's godfather, loyal member of The Order of the Phoe...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing the infamous killing curse- Avada Kedavra. More specifically, we're going to be discussing the use of the fatal curse, why it's unforgivable, and how it could actually possibly be merciful. Why is 'Avada Kedavra' banned specifically when there are plenty of other ways to end someones life? Why is 'Avada Kedavra' so bad when you can just 'Bomba...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing why witches and wizards were so AFRAID of Voldemort's...NAME.As you may recall, the first time we're introduced to the evil wizard who murdered Harry's family it is not as "Lord Voldemort"--or even the "Dark Lord"--but as "You Know Who" and "He Who Must Not Be Named". In talking with Hagrid at The Leaky Cauldron at the beginning of The Phi...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing whether or not witches and wizards have made it to space! Considering the wizarding world's interest in astronomy--the natural science that studies celestial objects and phenomena--it's not too out there to think that witches and wizards may also have an interest in actually visiting space. Of course, whether or not they have, is an entire...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing whether or not Narcissa Malfoy was indeed evil. Narcissa Malfoy was born Narcissa Black, making her a descendent of the proud wizarding family, the House of Black. Known for their pureblood supremacist views and radical prejudice towards Muggles and mix-blood witches and wizards, many members of the Black family certainly have a reputation...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're discussing how Harry was able to resist the Imperius Curse in the fourth instalment of the series: The Goblet of Fire. It is here--in both the novel and film--that we are first introduced to the three Unforgivable Curses. They are the Imperius Curse, the Cruciatus Curse, and the Killing Curse, all of which were taught to Harry and his fellow students by...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing how Peter Pettigrew AKA Wormtail--former Marauder and friend, turned traitorous Death Eater--managed to STAY transfigured for as long as he did. Peter Pettigrew, known by those closest to him as Wormtail, attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the 1970s at the same time as Harry Potter's father, James. As both Peter and James w...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing why in Merlin's Beard Dumbledore didn't share his knowledge about Basilisk fangs with Harry before he died--something which would've arguably made things much easier for Harry, Ron and Hermione as they attempted to knock off Voldemort's Horcruxes. Now Basilisks--and their fangs--first came to our attention in the second instalment of the s...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're discussing the much beloved wizarding world beverage Butterbeer and whether or not this "beere" truly has any alcohol content or not. I'll start off today's topic by acknowledging that the Butterbeer served in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter--that is, the themed Universal Park based on the franchise--does NOT have any alcohol in it whatsoever. Wheth...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing how the House Points System at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry REALLY works. To start things off, let's begin with a quote from Professor Minerva McGonagall that summarizes things pretty concisely:"Your triumphs will earn you points, any rule-breaking and you will lose points."While this declaration from Professor McGonagall at...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing how Hermione Granger--and other Muggleborn witches and wizards--were able to convert their Muggle money into the magical currency accepted in the Wizarding World. To start off with, let's take a look at the types of money we're dealing with here. The Granger family, as well as all other witches and wizards born into non-magical families, would...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing what happened to Luna Lovegood's mother, Pandora Lovegood. As any fan of the Harry Potter series will know, Luna Lovegood was the loyal and incredibly quirky Ravenclaw student who was first introduced to Harry and his friends at the beginning of The Order of the Phoenix. Often described as having her head in the clouds, some classmates went so...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing whether Muggles can see Thestrals, the frightening winged horses who in the world of Harry Potter can only be seen by witches and wizards who have witnessed death. Now, I say "winged horses" since the majority of a Thestral's appearance is indeed rather horse-like in nature. However--as described in the Harry Potter series--these magical being...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing what happens in the event that Polyjuice Potion goes wrong. First off, let's start with what Polyjuice Potion is exactly--a complex and highly time-consuming concoction, Polyjuice is a potion that should only be brewed by experienced and skilled witches and wizards. The intended result of this potion is to take on the appearance of someone...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing some of the MOST EXCITING places that players will get to explore in the just released video game: Hogwarts Legacy. Hogwarts Legacy offers fans one of the first opportunities to explore the castle without any restrictions. If you've seen trailers for the game, then you're aware of just how detailed it looks to be. Apparently, the castle is...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're discussing what lies BEYOND that incredibly creepy Veil that's kept in the Ministry of Magic's Department of Mysteries. As you may recall, the first introduction we have to the Veil is in The Order of the Phoenix, when Harry, Ron, Hermione and other members of what will later be known as Dumbledore's Army storm the Department of Mysteries. During their...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing whether or not Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry ALLOWED romantic relationships between students. Let's get in to it. Socials: https://linktr.ee/hptheory 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 taking a look at the differences between goblins and elves within the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Before we get started with the differences--of which there are many!--I'd like to make note of a few similarities that these two species share. First and foremost, both of these magical beings have powerful abilities to perform magic. And secondly,...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be taking a look at the how and why of Percy Weasley's estrangement from his family. To start with, Percy was not the--easiest--wizard to get along with. He was an incredibly ambitious, somewhat pompous young man, who had great admiration for authority. Percy was also incredibly dedicated to rising above his family's modest station in life, pursuing rec...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing Gellert Grindelwald, and why he never chose to pursue immortality via Horcruxes. In Harry Potter, Horcruxes are one of Lord Voldemort's deadliest weapons- objects that anchor his soul to the mortal realm and prevent him from dying. The creation of a Horcrux requires an act of murder, as it involves tearing the soul apart, and it is considered...