Harry Potter Theory

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing a SECRET Sorting Hat strategy that, if employed correctly, allows ANY student to be sorted in to Gryffindor. Let's dive in to it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're discussing the Dursley's- Harry Potter's awful adoptive family. More specifically, we're going to be breaking down 3 thought-provoking Harry Potter fan theories that pertain to the members of this dysfunctional family.- Let's get in to it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing the misunderstood origins of Dementors- the Wizarding World's enigmatic wraith-like creatures known for guarding Azkaban and sucking out SOULS. Specifically, we'll be taking a look at MY theory on how Dementors were first created. We'll also be looking at a theory for how their population continues to grow. Let's dive in. See Priva...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're delving into the realm of DELETED characters- figures that were mentioned by Rowling but never made an appearance in any officially released material- whether it be books or films.-- While we have been enthralled by the likes of Harry, Hermione, and Ron, there exists a treasure trove of characters lying dormant in the scribblings, unpublished drafts and...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be diving in to the lives of the fabled trio, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley AFTER the events of the final book - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. After the dust settled and the battle with Voldemort came to an end, the Wizarding world celebrated the triumph of good over evil. Voldemort's downfall had a profound impact on th...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today I've got a theory for you which exposes Dumbledore's TRUE motivations for the school's Defence Against the Dark Arts posting. Severus Snape became the Defence Against the Dark Arts professor during Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts. And in theory, he was perfect for the position. He had a profound understanding of both sides of the magical spectrum, and knew more...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing a rather DARK theory which posits that Wizardkind- that is, all of the witches and wizards in the magical world, are on a path to EXTINCTION.- But before we get in to their possible extinction, let's first take a brief look at their origins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing a rather SINISTER theory that might finally provide some answers on the Weasley family's elusive financial status. This theory challenges previous interpretations of their poverty and reaches beyond the conventional conception that 'there just isn't enough to go around' in such a big family. It's a dark one and I guarantee you haven't heard th...

Welcome to a SPECIAL installment of Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be taking a look back at 2023 and uncovering 5 of the BEST Harry Potter theories that I covered throughout last year. And when I say 5 I actually mean..SIX, because I couldn't decide on which 5 to go with. I know we're a LITTLE far in to 2024 already, but my intention is to do these at the end of every year. Anyway, I wo...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing a well-known Hogwarts artefact known as the Mirror of Erised. Specifically, we're going to be getting in to a theory regarding it's dark and otherwise UNKNOWN history. This particular mirror also happens to be the inspiration behind the outro featured on every video I launch on this channel. Harry first discovers the Mirror for himself in the...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing the properties of Felix Felicis AKA Liquid Luck, in an effort to determine the roots of its effectiveness. What IS it? And HOW does it INDUCE Luck? Felix Felicis- or Liquid Luck, is first introduced to us as a potion, that, in essence, enables the consumer to become successful in ALL of their endeavours. The potion was first create...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing 5 spells from the wizarding world of Harry Potter. But before we get started I want you to brace yourselves to the fact these aren't just any old 5 spells- these are 5 of the most powerful, destructive spells the wizarding world has ever seen- spells so formidable that by contrast even the notorious killing curse (avada kedavra) PA...

Hey everyone, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to-discuss how Voldemort went about killing Severus Snape. Snape's death is a BIG topic in the Harry Potter story, and when he died it was a truly tragic moment in the series. That is unless of course you don't like Snape. As you progress through the books and films, your perception of Snape is constantly challe...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing why Lord Voldemort didn't attack the Longbottom family after the prophecy, which inevitably upended the life of Harry Potter. As many of you will know, the trajectory of Harry's life was determined before he was even born. For, just weeks before his birth on July 31 in the year of 1980, a somewhat inadequate soothsayer named Sybill Patrici...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be answering some questions about the Harry Potter series that a lot of people..Probably don't know the answers to. From little tidbits to what may seem like major oversights, this video will cover them all.- I'm going to cover 5 today and if you LIKE this series then I'll keep making more. Just let me know in the comments. Anyway, let's dive in...

Welcome to a SPECIAL episode of Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be going back and taking a look at 60 Harry Potter Plot Holes discussed on the channel over the last few years. I've cut some out for an even 60, so please be aware of some inconsistent numbering. Also, I've tried my best to level out the audio across the videos, but in some instances there is a bit of variation.- Without fu...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're 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. In thinking about the novels and films of Harry Potter, it's really not all that difficult to name a few of the bravest characters that grace both the pages and the silver screen. Starting with the title character...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing Ghost Plots. You might not be too surprised to hear that Rowling, who wrote the 7 Harry Potter books in a 10 year timespan, generated a fair bit of information (storylines, plots, characters) that simply never made it in to the final versions of the beloved books. And in time, these secondary pieces of information have come to be known as 'Gho...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing a few noteworthy instances in which wizarding world magic makes absolutely NO SENSE. As many fans of fantasy fiction will tell you, magic tends to have different rules depending on which universe you're referencing. For example, in some fantasy realms, wizards are called warlocks and witches are called mages. In these universes, those who...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing another exciting update regarding the much anticipated Harry Potter TV Show set to premiere on HBO. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing Veritaserum- an incredibly powerful (and I feel, underutilized) potion that forces individuals to reveal the truth. "It is Veritaserum - a Truth Potion so powerful that three drops would have you spilling your innermost secrets for this entire class to hear. Now, the use of this potion is controlled by very strict Ministry guidelin...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing the meaning behind each of the more prominent deaths in the entire Harry Potter series. Although the first few instalments of Harry Potter were clearly written for a younger audience, it's evident from the very beginning of The Philosopher's Stone that this is not a series afraid to kill off characters. In fact, before we even get 50 pages int...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing ALBUS DUMBLEDORE and a theory about how he always seemed to maintain some level of control. First things first, Dumbledore is unquestionably one of the most powerful and INTELLIGENT wizards to have ever lived. While at school, Dumbledore's magical abilities consistently turned heads, particularly his skills surrounding charms and t...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing 20 wizarding world pioneers- POWERFUL ancient witches and wizards with illustrious tales and significant contributions to the Wizarding World. From the founders of various wizarding organizations, to spell creators, all the way to darkest witches and wizards to have inhabited the magical world, this list has it all. Without further...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're be discussing the darker side of the wizarding world- diving DEEP in to the subject of Horcruxes, and discussing a historical figure who created a Horcrux LONG before Voldemort ever did. JK Rowling once revealed that, over the course of history, many witches and wizards tried to create a horcrux, in spite of a severe lack of instruction from evil textboo...