Harry Potter Theory

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing ALL of the hidden rooms, unknown chambers, and secret passageways within Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Hogwarts Castle is known for the fact that its location is...well...UNKNOWN. Unplottable on a map and basically invisible to Muggles, the school and its surrounding grounds have quite the reputation for harbouring many magic...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're going to be discussing the history and family tree of the Black family. You might not know this, but Sirius Black was more than just a powerful wizard who escaped the dungeons of Azkaban. By birthright, he was a member of one of the most powerful wizarding families in all of Britain.-In fact, the Black family line can be traced back through the centurie...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing what happened to the Wizarding World AFTER the climactic defeat of Lord Voldemort in the Deathly Hallows.- After a period of total chaos, a sudden silence fell over the Hogwarts grounds. The menacing lord of darkness, Voldemort, was finally defeated. Victory brought a fresh morning glimmer, marking an end to the fear and terror tha...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing The Potter Family, Godric's Hollow, Voldemort and October 31st 1981. Specifically, we're going to be tackling the question of WHY James Potter didn't act as his OWN secret keeper- instead entrusting the responsibility with known RAT Peter Pettigrew. Join me as we dive deep into the Fidelius Charm and the role of the Secret Keeper i...

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're going to be discussing the enigmatic gate of DEATH that is The VEIL. Now, if one were to venture through the corridors of the Ministry of Magic for long enough, they'd likely, eventually, find themselves standing before the enigmatic Veil - a haunting manifestation nestled within the Death Chamber of the Department of Mysteries.- And when faced with such...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be going for a deep dive into how Lord Voldemort never figured out that Severus Snape was a double agent whose true loyalties lay with Albus Dumbledore and The Order of the Phoenix. As revealed at the very bitter end of the Harry Potter series, Professor Severus Snape was one of the most successful turn cloaks to have ever lived. Becoming a follower of...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're going to be discussing the Hogwarts Express and the UK national rail network.- WIth a platform that's invisible / inaccessible to muggles, and a rail line that heads to a magical school in the Scottish highlands, you probably won't be surprised to hear me say that the railway trip out to Hogwarts is unusual to say the least. Trains play a pivotal part i...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be diving in to FOURTY- that's right, FOURTY, Harry Potter Plot twists. And when I say Plot Twists I am of course referring to unexpected turns in the story that surprised us. Moments that challenged the assumptions and expectations that had been built up throughout the narrative.- And when it comes to the Harry Potter story we have to give cred...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be DIVING in to some common misconceptions about the wizarding world, uncovering aspects of the wizarding universe that even diehard fans sometimes get wrong. If you fancy yourself a Harry Potter expert, then sit back, relax and see if any of these Harry Potter misconceptions apply to you. Let's get in to it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19....

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing the intersection of muggle and magical- taking a look at some 'magical' aspects of the Wizarding World that also happen to...Exist in our OWN world?-From people to magical objects, join me as we unravel the magic that has existed around us all along. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're diving deep in the lore and unearthing 10 lesser-known Harry Potter theories that you *likely* haven't heard of before.-- These are the sorts of theories that'll make you think.."Huh, I never thought of that!" and might even hold the power to change the way you see the wizarding world. Anyway, let's get to it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're covering the WEIRDEST theories out there- ranking them all the way up to the WEIRDEST theory of all.-I've covered a few of these on the channel in the past, but there are also some new ones. These are going to be explained fairly succinctly, but if you want the FULL version of one of these theories, you can find it on the channel's home page. Which weird...

Hey everyone, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. Today I've got something..a little bit different for you. Rather than delve in to the spells and curses from the Harry Potter universe that most of us already know so well, I thought I'd cross the barrier in to a whole other world of magic- magic that's been right in front of us for thousands of years. This video marks the first...

Hey everyone, Welcome to another instalment of Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing ten more of the darkest moments of the Harry Potter series that were left OUT of the films. DARK Moments that never made it on to the silver screen. If you haven't watched Part 1 of this series, go and check it out afterwards: Top 10 Darkest Moments LEFT OUT of the Films. Now, onto today's picks for dark...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing the founding of ILVERMORNY school- North America's answer to Hogwarts. I'll be kicking things off by discussing the story of its founder, Isolt Sayre, then segueing into the FOUNDING of the school. Following that, I'll be breaking down the minutiae of EVERYTHING that we know about Ilvermorny- from it's own unique house system, to the school's...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing five of the DARKEST Harry Potter theories out there- diving into the mysterious and shadowy corners of the Wizarding World. Prepare to have your mind blown and your perception of Hogwarts forever changed. These chilling speculations will send shivers down your spine and may even make you question everything you thought you knew about Harry...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be ranking MY favourite Harry Potter movies from BEST to WORST. I think one point of distinction that needs to be made right away here is that these are NOT reflective of my BOOK rankings.- Over the course of a decade, the beloved book series was adapted into eight spellbinding films, captivating audiences worldwide and bringing the Wizarding Wo...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing the Wizarding Afterlife- taking a closer look at what exactly happens to witches and wizards when they die. The line between the living and the dead is unquestionably a blurry one in Harry Potter. This is reinforced by the prevalence of beings that skirt these two planes of existence- Ghosts and Dementors are some of the first that come to min...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing ten of the most controversial opinions about the Harry Potter series. These, of course, are opinions in which fans have long since battled over since the release of the novels, throughout the making of the films, and now more than ten years later. And since I love a good debate, let's get to it... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be comparing book with film. Specifically, we're going to be taking a look at the deaths of 15 Harry Potter characters and HOW these deaths were portrayed differently on the silver screen. We'll also be diving in to the implications for portraying these deaths differently.- When adapting a beloved book series to the big screen, filmmakers face t...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing whether or not the late, great - and highly revered - Albus Dumbledore ever created his own HORCRUX - before his untimely death. Knowing that creating a Horcrux is a bit of EXTREMELY Dark Magic that we've previously only ever heard about Lord Voldemort practising (and I suppose Herpo the Foul), how did a theory surrounding the incredibly well-...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing VOLDEMORT- peeling back the layers of his character and clearing up some misconceptions. In the magical world of Harry Potter, love plays a pivotal role in shaping the lives of its characters, often serving as a powerful force that triumphs over darkness. At the center of this darkness stands Lord Voldemort, a figure synonymous with evil and t...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing WHY The Sorting Hat selects MUGGLE-BORN and HALF-BLOOD students for Slytherin House in the modern era. If Salazar Slytherin was such an advocate for Pure-blood supremacy, how is it that, many centuries later, his own Hogwarts house allows half-bloods? Specifically, we're going to be tackling this question in relation to The Sorting Hat as the...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today discussing BOOKS vs FILMS - honing in on some of the darkest BOOK moments that, for varying reasons, simply never made their way on to the silver screen. While the film adaptations brought the magic of Hogwarts to life on the big screen, they were not without their limitations. In the process of adapting the complex and intricate world of the books into a more...