Harry Potter Theory

According to Hermione's research, there are only 7 known Animagi from the last CENTURY. In fact, the ability is SO RARE that those who are able to successfully become an Animagus are required to register with the ministry.  So..My question is: WHY are there so few? How is it that this powerful ability is so underutilized in wizarding society? And what happens to those who have tried and FAILED? Bu...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be answering even MORE 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.  This is of course part THREE of this series, so be sure to check out parts 1 and 2 if you haven't already. See Privacy Policy at http...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. SPECIFICALLY, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Questions WITHOUT Answers. 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.  This is of course PART 2 so if you haven't seen pa...

The Killing Curse. Avada Kedavra. One of the three Unforgivable Curses, this dark spell is the ultimate symbol of disregard for life.  Feared for its infamous reputation, the mere utterance of the words that comprise its incantation would send shockwaves of fear through the hearts of most in the Wizarding World. But my question is..Why isn't it used more often? NO, I don't WANT it to be used more...

Magical power. The ultimate currency among witches and wizards. With enough of it, you can dazzle your classmates, climb the wizarding hierarchy (social or economic), and perhaps - even dare to conquer the world. Whether it's used to protect, create, or destroy, magical power is the ultimate force that shapes the destinies of witches and wizards. But given its significance, what IS magical power,...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be taking a closer look at one of the many oddities of the wizarding world: How in Merlin's Beard Professor Albus Dumbledore was able to understand the language of snakes - Parseltongue. Yes, that's right, Dumbledore. The wizarding world's favourite headmaster, known for his defeat of Gellert Grindelwald, love of lemon sherbets, and ability to give cryp...

Today, we're diving into a seriously WILD theory that might just have you rethinking everything you know about the fated romance of Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. That's right - we're asking the question: Did Ron Weasley use the Imperius Curse on Hermione Granger to make her fall in love with him? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today's video is PART 2 of a 4 part series where we'll be taking a closer look at the storylines left OUT of the Harry Potter films. These are the subplots and storylines from the books that didn't make it to the big screen due to time constraints. Apparently the upcoming Harry Potter HBO series, which has the goal of creating faithful adaptations of the novels, wil...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. While the Harry Potter films were able to bring the Wizarding World's magic to the big screen (and in my opinion, did a good job at doing so) it's important to note that they were not without their limitations. The truth is that they had a LOT of information to convey, and a very limited amount of screen time to do it- inevitably leading to a fairly substantial amou...

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Welcome to a SPECIAL installment of Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be taking a look back at 2024 and putting the spotlight on my 10 FAVOURITE Harry Potter theories of the year.- Anyway, I won't dawdle any longer, 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-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad cho...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

On October 31st 1981, Lord Voldemort walked through the doors of the Potter cottage in Godric's Hollow for the first time. But what should have been a seemingly straightforward mission for a powerful wizard at the height of his power ended up being a catastrophic event for both parties. Harry lost his parents and Voldemort lost his corporeal form- effectively putting an end to the First Wizarding...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing RETCONS- specifically, all of the RETCONS made by JK Rowling after the Harry Potter series had ended. I should start off by making a clear distinction between what retcon USED to mean and what it means now, because somehow the term has evolved over time into something else altogether. Depending on which version of 'Retcon' you subs...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today I want to discuss 5 exciting updates on the upcoming Harry Potter HBO series. Until now we hadn't really heard much out of showrunners Mark Mylod and Francesca Gardiner, but in a recent interview they divulged some new information on the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...

Welcome to installment of Harry Potter Theory. I'm coming to you today with a bunch of updates on the Harry Potter franchise as a whole- including some very exciting news on the upcoming show, some casting rumours, and some highlights from an interview JK Rowling just did with the Sunday Times. Altogether I've got a fair bit of news to cover in this one, so let's dive in..Starting with the biggest...

Hey everyone, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory.-Before we get started, let me clarify what we're diving into today: this video is all about the things we learn about the Harry Potter story after the series ended - little tidbits of info that Rowling shared outside of the books. These are the hidden nuggets of lore you'd only know if you kept up with interviews, Pottermore upda...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, I've got a special compilation for you, featuring some of the darkest witches and wizards in wizarding history. Some of these names will be familiar, while others are much less well-known. However, one thing is certain: each of these witches and wizards has a rightful claim to the title of the darkest and most evil in wizarding history. So, if you want to be...

There are quite a few mistakes and plot holes in the Harry Potter books and films. In fact, there are enough for me to make several compilations of them. However, perhaps one of the most confusing and inconsistent elements of the Wizarding World is undoubtedly the 'Trace'- a fairly major plot component that is riddled with contradictions.- To the Harry Potter casual, these issues with the Trace pr...

"A magic this powerful can do great harm in the wrong hands. It must be wielded by a select few." This fairly ominous quote of course refers to the phenomenon that is Ancient Magic - a primal, mysterious force that predates the more structured spellwork of the modern Wizarding World. Revered for its immense power yet feared for its unpredictability, ancient magic is woven into the tapestry of wiza...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be discussing some of the most important figures - both famous and infamous- from Wizarding History- names that are coupled with accomplishments and stories that make the Wizarding World what it is today. The Harry Potter books really only cover the time period that the books are SET IN, but there’s a lot more to Harry Potter lore than meets the...

Hey everyone, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. From the moment HBO's new Harry Potter TV Series was announced in April of 2023, fans of the series have been buzzing with questions and excitement. Questions like..What will the series be about? Will it stay true to the original books? And most importantly, who will be in charge of the project? And since then, a lot of these que...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing exactly how the genetics of witches and wizards work, with a focus on where the heck SQUIBS come from. If you're a fan of Harry Potter and the works of fantasy fiction in general, you've likely asked yourself the question: Where does magic come from? In some universes it would seem that magic can be acquired or learned. But in others - lik...

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing why Newt Scamander was allowed to keep his wand after being expelled from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. 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

Hey everyone, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. In what seems like just the last couple of years (but in reality has spanned nearly a DECADE), Warner Bros. has faced some challenges when releasing new Harry Potter IP- particularly the "Fantastic Beasts" film series. These high-budget films which dropped in 2016, 2018, and 2022 respectively struggled to find traction at the glo...