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 wh…

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 i…

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. T…

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…

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…

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, …

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 an…

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 o…

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 i…

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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv…

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…

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- …

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 altogethe…

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See P…

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 thi…

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…

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…

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 Ha…

"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, …

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 ther…

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 …

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 mag…

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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 …

A grain of sand on a lost beach. A tiny pebble lying unnoticed on the ocean floor. A fallen acorn buried under years of autumn leaves. A faded seashell washed ashore on an uninhabited island. These are just a few examples of the kinds of objects that I would use if I was in the position to create my own Horcruxes…And I’m sure the same can be said f…

The introduction of the International Statute of Secrecy in 1692 marked a pivotal moment in Wizarding history. It put a stop to the witch hunts and unjust persecution of witches and wizards. It ushered in an era of harmonious co-existence. And most importantly, it separated the two worlds: muggle and magical. But what IF there was a darker element …

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. This is part 1 of a video series where I’ll be diving in to the Harry Potter books and taking a look, chapter by chapter, at all of the mistakes that were made. Starting with book 1: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. I’m going to be placing a particular focus on instances in which factual errors were made or …

Hey everyone, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. Now- we've all heard of the Unforgivable Curses—three of the most forbidden and dangerous spells in the wizarding world. Casting any of these, whether it's the Cruciatus Curse, the Imperius Curse, or the Killing Curse, is considered such a heinous crime that it’s punishable by a l…

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. I’m coming to you today with a bunch of updates on the Harry Potter franchise as a whole- including news about the TV show, upcoming sequels, WizardingWorld.com, and more! This is a NEW style of video that I’ll be making from time to time to help everyone get up to speed with everything HARRY POTTER. I’ve got 5 bits …

Welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. In my last video I discussed 7 Harry Potter theories that are so inconsequential and likewise plausible that they are hard to deny. Theories with such little evidence against them that, for the most part, we can all agree they likely have a basis in reality. In my last video, it seemed like man…

Within the theorydom, there are some pretty absurd Harry Potter theories out there. And I’ll admit, I’m likely responsible for quite a few of them… However, even when I present more rational theories, they often face their fair share of scrutiny. There are usually a number of ways in which even a fairly IRONCLAD theory can be challenged. But every …

With the new Harry Potter TV Show on the (still fairly distant) horizon, more and more details about the show are slowly being unravelled. However, one recent bit of news that came to light a few days ago has left fans a little distraught... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva…

At the time of writing this, Ollivander’s Wand Shop has been supplying the wizarding community with the finest wands money can buy for nearly 24 centuries, having first opened its doors as far back as 382 BC. I know I know, this date DOES seem a little far-fetched, but rest assured that it has been confirmed as canon. And it was during that year th…

I question the Harry Potter books A LOT. But there’s one thing in particular that I’ve always more or less accepted at face value with no regard for HOW it actually unfolds. And that THING is HOW the Ministry (and others) communicates with what are essentially amortal wraithlike spirits that (as far as I know) do NOT possess the ability to speak. I…

On the surface, Azkaban seems like a pretty good idea- mainly due to its effectiveness. It’s on a far-off remote island, it has a fortress designed to keep the most dangerous criminals at bay, there are perpetual storms surrounding the island, AND there’s an army of Dementors working as prison guards. And that’s just the PHYSICAL side of things. Me…

2 weeks ago I released ‘7 Major Events BEFORE The Harry Potter Story Started’- the first part of a 4 part series where I discuss events that took place PRIOR to the books and films. Harry Potter lore is a lot deeper than some people realize, so today we’re going to be winding the clocks back once again and exploring 7 more significant events in Har…

Hey everyone, Welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. I come to you with news regarding the upcoming Harry Potter TV series. I’ll kick things off with the update and then I’ll dive in to some more details of the project for those who are interested. Following the Emmy Awards last week, HBO's CEO and chairman, Casey Bloys, provided so…

Blood status has been a controversial and longstanding source of division and prejudice in the Wizarding World, and it all stems from the categorization of magical bloodlines into pure-bloods, half-bloods, and muggle-borns. And while I don’t condone demonizing any of these groups and certainly don’t want to contribute to further prejudice, I can’t …

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Just recently I made a video on 7 things that occur after the Harry Potter story ended, that is, after the books and films concluded. This helped to introduce an element of closure to those who were wondering what may have happened next for Hogwarts, the trio, and the Wizarding World at large. And today we’re going to be sticking to that same theme…

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’ll be discussing the MOST powerful wandless magic within the wizarding world at large. Within the Harry Potter series, it’s hard to imagine the majority of the scenes that focus on magic—WITHOUT wands. There are just SO many important and pivotal scenes that all revolve around these magical devices. From th…

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The legend of the Deathly Hallows is one of the most well-known stories in the wizarding world. Passed down through generations, it tells the tale of three wizard brothers who encounter Death and are each granted a powerful magical artifact: the Elder Wand, the Resurrection Stone, and the Invisibility Cloak. And what all 3 of these powerful items h…

What if I told you that Hogwarts still holds untapped secrets from its founders—hidden chambers located DEEP within the castle that haven’t been accessed for centuries? Everyone knows about Salazar Slytherin's infamous Chamber of Secrets- there’s a whole book named after it! But have you ever considered that maybe…Just maybe..the Other founders of …

September 1st marks Back to Hogwarts Day- an annual event celebrated by Harry Potter fans which holds significance because it's the day that students in the Harry Potter series return to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for the new school year. The event often includes fan gatherings, online celebrations, and special activities hosted by …

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today discussing wizarding prisons. A few months back I broke down all of the known SCHOOLS in the international wizarding community, and today, similar to that, I’m going to be pivoting to international prisons. Everyone knows Azkaban, but do you know the other 7? Let’s dive in to it. Learn more about your ad choice…

With Back to Hogwarts Day fast approaching, I started thinking about all of the young witches and wizards that will experience the Wizarding World for the first time. For many of them, it’ll be their first time at platform 9 ¾, first time on the Hogwarts Express, and first time walking through the front doors of Hogwarts school. But one key aspect …

Welcome to Harry Potter theory. As I’m currently on a work trip visiting the Harry Potter MOTHERLAND (Edinburgh, Scotland) I have put together a compilation for you of some of the DARKEST / CREEPIEST / MOST DISTURBING Harry Potter Theories out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.…

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’ll be discussing the many reasons why Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, famed Headmaster of Hogwarts and former Gryffindor student, may have been more well-suited to Slytherin House. As fans, soon after Harry Potter received his letter of acceptance and we were first introduced to Hogwarts School of …