Harry Potter Theory

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're going to 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 textbooks. "...wizards would have been looking for ways to do exactly what Voldemort did for years. And some of the ways they would have tried would've killed them. So, I imagine it- well, they're huge parallels- splitting the atom would be a very good parallel in our world. . . . I do imagine that other people are going to have tried. I think it would be naive not to think that people have been trying for a long time, and thought they succeeded and hadn't, or else maimed themselves or killed themselves in the attempt. It's such a dangerous thing to do."- What this quote tells me is that maybe, just maybe, there's a wizard out there that was able to produce a horcrux before ANYONE else- they just never made it in to the history books. After all, if the idea of producing a horcrux is self-preservation, why would you want to boast about it and bring it to everyone's attention? I happen to have one very good guess for WHO this wizard might be, the ORIGINAL Horcrux creator. 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 Tom Riddle, Horcruxes, Lord Voldemort and the properties of Dark Magic. More specifically- we’re going to be discussing the ravaging effects that Horcruxes had on Tom Riddle- both on his appearance and on his soul. What truly prompted him to become ‘Voldemort’? And, what happened to his nose? How did he go from possessing human-features to snake-like features and, eventually, no recognizable features at all? In the Half-Blood Prince, Harry gasps at what becomes of the once handsome ‘Tom Riddle’- entirely unsure of what he has become: “Harry let out a hastily stifled gasp. Voldemort had entered the room. His features were not those Harry had seen emerge from the great stone cauldron almost two years ago: They were not as snake-like, the eyes were not yet scarlet, the face not yet masklike, and yet he was no longer handsome Tom Riddle. It was as though his features had been burned and blurred; they were waxy and oddly distorted, and the whites of the eyes now had a permanently bloody look, though the pupils were not yet the slits that Harry knew they would become. He was wearing a long black cloak, and his face was as pale as the snow glistening on his shoulders.” Let’s dive in to the destruction of Voldemort. 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 Albus Dumbledore, and trying to unravel one of his dirtiest darkest secrets- how he got his scar of the London Underground. As early as the Philosopher’s Stone (in the first chapter, no less), we hear Dumbledore mention a certain scar in a conversation with McGonagall. But it’s not the scar that you probably thought of, Harry’s scar of legend, it’s actually one of Dumbledore’s OWN scars. If the first place your mind went to was emotional scars then that would make perfect sense, as Dumbledore, who lived quite the tumultuous life, would be riddled with them. But in this instance we’re talking about a real bonafide scar. The following is Dumbledore’s response to McGonagall’s query about whether or not he could remove Harry’s scar: “Even if I could, I wouldn’t. Scars can come in handy. I have one myself above my left knee that is a perfect map of the London Underground." For those unaware, the London Underground is a public transport network of underground railways in London, also called The Tube. In this case, Dumbledore is referring to the Tube Map, which is a map used by travellers on the underground. However, it’s not simply an overlay of the railway lines onto a map of London; it’s a simplified version of lines to make it easier to follow. Some may have interpreted this little quip as some sort of joke, but as it happens, JK Rowling has since confirmed that this scar on Dumbledore’s left knee was very much real. The problem, however, is that she has never revealed HOW he got it, even avoiding the answer at a public Q&A 7 years after the first book’s release. “How did Dumbledore get his scar of the London Underground?” “You may find out one day. I am very fond of that scar.” And now, 25 years after the release of the first book, this question, like so many others, remains UNANSWERED. Today, we’re going to be diving in and figuring out the cause of Dumbledore’s famous scar. 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 to Potter Theory. Lord Voldemort and Gellert Grindelwald are the two most powerful dark wizards of modern history. -And their lives were eerily similar. Both of them shared a common foe: Albus Dumbledore. And both of them shamelessly butchered their fellow wizards and witches in pursuit of power. But when you look at the pair of dark wizards, you might be surprised to find out that there's quite a bit that separates them. From their individual manifestos, to their actual magical powers, Voldemort and Grindelwald couldn't have been more different. -Today, we're going to shed some light on those differences, and find out what divided these two wizards. 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. To honour the new RINGS OF POWER show, we're going to be discussing Harry Potter in relation to Lord of the Rings. Specifically, we'll be discussing which in-universe magic is MORE POWERFUL. In addition to identifying the key differences for what constitutes 'magic' in both worlds- I'm going to try to ATTEMPT to identify which world of magic is more powerful. For years, decades, we've known about both of these universes- and we've accepted them both for what they are- but what I want to do today is put them head to head- and answer the question once and for all: Who's more powerful? Harry Potter wizards or Lord of the Rings wizards? The first thing that I want to say is that both Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings are behemoths in media- they've each cultivated some of the biggest followings, and have established their own unique devoted fanbases around both books AND films. While they are certainly rivals in the space- they definitely share a mutual audience- and though they are both in the realm of fantasy- they're more than different enough to harmoniously co-exist.- One thing is for certain, though, and that's the fact that Lord of the Rings has been around for longer- much longer. In fact, Tolkien published the first installment of Lord of the Rings- the Fellowship of the Ring in 1954. The next two books were published in the 15 months that followed. The fellowship of the ring MOVIE however, took a blasphemous 47 years to come out as it wasn't released until 2001. Coincidentally, 2001 was also the year that the first Harry Potter film came out - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, which had only been published in book form 4 years earlier. 2001 was a GREAT year for cinema- two of the most popular novels had suddenly come to the big screen- and all at once! I went to go see both films in theatres when they came out- though, I was only 9 years old, and I'll outwardly state that I have a preference for Harry Potter- hence the Harry Potter Youtube channel. I was enthralled by the different worlds of magic placed before me- each approaching the concept of a fantasy world in their own unique way. The first Harry Potter was quite innocent and child-like, as the characters were still young and the story had yet to develop. However, they certainly nailed the sense of 'magic' that they were going for, as the Hogwarts boat scene brings forth a level of nostalgia unparalleled to this day. The darker tone that the films developed as they progressed fit the story perfectly- and eased us in to the darker sider of magic.- Similarly, the first Lord of the Rings GRACED our screens with what can only be described as a grandiose cinematic experience- giving us a different 'flavour' of magical world. But- aside from the different music, scenery and overall 'aesthetic'- how does 'magic' differ from franchise to franchise? To identify these differences, we need to look at the origins of magic in each franchise. 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 Draco Malfoy's lackeys Vincent Crabbe and Gregory Goyle and whether or not they're DEATH EATERS. We first see these two goons pop-up right near the beginning of the Harry Potter story, standing there, dim-witted as ever, behind their gang leader Draco. While many friendships blossomed within the walls of Hogwarts, particularly in the first few years, It seems as though both Crabbe and Goyle were friends with Draco before their Hogwarts days- a fact that I'm sure can be attributed to their ties in the pure-blooded wizard community.- Crabbe and Goyle, proud Slytherins, certainly made the lives of many Hogwarts students miserable during their time at the school. With Draco at the helm of their gang, they even made a special point of making it their absolute priority to bully the famous trio- Harry, Ron and Hermione.- And in their later years, just a year or two shy from Hogwarts graduation, they took things a step further, transcending the title of traditional bully and instead becoming what could only be aptly described as full-blown criminals.- But one thing I've also wondered is whether or not Vincent Crabbe and Gregory Goyle were teenage Death Eaters, just like their leader Draco Malfoy was. Were they rotten to the core like so many other dark wizards in the wizarding world? Or, was there salvation for these two boys? 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 PLOT HOLES from the Harry Potter Movies. Specifically, we'll be looking at the Chamber of Secrets. Why did Harry lie to Hedwig? And what mysterious horcrux SHOULD HAVE been destroyed? We'll answer those questions, and more, when we take a look at some big, and small, plot holes from the Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter film. 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

Today on Harry Potter Theory we'll be discussing 10 little known facts about the WEASLEY FAMILY. The Weasleys were always massively kind to Harry Potter, and they always had a plate for him on their dinner table. We get to know them quite well in the series, but we don't learn EVERYTHING. Today we're going to be diving deeper and uncovering 10 extra tidbits about Harry Potter's most beloved Wizarding family. Don't let their modest home fool you, because the Weasleys are one of the oldest, and proudest, wizarding families in Britain. - And through all the centuries of their existence, the honest bunch of do-gooders have racked up quite a number of interesting feats and facts. Today, we're going to take a few moments to look at some of the most shocking ones. 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 Albus Dumbledore and his cursed hand. More specifically, we’re going to be breaking down Dumbledore’s death, the curse itself and one scenario in which MAYBE, just MAYBE- Dumbledore could have saved himself. Let’s get in to it. Months before Dumbledore’s tragic demise, Dumbledore himself had decided to track down one of Voldemort’s horcruxes: a small ring crowned with a strange, dark stone. And what made this particular Horcrux unique is that this stone was in fact one of the fabled Deathly Hallows - the Resurrection Stone to be precise. The history of the stone dates back some time, with its origin story suggesting that it had been given to the middle Peverell brother, Cadmus Peverell, by Death himself. "Then the second brother, who was an arrogant man, decided that he wanted to humiliate Death still further, and asked for the power to recall others from Death. So Death picked up a stone from the riverbank and gave it to the second brother, and told him that the stone would have the power to bring back the dead." As mentioned above, this stone had the power to summon spirits back from the dead. But when Voldemort stole his uncle Morfin’s ring years and years prior, he had no idea that it contained such a powerful relic. To him it was just a family heirloom, and, more importantly, an item that he could taint with dark magic, an item that he could turn into a HORCRUX. But when Albus first found the stone and noticed it’s distinct markings, he immediately realized that it was one of the three Deathly Hallows. Knowing the true power of the stone, Dumbledore’s curiosity got the better of him, and he ended up placing the ring on his finger, securing his fate. My question is this: if Dumbledore’s curse had been effectively confined to a single hand- why not just...Get RID of said hand? 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. The Headmasters of Hogwarts were some of the most interesting wizards and witches in the world. Some were expert potioneers, some were lightning fast duelists, and some... even... were experts on dark magic. Who were they? And what did they contribute to the Hogwarts legacy? Today, we're going to be DIVING in and uncovering the 28 headmasters / headmistresses that have graced Hogwarts over its lengthy history. 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

Today we're RANKING the most POWERFUL Pure-Bloods in Harry Potter. At this stage I've RANKED the most powerful Slytherins, Gryffindors, Hufflepuffs, Ravenclaws, Aurors, Death Eaters, Dumbledore's Army members, Order of the Phoenix members and more. But what I haven't done yet is rank the most powerful PURE BLOOD wizards in the wizarding world.- Blood status is one of the most controversial aspects of the wizarding world- a concept in which wizarding families can be distinguished by the level of magically-endowed family members. Generally speaking, people are slotted in to one of the following categories: Pure-blood, half-blood or muggle. We're introduced to quite a few characters in the Harry Potter story that come from these pure blood lines, and they certainly aren't afraid to remind us of it..Malfoys.... However what we must remember is that at the end of the day, PURE BLOOD status doesn't mean ANYTHING. The most powerful PURE BLOODS are NOT the most powerful wizards- in fact, a top 10 list for the most powerful wizards would only include a couple of the people in this list. The majority of powerful witches and wizards in the wizarding world are actually HALF-BLOODS. Before we get started I want to mention a couple of things. First of all,I'm going to OMIT the Hogwarts founders and the Peverells as they're sort of OP. -Second of all, I'm going to TRY MY BEST to only include one person from each wizarding family, as otherwise the list could get quite overcrowded with one surname. Thirdly, I want you to pause the video and COMMENT your top 10 list down below before you dive in. Anyway, without further ado- here is my TOP 10 list of the most powerful PURE BLOOD wizards in the wizarding world. If I miss or forget a name that is deserving of a spot, please forgive me. 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 upcoming Harry Potter game: Hogwarts Legacy. Just recently we were (finally) given a definitive release date for the game, February 10 2023, and it seems like since this announcement was made Portkey Games have been rolling out update after update. We were in the dark for so long, and now there's SO MUCH to cover.- I haven't been covering the game much so far, but rest assured, I will be covering it moving forward. Today I'm going to be discussing 25 new details released about the game. 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing the CAST members of Harry Potter. Specifically, we'll be addressing what the Harry Potter cast FULL of superstars is doing NOW (2022). When we think of the Harry Potter films, it's hard to believe that the most recent installment came out over a decade ago, with the Deathly Hallows Pt 2 hitting the silver screen in 2011. But if that doesn't sound like a long time ago, then it MAY surprise you to hear that the first installment, the Philosopher's Stone, came out a decade before THAT in 2001. But while it's been quite some time since we've seen the original cast in action, they did give us 10 years of great movies, which I'll be forever grateful for. Today I'm going to be exploring what your favourite characters (50 of them for that matter) are up to in a post-Harry Potter world. What have they achieved in their acting careers / personal lives during these past 11 years? 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re discussing a few new Harry Potter plot holes, looking specifically at The Philosopher’s Stone. Before we begin untangling the debut novel of our beloved HP series, however, I just want to highlight that this video is one in a series of Plot Hole videos that I’ve done. So, if you haven’t done so yet, be sure to watch my previous thoughts on Harry Potter plot holes in: 10 HUGE Harry Potter Plot Holes (RANKED) - Harry Potter Explained 10 HUGE Harry Potter Plot Holes Part 2 (RANKED) - Harry Potter Explained Both of those videos focus on overall plot holes from various installments throughout the entire series. But today, of course, we’ll focus entirely on The Philosopher’s Stone. Let’s get 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 10 things you missed in the Deathly Hallows part ONE. - -- By the time the Deathly Hallows rolled into theaters, the general public was already well versed in the lore of the Harry Potter world. -But even the most knowledgeable Potterheads were liable to miss some of the smallest details in the film. -With nuanced decisions from filmmakers, as well as small callbacks to previous Potter books, there is plenty to unearth in the Deathly Hallows - Part 1, and more than enough things you might have missed. - Today, we'll take a look at this penultimate movie in the Harry Potter series, and cover all the little things that might have passed you by. 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 Harry’s ‘death’ at the hands of Voldemort in the Deathly Hallows. More specifically, we’re going to be diving in and dissecting the nuances of HOW it happened, WHY it happened, and HOW Harry was able to come back to life. To set the scene – we’re in the Forbidden Forest and Harry comes face-to-face with Voldemort once again. However, unlike previous confrontations – from his meeting with a fragmented Voldemort attached to Professor Quirrell, to their duel in the graveyard of Little Hangleton – this time Harry does not intend to defend himself or fight back. He’s come to die. Fans of the book will remember the chapter as the aptly named “The Forest Again” and movie lovers will certainly know this scene as the one right after Harry sees his dead loved ones through the magic of the Resurrection Stone – one of the three fabled Deathly Hallows. Voldemort and his followers are waiting for Harry to turn himself over – a deal Voldemort has proposed in exchange for the safety of the other wizards who have been fighting alongside Harry in The Battle of Hogwarts. 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

Today we're discussing the 10 most HATED characters in Harry Potter. Who TOPS the list? Umbridge? Malfoy? Pettigrew? Comment YOUR list below! Now, let me preface this list by saying that not all of these people are evil- in fact, some of them aren't evil at all. We must remember that being evil isn't the only prerequisite for being hated- some of these characters are just outright ANNOYING and OBNOXIOUS. Some of them made it on to the list for evil acts, and some of them made it on the list for simply popping their head up where they shouldn't have. I'll also mention that I don't really DISLIKE any of these characters, they all make the Harry Potter story more interesting, and for that I'm thankful for their existence. What kind of successful story is full of neutral characters with neutral opinions? Doesn't sound interesting to -me. I've tried to balance my own opinions with the opinions of the internet, so hopefully I've struck a reasonable balance there. My OWN top 10 list (based purely off of my own opinions) might look a little bit different. Anyway- I'm about to dive in, but before we get started I want to ask YOU guys to pause the video and comment YOUR top 10 (or even top 5) most hated Harry Potter characters down below. 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 10 things you might have missed in the Half-Blood Prince MOVIE. The Half-Blood Prince introduced us to a whole new side to Voldemort that we had rarely seen before: Tom Riddle's past. Thanks to Dumbledore's memories, and Professor Slughorn's recollection, we were granted a glimpse into Voldemort's early years as a wizard... and how he eventually learned the secrets of creating Horcruxes. Throughout the film, though, you might have missed some of the smaller details that make the wizarding world so rich. -So today, let's take a deep dive, and check out 10 of the smaller bits from the Half Blood Prince that might have snuck by you. 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing 10 crazy details you probably missed from the Deathly Hallows book. I've already done a video on this for the FILM version, so if you haven't seen that, then go and have a look afterwards. The Deathly Hallows is perhaps the darkest entry in the entire Harry Potter series. -Filled with war and death, the book follows the final moments of Harry Potter's quest to destroy the horcruxes that Voldemort hid around Britain. With so much lore, and so many intertwining stories, it's easy to overlook some of the smaller interesting facts and tidbits that fill its pages. So today, we're going to take a deep dive into the final chapter of Harry Potter's life at Hogwarts, and rediscover some of the things you might have missed. 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, starting with the Deathly Hallows Part 2, we're going to be discussing the things that you've probably never noticed in the Harry Potter films. As the culmination of a decade of lore, this movie is filled with interesting lore and trivia, and it'll be a blast to look through every scene with you. 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 discussing 10 THINGS you probably missed while you were watching the Philosopher’s Stone FILM. I’m also going to be doing a separate video highlighting 10 things you probably missed in the BOOK, but today, let’s focus on the films. Hunting for Easter Eggs and interesting tidbits within the Harry Potter films is one of my favorite past times. There’s just something so special about looking through the halls of Hogwarts, and discovering something you’ve never realized before. So today, I thought we’d spend some time doing just that. This time, we’ll take a look at the very first Harry Potter Film… the Philosopher’s Stone… and see what interesting feats and facts we can find. 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 Harry and Voldemort's final showdown in the Deathly Hallows part 2; the day that Lord Voldemort's tyrannical regime finally came to an end. We're also going to be discussing why every time Harry and Voldemort meet and engage in combat (which happens a fair bit), they resort to using the same spells over and over again- with Voldemort using Avada Kedavra and Harry using Expelliarmus. We see this in their graveyard duel in the Goblet of Fire, and we also see this in their final fated duel at the Battle of Hogwarts. My question is this: WHY is it that Harry Potter resorts to Expelliarmus for (seemingly) every circumstance? With the wizarding world at stake, wouldn't it make sense for Harry to use something like the killing curse? Why would he rely so heavily on a glorified disarming charm? Wouldn't Harry want to guarantee surety of Voldemort's demise? Yes Expelliarmus ended up working for Harry, largely- actually, EXCLUSIVELY due to extraneous circumstances- but I can't help but wonder why Harry would opt for a common duelling spell. 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 Severus Snape, Voldemort, and Horcruxes. More specifically- we’re going to be discussing whether or not Snape was aware of the fact that Voldemort had created horcruxes- Voldemort’s key to immortality. Voldemort’s creation of Horcruxes- which are arguably one of the darkest and most twisted forms of magic- started off with just a misguided young boy, unsure of his place in the world. Tom Riddle was an orphan, abandoned by his mother at Wool’s Orphanage before he ever got a chance to know her. His existence was a tragedy- and the only reason that he was ever birthed at all was because his mother had used a love potion on his father. When the effects of the love potion wore off, Tom Riddle Sr immediately left Merope, and this meant that Tom Riddle started off his life with nothing but abandonment. After years at the orphanage, Dumbledore eventually discovered the young Riddle- and brought him to the world’s finest magical school. While a student at Hogwarts, Riddle was very impressive, and he expressed an unparalleled ability to learn. He constantly asked questions, and he didn’t want to leave any stone unturned when it came to the wizarding world. There is one particular branch of magic, however, that captivated Riddle, and it’s a form of magic that he certainly should have never discovered. That magic involved Horcruxes- objects in which dark witches or wizards have imbued part of their soul. The ultimate purpose of creating a horcrux is to achieve immortality. However, the truly sinister component of creating a horcrux is that in order to produce one, you must MURDER someone. As he grew older, and as he learned more about Horcruxes, he began to create them for himself- and eventually, he had many- being one of only two known wizards to have created them. At one point in time Severus Snape was a full-fledged death eater and devoted servant of the dark lord. Disgusted with the actions of the quote on quote ‘good guys’, and fuelled by the torment that he had endured for much of his upbringing, Snape turned to the dark side and became one of Voldemort’s right hand men. In fact, it was Snape himself that overheard Sybil Trelawney discussing the fabled prophecy- and Snape too, who relayed the message to Voldemort. The two were close- Snape trusted Voldemort and Voldemort trusted Snape, but that all changed when Lily Evans’ life was in danger. Given that Snape was in Voldemort’s inner-circle for so many years, and that he had formed such a close bond with him- I always wondered, was Snape AWARE of Voldemort’s horcruxes? And if not- why wasn’t he? Snape was a bonafide magical genius- and he knew more about magic than almost every other wizard in the wizarding world- having gone down the rabbit hole of both sides of the wizarding spectrum- good and bad. Not only that, but he was a master legilimens- a master of THE MIND. He knew exactly how to read people, how to analyze their behaviours and patterns- how could he have missed powerful dark magic at play? 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 wizarding prisons. Everyone knows Azkaban, but do you know the other 7? -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.- 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 Harry Potter, Dumbledore’s Phoenix- Fawkes, wandlore, and Lord Voldemort. More specifically, we’re going to be addressing a couple of things. 1. WHY Fawkes’ Phoenix Feather CHOSE Voldemort & 2. WHY Fawkes’ Phoenix Feather Chose Harry. We know that Fawkes’ supplied the tail feather for both Harry AND Voldemort’s wands, and I’ve got a sinister theory for why. Harry first picks up his wand in Ollivander’s wand shop right near the beginning of the Philosopher’s Stone while accumulating supplies for Hogwarts. “A wand is the object through which a witch or wizard channels his or her magic. It is made from wood and has a magical substance at its core. Wands made by Ollivander have cores of phoenix feather, unicorn hair or dragon heartstring, and are of varying woods, lengths and flexibilities.” As shown above, wands come in a variety of shapes, colours, sizes, flexibilities and materials. The main parameters that differentiate each wand are as follows: length, wood type, and lastly- core type. Each element is just as important as the last, and these numbered criteria are part of the reason why each witch/wizards wand is so UNIQUE. In fact, there are a considerable number of permutations. So, how is that that Voldemort and Harry ended up with the same wand core? What are the chances that these two wizards, whose fates would intertwine, ended up with phoenix feathers from the SAME phoenix. 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 Hogwarts Potions Professor, and later Headmaster Severus Snape, and his most powerful spells and abilities. Now, one thing that I want to mention right out of the gate is that Snape is one of the most powerful wizards in the wizarding world- and what was most impressive about him is that he wasn't even that old when he died. Snape died at the tender age of 38, and though he wasn't quite at the level of Voldemort or Dumbledore, he was getting there- and had he been around for a few decades longer, I think that Snape may just have had a shot at being the most powerful wizard ever.- Unfortunately, we'll never know, and though I'm sure he had the potential to achieve insurmountable levels of power, realistically he did ultimately fall short of besting the likes of Voldemort and Dumbledore. With all of that being said, however, Snape was still amazing, and I feel like sometimes he's a little underrated. Throughout the series, time and time again Snape showcases spells and abilities that are difficult to conjure and often unique. -He's also a well-rounded wizard because he was never afraid of venturing in to experimentation with the dark arts- he knows the good spells, and the more sinister spells- he knows it all. Snape is a testament to what can be achieved if you're really dedicated to something. As a student, Snape always had his head in the books, continually learning and progressing. He was focused, and he didn't let temporary satisfaction get in the way of achieving more- learning more. Though he had a segue down a dark path, the result of bullying and the loss of his friendship with Lily, Snape only used his hatred for the Marauders as fuel- it gave him the drive and the motivation to be more, to do more.- And today, we're going to be diving in and looking at Snapes 5 most powerful spells and abilities. 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 wands, wand shops, and wand makers. More specifically- we're going to be discussing every known wandmaker in Harry Potter. There isn't a TON of information out there on this topic, so the level of information is going to vary from wandmaker to wandmaker, but I hope you enjoy what I've put together.- Considered to be a 'complex and mysterious branch of magic'- wand-making refers to a 'wandmaker' using wand cores and woods to construct wands for witches and wizards.- More broadly, wandmakers can be categorized as anyone who constructs a wand. However, in wizarding society, wandmakers are traditionally witches or wizards that construct and SELL wands. In large part due to the fact that the Ollivander family were so instrumental in revolutionizing the wand-making process, and in part due to the fact that Hogwarts students obtain wands from Ollivanders, many of us have been hard wired to believe that Ollivander's is the ONLY option when it comes to wand shops. -But in truth, there are in fact MANY other wandmakers out there in the vast wizarding world, some of which I'll introduce you to on today's list.- Today, we're going to be examining ALL wandmakers- that is, any witch or wizard that has constructed a wand- whether that be to sell, use themselves, or otherwise. 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 Wormtail AKA Peter Pettigrew. Wormtail gets a bad wrap, and has arguably the worst reputation of the entire franchise, with perhaps the exception of Umbridge. No one, not even Wormtail's allies, held him in a very high regard, and one of the reasons that people looked down on him was that they saw him as submissive and weak. Voldemort and the death eaters disrespected him, never truly giving him the time of day. Wormtail was instrumental in Voldemort's resurgence, so it's a testament to Voldemort's sinister nature, and Wormtail's submissive nature, that he could disrespect him so openly. At one point, wormtail was sent to Snape's house to 'assist' him, but Snape ended up treating him like his servant, a supreme gesture of disrespect: Severus Snape: "I was under the impression that the Dark Lord sent you here to assist me." Peter Pettigrew: "To assist you, yes, but not to serve you drinks and...to clean your house!" Wormtail was a british pure-blood wizard born in 1959 or 1960, he had pale skin, unhealthy hair that was constantly falling out, and blue eyes. He was a snivelling excuse for a man whose loyalties only lay where there was power, and he did not value friendship or love in the way that most do. Despite serving both sides of the battle at one point or another, neither respected him, and those that Wormtail betrayed hated him because he was, morally, an awful awful person. And while I agree with the sentiment that Wormtail was a despicable person morally, I am not of the impression that he was an untalented wizard. In my opinion, Wormtail is one of the most underrated characters in the franchise, power wise, as if we break everything down - we can see that he was actually able to achieve quite a lot magically. 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 Severus Snape, Gellert Grindelwald, Spell Creation, the Qilin, and the latest Fantastic Beasts film: The Secrets of Dumbledore. Okay- the title has probably confused you to no end. But, to be fair, it probably should- because the topic today’s video is centered around is all over the place. The focus of today’s video is a scene from the Secrets of the Dumbledore that contradicts Harry Potter canon as we know it. Well, at least that’s what it looks like. This video idea was actually sent to me by one of my Instagram followers, so a big shout out to wills.hep on IG for bringing it to my attention. Go follow me on IG at HPTHEORY if you aren’t following already. This video IS going to contain spoilers for the Secrets of Dumbledore so if you haven’t seen it yet then come back later! 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 Voldemort’s reign in the second wizarding war, Hogwarts, Hogwarts FIRST YEAR STUDENTS, and wands. Let’s dive in to it. Voldemort’s regime during the second wizarding war really flipped the wizarding world on its axis. Where once there was peace, now there was heartbreak, separation and destruction. He had successfully taken over the ministry of magic, torn apart Diagon Alley, and EVEN managed to breach the walls of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry- the world’s foremost magic school. The school, which had previously been overseen by powerful wizard (and good guy, maybe?) Albus Dumbledore, was no longer under his protection after his untimely death. Dumbledore’s vacancy left a big hole in Hogwarts, and without his protection, it didn’t take long for Voldemort and the Death Eaters to waltz right in. But the Death Eaters taking over Hogwarts certainly didn’t mean that classes would stop. Oh no. Class was still very much in session, just with a very…different set of rules and approach. With a double-agent Snape taking the Headmaster helm, most of the school staff remained in their usual postings. However, a Death Eater takeover did of course mean that a few new faces were introduced to the faculty, like Alecto and Amycus Carrow- a pure blood brother/sister combo that took over Muggle Studies and Defence Against the Dark Arts (respectively). Ok Silas, we get it, class was still in session. What’s your point? Well, school in session meant that new faces were still popping up at Hogwarts. That’s right, just like Harry Potter in his first year- new, bright young witches and wizards were walking through the doors of Hogwarts for the very first time. But, can you even begin to imagine how much different this experience would have been for these NEW first years? Harry was met with wonder, magic and excitement. These new first years must have been met with darkness, terror and uncertainty- entirely unsure of where the school stood admist Voldemort’s wizarding world takeover. Why were students even sent? 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 Dumbledore and 9 AWFUL things he did in the name of ‘the greater good’. Albus Dumbledore was the greatest Wizard of the 20th century… but he was also, strangely, one of the most reckless. In fact, if you took a look at a full list of the headmaster’s decisions, you’d find yourself shaking your head quite a lot, wondering how someone so smart, could simultaneously be so awful. Today, we’re going to take a look at some of these choices. We’ll break down why exactly Dumbledore thought he was in the right… and why his decisions ended up being so awful. 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 life in the Harry Potter universe AFTER the Battle of Hogwarts and Deathly Hallows...A time AFTER Voldemort's defeat. Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley’s marriage produced three children. Unlike their parents, most of the Potter children lived a peaceful, quiet life. But surprisingly… one of them… an ugly duckling sorted into Slytherin… nearly resurrected Lord Voldemort and destroyed the wizarding world as we know it. So… Who exactly were Harry’s children? And what legacy did they leave behind? Join us, as we answer these questions, and more… 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 some popular fan theories pertaining to Severus Snape. I'm going to discuss 5 theories in total, some good and some bad. I've got 5 more ready for a part 2! Let's get started. 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 WIZARDING WEALTH. It's a hot topic- people want to talk about. Why is Harry so RICH? Why do the Lestrange's have a vault full of gold? Who is the RICHEST family? These are all questions I've answered in the past. However, what I've never properly answered is how the Malfoy family were able to amass THEIR wealth.- The wizarding world has an economy just like our own with mediums of exchange and a system of finance. And they also of course have their own wizarding money- coming in many different forms including galleons, sickles and knuts. Galleons are the largest form of currency, equivalent to about 17 sickles or 493 knuts. According to the FORBES fictional 15 - which takes speculation to the next level when it ranks the net worth of all different sorts of fictional characters, Lucius Malfoy is worth an astonishing 1.3 billion USD or 943,542 pounds. If we convert that in to muggle currency, that gives us a figure of approximately 188,708,000 galleons- not bad Lucius. Astonishingly, the Malfoys are NOT the richest family in the wizarding world, but they're certainly up there- probably top 3. When we think of the Malfoy family lineage- certain words come to most people's minds- but these words scarcely hold a positive connotation. -Usually when someone says 'Malfoy'- you might think 'bigot' or 'prejudiced'- but that's a reputation that was earned through centuries of intolerance. In fact, the name Malfoy comes from Old French and literally means 'bad faith'. These are characteristics almost ingrained in their bloodline, and it wasn't until really, Draco, that this intolerance began to waiver somewhat. Historically, they are a wealthy family of morally crooked witches and wizards, that will whimper when caught red handed, and gloat when in a position of power. So, how did this family acquire their IMMENSE level of wealth? Well, I'm about to air their dirty dark secret- they're rich EXCLUSIVELY because of muggles. 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. Which of Hogwarts' founders lived the most tragic life? You might be tempted to answer with Salazar Slytherin... -- But if we take a second look at the four co-founders, we'll find that Rowena Ravenclaw, might have suffered the greatest tragedy of all. What was it? -And why was it so awful? Join us, and find out, as we take a look at the life and times of Rowena Ravenclaw. Rowena Ravenclaw, just like her other co-founders of Hogwarts, represented a unique part of the British landscape. - While Godric Gryffindor was from a small town in the West Country of England... Helga Hufflepuff lived in a rural, hill-covered county in Wales,... and Salazar Slytherin was reported to have been born in Ireland... Helga represented Scotland and called the highlands her home. All four of them were born in the 10th century, some decades before they founded Hogwarts sometime around 990 AD. - In the years leading to the formation of the school, Rowena had already become renowned as one of the most skilled witches of her era. -Her mastery of charms, which she would later use to create her famous diadem, made her quite a formidable magic user. - Her thirst for knowledge pushed her to study magic at a pace nearly no other wizard or witch could compete with. But it wasn't just her tenacity that made her a powerful witch... 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 Voldemort, the wizarding war, and the magical community in the REST of the world. Voldemort was, perhaps, the most powerful dark wizard in the history of the wizarding world… He possessed an almost unbound mastery of magic. In one on one combat, he was able to effortlessly slice an opponent’s throat without uttering a word, and when his own mortality was put to test, he could evade death time and time again. So… if Voldemort was such a menace, why didn’t other heroic wizards and witches from the international wizarding community volunteer to help fight against him? During that final, terrifying year of the Second Wizarding war, why didn’t any other countries try to help? Where were the powerful sorcerers from Mahoutokoro in Japan? Or the masters of wandless magic from Uagadou in Uganda? There were at least eleven wizarding schools in the world at the time, and dozens of magical governments… and each one decided to leave the defense of Britain to a teenager named Harry Potter, and his terrified… and traumatized… classmates. Why didn’t anyone else help? Well, today, we’re going to try to answer these questions, and more… 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 a few new Harry Potter plot holes. But for this video – rather than me theorizing these plot holes myself, I'm going to be covering my favourite ones that you – Harry Potter Theory fans – have come up with! As you may know, I've previously released a video on the topic of 10 HUGE Harry Potter Plot Holes (RANKED). At the end of the video, I requested, as I do in all my videos, for you to share your thoughts in the comments below. Some of you made excellent points on the plot holes I'd covered, offering additional details on a few and even possible explanations for others. Many of you, however, shared your own plot hole theories. And Merlin's Beard, might I just say, there were far too many great ideas put forth for them to go unacknowledged. So, in this video, I've compiled my favourite top 10 of YOUR plot hole theories.- Without further ado, let's let the magic unravel... 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 Harry Potter, Voldemort, and the special connection these two characters share. On one fateful late October evening (October 31st to be specific) in the year 1981, Lord Voldemort, at the height of his power, travelled to Godric’s Hollow and the home of the Potter’s. It was on this night that the course of history changed, as Voldemort had travelled there with one goal in mind: kill the boy. 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 Potioneers. Now, Potion making was no easy feat. - It required years of studying, and dedication to the craft. -Becoming an expert potioneer was a rare achievement, and unlike spellcraft, only a handful of potion makers are famous enough to earn spots within history texts at Hogwarts. While some became potion makers for money, others devoted their lives to the craft out of pure love. -Today, we're going to take a look at both types of potioneers, and see what type of impact they left on the wizarding world. 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 spells. Specifically, the VISUAL aspects of spells.. Now, there are all sorts of spells and all kinds of different incantations, but one thing is for certain, the colour of a spell always attracts a lot of attention. Voldemort's avada kedavra- just wouldn't be the same without that sinister looking jet of green light emanating from his wand, and nor would Harry's bright red expelliarmus.- But, what I want to discuss today is- what do these different spell colours actually mean? Are they simply arbitrary? Or are we able to derive some sort of a relationship between the colour of the spell and the type of spell itself. What is the underlying meaning behind these spell colours?- I think that the most obvious and sort of go-to answer to this relatively unaddressed question is something like: green spells are inherently dark in nature, red spells are inherently powerful in nature, and white spells are inherently pure, good, and passive in nature, to name a few.- And I agree with those sentiments, for the most part. However, I believe that there is much more to it than that, and I want to peel back the layers and uncover what it is that makes spells these colours. Let's start by looking at a couple of common spell colours. 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 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 in Harry Potter, with platform 9 ¾ and the Hogwarts Express both playing a crucial role in Harry's first trip AWAY from the Dursleys, and off in to the Wizarding World. But, have you ever wondered HOW this magical railway ride fits in to a preexisting national rail network? The UK National rail network to be specific. Does the Hogwarts express exist entirely independently from the rest of these trains? Or, does it share some of the same tracks? Does it transport some of the same passengers? Is the Hogwarts Express able to magically avoid collisions? What gives? 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 why Hermione Granger should have been with Harry Potter instead of Ron Weasley. For those of you who are primarily fans of the Harry Potter novels, or enjoy both the books and the movies, I imagine that this particular sentiment sparks outrage at the very mention of the idea. On the other hand, for all you movie loyalists out there, I'm fairly certain many of you are likely nodding your heads along in agreement. And it is for this EXACT reason that I'd like to further define today's topic – so that there is no confusion on the matter. That is, I only believe that Hermione should have been with Harry in the FILM adaptation of the Harry Potter series. Now, there are exactly three reasons for why I feel this way, and they ALL revolve around the liberties that were taken with Ron, Hermione, and Harry's characters when translating the books into films. Let's get into 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 Albus Dumbledore, the Half-Blood Prince, Voldemort & the vicious curse with which Dumbledore was afflicted. Albus Dumbledore was the most powerful wizard of his era. And the sudden, tragic news of his death sent shockwaves throughout Britain. But while many mourned, others rejoiced. With Dumbledore out of the picture, Voldemort and his Death Eaters had removed the single, largest obstacle in their rise to power. And even though Severus Snape might have cast the final spell that killed the much beloved headmaster of Hogwarts, it was Lord Voldemort’s curse that truly murdered him. So you might be curious… what exactly did Voldemort do to Marvolo Gaunt’s ring, in order to have such a lethal effect? We’ll uncover that mystery, and more, in today’s video. 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 Voldemort, Bellatrix Lestrange, Death Eaters, and Horcruxes. Let’s kick things off with a brief intro on Horcruxes: “A Horcrux is created when a wizard takes an object and binds a piece of their soul to it. The purpose is immortality, with the logic going that as long as a piece of your soul survives within the object, then you can never truly die. It’s magic so Dark, so heinous, that it was kept a secret from most of the wizarding world. Yet despite many trying, there are only two known wizards to have discovered how to perform it: an Ancient Greek Dark wizard called Herpo the Foul, who created one Horcrux; and Voldemort, who mastered the spell and created seven. “ But, what I’ve always wondered is, why didn’t the death eaters follow in Voldemort’s footsteps and create horcruxes themselves? Surely Voldemort would have entrusted someone like Bellatrix with the knowledge of how to create one, wouldn’t he? Dumbledore once described Tom Riddles school gang as “a mixture of the weak seeking protection, the ambitious seeking glory, and the thuggish seeking a leader who could show them more refined cruelty”. It was these same students that are considered to be the forerunners to what-would-become the Deatheaters that we see later on in the books and films. Deatheaters are pure-blood radical supremacists that cast unforgivable curses without remorse, and torture muggles, half-bloods, and blood-traitors alike. Death eaters murder people willy nilly, so it’s not unreasonable to expect that they would be willing to MURDER to achieve immortality. Furthermore, the death eaters were hellbent on maintaining pure magical bloodlines in the wizarding community, and one very effective way of doing that would be to remain immortal AS a pure-blood. So, is it just that the Death Eaters were left in the dark by voldemort-unaware of what it was that he had achieved- or was it that the creation of a horcrux was just too imposing. After all, horcrux creation was even too dark to be properly mentioned in a book ABOUT the dark arts. The following quote from Voldemort suggests that at least some of the death eaters knew SOMETHING about what he had done... 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 Hogwarts’ loveable gamekeeper Hagrid. What do we really know about Rubeus Hagrid? The towering half-giant seemed to be a simple, content groundskeeper. But when we look back over the years, Hagrid’s life was filled with tragedy and all sorts of challenges. What happened to him? And how did he overcome everything? That’s what we’ll answer today… 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 Harry Potter Events in the Medieval Period. Do you know the tale of Godelot the Dark Wizard? Or the history of early Quidditch? -How about the very first Triwizard Tournament? - - If you take a moment, and look back at the history of the medieval wizarding world, you'll find the answer to all these questions, and more. - So join me, as we trek back a few hundred years, and learn a thing or two about wizards and witches in the middle ages. 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 WHAT IF Dudley Dursley, Harry Potter's volatile cousin, had turned out to be a wizard too? Now, although the mere idea of this what if scenario might have you immediately spewing profanities my way, you must admit that the chance that Dudley might have possessed some magical talent is not all that far-fetched of an idea. Why is that you may ask? Well, to start with, it's common knowledge that plenty of witches and wizards are born into Muggle families in which no other known relatives possess the ability to perform magic. Which, of course, brings us to my second point: this is the exact situation Lily Evans, Harry's mum, found herself in. As you likely well know, Lily's family was comprised entirely of Muggles, including her sister, Petunia, Dudley's mum. And although in adulthood, Petunia showed nothing but disdain for her sister's magical talents, even going so far as to call her a freak, we know from flashbacks of the girls' childhood that Petunia actually rather envied Lily's abilities and had wished to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry herself. In fact, as a child, she even sent a letter requesting admission to Professor Dumbledore. Sadly – yet very understandably – Petunia was gently let down by Dumbledore who could not allow admission of a Muggle to the school. Unfortunately, this only seemed to spurn her jealousy of Lily into blatant hatred and resentment. But alas...I digress... 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 WHY witches and wizards in attendance at the Quidditch World Cup RAN AWAY from the invading Death Eaters- rather than stay and fight. Why weren’t the death eaters STOPPED? Yes, some did stay and fight, but of the vast numbers that attended, only an infinitesimal number stayed. What I wonder is, why? The International Quidditch World Cup was THE premier Quidditch contest- hosted every four years since it’s very first contest in the year 1473. The Quidditch World Cup allowed Quidditch players from all over the globe to find glory for their respective countries- as it represented the pinnacle of Quidditch competition. For this reason, it was exceedingly popular, with witches and wizards travelling from all over the globe to support their nation’s quidditch team. The result? More than a few boatloads of witches and wizards. We’re first introduced to this spectacular event in the Goblet of Fire. 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 how Slytherin's GIGANTIC Basilisk survived inside of the teeny tiny Chamber of Secrets for 1000+ years. Hogwarts is big, but not THAT big, and the Chamber (though extraordinary) doesn’t seem nearly big enough to accommodate a 50 foot long serpent. We’re first introduced to the Basilisk - which was the horrific creation of Hogwarts founder Salazar Slytherin, in the Chamber of Secrets. Basilisks are enormous serpentine creatures, the existence of which can be attributed to their original twisted creator, a dark wizard by the name of Herpo the Foul. A common misconception is that SLYTHERIN created the first basilisk, where in reality he merely created his own- the same one that resides within Hogwarts’ secret chamber. 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. Tell me, if you lived in the wizarding world, what type of job would you want? Some of you might have thought about this question a time or two already. Perhaps you want to be an auror at the Ministry of Magic? Or a professor, at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. You might think those are great choices, but they’re actually a bit limited. There are hundreds of jobs to choose from in the wizarding world, and today, we’re going to take a look at a handful of some of the most interesting ones: from Troll Trainer to Magical Creature Breeder, and more. 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices