Harry Potter Theory

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory! This podcast features Harry Potter Theories, Fantastic Beasts Theories, Explanations, Top Lists, News, Character Backstories, Fan Fictions & More!

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Mar 4, 2024 · 27 min
10 Times Harry Potter Magic Made NO Sense
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing a few noteworthy instances in which wizarding world magic makes absolutely NO SENSE. As many fans of fantasy fiction will tell you, magic tends to have different rules depending on which universe you're referencing. For example, in some fantasy realms, wizards are called warlocks and witches are called mages. In these universes, those who have magical abilities may or may not require wands. Sometimes, witches and wizards solely rely on t
Feb 29, 2024 · 15 min
MASSIVE Update on the Harry Potter TV Show (Release Date + My Thoughts)
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing another exciting update regarding the much anticipated Harry Potter TV Show set to premiere on HBO. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feb 26, 2024 · 16 min
Why Didn't the Ministry Use TRUTH SERUM on Sirius Black? - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing Veritaserum- an incredibly powerful (and I feel, underutilized) potion that forces individuals to reveal the truth. "It is Veritaserum - a Truth Potion so powerful that three drops would have you spilling your innermost secrets for this entire class to hear. Now, the use of this potion is controlled by very strict Ministry guidelines. But unless you watch your step, you might just find that my hand slips - right over your ev
Feb 24, 2024 · 18 min
The Hidden Meaning of Every DEATH in Harry Potter
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing the meaning behind each of the more prominent deaths in the entire Harry Potter series. Although the first few instalments of Harry Potter were clearly written for a younger audience, it's evident from the very beginning of The Philosopher's Stone that this is not a series afraid to kill off characters. In fact, before we even get 50 pages into that very first novel, we learn - alongside a distraught 11-year-old Harry Potter - that his pare
Feb 20, 2024 · 10 min
The REAL Reason Dumbledore Knows Everything - DARK Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing ALBUS DUMBLEDORE and a theory about how he always seemed to maintain some level of control. First things first, Dumbledore is unquestionably one of the most powerful and INTELLIGENT wizards to have ever lived. While at school, Dumbledore's magical abilities consistently turned heads, particularly his skills surrounding charms and transfiguration. He also did exceptionally well on his N.E.W.T.S and O.W.L's. Griselda Marchbanks, a
Feb 17, 2024 · 19 min
20 POWERFUL Ancient Wizards in Harry Potter You've NEVER Heard Of
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing 20 wizarding world pioneers- POWERFUL ancient witches and wizards with illustrious tales and significant contributions to the Wizarding World. From the founders of various wizarding organizations, to spell creators, all the way to darkest witches and wizards to have inhabited the magical world, this list has it all. Without further ado, let's dive in to it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy
Feb 14, 2024 · 10 min
The Dark and TWISTED History of Horcruxes in Harry Potter
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're be discussing the darker side of the wizarding world- diving DEEP in to the subject of Horcruxes, and discussing a historical figure who created a Horcrux LONG before Voldemort ever did. JK Rowling once revealed that, over the course of history, many witches and wizards tried to create a horcrux, in spite of a severe lack of instruction from evil textbooks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19
Feb 12, 2024 · 20 min
History of the Weasley Family (Origins Explained)
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing the history, as we know it, of the well known and well loved Weasley family. Even those not terribly familiar with the wizarding world of Harry Potter will have likely - at the very least - HEARD of the large and lovable Weasley clan. Recognized not only by their shock of bright red hair but also by their unwavering loyalty and widespread reputation for believing all witches and wizards are equal, the Weasleys are present within the novels
Feb 9, 2024 · 12 min
The BIGGEST Things Harry Potter Fans Get WRONG
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Do you consider yourself a Harry Potter fan? And if so, what LEVEL of Harry Potter fan are you? Because today we're going to be putting that to the test 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 P
Feb 5, 2024 · 9 min
EXCITING Updates on the Harry Potter TV Show (2024)
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing some exciting news pertaining to a couple of long-awaited UPDATES on the Harry Potter TV Show. We had an update in the 3rd week of January and another update just a few days ago- so let's hope they keep the updates coming! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feb 3, 2024 · 10 min
5 Harry Potter Characters That Are TOTALLY Different in the Books
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing Harry Potter book characters who are NOTHING like their movie counterparts. As a general rule, fans of book series know to watch movie adaptations of the novels they love without expecting too much - for it is extremely rare that a filmmaker's vision will match the fictitious world that a fan has created in their own mind. After all, how could you expect every single person to interpret a book the EXACT same way - from the appearance of the
Jan 31, 2024 · 13 min
HUGE Announcement for Hogwarts Legacy 2024 (FINALLY!)
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. I think it goes without saying that 2023 was a big (and very much NEEDED) year for Harry Potter fans. In February, the long-awaited and massively popular Hogwarts Legacy was released- an immersive, open-world action RPG set in the same Wizarding World as the Harry Potter books. And just a few months later, word spread of a decade long Harry Potter series expected to premiere on HBO. Since the game's release over 22 MILLION copies have been sold- amounting to ove
Jan 29, 2024 · 28 min
What Happens AFTER Fantastic Beasts 3? - Finishing a Cancelled Franchise
Hey everyone, welcome to Harry Potter theory. Because a new Fantastic Beasts film seems...Improbable at this point, today I'm going to be filling in the blanks, taking a look at those 13 long years (1932-1945) we may never get a chance to see on screen. I can only operate within the existing lore, so there's certainly still going to be some missing information, but bare with me. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel
Jan 27, 2024 · 12 min
5 Famous Slytherins from Harry Potter History
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're discussing 5 famous Slytherin witches and wizards who went on to make history. Within the wizarding world, anyone referred to as simply a "Slytherin" is a current or former student of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry who was sorted into Slytherin House upon their arrival at the school.- The House of Slytherin is representative of one of the four founding members of Hogwarts, Salazar Slytherin, a powerful wizard who believed in magical bloo
Jan 23, 2024 · 12 min
Why Newt Scamander Was on the Marauder's Map (6 Harry Potter Theories)
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. The world of Harry Potter is full of magical mysteries and hidden connections, but one particular enigma has left fans puzzled for years. In the third installment of the series, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," an unexpected name appears on the infamous Marauder's Map: Newt Scamander.- This surprising revelation has sparked countless theories and speculations among fans, all attempting to unravel the mystery behind Newt's appearance on the map. Today w
Jan 20, 2024 · 17 min
The REAL Reason Voldemort Became EVIL - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Tom Marvolo Riddle was born at Wool's Orphanage on New Years eve, 1926 to Merope Gaunt, a pure-blood witch and the daughter of Marvolo Gaunt.- Tragically, Merope died shortly after Riddle was born, the result of a broken heart. Abandoned by the man that she loved and suffering complications from childbirth paired with starvation and/or hypothermia, Merope no longer had any desire to live, and made no attempts to utilize magic to save her own life. In interviews
Jan 18, 2024 · 9 min
The 10 Most DEBATED Harry Potter Topics That DIVIDE Fans
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing the top 10 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/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 16, 2024 · 12 min
The REAL Reason Snape Told Voldemort about the Prophecy - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. The Harry Potter 'prophecy' is a major driving force of the Harry Potter story- foretold by Seer Sybil Trelawney,-the fabled prophecy foresaw the birth of the person who would have the power to defeat Lord Voldemort. And to begin to unpack today's topic further, we need to take a look at the prophecy a little closer.- In 1980 Sybil Trelawney, the now Hogwarts divination professor, was interviewing for her posting at Hogwarts. During her interview, a disappointed
Jan 13, 2024 · 9 min
The REAL Reason Dumbledore Knew How to Find the Cave - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. During his childhood, a young Tom Riddle visited an undisclosed seaside location with his orphanage. And it was on this trip that Tom discovered the infamous 'cave' - a location that would play a large role in his future as the Dark Lord 'Voldemort'. You see, not only was the Cave a place of Torment for Tom's fellow classmates, it was also the place that housed one of his Horcruxes- Salazar Slytherin's locket. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C
Jan 11, 2024 · 12 min
5 Most DISTURBING Harry Potter Theories (According to Reddit)
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. What if I told you that beneath the enchanting wonders, thrilling adventures and exuberant magic, the Wizarding World housed an incredibly DARK underbelly? Because the truth is folks, even a world as Magical as the Harry Potter universe has a dark side, and today we're going to be exploring just that. From the bewitchingly eerie halls of Hogwarts to the cobwebbed chambers of Gringotts, today we're going to be unravelling disturbing theories that challenge our per