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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Jun 13, 2023 · 13 min
When Wizards DIE: Exploring the Wizarding Afterlife - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing the Wizarding Afterlife- taking a closer look at what exactly happens to witches and wizards when they die. The line between the living and the dead is unquestionably a blurry one in Harry Potter. This is reinforced by the prevalence of beings that skirt these two planes of existence- Ghosts and Dementors are some of the first that come to mind. And with these blurred lines, the topic of death (which is also a key thematic element in Harry
Jun 11, 2023 · 10 min
10 Things in Harry Potter Fans Can't Agree On - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing ten of the most controversial opinions about the Harry Potter series. These, of course, are opinions in which fans have long since battled over since the release of the novels, throughout the making of the films, and now more than ten years later. And since I love a good debate, let's get to it... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jun 9, 2023 · 14 min
15 Character Deaths in Harry Potter: Book VS Movie - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be comparing book with film. Specifically, we're going to be taking a look at the deaths of 15 Harry Potter characters and HOW these deaths were portrayed differently on the silver screen. We'll also be diving in to the implications for portraying these deaths differently.- When adapting a beloved book series to the big screen, filmmakers face the daunting task of translating the rich, intricate world of the source material into a visual medi
Jun 7, 2023 · 11 min
Dumbledore's DARK Secret: Was He a Horcrux Creator? - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing whether or not the late, great - and highly revered - Albus Dumbledore ever created his own HORCRUX - before his untimely death. Knowing that creating a Horcrux is a bit of EXTREMELY Dark Magic that we've previously only ever heard about Lord Voldemort practising (and I suppose Herpo the Foul), how did a theory surrounding the incredibly well-respected Albus Dumbledore and Horcruxes even come to be? ...Let's dive in! See Privacy Policy at
Jun 4, 2023 · 12 min
Everyone Gets This WRONG about Voldemort - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing VOLDEMORT- peeling back the layers of his character and clearing up some misconceptions. In the magical world of Harry Potter, love plays a pivotal role in shaping the lives of its characters, often serving as a powerful force that triumphs over darkness. At the center of this darkness stands Lord Voldemort, a figure synonymous with evil and the antithesis of love- a man thought to be INCAPABLE of such an emotion. But.. What if I told you t
Jun 1, 2023 · 13 min
Why Does the Sorting Hat Choose Half-Bloods for Slytherin? - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing WHY The Sorting Hat selects MUGGLE-BORN and HALF-BLOOD students for Slytherin House in the modern era. If Salazar Slytherin was such an advocate for Pure-blood supremacy, how is it that, many centuries later, his own Hogwarts house allows half-bloods? Specifically, we're going to be tackling this question in relation to The Sorting Hat as the hat is ultimately responsible for student placement. The Sorting Hat, a magical artifact at Hogwar
May 30, 2023 · 16 min
Top 10 Darkest Moments LEFT OUT of the Films - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today discussing BOOKS vs FILMS - honing in on some of the darkest BOOK moments that, for varying reasons, simply never made their way on to the silver screen. While the film adaptations brought the magic of Hogwarts to life on the big screen, they were not without their limitations. In the process of adapting the complex and intricate world of the books into a more visually-driven medium, certain dark and unsettling moments were omitted or altered, leaving fans
May 28, 2023 · 13 min
Why Don't MORE Wizards Become Animagi? - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing animagi- witches and wizards with the unique ability to transform in to an animal (and back again) at will. A single witch or wizard who possesses this ability is known as an 'animagus'.- The practice of becoming an animagus and transforming your body in this way is considered to be a specialized form of transfiguration- a branch of magic focused on changing the form and appearance of objects, creatures and people. Animagus is
May 26, 2023 · 12 min
Were Wizards Involved with World WARS? - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing what the wizarding world was up to while Muggles fought against each other during World War II. While there's lots of evidence to suggest that witches and wizards take part in many Muggle events without us even noticing, their participation in a large number of global conflicts and events like World War II remain somewhat of a mystery even to this day. Let's dive in... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy
May 24, 2023 · 13 min
The BRUTAL Death of Peter Pettigrew (NOT SHOWN in the Films) - Harry Potter Book Vs Movie
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing the death of Peter Pettigrew - aka Wormtail-- former Marauder, Order of the Phoenix member, and later Death Eater. In the magical world of Harry Potter, the fate of characters often serves as a reflection of their choices and allegiances. One such character, whose destiny diverges significantly between J.K. Rowling's books and the film adaptations, is Peter. Known for his cunning and treachery, Pettigrew's demise in the books is a fitting e
May 22, 2023 · 13 min
Dumbledore's 25 BIGGEST Mistakes - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing all of the times that Albus Dumbledore - wise old Hogwarts Headmaster- was WRONG- or just had terrible judgement. I know, this is a strong stance to take at the very beginning of a video...but with the title being what it is, it surely comes as no surprise. So, let's get in to it! Dumbledore was many things throughout the Harry Potter series. Mentor to our young protagonist, Harry, Hogwarts Professor-turned-Headmaster, loyal member of the O
May 20, 2023 · 13 min
How Dumbledore MANIPULATED Voldemort from the Beginning - Messed Up Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing a very messed up Harry Potter theory of mine that outlines some questionable actions and behaviour from Albus Dumbledore- suggesting that perhaps Dumbledore, wise old loveable benevolent wizard and Hogwarts headmaster, was actually a master manipulator responsible for the destruction of Lord Voldemort's soul. This theory alleges that Dumbledore, like he did with Harry, raised Voldemort like a 'pig for slaughter'. Now, let me start off by sa
May 18, 2023 · 10 min
Why Didn't Dumbledore Just HUNT Voldemort Down? - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing Voldemort, Dumbledore, and one rather large question that I'm sure has crossed the minds of every Harry Potter fan at one point or another: Why didn't Dumbledore just HUNT Voldemort down? I know I know, it's not that simple. Logistically this subject is..Precarious to say the least. But, just for a moment let's pretend that Dumbledore decided to set off in search of Voldemort and simply killed the tyrannical dark wizard- effectively stoppin
May 16, 2023 · 11 min
The Story of Delphini: Voldemort's Daughter - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing the background of Voldemort's (& Bellatrix's) DAUGHTER- that's right you heard me, DAUGHTER- Delphini. Now, if you've only read the original books / seen the original films, then you're probably completely lost right now. BUT, if you're up to speed on the The Cursed Child- Rowling's Harry Potter sequel that follows the children of our favourite protagonists, then you might be a little more privy with regards to Voldemort's un
May 14, 2023 · 10 min
Every Time Harry Resisted an Unforgivable Curse - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing each instance in which Harry Potter - the aptly named "Boy Who Lived" - was hit with and RESISTED an Unforgivable Curse. To start with, I'm going to give a quick run down of the Unforgivable Curses themselves. There are, as many of you will know, three Unforgivable Curses in total. They are the Killing Curse, the Imperius Curse and the Cruciatus Curse. Each of these curses are, in their own way, incredibly terrible and can often cause i
May 12, 2023 · 10 min
The History of Dark Wizards (Every Major Dark Wizard BEFORE Voldemort) - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing the DARK WIZARDS of times past. Now, when most people hear the term 'dark wizard' their mind likely jumps to 1 of 2 figures, Voldemort or Grindelwald. But what if I told you that, over the course of history, there were quite a few OTHER dark figures responsible for conducting dark magic and/or terrorizing the greater wizarding world. Today, we're going to dive in and take a look at some of these lesser-known wizards, starting wi
May 11, 2023 · 12 min
How Did Barty Crouch Jr Get the Invisibility Cloak? (+All Methods of Invisibility in Harry Potter)
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing the fabled Deathly Hallows, Barty Crouch Jr, and methods of Invisibility. Specifically, we're going to be honing in on WHAT types of invisibility are achievable, and how on earth Barty Crouch Jr was able to get his hands on a cloak of invisibility. Let's get in to it. Now, when it comes to the magical world of Harry Potter let it first be known that there are various ways of achieving invisibility. The fabled invisibility cloak is but just
May 9, 2023 · 11 min
The Forgotten History of Horcruxes and the FIRST Dark Wizard to Create Them - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're diving DEEP in to the subject of Horcruxes, and discussing a historical figure who created a Horcrux LONG before Voldemort ever did. And it's NOT who you think. 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
May 6, 2023 · 11 min
The Twisted Origins of Barty Crouch Jr (Cut from the Movies) - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be looking into the early life of Barty Crouch Junior - with a particular focus on how he became so terribly EVIL. That is, what happened to him during his childhood and adolescence that may have contributed to the incredibly dark wizard he turned out to be? In looking further into his life, it seems that his capacity for doing terrible things came from a combination of innate evilness and mental instability...here's what I learned about the character
May 4, 2023 · 10 min
Recasting Prisoner of Azkaban for the HBO Harry Potter Reboot
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be continuing our discussion around the casting of the much hyped-HBO reboot of the Harry Potter series.- To date, I've covered many of the main characters introduced in The Philosopher's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets, so in today's video, I'll be focusing on some of the central characters from - one of my personal favourites - The Prisoner of Azkaban.- This video will include Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, Peter Pettigrew (Wormtail), Aunt Marge and