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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Feb 14, 2023 · 10 min
How Hogwarts Legacy CHANGES Dumbledore’s Death - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re discussing how Hogwarts Legacy may have just given us an entirely new perspective on the death of beloved Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore. Hogwarts Legacy takes place in the late 1800s- supposedly 1890- which means that during the course of the game Dumbledore is just a mere 9 years old. However, the thing that Hogwarts legacy exposes has nothing to do with Dumbledore in that timeline, but rather, it emphasizes an aspect of the lore that impacts
Feb 13, 2023 · 12 min
Every Magic Language in the Wizarding World - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. With the recent release of Hogwarts Legacy, people are learning more than ever about the wizarding world. Today, we'll be taking a look at ALL of the KNOWN languages of magical beasts and creatures within the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, from A to Z.-The list is surprisingly long and stretches far beyond the confines of just 'Parselmouth'. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my
Feb 11, 2023 · 10 min
5 Major Mysteries of Hogwarts - Harry Potter Explained
Today, we'll be taking a look at some of the lesser well-known mysteries surrounding the castle and grounds of Hogwarts School. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feb 8, 2023 · 10 min
Why Do Wizards Only Use ONE Wand? - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing wands. More specifically- we're going to be discussing wands in the context of their necessity- how come some wizards use a wand while others seemingly don't have the need for a wand at all? And lastly, and more importantly, why don't witches and wizards use MULTIPLE wands? There's source information in the original books which suggests that using multiple wands is plausible- so, why isn't anyone doing it? Let's dive in. Now, we know that i
Feb 6, 2023 · 13 min
Every Hero, Villain and Professor in Hogwarts Legacy (Familiar Faces?) - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing HOGWARTS LEGACY- the much anticipated Harry Potter game that's hitting shelves in just over a week. Specifically, we're going to be taking a look at all major heroes, professors and villains from the game, describing who they are, what we know about them, and (for my own curiosity) how they might fit into the existing Harry Potter canon. Let's get into it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N
Feb 4, 2023 · 10 min
Who is the RICHEST Wizard in Harry Potter? - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing the 5 RICHEST Wizarding families in the ENTIRE Wizarding World. The concepts of money and status make appearances all over the place in the Harry Potter story- starting right at the beginning. In the very first book we get Draco boasting about his family's wealth, we get the impression that perhaps Ron and the Weasley's aren't doing quite so well, and to top it all off- we get to see Harry's absolutely ridiculous stack of gold inside vault 6
Feb 1, 2023 · 12 min
Is Hermione Black or White? - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're going to be discussing something very different from the channel's normal content, and that is the controversial topic of Hermione Granger's ethnicity. Hermione Jean Granger was a Muggle-Born witch born on September 19th 1979. While not boarding at Hogwarts school, she resided at 8 Heathgate, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Granger- a pair of lovely Muggle dentists.- Hermione had bright brown eyes, lots of bushy brown
Jan 29, 2023 · 13 min
10 BEST Harry Potter Theories of 2022 - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. I recently released a video on the WORST fan theories that I came across in 2022. Well, in today's video, we're going to be taking a look at the opposite end of the spectrum, discussing the BEST Harry Potter theories to have surfaced or been discussed within the last year. From Dumbledore's DARK plan to secrets of Azkaban prison, this video isn't short of theories. From good to ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, I'll be taking you through these theories. See Privacy Policy at
Jan 26, 2023 · 11 min
5 Draco Malfoy Fan Theories You CAN'T Miss - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be looking at five Draco Malfoy theories that have recently caught my eye.-To start, I'd like to acknowledge that there are loads of debates out there between fans as to whether Malfoy was a redeemable character or not. There seems to be two very distinct camps – one that believes Draco was a snake at the beginning of the series, and an even bigger snake at the end; and another that believes he was simply brought up in an environment of hate but was r
Jan 24, 2023 · 11 min
Why Harry Potter Was BANNED in America - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're taking a trip all the way back to the late 90s / early 2000s and uncovering WHY ON EARTH Harry Potter became (for a time) one of the most banned media franchises in the world. Over the past few decades the Harry Potter books have helped shape the imagination of millions of children worldwide. Millions lined up at midnight release parties, dressed up as Harry, Ron and Hermione for Halloween, and proudly shouted out their Hogwarts house for all to hear.
Jan 22, 2023 · 11 min
Where Does MAGIC Come From? - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing MAGIC- specifically, what it is, where it comes from, and why only some people can channel it. Expanding on that, we're going to be looking at the physiological differences between wizardkind and mugglekind- attempting to identify biological characteristics that may differentiate the two.- Magic is defined as 'the power of apparently influencing the course of events by using mysterious or supernatural forces', which on paper seems like a fa
Jan 20, 2023 · 11 min
Why Were Harry's Parents SO Rich? - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to arry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing HOW on earth Harry Potter's parents amassed such an incredible amount of wealth. How is it that Harry's vault was absolutely bursting at the seams from galleons when the vault of an entire family (the Weasley's) had but just one single galleon. We're also going to be looking at why Rowling made the decision to make Harry as wealthy as he was. When the Philosopher's Stone was first released- we got our first look into the contents of Harry's
Jan 18, 2023 · 13 min
This DARK Theory Completely Flips Harry Potter's Ending - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing a HORRIFIC Harry Potter Theory that bears the potential to completely flip the Harry Potter ending on its head.-It involves (you guessed it) our main antagonist Lord Voldemort- and a scenario in which Voldemort...*gasp*..SURVIVES. Voldemort is defeated (at least markedly) twice in the Harry Potter story. His first defeat was at the Potter residence in Godric's Hollow, where his rebounding curse (thanks to Lily's loving sacrifice) shot back
Jan 17, 2023 · 11 min
The Most POWERFUL Witch Nobody Talks About - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. When you think of a Powerful Witch in Harry Potter I'm sure many names come to mind- Bellatrix, Hermione, Molly Weasley, McGonagall- but these characters aren't the subject of today's video. Today, we're going to be discussing a witch MUCH more powerful than them, and arguably more powerful than the likes of Dumbledore, Voldemort and Grindelwald- a character that's only really mentioned in passing, but also happens to have quite a rich history that pertains to the
Jan 13, 2023 · 11 min
The WORST Harry Potter Fan Theories of 2022 - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're going to be discussing the absolute WORST Harry Potter theories to have surfaced or been discussed in 2022. Some of these theories you may recognize from videos of mine that I've released in the last year. However, many are topics I either didn't have time to address in specific videos or hadn't come across until now. These theories cover everyone from Dumbledore to Snape to Hermione. Of course, if you have yet to watch my past videos on some of the t
Jan 12, 2023 · 11 min
10 Greatest Influences on Harry Potter - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing 10 iconic pieces of literature that DIRECTLY inspired the Harry Potter story. These books are the primary influences and in some instances motivators that prompted JK Rowling to create the vast Wizarding World we've all come to know so well. Some of them are quite obvious, but others are remarkably subtle. I'll also add that Rowling herself has given acknowledgement to MOST of the influences featured on this list, however I will mention tha
Jan 10, 2023 · 11 min
This Question about Dumbledore Has NEVER Been Answered - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing Hogwarts Headmaster Albus Dumbledore, and trying to unravel one of his dirtiest darkest secrets. 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
Jan 7, 2023 · 16 min
Every Magical Law in the Wizarding World - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing Magical LAW. That's right, just like the muggle society, witches and wizards are confined to behaving within the framework of law and order. We saw a little bit of this in the films- like when Harry had a disciplinary hearing before the Wizengamot. In this instance, Harry had performed underage magic (a Patronus Charm) in order to ward off Dementors attacking him and his cousin Dudley. "Disciplinary hearing of the twelfth of August, into o
Jan 5, 2023 · 15 min
Every Harry Potter Actor Who Passed Away (24) - Harry Potter Explained
Today we're discussing the deaths of some of the late and great actors that took part in the Harry Potter Series. In 2022 we lost a couple of the Harry Potter greats, including Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid) and Leslie Phillips (The Sorting Hat), and I thought that with the closing of the year we could honour the rest of the names- big and small- that we've lost over the decades- from Dumbledore all the way to the driver of the Knight Bus- Ernie Prang. Let's dive in. See Privacy Policy at https://a
Jan 3, 2023 · 24 min
DARK History of the Death Eaters (Est. 1938) - Harry Potter Explained
Where did the Death Eaters come from? What name did they operate under originally? How did their hierarchy work? And where did the Dark Mark come from? For answers to these questions and more check out today's video of Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing the history of Voldemort's faithful servants - the Death Eaters. Specifically- we'll be looking at their founder, how they formed, what name they ORIGINALLY operated under, how you can become a death eater, why some members