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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Dec 31, 2022 · 11 min
Are House Elves ENSLAVED by Santa? (+ Why They Serve Wizardkind) - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing the probability of whether or not Santa's elves have any relation to the House Elves that appear throughout Harry Potter. As I'm sure you can appreciate, this is a somewhat complicated topic. First of all, there's an absurd amount of elven lore that has existed over the centuries. Of course, the elves that are rumoured to reside in the North Pole with jolly ol' Saint Nick are just one of many because, of course, elves are a common component
Dec 29, 2022 · 11 min
What If Cedric Diggory SURVIVED? (The Next Villain) - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing none other than popular Hufflepuff student Cedric Diggory. More specifically- however, we're going to be discussing his untimely death at the hands of Wormtail aka Peter Pettigrew during the penultimate moments of the Goblet of Fire. This video will NOT consider the events of the Cursed Child. Now, whether you're a film-goer or a book-reader, the untimely death of Cedric Diggory was no doubt impactful. It happened during the third challenge
Dec 27, 2022 · 11 min
The Most EVIL Witch Nobody Talks About - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. While there are likely many WIZARDS that come to mind when you think of Harry Potter and EVIL – Gellert Grindelwald and Lord Voldemort to name a few – the title of most evil WITCH may not be quite so obvious. So, in this video, we're going to be discussing why I believe that the most evil witch in the Harry Potter universe is... Now, I know what you may be thinking. WHO in Merlin's Beard is Gormlaith Gaunt?! Wouldn't Bellatrix Lestrange be the obvious choice for
Dec 25, 2022 · 13 min
What Happens to Wizards When They DIE? (The Entire Afterlife Explained) - 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
Dec 22, 2022 · 11 min
Why Are Some Wizards POOR? - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing wizarding economics- specifically, why and how a MAGICAL world would still have impoverished people. With the advent of magical capabilities, how can there possibly be witches and wizards living derelict lifestyles? At the very least, shouldn't every witch / wizard be able to source clean clothes? In Harry Potter, there are many passages alluding to the lack of economic stability in certain wizarding families- with a particular focus on the
Dec 20, 2022 · 12 min
Is There RELIGION in Harry Potter? (+ Harry Potter Christmas Explained)
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing RELIGION and Christmas in Harry Potter . We'll also be more broadly addressing the topic of religion in Wizarding Society- including it's prevalence, diversification and whether or not witches and wizards celebrate GOD-like figures. - peeling back the layers to uncover if Christmas means the same thing in the MAGICAL world as it does in the MUGGLE world. We're going to start with Christmas then segue in to religion. Let's get in to it.
Dec 18, 2022 · 10 min
How Are Muggleborns Told That They’re Magical? - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re discussing Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, it’s student population, how students are selected for the school, and how muggleborns are told that they’re magical! Since the tenth century, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (located in the Scottish Highlands) has been the PREMIER destination for you*ng witches and wizards to learn magic. At least, in THAT part of the world. And since the school was founded, it’s been filled year aft
Dec 16, 2022 · 13 min
The 10 Biggest Creatures in Harry Potter (RANKED)
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing the 10 LARGEST magical creatures- the behemoths of the wizarding world. This list was particularly difficult to make as the exact specifications of each creature (height, weight etc) are not easy to come by. Suffice to say, the honourable mentions list following the main list is pretty long as well. I don't think you'll be able to guess all 10, but leave a comment down below before you start and see if you're right at the end.- Anyway, I w
Dec 14, 2022 · 24 min
History of Fenrir Greyback: From Wizard to Werewolf - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing notorious werewolf Fenrir Greyback- digging in to his past and uncovering some things that you may have never known. Believe it or not, once upon a time, Fenrir Greyback was just a regular wizard. He didn't have sharp teeth, long yellow nails, whiskers, or hair sprouting from every part of his body. He also didn't transform in to a horrible, dangerous magical creature when a full moon filled the sky. There is speculation out there pertaini
Dec 13, 2022 · 10 min
5 Harry Potter Fan Theories That Will SHOCK You! - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing 5 popular (& shocking) Harry Potter theories. The assortment I've collected for you today is comprised of a few popular fan theories circulating the internet, as well as a few theories of my own. Let's jump right 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.
Dec 11, 2022 · 16 min
Harry Potter TV Show & the Future of Fantastic Beasts (What’s NEXT?) - Harry Potter NEWS
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be discussing the future of the Harry Potter franchise- specifically, what direction Warner Bros will take if they decide to further pursue a potential Harry Potter show. I’m also going to be discussing the FUTURE of Fantastic Beasts. Over the last couple of years we’ve been teased SEVERAL times about the potential for a Harry Potter reboot- whether in the form of a TV show or movie. Most recently was 3 weeks ago, when Warner Bros CEO David Z
Dec 9, 2022 · 20 min
The 12 Uses of Dragon’s Blood - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re discussing Albus Dumbledore and the discovery he made in his youth that made him famous. I am of course talking about his discovery of the 12 uses of Dragon’s Blood- an alchemical feat worthy of a place in the history books. Today, when we think of Dumbledore’s achievements, the accomplishment that stands out most was his 1945 defeat of dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald, as he effectively saved the wizarding world from a perilous fate. After 1945, there
Dec 6, 2022 · 10 min
How Do Muggleborns Get to Platform 9¾? - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing Hogwarts, Platform 9 ¾ and Muggleborns. Specifically, we're going to be taking a look at HOW a muggle-born student of Hogwarts (that is, one with TWO muggle parents) would know how to navigate King's Cross Station and get on to Platform 9 ¾. WIth a platform that's invisible, and a rail line that heads to a magical school in the Scottish highlands, I think it's safe to say that getting to Hogwarts is a bit of an unusual experienc
Dec 5, 2022 · 14 min
Voldemort VS Dumbledore.. Who Is MORE Powerful? - Harry Potter Theory
Today we're discussing WHO is more powerful, Voldemort or Dumbledore? Voldemort and Dumbledore are the yin and yang of wizards, each extremely powerful and a strong representative of the classic relationship between good and evil. Each one acting as a symbol for the invariable struggle between light and darkness. We know how Harry Potter ends, we know that Voldemort is unsuccessful in securing a shrowd of darkness over the world, but that doesn't mean that he couldn't have been the most powerfu
Dec 2, 2022 · 21 min
What If Grindelwald WON and RULED the Wizarding World - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing WHAT IF Gellert Grindelwald had been the winner of his infamous duel with Albus Dumbledore. As many of you will know, in 1945, Albus Dumbledore at long last challenged the dark wizard Grindelwald, defeating him in a duel, which ended Grindelwald's reign of terror over the Wizarding community and put a stop to his frightful rise to power. This duel, of course, came decades after the two men had formed an intense bond in their youth. In fact,
Dec 1, 2022 · 12 min
7 Plot Holes in the Chamber of Secrets (Book) - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing plot holes- big AND small- from the Chamber of Secrets book. The 2nd book from the Harry Potter series is filled with fun little inconsistencies that fill its pages. From the strange fate of the Basilisk, to the bizarre behavior of the Professors, the Chamber of Secrets has no shortage of potential plot holes that we can chat about in the comments below. So, today, we're going to dive headfirst into that old book, and take a look at some
Nov 29, 2022 · 48 min
History of Hogwarts & All 4 Founders (Slytherin, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw) - Harry Potter
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing the COMPLETE history of Hogwarts and the lives of all 4 founders- Godric Gryffindor, Salazar Slytherin, Helga Hufflepuff and Rowena Ravenclaw. In this video, I've left no stone unturned in the discussion of Hogwarts' tumultuous history, and I've included everything I could possibly find on the school's 4 founders. By the end of this video, you're going to be an expert. I'm going to kick off things by discussing HOW the school was founded,
Nov 26, 2022 · 26 min
Every Harry Potter Character’s PATRONUS & Their Meanings - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’re going to be discussing a notoriously difficult spell to cast- the Patronus Charm. Specifically, we’ll be addressing all KNOWN Patronuses assigned to Harry Potter characters, and exploring what those Patronus animals mean. It was the Prisoner of Azkaban that first introduced the idea of Patronuses- spirit guardians produced via the complicated spell Expecto Patronum. Expecto Patronum is typically used to ward off dementors and in Fantastic Beasts we
Nov 23, 2022 · 10 min
Why Dumbledore NEVER Owned the Elder Wand + Voldemort’s True Downfall - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing Dumbledore, Voldemort, and the Elder Wand. More specifically- we’re going to be discussing a popular fan theory which suggests that Dumbledore was never the TRUE owner of the elder wand. The Elder wand was the first hallow created, made by Death himself, and it was said to be the most powerful wand that ever existed. The Elder Wand is made of elder wood, and it’s core is the tail hair of a Thestral. It’s 15” long and has carvings down its
Nov 21, 2022 · 13 min
How Were the Hogwarts Mascots Chosen? (Why not MAGICAL Creatures?) - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing HOGWARTS and the 4 animal mascots that represent the Hogwarts house system. At Hogwarts there are 4 houses- Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff- houses created by the original 4 founders of Hogwarts- Godric, Salazar, Rowena and Helga. Why 4 houses? Well, put as simply as possible, there were 4 founders and each founder wanted to teach the students in their OWN way. Dividing the students accordingly seemed like the best course of