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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Oct 18, 2022 · 11 min
10 Things You NEVER Knew about Hagrid (Robbie Coltrane Tribute) - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing Rubeus Hagrid- played by the late and great Robbie Coltrane. For those unaware, Robbie Coltrane, who famously played Rubeus Hagrid, tragically passed recently at the age of 72. Coltrane, who had been fighting poor health for the last couple of years, finally died in hospital near his home in Scotland.- The last time Coltrane appeared on-camera was this year during the 20th Harry Potter Anniversary Special - Return to Hogwarts,
Oct 16, 2022 · 11 min
The SECRET History of Diagon Alley - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. What do you know about Diagon Alley? Because it's far more than just a shopping center for Britain's wizards and witches. Diagon Alley's history stretches back hundreds of years, and survived countless Goblin rebellions, wars with dark wizards, and even witch hunts. Today, we're going to take a look at Diagon Alley's secret history, and find out how it came to be. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com
Oct 15, 2022 · 7 min
Did Remus Lupin Ever Question Sirius Black’s INNOCENCE? - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’re discussing Remus Lupin and Sirius Black. More specifically, we’re going to be addressing why it is that Remus Lupin never even seemed to bat an eyelid at Sirius’s conviction. Yes, he was upset about everything that happened, but as far as Sirius’s innocence is concerned, you would have thought that Remus- one of his best friends, would have tried harder to uncover the truth. Remus Lupin and Sirius Black met at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wiza
Oct 14, 2022 · 10 min
3 Dursley Family Fan Theories That MIGHT Actually be TRUE - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing the Dursley's- Vernon, Petunia and Dudley- Harry Potter's awful adoptive family. More specifically, we're going to be breaking down 3 thought-provoking Harry Potter fan theories that pertain to the members of this dysfunctional family.- The Dursleys were always massively critical of Harry- they didn't like anything that was out of the ordinary- and all of a sudden Petunia was faced with raising her magical young nephew. Almost immediately t
Oct 13, 2022 · 6 min
How Did Snape Find Harry and Hermione in the Forest of Dean? - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're discussing HOW Severus Snape KNEW the location of Harry and Hermione in the Forest of Dean. In the Deathly Hallows, Harry and the trio are out hunting Horcruxes. However, things aren't going particularly well, and that's because they are without the fabled Sword of Gryffindor- a weapon they can use to destroy these evil items.- Queue Severus Snape. After a considerable amount of time had passed, and the trio had managed to traverse miles upon miles
Oct 12, 2022 · 13 min
Sirius Black VS Umbridge.. Who Is MORE Powerful? - Harry Potter Theory
Who was more powerful: Sirius Black or Dolores Umbridge? Welcome back to Harry Potter Theory. For those of us who think this question has an obvious answer, we might blindly claim Sirius as the mightier wizard. But others, who consider this question carefully, know that it's not as simple as black and white. -Sirius Black was one of the greatest duelists in the entire Order of the Phoenix. -But Dolores Umbridge was a cunning strategist, and in her own way, was able to defeat even Albus Dumbled
Oct 10, 2022 · 11 min
Who DISCOVERED Horcruxes? (Not Who You Think) - 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 ye
Oct 9, 2022 · 11 min
How Horcruxes CHANGED Voldemort’s Appearance - Harry Potter Explained
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
Oct 7, 2022 · 11 min
The Story Of Dumbledore’s Amazing Scar (2 THEORIES) - Harry Potter Theory
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
Oct 5, 2022 · 12 min
Voldemort VS Grindelwald: 9 Differences - Harry Potter Theory
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 magi
Oct 4, 2022 · 11 min
Is Harry Potter Magic MORE POWERFUL than Lord of the Rings Magic?
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
Oct 3, 2022 · 11 min
Were Crabbe and Goyle DEATH EATERS? - Harry Potter Theory
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
Oct 1, 2022 · 12 min
8 HARRY POTTER Plot Holes: Chamber of Secrets - Harry Potter Explained
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-
Sep 30, 2022 · 12 min
10 Little-Known WEASLEY Family Facts - Harry Potter Explained
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 p
Sep 28, 2022 · 11 min
Why Didn’t Dumbledore CUT OFF His CURSED Hand? - Harry Potter Theory
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 t
Sep 26, 2022 · 24 min
Every Hogwarts Headmaster in History (All 28) - Harry Potter Explained
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 a
Sep 24, 2022 · 12 min
Top 10 Most Powerful PUREBLOODS in Harry Potter (RANKED)
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
Sep 24, 2022 · 11 min
Hogwarts Legacy: 25 NEW Details Revealed! (FAQ + Announcements UPDATE September 2022)
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
Sep 22, 2022 · 29 min
What These 50 Harry Potter Actors Are Doing NOW (2022) - Harry Potter News
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 Philosop
Sep 21, 2022 · 12 min
10 HUGE Plot Holes In Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone - Harry Potter Explained
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 Potte