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 24, 2022 · 13 min
16 Witches and Wizards That CREATED Spells - Harry Potter Explained
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Jun 23, 2022 · 15 min
20 Times the Books Bomb and the Movies Are Great - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're tackling The Harry Potter films VS the Harry Potter books. Now- I was first exposed to the books, they were the first thing that I knew of Harry Potter- and I think that the general consensus among Harry Potter fans is that the books are superior- mainly because they have so much more detail- they're the original story. The films, on the other hand, took some liberties- some characters looked and even acted differently, plot points were omitted, and ov
Jun 20, 2022 · 10 min
What If Wormtail Never Gave Voldemort the Potter’s Location - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing Wormtail, Voldemort, The Potters, and the fabled Prophecy. More specifically, we're going to be addressing one very big question: WHAT IF Wormtail NEVER betrayed the Potters? When Peter Pettigrew first came to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, it is said that the Sorting Hat took an entire five minutes before deciding to place him in Gryffindor. As we are to understand it, the Hat was wavering between Gryffindor and Slytherin, sho
Jun 18, 2022 · 10 min
Why Ravenclaw’s Mascot Is NOT a Raven (2 THEORIES) - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re discussing the Hogwarts house system- specifically, Ravenclaw house. Now, as we all know, the four houses of Hogwarts can be identified by very unique, defining characteristics- characteristics that allow these houses to stand out from the others. Hufflepuffs are known for their loyalty and hard-work, Gryffindors for their bravery, Slytherins for their cunning, and Ravenclaws for their knowledge and wisdom. Of course- I am talking in generalizations he
Jun 17, 2022 · 12 min
What Happened to the Surviving Death Eaters AFTER the Battle of Hogwarts? - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're going to be discussing the Death Eaters, specifically, what happened to them AFTER the second wizarding war and the Battle of Hogwarts. Killing Voldemort didn't solve every problem that Harry Potter and his wizarding friends faced. Because there were still plenty of Death Eaters alive and well. -And nobody knows what exactly came of them... Today, we're going to take a look at a handful of the most dangerous Death Eaters from the Battle of Hogwarts
Jun 14, 2022 · 11 min
4 HUGE Differences Between Movie and Book Harry - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're discussing the major differences between the book and film versions of..Harry Potter! Yes, that's right, today, I'll be going over the biggest variations between Harry as depicted in the novels versus the movies.- Right, so, as you may have seen over the last few weeks, I've released a couple other videos addressing the book-to-film differences of other Harry Potter characters. Specifically, I've shared my thoughts on the largest discrepancies betwee
Jun 11, 2022 · 16 min
15 SURPRISING Actor Replacements in Harry Potter - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to -Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing Harry Potter actor replacements. As a series that spanned an entire decade, it's no surprise that Warner Bros found itself forced to recast actors and actresses. You might have noticed some of these, but others, probably passed you by. - Today, we're going to take a look at all the recastings, big and small, and see what changed between the films. Let's dive in to it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac
Jun 9, 2022 · 11 min
4 HUGE Differences Between Movie and Book Ron Weasley - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're looking at the biggest differences between Book and Movie Ron Weasley. -Ah, Ron Weasley. If you know him best from his character depiction in the Harry Potter book series, then the Ronald Weasley that you know and love is the courageous, quick-witted, and loyal best mate of Harry Potter. He's also the youngest son, and sixth child of Molly and Arthur Weasley. And while some of that remains true for Ron's character in the films, the majority of what's c
Jun 7, 2022 · 14 min
History of the Goblin Rebellions Explained (Hogwarts Legacy + Harry Potter Lore)
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're going to be discussing Goblins & the Goblin Rebellion- lore from both Harry Potter AND Hogwarts Legacy. It probably wouldn't surprise you to know that the wizarding community didn't treat Goblins with the utmost respect at all times. - Pure bloods outright hated them. But even the most progressive members of the wizarding world felt a general mistrust for the tiny, monstrous humanoid-creatures. And all of those negative interactions built up o
Jun 6, 2022 · 13 min
5 Hermione Granger Fan Theories (Ranked WORST to BEST) - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing some popular fan theories pertaining to -Hermione Granger. I'm going to discuss 5 theories in total, starting with the worst and working towards the best. I'll be kicking things off with a completely TERRIBLE theory and progressively working my way towards what I feel is the best one. If you enjoy this type of video, let me know by liking the video and leaving a comment. I've got 5 more Hermione theories ready to go, and I can also do it for
Jun 3, 2022 · 13 min
How Voldemort Made His Horcruxes (2 THEORIES) - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing Voldemort and how Horcruxes are made. For any witch or wizard, making a Horcrux is considered to be the worst kind of magic. In fact, it is a brand of dark arts that is thought to be so evil and revolting that it is intentionally never discussed and information on how to create one is very limited. For this reason, many witches and wizards don't even know what creating a Horcrux involves. And as it turns out, neither do we! But here's what
Jun 1, 2022 · 16 min
Why Couldn’t Voldemort KILL Dumbledore in the Ministry Atrium (Book VS Film) Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing Voldemort & Dumbledore's duel inside of the ministry atrium. This duel happened in the order of the phoenix, and it’s arguably the most impressive looking duel on-screen that we’ve seen to date. It was a duel of epic proportions- good against evil, light against dark- and it totally overshadowed all of the boring stalemates that Harry had with Voldemort. However, one thing that is completely worth mentioning is that their duel was repres
May 31, 2022 · 12 min
The TRUTH Behind Professor Trelawney’s Predictions - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’re going to be discussing Sybill Trelawney and her role as a seer. Depending on how you look at it, Sybill Patricia Trelawney is one of the finest seers of her age. And she’s actually the one who correctly prophesied the fate that both Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort would share. But even though she correctly divined the destiny of the Chosen One, Trelawney seems to get a bad rap. And it only takes one quick glance at her to see why. With frizzled ha
May 28, 2022 · 12 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.
May 27, 2022 · 12 min
What Happened to These 10 Characters AFTER the Deathly Hallows? (Part 6) - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're going to be discussing, for the sixth time, the events that transpired in the Harry Potter universe AFTER the books and films ended. I have now made 5 separate videos on this topic to date, parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5- which each cover 10 separate characters and what they got up to post Deathly Hallows. Between those 5 videos I've managed to cover.. Voldemort Neville Hermione Ron Harry George Luna Hagrid Draco The Dursleys Umbridge Fudge Lockhart Flitwick
May 25, 2022 · 11 min
3 MAJOR Differences Between BOOK and MOVIE Hermione - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're discussing three major differences between the book and film versions of Hermione Granger. Of course, if you know even a little about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, you know – or have at least heard of – the name Hermione Granger. One of Harry's two best friends, Hermione is the highly intelligent Muggle-born witch who has a reputation for her love of books and academia.- After being sorted into Gryffindor alongside Harry and Ron Weasley, the
May 23, 2022 · 13 min
Who Was a BETTER Grindelwald? Johnny Depp VS Mads Mikkelsen - Harry Potter Theory
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing the Fantastic Beasts films. Specifically- the performance of Grindelwald by actor's Johnny Depp and Mads Mikkelsen. Now, when the Fantastic Beasts films first hit theatres, in spite of our awareness of Grindelwald's presence, we were all (at first) under the impression that the main antagonist was going to be Percival Graves, played by Colin Farrell. However, towards the end of the film it is revealed that Percival Graves was actually Gelle
May 20, 2022 · 17 min
The Story of the FIRST Harry Potter Book and How It NEARLY Failed (JK Rowling’s Autobiography)
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be diving in to a segment from the autobiography of JK Rowling, published over a decade ago on her old website, where she discusses the struggles she faced in life as she wrote the first Harry Potter novel. Among many other things, we find out how she chose the name ‘Potter’, who the Chamber of Secrets was dedicated to, how the book nearly failed completion, and how the book was eventually published. Let’s get in to it. See Privacy Policy a
May 18, 2022 · 11 min
All 13 MONSTERS from the Monster Book of Monsters (Extended Lore) - Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're discussing MONSTERS. Now, in the past I've made several videos discussing various magical creatures- and I almost always refer to these 'creatures' as well, creatures or beasts. But today, we're going to be discussing a very different type of 'beast'- we're going to be discussing the MONSTERS of the wizarding world- that is, beasts so horrifying that they warrant their own terminology.- But, we're not just going to be discussing any old monsters, we'
May 16, 2022 · 12 min
How Do Headmaster’s Portraits Work? Are They ALIVE? – Harry Potter Explained
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re looking at how headmasters portraits at Hogwarts work. Specifically, we’ll be taking a look at how exactly these paintings are able to give advice since the people portrayed in them are dead, and whether or not a subject’s abilities while alive impacts how intelligent their portrait is in death. First off, it’s important to note before we get going on the actual portraits, that these paintings are entirely different from the magical photographs that a