Welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’re going to be discussing a few of the casting decisions for the upcoming Harry Potter HBO series- specifically, the casting decisions for the roles of Dumbledore, Snape and McGonagall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Welcome to a special installment of Harry Potter Theory. We’re now well into 2025 and I wanted to take this opportunity to take a look back at 2024 and highlight five of my favourite DARK Harry Potter theories from the year. There’s a good variety here, so hopefully you enjoy. Let’s get 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 ....
Dumbledore and Voldemort are widely regarded as the pinnacle of magical power, standing at the very top of the wizarding hierarchy. Their mastery of spells, dueling prowess, and profound understanding of magic set them apart from nearly all other witches and wizards in history. While still just a boy, Dumbledore performed magic that his professors "had never seen before,", and in adulthood, he cemented his place as the most powerful wizard of his time, mastering disciplines of magic that o...
The Sacred Twenty-Eight is a “Pure-Blood Directory” published in the first half of the twentieth century that outlines the wizarding world’s most pure-blooded magical families – which is to say, the witches and wizards whose ancestors had not “muddied” their blood lines with Muggle integration. Within the wizarding society, blood purity has been a longstanding source of division and prejudice, and the assertion that some wizarding families were more “pure” than others (because their bloodl...
Magic is displayed (at a MINIMUM) by the time the witch or wizard reaches eleven years old, otherwise known as Hogwarts age. But..Can magic be stripped away just as quickly as it manifests? Can one who finds themselves accustomed to their magical capabilities be then reduced to what is effectively a..Squib? Let's find out See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Order of Merlin, Third Class. Honorary member of the Dark Force Defense League. Five-time winner of Witch Weekly's Most Charming Smile Award. Ringing any bells? I am of course talking about none other than the legendary, the UNFORGETTABLE, the spellbinding sensation himself… GILDEROY LOCKHART And today I’ve got a sinister little theory for you about how he was able to get just so famous in the Wizarding World. Nono, it’s not that he falsified his stories- that’s canon. This is something else..An...
Last week I made a video outlining the 10 most powerful wizards of all time. And that video followed a whole bunch of other power ranking videos I’ve done in the past- most powerful Death eaters, Aurors etc. Anyway, in the last video I noticed quite a few people commenting that they wanted me to do the SAME for witches. I left witches out of the last video intentionally because they deserve a dedicated ranking of their own. So today, we’re going to be taking a look at the 10 most POW...
One thing that’s always dawned on me is how shocking it must be for the parents of muggleborns to receive news of the magical world. And as if coming to terms with the existence of an entire magical world isn’t difficult enough already, they’re then expected to entrust the safety of their children to a bunch of complete strangers in a world that they not only have no understanding of, but have also just been introduced to. Oh, and let’s not forget the cherry on top: once your child leaves, you’r...
Hey everyone, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. Today I’m coming at you with a bunch of updates on the Harry Potter franchise as a whole- including some casting news on the upcoming HBO show, as well as some recent updates to Hogwarts Legacy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Over the years, I’ve done a lot of ‘power ranking videos’..I’ve ranked the most powerful graduates from each Hogwarts house, the most powerful Death Eaters, the most powerful Aurors, the most powerful Order of the Phoenix members...And so on and so forth. But somehow, I’ve never actually ranked the 10 most powerful wizards of all time. I don’t know how I missed it, but today we’re going to finally be putting this topic to rest- taking a look at the 10 most powerful wizards to have made their mar...
Hey everyone, Welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be discussing The Philosopher’s Stone, Hogwarts professor Quirinus Quirrell, Lord Voldemort, and of course- Harry Potter. After returning home from his trip, Quirrell didn’t reprise his previous role of Muggle Studies professor; instead, he had been given the coveted position of Defense Against the Dark Arts professor—a subject that had been notoriously cursed for years. And although Dumbledore, ever watchf...
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be discussing Veritaserum- an incredibly powerful (and I feel, underutilized) potion that forces individuals to reveal the truth. "It is Veritaserum — a Truth Potion so powerful that three drops would have you spilling your innermost secrets for this entire class to hear. Now, the use of this potion is controlled by very strict Ministry guidelines. But unless you watch your step, you might just find that my hand slips — right over your evening...
Are we really supposed to believe that, over the course of wizarding history, only two dark wizards have created Horcruxes? Today we’re going to be tackling the question of…Did MORE wizards create Horcruxes than we realize? And if not, why didn’t they? Let’s dive in. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Durmstrang’s true ‘claim to fame’ or rather ‘notorious hallmark’ was one of its former pupils: Gellert Grindelwald. Grindelwald permanently stained the school’s reputation by pushing the boundaries of dark magic even FURTHER than the school permitted, eventually being expelled for ‘twisted, dark experiments’ and ‘near-fatal attacks’ on students. But what exactly did Gellert Grindelwald do? Durmstrang was notorious for allowing its students to explore the darker side of magic..How far did he real...
According to Hermione’s research, there are only 7 known Animagi from the last CENTURY. In fact, the ability is SO RARE that those who are able to successfully become an Animagus are required to register with the ministry. So..My question is: WHY are there so few? How is it that this powerful ability is so underutilized in wizarding society? And what happens to those who have tried and FAILED? But perhaps most importantly: Why haven’t the most powerful and gifted wizards like Voldemort and...
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be answering even MORE questions about the Harry Potter series that a lot of people..Probably don’t know the answers to. From little tidbits to what may seem like major oversights, this video will cover them all. This is of course part THREE of this series, so be sure to check out parts 1 and 2 if you haven’t already. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. SPECIFICALLY, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Questions WITHOUT Answers. Today we’re going to be answering some questions about the Harry Potter series that a lot of people..Probably don’t know the answers to. From little tidbits to what may seem like major oversights, this video will cover them all. This is of course PART 2 so if you haven’t seen part 1 already then go and check it out afterwards. Anyway, let’s dive in to it. See Privacy Poli...
The Killing Curse. Avada Kedavra. One of the three Unforgivable Curses, this dark spell is the ultimate symbol of disregard for life. Feared for its infamous reputation, the mere utterance of the words that comprise its incantation would send shockwaves of fear through the hearts of most in the Wizarding World. But my question is..Why isn’t it used more often? NO, I don’t WANT it to be used more often, but it does feel a little underutilized in the series given how powerful it truly is. Su...
Magical power. The ultimate currency among witches and wizards. With enough of it, you can dazzle your classmates, climb the wizarding hierarchy (social or economic), and perhaps—even dare to conquer the world. Whether it’s used to protect, create, or destroy, magical power is the ultimate force that shapes the destinies of witches and wizards. But given its significance, what IS magical power, really? Is it simply raw strength—the ability to cast more powerful spells than anyone else? Or is it ...
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at one of the many oddities of the wizarding world: How in Merlin’s Beard Professor Albus Dumbledore was able to understand the language of snakes—Parseltongue. Yes, that’s right, Dumbledore. The wizarding world’s favourite headmaster, known for his defeat of Gellert Grindelwald, love of lemon sherbets, and ability to give cryptic life advice. This man somehow understood one of the rarest, most exclusive, and seemingly dark mag...
Today, we’re diving into a seriously WILD theory that might just have you rethinking everything you know about the fated romance of Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. That’s right—we’re asking the question: Did Ron Weasley use the Imperius Curse on Hermione Granger to make her fall in love with him? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today’s video is PART 2 of a 4 part series where we’ll be taking a closer look at the storylines left OUT of the Harry Potter films. These are the subplots and storylines from the books that didn’t make it to the big screen due to time constraints. Apparently the upcoming Harry Potter HBO series, which has the goal of creating faithful adaptations of the novels, will allocate 8 HOURS per season, with each season dedicated to one book. With that sort of a runtime, ...
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. While the Harry Potter films were able to bring the Wizarding World’s magic to the big screen (and in my opinion, did a good job at doing so) it’s important to note that they were not without their limitations. The truth is that they had a LOT of information to convey, and a very limited amount of screen time to do it- inevitably leading to a fairly substantial amount of information - characters, subplots etc being left out of the films ENTIRELY. HOWEVER, today I’...
Jim's Book & Audiobook available at UPM: https://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/O/Opening-Weekend And Amazon: https://a.co/d/7icO1rO In this video I interview Jim Fredrick, a seasoned veteran of the film industry and former Senior Vice President of Creative Advertising at Warner Bros. With over 35 years in the business, Jim has crafted compelling trailers and unforgettable advertising campaigns for a diverse range of films, from timeless classics like The Shawshank Redemption to one of the mos...
Welcome to a SPECIAL installment of Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be taking a look back at 2024 and putting the spotlight on my 10 FAVOURITE Harry Potter theories of the year. Anyway, I won’t dawdle any longer, let’s get in to it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be discussing a well-known Hogwarts artefact known as the Mirror of Erised. Specifically, we’re going to be getting in to a theory regarding it’s dark and otherwise UNKNOWN history. This particular mirror also happens to be the inspiration behind the outro featured on every video I launch on this channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...
On October 31st 1981, Lord Voldemort walked through the doors of the Potter cottage in Godric’s Hollow for the first time. But what should have been a seemingly straightforward mission for a powerful wizard at the height of his power ended up being a catastrophic event for both parties. Harry lost his parents and Voldemort lost his corporeal form- effectively putting an end to the First Wizarding War, and changing the course of Harry’s life forever. But I can’t help but think that MOST of what o...
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be discussing RETCONS- specifically, all of the RETCONS made by JK Rowling after the Harry Potter series had ended. I should start off by making a clear distinction between what retcon USED to mean and what it means now, because somehow the term has evolved over time into something else altogether. Depending on which version of ‘Retcon’ you subscribe to, you’re going to have very different expectations for this list. The ORIGINAL interpretatio...
Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today I want to discuss 5 exciting updates on the upcoming Harry Potter HBO series. Until now we hadn’t really heard much out of showrunners Mark Mylod and Francesca Gardiner, but in a recent interview they divulged some new information on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Welcome to installment of Harry Potter Theory. I’m coming to you today with a bunch of updates on the Harry Potter franchise as a whole- including some very exciting news on the upcoming show, some casting rumours, and some highlights from an interview JK Rowling just did with the Sunday Times. Altogether I’ve got a fair bit of news to cover in this one, so let’s dive in..Starting with the biggest piece of news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at...
