Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’re going to be discussing the Hogwarts Express and the UK national rail network. WIth a platform that’s invisible / inaccessible to muggles, and a rail line that heads to a magical school in the Scottish highlands, you probably won’t be surprised to hear me say that the railway trip out to Hogwarts is unusual to say the least. Trains play a pivotal part in Harry Potter, with platform 9 ¾ and the Hogwarts Express both playing a crucial role in Harry’s fir...
Jul 05, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be diving in to FOURTY- that’s right, FOURTY, Harry Potter Plot twists. And when I say Plot Twists I am of course referring to unexpected turns in the story that surprised us. Moments that challenged the assumptions and expectations that had been built up throughout the narrative. And when it comes to the Harry Potter story we have to give credit where credit is due- there are a LOT of twists and turns. From relatively mild to MAJOR, each of t...
Jul 03, 2023•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be DIVING in to some common misconceptions about the wizarding world, uncovering aspects of the wizarding universe that even diehard fans sometimes get wrong. If you fancy yourself a Harry Potter expert, then sit back, relax and see if any of these Harry Potter misconceptions apply to you. 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 No...
Jul 01, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be discussing the intersection of muggle and magical- taking a look at some ‘magical’ aspects of the Wizarding World that also happen to…Exist in our OWN world? From people to magical objects, join me as we unravel the magic that has existed around us all along. 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...
Jun 29, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re diving deep in the lore and unearthing 10 lesser-known Harry Potter theories that you *likely* haven’t heard of before. These are the sorts of theories that’ll make you think.."Huh, I never thought of that!" and might even hold the power to change the way you see the wizarding world. Anyway, let’s get 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 ht...
Jun 27, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're covering the WEIRDEST theories out there- ranking them all the way up to the WEIRDEST theory of all. I’ve covered a few of these on the channel in the past, but there are also some new ones. These are going to be explained fairly succinctly, but if you want the FULL version of one of these theories, you can find it on the channel’s home page. Which weird Harry Potter theories do you guys know? Do you think you can guess them? Without further ado, let’s...
Jun 25, 2023•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hey everyone, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. Today I’ve got something..a little bit different for you. Rather than delve in to the spells and curses from the Harry Potter universe that most of us already know so well, I thought I’d cross the barrier in to a whole other world of magic- magic that’s been right in front of us for thousands of years. This video marks the first in a series where I’ll be highlighting magic from the REAL world- taking a closer look at spells, cu...
Jun 23, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hey everyone, Welcome to another instalment of Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’ll be discussing ten more of the darkest moments of the Harry Potter series that were left OUT of the films. DARK Moments that never made it on to the silver screen. If you haven’t watched Part 1 of this series, go and check it out afterwards: Top 10 Darkest Moments LEFT OUT of the Films. Now, onto today’s picks for darkest moments that never made it from page to screen… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Jun 21, 2023•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re discussing the founding of ILVERMORNY school- North America’s answer to Hogwarts. I’ll be kicking things off by discussing the story of its founder, Isolt Sayre, then segueing into the FOUNDING of the school. Following that, I’ll be breaking down the minutiae of EVERYTHING that we know about Ilvermorny- from it’s own unique house system, to the school’s grounds, to it’s curriculum and MORE. Without further ado, I present to you the tale of Isolt Sayre ...
Jun 19, 2023•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’ll be discussing five of the DARKEST Harry Potter theories out there- diving into the mysterious and shadowy corners of the Wizarding World. Prepare to have your mind blown and your perception of Hogwarts forever changed. These chilling speculations will send shivers down your spine and may even make you question everything you thought you knew about Harry's magical universe. So, grab your wands, and let's embark on this spine-tingling journey together! ...
Jun 17, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be ranking MY favourite Harry Potter movies from BEST to WORST. I think one point of distinction that needs to be made right away here is that these are NOT reflective of my BOOK rankings. Over the course of a decade, the beloved book series was adapted into eight spellbinding films, captivating audiences worldwide and bringing the Wizarding World to life on the big screen. However, In the process of adapting the complex and intricate world of...
Jun 15, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 P...
Jun 13, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing ten of the most controversial opinions about the Harry Potter series. These, of course, are opinions in which fans have long since battled over since the release of the novels, throughout the making of the films, and now more than ten years later. And since I love a good debate, let’s get 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 http...
Jun 11, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be comparing book with film. Specifically, we’re going to be taking a look at the deaths of 15 Harry Potter characters and HOW these deaths were portrayed differently on the silver screen. We’ll also be diving in to the implications for portraying these deaths differently. When adapting a beloved book series to the big screen, filmmakers face the daunting task of translating the rich, intricate world of the source material into a visual medium...
Jun 09, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing whether or not the late, great—and highly revered—Albus Dumbledore ever created his own HORCRUX—before his untimely death. Knowing that creating a Horcrux is a bit of EXTREMELY Dark Magic that we’ve previously only ever heard about Lord Voldemort practising (and I suppose Herpo the Foul), how did a theory surrounding the incredibly well-respected Albus Dumbledore and Horcruxes even come to be? ...Let's dive in! Learn more about your ad choic...
Jun 07, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re discussing VOLDEMORT- peeling back the layers of his character and clearing up some misconceptions. In the magical world of Harry Potter, love plays a pivotal role in shaping the lives of its characters, often serving as a powerful force that triumphs over darkness. At the center of this darkness stands Lord Voldemort, a figure synonymous with evil and the antithesis of love- a man thought to be INCAPABLE of such an emotion. But.. What if I told you th...
Jun 04, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing WHY The Sorting Hat selects MUGGLE-BORN and HALF-BLOOD students for Slytherin House in the modern era. If Salazar Slytherin was such an advocate for Pure-blood supremacy, how is it that, many centuries later, his own Hogwarts house allows half-bloods? Specifically, we’re going to be tackling this question in relation to The Sorting Hat as the hat is ultimately responsible for student placement. The Sorting Hat, a magical artifact at Hogwarts...
Jun 01, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today discussing BOOKS vs FILMS - honing in on some of the darkest BOOK moments that, for varying reasons, simply never made their way on to the silver screen. While the film adaptations brought the magic of Hogwarts to life on the big screen, they were not without their limitations. In the process of adapting the complex and intricate world of the books into a more visually-driven medium, certain dark and unsettling moments were omitted or altered, leaving fans w...
May 30, 2023•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be discussing animagi- witches and wizards with the unique ability to transform in to an animal (and back again) at will. A single witch or wizard who possesses this ability is known as an ‘animagus’. The practice of becoming an animagus and transforming your body in this way is considered to be a specialized form of transfiguration- a branch of magic focused on changing the form and appearance of objects, creatures and people. Animagus is a c...
May 28, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing what the wizarding world was up to while Muggles fought against each other during World War II. While there’s lots of evidence to suggest that witches and wizards take part in many Muggle events without us even noticing, their participation in a large number of global conflicts and events like World War II remain somewhat of a mystery even to this day. Let's dive in... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privac...
May 26, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re discussing the death of Peter Pettigrew - aka Wormtail-- former Marauder, Order of the Phoenix member, and later Death Eater. In the magical world of Harry Potter, the fate of characters often serves as a reflection of their choices and allegiances. One such character, whose destiny diverges significantly between J.K. Rowling's books and the film adaptations, is Peter. Known for his cunning and treachery, Pettigrew's demise in the books is a fitting en...
May 24, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing all of the times that Albus Dumbledore - wise old Hogwarts Headmaster- was WRONG- or just had terrible judgement. I know, this is a strong stance to take at the very beginning of a video…but with the title being what it is, it surely comes as no surprise. So, let’s get in to it! Dumbledore was many things throughout the Harry Potter series. Mentor to our young protagonist, Harry, Hogwarts Professor-turned-Headmaster, loyal member of the Orde...
May 22, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re discussing a very messed up Harry Potter theory of mine that outlines some questionable actions and behaviour from Albus Dumbledore- suggesting that perhaps Dumbledore, wise old loveable benevolent wizard and Hogwarts headmaster, was actually a master manipulator responsible for the destruction of Lord Voldemort’s soul. This theory alleges that Dumbledore, like he did with Harry, raised Voldemort like a ‘pig for slaughter’. Now, let me start off by say...
May 20, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re discussing Voldemort, Dumbledore, and one rather large question that I’m sure has crossed the minds of every Harry Potter fan at one point or another: Why didn’t Dumbledore just HUNT Voldemort down? I know I know, it’s not that simple. Logistically this subject is..Precarious to say the least. But, just for a moment let’s pretend that Dumbledore decided to set off in search of Voldemort and simply killed the tyrannical dark wizard- effectively stopping...
May 18, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be discussing the background of Voldemort’s (& Bellatrix's) DAUGHTER- that’s right you heard me, DAUGHTER- Delphini. Now, if you’ve only read the original books / seen the original films, then you’re probably completely lost right now. BUT, if you’re up to speed on the The Cursed Child- Rowling’s Harry Potter sequel that follows the children of our favourite protagonists, then you might be a little more privy with regards to Voldemort’s un...
May 16, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’ll be discussing each instance in which Harry Potter—the aptly named “Boy Who Lived”—was hit with and RESISTED an Unforgivable Curse. To start with, I’m going to give a quick run down of the Unforgivable Curses themselves. There are, as many of you will know, three Unforgivable Curses in total. They are the Killing Curse, the Imperius Curse and the Cruciatus Curse. Each of these curses are, in their own way, incredibly terrible and can often cause irrepa...
May 14, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be discussing the DARK WIZARDS of times past. Now, when most people hear the term ‘dark wizard’ their mind likely jumps to 1 of 2 figures, Voldemort or Grindelwald. But what if I told you that, over the course of history, there were quite a few OTHER dark figures responsible for conducting dark magic and/or terrorizing the greater wizarding world. Today, we’re going to dive in and take a look at some of these lesser-known wizards, starting wit...
May 12, 2023•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re discussing the fabled Deathly Hallows, Barty Crouch Jr, and methods of Invisibility. Specifically, we’re going to be honing in on WHAT types of invisibility are achievable, and how on earth Barty Crouch Jr was able to get his hands on a cloak of invisibility. Let’s get in to it. Now, when it comes to the magical world of Harry Potter let it first be known that there are various ways of achieving invisibility. The fabled invisibility cloak is but just o...
May 11, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're diving DEEP in to the subject of Horcruxes, and discussing a historical figure who created a Horcrux LONG before Voldemort ever did. And it's NOT who you think. 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 years. And some of the ways they would h...
May 09, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’ll be looking into the early life of Barty Crouch Junior—with a particular focus on how he became so terribly EVIL. That is, what happened to him during his childhood and adolescence that may have contributed to the incredibly dark wizard he turned out to be? In looking further into his life, it seems that his capacity for doing terrible things came from a combination of innate evilness and mental instability...here’s what I learned about the character w...
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