Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’ll be discussing a chronological timeline of events that transpired AFTER the defeat of Lord Voldemort. As the final pages of the Harry Potter series drew to a close and the last credits rolled in the movie adaptations, fans of the magical world were left with a sense of bittersweet satisfaction. The defeat of Lord Voldemort marked the end of an era filled with danger, heroism, and surprising twists. However, it also marked the beginning of an uncharted ...
Oct 01, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’ll be discussing the history of the magical sporting event known far and wide around the wizarding world as QUIDDITCH. Quidditch is without a doubt, the most popular and well-known sport played by witches and wizards in the entirety of the wizarding world. It is, as you may have guessed or probably already know, extremely magical in nature—as the whole game revolves around various balls that fly about of their own volition and is played while riding arou...
Sep 29, 2023•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Coming to you with some really sad news today. RIP Michael Gambon AKA Dumbledore. Earlier on I read that Michael Gambon, who famously played Albus Dumbledore for the majority of the Harry Potter films, has passed away at the age of 82. “We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon,” said the statement issued on behalf of his wife, Anne, and son Fergus by publicist Clair Dobbs. It added that he “died peacefully in hospital” after a bout of pneumonia with the pair at his bedside. H...
Sep 28, 2023•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’re going to be discussing some popular fan theories pertaining to Severus Snape. I’m going to discuss 5 theories in total, some good and some bad. If you enjoy this type of content, let me know by liking and leaving a comment. I’ve got 5 more ready for a part 2! Let’s get started. 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...
Sep 25, 2023•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re discussing 10 more DARK moments from the books that were either misrepresented in the films or omitted entirely. These were moments so dark that (in the case of some) they had to be removed in order to keep the film’s PG rating down. I’ve also done a part 1 and 2 so be sure to check those out if you haven’t already. Anyway, I won’t dawdle, let’s dive in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19....
Sep 22, 2023•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be taking a deep dive into what COULD have happened to the Wizarding World and the lives of the witches and wizards we now know so well 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 f...
Sep 19, 2023•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’re going to be discussing Hogwarts’ loveable gamekeeper Hagrid- unpacking his early years and unveiling tragedy after tragedy. What do we really know about Rubeus Hagrid? The towering half-giant seemed to be a simple, content groundskeeper. But when we look back over the years, Hagrid’s life was filled with tragedy and all sorts of challenges. Starting at the very beginning, today we’re going to unpack Hagrid’s life- taking a look at the highs, lows and ...
Sep 15, 2023•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’ll be discussing the history of Gringotts Wizarding Bank, as well as the magical money that it uses to fuel the wizarding economy. Gringotts was first founded in the late 15th century during the year of 1474 by a goblin who went by the name—you guessed it—Gringott. Little is known about the goblin Gringott and his formative years, or even how old he was when he founded the bank that would become the safest place for valuables in the wizarding world. What...
Sep 12, 2023•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hey everyone, Welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be discussing abandoned plot lines in the Harry Potter series. When we reminisce about J.K. Rowling and her incredible wizarding world, it's hard not to think about all the tweaks and twists she's made to Harry Potter canon over the years. From publishings on Pottermore/Wizardingworld to the Fantastic Beasts movies, all the way to her active presence on Twitter, Rowling seems to have an unending desire to s...
Sep 08, 2023•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're delving into the realm of unused characters, elusive figures that were mentioned by Rowling but never made an appearance in any officially released material- whether it be books or films. While we have been enthralled by the likes of Harry, Hermione, and Ron, there exists a treasure trove of characters lying dormant in the scribblings, unpublished drafts and words spoken by J.K. Rowling during interviews. Some were scrapped in the editing process, oth...
Sep 05, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re discussing the Death Eaters- delving in to the ranks of Voldemort’s most powerful followers and uncovering which of these dark witches and wizards are most dangerous. As a young boy, Tom Riddle lacked a normal range of human emotions. However, that certainly didn’t mean he was unable to control people. His cunning and manipulative nature eventually meant that he would form a ‘gang’ of sorts- a group consisting of his fellow Slytherin students. The gang...
Sep 01, 2023•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we’re discussing Aurors from Harry Potter, a group of elite and highly trained witches and wizards that work for the Department of Magical Law Enforcement inside the Ministry of Magic. Or if you’re in the US, for the Magical Congress of the United States of America. Comparable to say, the Secret Service in the Muggle World, Aurors are responsible for investigating and handling any and all crimes pertaining to dark wizards and dark magic. "Aurors are the Wizarding World's best defence again...
Aug 29, 2023•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’ll be discussing the many reasons why Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, famed Headmaster of Hogwarts and former Gryffindor student, may have been more well-suited to Slytherin House. As fans, soon after Harry Potter received his letter of acceptance and we were first introduced to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, we also learned about the magical institution’s four founding members and how they decided that the student population would ...
Aug 25, 2023•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’re discussing the history of Harry Potter’s only known surviving relatives—the Dursley family. The Dursleys are one of the most infamous Muggle families to exist within the Wizarding World. As his only living relatives at the time of Harry’s parents’ deaths, these were the people who—unfortunately— were given the responsibility of raising Harry from the time he was only a one-year-old child. But who are they, really? And how did they become such intolera...
Aug 22, 2023•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re discussing professor Horace Slughorn, and his famed ‘Slug Club’- a club which can best be described through the wise words of Albus Dumbledore: “Horace,” said Dumbledore, relieving Harry of the responsibility to say any of this, “likes his comfort. He also likes the company of the famous, the successful, and the powerful. He enjoys the feeling that he influences these people. He has never wanted to occupy the throne himself; he prefers the backseat — m...
Aug 18, 2023•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’re going to embark on a journey to unveil a hidden trove of characters whose rich stories were left untold on the silver screen. Now, as avid readers, we all know that the movies could never capture every inked detail found within the beloved books. So today, we’re going to dive into the forgotten pages and reveal the diverse tapestry of characters that were included in the novels but omitted from the movies. Ranging from minor to major, today I want to ...
Aug 15, 2023•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re discussing the rather dark topic of WITCH HUNTS- diving deep in to how witch hunts and witch trials have shaped the course of the wizarding world’s (and our own) history. While the world of Harry Potter may be filled with wonder and awe, it is not immune to the shadows that lurk in the human heart. Just like in our own MUGGLE history, the wizarding world has faced its fair share of witch hunts and unjust persecution, where fear and prejudice have cast ...
Aug 11, 2023•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing the history of the Marauders. For anyone unfamiliar with the group, the Marauders were made up of four school-aged wizards who attended Hogwarts in the 1970s. All four were Gryffindor students, who over the course of their first year at school became the closest of friends. Their names were James Potter, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin and Peter Pettigrew. In this in-depth video, we'll explore the rich history and untold stories of James Potter, S...
Aug 08, 2023•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’re discussing why Professor Albus Dumbledore, arguably the greatest Headmaster Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry has ever seen, never assumed a much greater leadership role within the wizarding world as the British Minister for Magic. As far as legendary wizards go in the world of Harry Potter, Professor Albus Dumbledore certainly tops the list—especially when considering the number of legendary witches and wizards who have wielded their power f...
Aug 04, 2023•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re discussing the 5 captivating works of Beedle the Bard. Specifically, we’re going to be diving in to who Beedle was, what lessons his stories teach, what they’re about and how his stories have so effectively managed to stand the test of time. Within the realm of Harry Potter, Beedle the Bard is a renowned author whose stories have been cherished by generations of witches and wizards. His collection of magical fables, aptly titled "The Tales of Beedle th...
Aug 01, 2023•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re discussing house elves, an often-overlooked species of magical beings from within the wizarding world. Specifically, we’re going to be diving in to their origins- taking a look at where they came from and how they got to be in the position that they’re in today. House elves have been an integral part of wizarding society for centuries, serving as loyal companions and helpers to wizarding families. But what’s interesting is that we’re never actually fed...
Jul 28, 2023•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be discussing every single subject taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I covered this topic a few years ago, but then it occurred to me that, with new publications on wizardingworld.com as well as new game content, the list probably needed updating (which it did!). This also gives me an opportunity to expand on existing subjects further. Before we get going see if you can comment all of the subjects down below (no cheating). ...
Jul 25, 2023•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re diving deep in to the life of Regulus Arcturus Black - also known as R.A.B., a character that may not be particularly well known by those who have only seen the films. You may recall him as the enigmatic character whose journey from loyalty to Lord Voldemort to becoming a courageous defector captured the hearts of fans worldwide. Today, I’ll be telling his compelling story- diving in to the biography of one of the wizarding world’s unsung heroes. But f...
Jul 23, 2023•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’ll be discussing ALL of the hidden rooms, unknown chambers, and secret passageways within Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Hogwarts Castle is known for the fact that its location is…well…UNKNOWN. Unplottable on a map and basically invisible to Muggles, the school and its surrounding grounds have quite the reputation for harbouring many magical secrets. This, of course, includes an absolutely INSANE number of hidden areas within the castle…In t...
Jul 20, 2023•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’re going to be discussing the history and family tree of the Black family. You might not know this, but Sirius Black was more than just a powerful wizard who escaped the dungeons of Azkaban. By birthright, he was a member of one of the most powerful wizarding families in all of Britain. In fact, the Black family line can be traced back through the centuries, and was celebrated as one of the proudest pure-blood families in the world. And by the time Siriu...
Jul 17, 2023•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be discussing what happened to the Wizarding World AFTER the climactic defeat of Lord Voldemort in the Deathly Hallows. After a period of total chaos, a sudden silence fell over the Hogwarts grounds. The menacing lord of darkness, Voldemort, was finally defeated. Victory brought a fresh morning glimmer, marking an end to the fear and terror that the dark lord had spread across the wizarding world. But even though Voldemort’s reign was short li...
Jul 15, 2023•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be discussing The Potter Family, Godric’s Hollow, Voldemort and October 31st 1981. Specifically, we’re going to be tackling the question of WHY James Potter didn’t act as his OWN secret keeper- instead entrusting the responsibility with known RAT Peter Pettigrew. Join me as we dive deep into the Fidelius Charm and the role of the Secret Keeper in the tragic events that led to the downfall of James and Lily Potter. Learn more about your ad choi...
Jul 13, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’ll be discussing why Fred and George Weasley never noticed Peter Pettigrew—aka Scabbers the rat—on the magically revealing Marauder’s Map. I suppose to start with, we can address the question of: Why would they? Well, as we learn near the end of Harry Potter’s third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the Marauder’s Map has the capability to reveal each and every person roaming the hallowed halls of the school, regardless of their form. I...
Jul 11, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be discussing the enigmatic gate of DEATH that is The VEIL. Now, if one were to venture through the corridors of the Ministry of Magic for long enough, they’d likely, eventually, find themselves standing before the enigmatic Veil - a haunting manifestation nestled within the Death Chamber of the Department of Mysteries. And when faced with such an enigmatic wizarding structure, it’s hard not to ask questions. What IS the Veil? Who created it? ...
Jul 09, 2023•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’ll be going for a deep dive into how Lord Voldemort never figured out that Severus Snape was a double agent whose true loyalties lay with Albus Dumbledore and The Order of the Phoenix. As revealed at the very bitter end of the Harry Potter series, Professor Severus Snape was one of the most successful turn cloaks to have ever lived. Becoming a follower of Voldemort—and officially a Death Eater—shortly after leaving Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizar...
Jul 07, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
