Harry Potter Theory EXTRA

I’ve got a quick video for you today on the most recent update from HBO which includes their finalized casting decisions for 9 more major actors in season 1 (which will cover the Philosopher’s Stone) This includes casting announcements for Molly Weasley, Draco Malfoy, Lucius Mafloy, Seamus Finnigan, Parvati Patil, Lavender Brown, Vernon & Petunia Dursley and Cornelius Fudge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I’ve got a quick video for you today on the most recent update from HBO which includes their finalized casting decisions for 9 more major actors in season 1 (which will cover the Philosopher’s Stone) This includes casting announcements for Molly Weasley, Draco Malfoy, Lucius Mafloy, Seamus Finnigan, Parvati Patil, Lavender Brown, Vernon & Petunia Dursley and Cornelius Fudge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I’ve got a quick video for you today on the most recent update from HBO which includes their finalized casting decisions for 9 more major actors in season 1 (which will cover the Philosopher’s Stone) This includes casting announcements for Molly Weasley, Draco Malfoy, Lucius Mafloy, Seamus Finnigan, Parvati Patil, Lavender Brown, Vernon & Petunia Dursley and Cornelius Fudge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I’ve got a quick video for you today on the most recent update from HBO which includes their finalized casting decisions for 9 more major actors in season 1 (which will cover the Philosopher’s Stone) This includes casting announcements for Molly Weasley, Draco Malfoy, Lucius Mafloy, Seamus Finnigan, Parvati Patil, Lavender Brown, Vernon & Petunia Dursley and Cornelius Fudge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I’ve got a quick video for you today on the most recent update from HBO which includes their finalized casting decisions for 9 more major actors in season 1 (which will cover the Philosopher’s Stone) This includes casting announcements for Molly Weasley, Draco Malfoy, Lucius Mafloy, Seamus Finnigan, Parvati Patil, Lavender Brown, Vernon & Petunia Dursley and Cornelius Fudge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Actor Paul Whitehouse has officially been cast as Argus Filch, the notoriously bitter caretaker of Hogwarts. Whitehouse is best known for his work in British comedy, with credits including The Fast Show, Harry & Paul, and Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. He also has significant stage experience, including a turn in Only Fools and Horses: The Musical. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Actor Luke Thallon has officially been cast as Quirinus Quirrell, the nervous Defence Against the Darks Arts professor from Harry’s first year. Thallon is an accomplished stage actor whose credits include Patriots, Albion, and Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Another casting that has had rumours mounting, finally we have confirmation that actress Janet McTeer will take on the role of McGonagall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nick Frost rumours have been mounting in the past few weeks, but finally we have confirmation that he will play the friendly half-giant Rubeus Hagrid. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New trio announced for the upcoming Harry Potter HBO Series! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is the NEW Dumbledore the right choice? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you're purely a movie-goer, then this character may not mean much to you, as he was omitted from the films altogether. But if you've read the books, then you understand his significance, and you probably went through the films thinking...Where is he? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. Today I've got a compilation for you guys where I'll discuss 30 facts about Harry Potter that even some of the biggest Harry Potter fans might not know. Today you can test your Harry Potter knowledge and see what kind of score you get. As this is a compilation please be aware of some inconsistent numbering and varied audio levels. 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.

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing some of the most important figures - both famous and infamous- from Wizarding History- names that are coupled with accomplishments and stories that make the Wizarding World what it is today. The Harry Potter books really only cover the time period that the books are SET IN, but there's a lot more to Harry Potter lore than meets the eye and It's always interesting taking a look back at the history books. There is a LOT of ground to cover and a LOT of names on this list, so this will just be PART 1 of a multi part series. Starting in alphabetical order, today we're taking a look at the A's and B's. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to another instalment of Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing how ordinary Muggles react when they find out that their child is magical. 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'll be discussing how Vernon Dursley met Petunia Evans, and how the two of them eventually became Mr. and Mrs. Dursley - the widely disliked aunt and uncle of Harry Potter. As revealed by the memories of a dying Severus Snape, there was once a time when Petunia Evans and her younger sister, Lily, were actually quite close. In fact, it would seem that as a young girl Petunia had wished to become a witch just like Lily, and even went so far as to write to Headmaster Dumbledore to see if he could make an exception and allow her to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry despite the fact that she displayed no magical abilities. Unfortunately, it would seem that Dumbledore's refusal - although delivered kindly - ignited feelings of incredible resentment within Petunia, which is likely what spurned her on towards a life in which she hated magic to the point that she tried to pretend it didn't exist. Petunia was also openly resentful of the fact that her parents seemed delighted by the fact that her sister was a witch, which ultimately led to Petunia feeling such incredible dislike towards her sister, her family, and her home in Cokeworth, that she up and left in search of a much more ordinary life. It was around this time that Petunia met Vernon Dursley. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to another instalment of Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing the Deathly Hallows...but not in the way you might think. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shortly after entering the Great Hall, each and every new first year student is required to place the fabled Sorting Hat upon their head. And the Hat, which has the unique and essential task of assigning new students to one of the four houses, will place this new student in to Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin. For the most part, this process runs pretty smoothly, with students being sorted across the board. But what if for some strange reason, things didn't go quite as smoothly as they usually do? What if the Sorting process led to a completely disproportionate number of students in one house? Or better yet, what if one or more houses had no new students at all? Today we're tackling all of that (and more) as we dive (deeper) in to the Sorting Ceremony. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rumours circulating have suggested that in the more immediate future Avalanche Software are going to be offering an UPDATE in the form of DLC to the current version of the game. 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'll be discussing some of the rather lesser known effects of one of the most famous potions in the Harry Potter series: Polyjuice Potion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we're going to be exploring 5 of the best Hagrid theories circulating the internet, so sit back, relax and enjoy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming to you with sad news today. I've just read that Dame Maggie Smith, who famously played the role of Minerva McGonagall, has sadly passed away at the age of 89. 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'll be discussing the history of the infamous wizarding shop known as Borgin and Burkes. Established in 1863 by two wizards - a Mr. Borgin, first name unknown, and a Mr. Caractacus Burke - Borgin and Burkes has always had a rather notorious reputation. The shop is located at 13B Knockturn Alley, a street said to be quite dangerous, which can be found just off of London's main wizarding road of Diagon Alley. The dangers present along Knockturn Alley come from both the nefarious businesses that operate down the street, in addition to the questionable witches and wizards who frequent these establishments. In fact, the street has such a bad reputation that Molly Weasley forbade her children - specifically Fred and George - from venturing down the Alley at all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey everyone, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. Today I've got a bit of news for you with regards to the future of Harry Potter games. That's right, GAMES- plural. 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'll be discussing the history of the magical beings known as Veela. Within the wizarding world of Harry Potter, we never learn all that much about the mysterious and exceptionally beautiful humanoid species called the Veela. In fact, much of what we do know about these magical beings revolves entirely around their physical appearance, with their description given in great detail several times over the course of the books and films, but specifically throughout The Goblet of Fire. This fourth instalment of the series is the first time Harry, alongside us Muggles, are introduced to the idea of the Veela. Here, before we even reach 100 pages of the novel, the Veela come prancing onto the page after being announced as the Bulgarian Quidditch team's mascots during the 1994 Quidditch World Cup. This is, of course, the chapter in which Harry attends the World Cup alongside the Weasleys and Hermione Granger. Now, up until that time, Harry was completely unfamiliar with the Veela and seems to be rather confused when Arthur Weasley announces that they are the Bulgarian team's mascots. However, before he could ask Mr. Weasley what they were exactly, a group of these magical beings took to the pitch. This, as you may remember, effectively answered Harry's question, as described in the following excerpt from the novel: 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'll be discussing a rather unknown but entirely notorious criminal within the wizarding world of Harry Potter known only as the Ginger Witch. While not much is known about the heritage and early life of this mysterious enchantress, we do have a few facts about her origins and where it is she came from. But before we dive too far into what we know about the Ginger Witch and who exactly she is, let's first review HOW it is that we know what we do. Shall we? 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 the background of Voldemort's DAUGHTER. That's right, the Dark Lord had a child. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The cornerstones of the Hogwarts house system, and perhaps the most iconic symbols associated with each house are the house MASCOTS. For Gryffindor, this mascot was a lion. For Slytherin, a serpent. For Hufflepuff, a badger. And for Ravenclaw, an eagle (or RAVEN in the films). But what do these creatures have to do with anything? What connection do they have to the founders? And how did these seemingly mundane creatures (at least, looking at it from the perspective of a MAGICAL world) get chosen as representatives for these houses? I've got nothing against lions, serpents, badgers or eagles- but in a world filled with things like DRAGONS, ACROMANTULAS, THESTRALS and NUNDUS- these creatures seem...less impressive. I'm going to start with WHY these creatures were chosen, and then move on to why MAGICAL creatures weren't chosen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Elder wand was the first hallow created, made by Death himself, and it was said to be the most powerful wand that ever existed. The Elder Wand is made of elder wood, and it's core is the tail hair of a Thestral. It's 15" long and has carvings down its length that resemble clusters of elderberries. With the elder wand, witches and wizards have historically been able to produce intensely powerful magic that others could only dream of. Some magic is actually altogether impossible without the Elder Wand- including things like mending other wands. We see this powerful artefact pass hands on numerous occasions throughout the Harry Potter story- and its 'ownership' is of utmost importance to the plot. After all, it's the ownership of the Elder Wand that eventually allows Harry to defeat Voldemort- firing his own killing curse right back at him. But before Harry became it's owner in his final showdown with Voldemort at the end of the Deathly Hallows- who were the true owners? Conventionally it is believed that Dumbledore was the owner, followed by Draco who disarmed Dumbledore, followed by Harry who disarmed Draco. But one popular fan theory suggests that Dumbledore was never the true owner at all. So where does that leave us? The main driver behind the theory is HOW the wand actually changes ownership. 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'll be discussing a list of another four major things that magic simply CANNOT do. Today's video is part of a series, so if you have yet to watch Part 1 of 4 Things Magic CANNOT Do in Harry Potter, then be sure to check it out after you watch this video! Throughout the Harry Potter series, we see magic do A LOT of things. It can kill people with a few choice words or phrases. It can transport individuals from one side of the country to the other. When brewed correctly, magical ingredients can create potions and elixirs that have the ability to force people to tell the truth or magically transform into the exact likeness of another person. And yet, there are several things - rather, there are several QUITE ODD things - that magic simply CANNOT do in the series. These instances range from curious to almost completely inexplicable - as in, "Really?! How in Merlin's Beard does that make any sense?!" And so, without further ado, let's get to it. The following four examples are bits of magic that CANNOT be done, as seen in both the books and the films. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey everyone. Welcome to another instalment of Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be taking a look at some of the most well known characters who show up in the Harry Potter series, but whose Hogwarts houses are never identified. For anyone who's read or watched the Harry Potter series, the four houses of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry are common knowledge. Based on the four founding members of the school, Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw and Salazar Slytherin, the houses reflect the strengths, qualities, and beliefs of these witches and wizards, with each of the four houses being named after their respective founder. Those sorted into Gryffindor house value bravery and courage. Hufflepuff students believe in loyalty, patience and fair play. Ravenclaw witches and wizards, on the other hand, are committed to intellect and wisdom. And, lastly, Slytherin house welcomes students with immense ambition and cunning. From almost the immediate beginning of the series, fans are led to believe that these four houses play an immensely important role in the future and identity of the witches and wizards who attend school there. 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'll be discussing EVEN MORE interesting facts about the wizarding world of Harry Potter that some of the biggest fans of the series don't even know! 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 exploring a what-if scenario where Neville Longbottom, NOT Harry Potter, was the chosen one. Would Voldemort still have been defeated? Would Neville's parents have been killed like Harry's? What role would HARRY play in a world where he was no longer quite so special? How would other characters like Snape, Dumbledore, and the Order of the Phoenix respond to Neville as the chosen one? How would Neville's leadership style and decision-making differ from Harry's? Would Neville form close relationships with Ron and Hermione in Harry's place? And how would Neville's upbringing and personality have shaped his journey as the chosen one? We're going to be exploring all of that, and more, in today's what-if scenario. 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.

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing EVEN MORE interesting facts about the wizarding world of Harry Potter that some of the biggest fans of the series don't even know - at least, not yet! Today's video is part of a series, so if you have yet to watch Part 1 of 10 Facts Even the BIGGEST Harry Potter Fans Don't Know, then be sure to check it out after you watch this video! You can find it here: [10 Harry Potter Facts Even the BIGGEST Fans Don't Know] I decided to do a Part 2 for this topic because, while you guys seemed to enjoy the last video, YOU ALL KNEW TOO MUCH! Many of you claimed that you weren't surprised by several of the facts. So, I made it my mission to dig a little deeper and find some TRULY SURPRISING facts that I'm thinking many of you mega fans won't even know. Let's get started! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey everyone, Welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. Just a few days ago now Warner Bros Media released the names of both the writer and director for the upcoming Harry Potter TV Series. These individuals are Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod. Since then, JK Rowling has also weighed in on things, tweeting the following... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we're exploring some of the most OUT there Harry Potter theories on the web. Sit back, relax and enjoy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey everyone, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing some HUGE updates regarding the much anticipated Harry Potter TV Show set to premiere on HBO. The show was first announced back in April 2023, when Warner Bros released the following announcement. "We are delighted to give audiences the opportunity to discover Hogwarts in a whole new way," says HBO CEO Casey Bloys in a statement. "Harry Potter is a cultural phenomenon and it is clear there is such an enduring love and thirst for the Wizarding World." And after this announcement in April of last year, there was radio silence for quite some time. That is...until yesterday, when the show finally named both its WRITER and DIRECTOR. The following statements were officially published by Warner Bros. Discovery: 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'll be discussing the curse that Voldemort placed on the Defence Against the Dark Arts position at Hogwarts and whether or not it lifted after the Dark Lord's death. Over the course of Harry Potter's time at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, many things within the school remained steadfastly the same. The magic within the walls of the castle itself, the eerie ghosts that roamed the hallways, as well as the many familiar faces of the teaching staff. From Professor Minerva McGonagall, the constant Transfiguration teacher, to Professor Cuthbert Binns who continued to teach History of Magic even after he DIED, many of the men and women who worked at Hogwarts had been in their roles for many, many years. And yet, there was one staff position that wasn't so constant: the role of the Defence Against the Dark Arts - or DADA - Professor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey everyone, Welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. The upcoming Harry Potter TV series, set to be released on HBO Max, has generated significant buzz among fans of the beloved Wizarding World franchise. Announced by HBO and Max officials in April 2023, the series promises to offer a fresh perspective on J.K. Rowling's iconic book series, which has captivated audiences for decades. Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO of HBO & Max Content, expressed excitement about delving deeper into the magical realm of Hogwarts, stating, "We are delighted to give audiences the opportunity to discover Hogwarts in a whole new way." The series is expected to delve into each of the iconic books, offering fans a chance to revisit the beloved characters and storylines that have touched the hearts of millions worldwide. And as fans eagerly await more DETAILS on the upcoming Harry Potter TV series, discussions surrounding the show's development and potential cast members have sparked widespread interest. One key figure in the Harry Potter universe, Daniel Radcliffe, who famously portrayed the titular character in the original film series, just recently shared his thoughts on the reboot and offered valuable advice for the next actors stepping into the iconic roles. In a recent interview at the Tony Awards, Radcliffe provided some valuable insights with regards to the highly anticipated series. 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 5 spells from the wizarding world of Harry Potter. But before we get started I want you to brace yourselves to the fact these aren't just any old 5 spells- these are 5 of the most powerful, destructive spells the wizarding world has ever seen- spells so formidable that by contrast even the notorious killing curse (avada kedavra) PALES in comparison. Now, within the wizarding world magic can be leveraged for a wide variety of functions- from help with every day tasks (like cleaning), to picking locks, to teleportation. But perhaps one of the most IMPORTANT uses of magic in a tumultuous wizarding world (that seems to face a new dark wizard every few decades) is the ability to perform martial magic - that is, magic for combat. Now, in every day context martial magic is not necessary, but it certainly never hurts to be prepared for an invasion of death eaters or dark wizard acolytes, and that's probably why most of these 5 powerful spells were created in the first place. Anyway, I won't dawdle any longer. Without further ado- here are 5 of the most POWERFUL offensive spells in the wizarding world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey everyone, welcome to another instalment of Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing one of the three Unforgivable Curses - Avada Kedavra - and why it's considered a worse form of killing than any other spell within the wizarding world. Avada Kedavra - otherwise known as the Killing Curse - alongside the Cruciatus and Imperius Curse, was first classified as an Unforgivable Curse in 1717. And while it's quite obvious why it was banned from use, many have wondered why ONLY these three curses were labelled as Unforgivable. This question has been posed specifically in reference to Avada Kedavra, as it's clearly not the only spell that has the ability to kill someone. 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'll be discussing whether or not the bloodline of the famous wizarding family, the Dumbledores, died out with Aberforth Dumbledore. The most famous member of the Dumbledore family is, of course, Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, who was also arguably the most powerful wizard of the 20th century. As the beloved Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, recipient of Order of Merlin, First Class, former Supreme Mugwump of the International Confederation of Wizards and Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot, Albus Dumbledore achieved a great many things while he was alive. However, one thing that he did not accomplish during his storied lifetime was the progression of his family's bloodline. Albus never married, nor did he have any children. And, as the majority of you watching this will well know, he tragically met his demise in 1997 at the hands of his friend and ally, Professor Severus Snape. So, with Albus' death, was there anyone else in the Dumbledore family left to carry on the family line? Why, yes, there was...but how much further these family members managed to grow the family tree is unclear. So, in order to get a better sense, let's take a look at the various members of the Dumbledore family that we know of. 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'll be discussing some of the best secrets held by founder of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Salazar Slytherin. A pureblood British wizard, Salazar Slytherin is one of the first known individuals to have possessed the ability to speak the language of the snakes, a rare, genetically inherited skill referred to as Parseltongue. He was also said to be skilled at Legilimency, which is a complex form of magical "mind reading". As an incredibly talented and powerful wizard, Salazar was also one of the four witches and wizards to establish the world-famous wizarding school of Hogwarts. And yet, despite his impressive intellect and abilities, Salazar Slytherin has arguably the worst reputation of any of the four founders - with even darker secrets. 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'll be discussing whether or not Godric Gryffindor had a destined heir, similar to Salazar Slytherin, and - if one existed - who it could have been. 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'll be discussing whether or not the Dark Wizard, Gellert Grindelwald, was responsible for the infamous Muggle conflict of World War II. The idea that Gellert Grindelwald, former flame of Albus Dumbledore turned Dark Wizard, could have had anything to do with the second global war of the 20th century has become a rather popular fan theory. There's, of course, the fact that the timeline of both Grindelwald's rise to power in the first half of the 1900s coincides with the historical events of World War II. More than that, however, are the blatant references to the Muggle war that are present, specifically in the Fantastic Beasts films. Let's take a closer look. 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'll be discussing a handful of Harry Potter book characters who are NOTHING like their movie counterparts. As a general rule, fans of book series know to watch movie adaptations of the novels they love without expecting too much - for it is extremely rare that a filmmaker's vision will match the fictitious world that a fan has created in their own mind. After all, how could you expect every single person to interpret a book the EXACT same way - from the appearance of the characters to how the world looks around them. And even if there was some sort of consensus on how a character was supposed to look, there's also the fact that it's incredibly unlikely for there to be an actor or actress out there who perfectly resembles that character, is the right age, has the correct dialect, AND can act. Of course, this seems even more impossible when applying the concept to an entire cast of characters - like in Harry Potter. And so, when the first movie adaptation of the Harry Potter series, The Philosopher's Stone, was released in 2001, it goes without saying that fans of the books knew things wouldn't be perfect. BUT it wasn't unreasonable to think that the films would at least TRY to accurately reflect the people and places that fans had read on the pages of the first few books. And in many ways, it did - especially, that first film. However, as more and more movies were made, there were some pretty glaring differences between the books and the films - in particular, with some of the main characters of the series. And so, here are five book characters that I think are NOTHING like their movie counterparts... 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'll be discussing whether or not Muggles would have evolved the way that we did if witches and wizards had never gone into hiding. For centuries leading up to the late 1700s, individuals with magical abilities - primarily witches - were hunted down and persecuted by Muggles. In what would later be referred to as the infamous witch hunts, formal and informal trials were held between the 14th and 18th centuries in which global communities tried and executed around 40,000 to 60,000 people. 50-to-70,000 more people were accused without being condemned. Among these witch hunts were the infamous Salem Witch Trials of the early 1690s, where the brutalities of the American townsfolk killed 19 people for crimes that included worshipping the devil and taking part in sinful activities. Around this same time, in the latter half of the 1700s, people with magical abilities - who had previously lived openly among Muggles - disappeared from Muggle society. This, of course, was due to the institution of the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy, a law that was conceived to protect the wizarding world from the threats of ill-advised Muggles, which went into effect in the year of 1689. This is also around the same time in history in which Muggles began rapidly evolving. In particular, we had the Age of Enlightenment 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'll be discussing whether or not magic in the wizarding world of Harry Potter is becoming weaker with each passing decade. At the mere age of eleven, when a young Harry Potter discovered that he was a wizard, the spells and incantations that he encountered were - for lack of a better word - MAGICAL. Everything that he witnessed from the time that Hagrid came and got him from that island in the sea, it all just seemed so impressive. I mean, a half-giant who could put a pig's tail on his cruel bully of a cousin? Incredible. Especially for our poor boy, Harry, who had suffered terribly at the terrorising hands of Dudley. And lest we forget the marvels that awaited him in Diagon Alley, or the simple fact that his Transfiguration Professor could transform into a cat and then back again? All of these displays of magic seemed quite amazing indeed. At least at the time. 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'll be discussing some of the most interesting facts about the wizarding world of Harry Potter that some of the biggest fans of the series don't even know - at least, not yet! With so much material available out there to uncover the characters, events and places associated with the Harry Potter series, it seems almost impossible that there would be facts out there that the majority of fans wouldn't already know. From novels to films, and even the wizardingworld.com's fact files, information about this magical universe is very readily accessible. And yet, as it happens, there are actually QUITE A FEW pieces of information that even the most die-hard fans will find surprising. In today's video, we'll be covering 10 of them. Let's get to it! 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'll be discussing ALL of the memories that we see through the Pensieve in Harry Potter. Rare and powerful, the majority of Pensieves are typically quite small devices that, due to their incredibly personal nature, are often kept on one's person. Of course, one very notable exception of this is the large Pensieve located in the Headmaster's office at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This Pensieve is used to store all of the school's Headmasters memories so that their predecessors may watch and learn from them. It's described as large, ornate, ancient, and made entirely out of stone, with engravings of modified Saxon runes etched all over it. It is also said to be so old that some witches and wizards believe that the Hogwarts' Pensieve predates even the school's castle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.