The Mirror of Erised's DARK Origins - Harry Potter Theory

"Avada..."This was what Lucius Malfoy began to utter upon the realization that he had just lost his House Elf servant, Dobby.Fortunately, he never got to complete what he was trying to say, and I suspect that if he HAD been able to complete the incantation of what we can only assume was meant to be 'Avada Kedavra', it would have had disastrous consequences.But why was Lucius Malfoy uttering Killing Curses outside of the Headmasters office in the halls of Hogwarts? What was going through his head? And more importantly- who was he trying to kill? Conventional wisdom would suggest that Lucius raised his wand to assassinate Harry, the insolent boy who had just lost him his house elf companion.-But I'm not sure it was quite that simple.Today we're going to be discussing all of that (and more) as we unpack Lucius Malfoy's interaction with Harry & Dobby in the Chamber of Secrets.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22 Touko 202410min

"I thought he would come," said Voldemort in his high, clear voice, his eyes on the leaping flames. "I expected him to come."These were the words ushered from Voldemort’s mouth just moments before Harry Potter met his apparent demise. In this moment, Harry had made the choice to sacrifice himself in order to protect his friends- exchanging his own life for the safety of every other witch and wizard who bravely fought against Voldemort’s forces.And for a little while, it looked as though this may have been the end for Harry. Unlike his previous confrontations with Voldemort– like his meeting with a fragmented Voldemort attached to Professor Quirrell, or their duel in the graveyard of Little Hangleton – this time Harry had come forward without any intentions to fight back. He came to die.Of course we later find out that Harry, who stared death right in the face, eventually survives. But what I want to discuss today is HOW he survives.If we go by Harry Potter canon, there are several explanations that shed light on how Harry manages to survive, and we owe our gratitude to Dumbledore for providing us with answers to these sorts of questions. But what I want to suggest today…Is that Dumbledore LIED. Join me in today’s video as we discuss WHY Dumbledore lied and explore the REAL WAY that Harry was able to return to the land of the living.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.

19 Touko 202410min

The introduction of the International Statute of Secrecy in 1692 marked a pivotal moment in Wizarding history.-It put a stop to the witch hunts and unjust persecution of witches and wizards.It ushered in an era of harmonious co-existence.And most importantly, it separated the two worlds: muggle and magical.But what IF there was a darker element to the statute that has never been properly explored?- an element that concerned the muggles beyond the primary separation of the two worlds? What if the statute, and the subsequent formation of the Ministry of Magic- marked the dawn of an era wherein wizardkind stealthily wielded control over the non-magical world, deftly manipulating it from the concealed depths of the shadows?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing Dumbledore, Voldemort, and the Elder Wand. More specifically- we're going to be discussing a popular fan theory which suggests that Dumbledore was never the TRUE owner of the elder wand...Something that would have had a SIGNIFICANT impact on how events unfolded throughout the story.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Voldemort's conception was..Unusual to say the least, and it was the loveless union between his parents that set in motion his path of psychopathy. With a mother that chose death over her infant child, and a father that abandoned the both of them, it's fair to say that Voldemort never stood much of a chance.-But what if Voldemort's origin story isn't exactly what we thought it was? What if Merope Gaunt, accused of giving Voldemort's father Tom Riddle Sr a love potion..Never did anything of the sort? What if...Tom Riddle SR LIED?Today we're going to be discussing all of that and more as we unpack Vodemort's origin story -uncovering some unknown truths about the early life of the most notorious dark wizard in history.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11 Touko 202415min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. The first encounter between Albus Dumbledore and Tom Riddle was in 1938, when Dumbledore visits Wool's Orphanage to offer Tom a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. During their meeting, Dumbledore informs Tom about the existence of the wizarding world and his magical heritage, and Tom, who had already sensed his own powers, is intrigued by the prospect of attending Hogwarts.-At the time, Tom was an 11-year-old orphan who had exhibited signs of magical abilities, but he was also known for his manipulative and cruel behavior towards the other chi*ldren at the orphanage. On the outside, Tom looked fairly innocuous, but underneath was a brooding dark force that would stop at nothing to cause pain and suffering to others.This encounter between Dumbledore and Tom Riddle is significant, because it marks the beginning of their complex relationship throughout the series. It also highlights Dumbledore's role in the early life of one of the most dangerous dark wizards in history.Right from the very beginning, from their very first encounter, Dumbledore was cautious and wary of the young boy- sensing Tom's dark nature and potential for evil. Despite all of the warning signs, however, Dumbledore proceeds to offer Tom a place at Hogwarts- hoping that the school and new environment would help shift Tom's life in a more positive direction.All of this is shown to Harry via the pensieve, the purpose of which was to give Harry a sense of context for the task that he would later give him, and the memories that he would later show him. He wanted to give Harry an idea of the troubled boy that lord Voldemort once was, show him that Tom Riddle was once a student much like him, and show him how his path of darkness began.-But my question is: how did Dumbledore, who we are led to believe is particularly intelligent and strategic, suffer such a massive oversight in assessing Tom Riddle's nature?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 Touko 202411min

Today we're going to be discussing the implications of Voldemort's SUCCESS over Harry Potter in the Deathly Hallows.Have you ever wondered what would have happened if Voldemort..WON? Just for today, let's step into a dystopian future where Voldemort emerged triumphant, shattering the hopes of Harry Potter and the wizarding community. What would Voldemort's reign of darkness look like? What fates would have awaited our beloved characters in a world under the Dark Lord's rule? How would Hogwarts, once a beacon of magic and hope, have transformed under his tyranny? And how would the dominance of the dark forces have impacted the relationship between the magical and Muggle worlds?-We're going to be discussing all of that, and more, as we peel back the folds of a world where Voldemort reigns triumphant.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7 Touko 202421min