How Harry REALLY Defeated Voldemort & Why MANY Get it WRONG

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing Voldemort's faithful pet (and Horcrux) Nagini. More specifically, we'll be addressing why the seemingly kind-hearted woman turned pure EVIL. Alright, so, most of you will know Nagini from the original Harry Potter novels and films. She was an enormous snake and an unquestionably loyal servant of Lord Voldemort, who he often kept close at hand to help him carry out his dirty work...you know, eating the odd witch or wizard, attacking Members of the Order of the Phoenix, and the likes of that. Of course, as we find out in the final installment of the series, Nagini is also one of Voldemort's seven Horcruxes – which is likely another reason he kept her nearby at all times. (That was why according to Albus Dumbledore, at least.) Anyway, being that Voldemort, born Tom Marvolo Riddle, was a descendant of Salazar Slytherin, he possessed the ability to speak parseltongue – an extremely rare language that, put plainly, meant that he could talk to snakes. His ability to communicate with Nagini further shows why they would've had a close bond, and perhaps explains Voldemort's reasoning behind making Nagini a Horcrux in the first place. Here was a creature that he could speak to but who couldn't betray his confidence in the way a human could. But wouldn't it be a bit dicey to LITERALLY put your life in the hands – err, scales – of a snake? Well, here's where Nagini's backstory gets interesting: she actually used to be a woman. 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 going to be discussing Azkaban Prison. This will include discussions surrounding the island that it's on, when the prison was introduced, who created the prison itself, and WHERE the island actually IS. Considered by many to be reminiscent of the DEPTHS of HELL- Azkaban Prison would be the last place that a witch or wizard in the Harry Potter universe would want to end up. In fact, the name 'Azkaban' even backs up this horrific reputation- a sinister name that was created through combining 'Alcatraz' a famous Muggle island prison, and 'Abaddon' - the Hebrew word for 'place of destruction' OR 'depths of hell'. But where did this terrible place come from? Was the island that housed Azkaban prison always a magnet for dark magic? Before the fortress was built, what was the island like? The truth is, before the dark wizard known as Ekrizdis ever set foot on the island, Azkaban was an island just like any other. When we think of the significant Dark Wizards in Wizarding history, Ekrizdis isn't necessarily the most well-known, but after this video- he might just be the FIRST Dark wizard that comes to mind. You see, Ekrizdis was a practitioner of the worst kinds of dark arts imaginable. Very little is known about Ekrizdis, other than the fact that he was alive during the 15th century, and that he was evil-pure evil. No one even knows his nationality. But what we do know is that Ekrizdis was the first dark wizard..or maybe even the first PERSON to ever step foot on the island that would later support Azkaban's dark fortress. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 Okt 202212min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing Plot Holes in the Prisoner of Azkaban. The Prisoner of Azkaban was one of my favorite films in the Harry Potter series, and it hasn't lost any ounce of its sheen in the 18 years since it debuted. But, even though I love the movie, there were plenty of plot holes and inconsistencies that popped up on the silver screen. So today, we're going to take a look at some of the most interesting ones, and find out why they stand out. Whether it's to do with Pettigrew, the Marauders Map, Sirius Black or even Dumbledore- I've got them covered! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24 Okt 20229min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing Ron Weasley and all of the problems associated with his wand. A wizard’s wand is his most important tool. It’s the conduit of his power, and for most, the only way they'll ever be able to conjure spells. So, if wands were so important, why did the Weasley family decide to give Ron a hand-me-down wand that never really served him well? In fact, Ron’s earliest wand was so bad, that many of his instructors at Hogwarts could never shake their first impression of the boy: that he was a subpar wizard. So, why didn’t Ron have his own wand?  Why was he given Charlie’s?  And why did it take him so long to get a new one? We’ll answer these questions, and more, in today’s video. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23 Okt 20228min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're going to be unpacking one of the more mysterious aspects of Harry Potter- the department of mysteries. Honing in further, we're going to be taking a look at the peculiar workers of this department- Ministry employees known as The Unspeakables. We'll also be looking at, later in the video, all of the rooms / chambers that reside inside the Department of Mysteries. The ministry of magic is the primary form of government in the magical world - at least in the UK. Like a muggle government, the ministry's responsibilities are vast, as they are the primary body that attempts to sustain law and order in the magical world. Like any system of government, in an effort to cover as much ground as possible, the primary governmental body is systematically divided to focus on different sectors of the wizarding world.- These 'sectors' or 'departments' cover the more common areas like the Department of Magical Law Enforcement and the Department of Magical Transportation, but there are also OTHER departments reserved for less..obvious pursuits. Queue level 9 and the Department of Mysteries. The department of mysteries is responsible for studying the mysteries of the wizarding world, mysteries associated with love, space, thought, time, death, and other things. Basically anything that is unknown. Anything pertaining to this department is highly confidential, and those who work in this department are referred to as 'unspeakables'. The divisions of this department are broken up by area of study, and includes the following: The brain room, the hall of prophecy, the death chamber, the love chamber, the space chamber and the time room. These rooms are accessed via the 'room of doors' - a large circular room where everything is black. What's particularly curious or dare I say..Mysterious about the Department of Mysteries is that it actually preceded the existence of the Ministry itself. The Ministry was established in 1707 and the Department of Mysteries had activity as early as 1672. The name checks out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

21 Okt 202212min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be answering the age old question: Harry Potter versus Hermione Granger...WHO is more powerful? I'm sure you've thought about that matchup a time or two. But did you ever decide who was the greater practitioner of magic? On one side, you have the boy who lived... the boy who would eventually kill the greatest Dark Wizard of all time. And on the other... You have the smartest Witch of her generation. -And someone so tenacious, that she saved Harry's life through sheer studying, and willpower, time and time again. Today, we're going to compare the two, and see who really was the better witch or wizard between them. 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 Okt 202212min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing Rubeus Hagrid- played by the late and great Robbie Coltrane. For those unaware, Robbie Coltrane, who famously played Rubeus Hagrid, tragically passed recently at the age of 72. Coltrane, who had been fighting poor health for the last couple of years, finally died in hospital near his home in Scotland.- The last time Coltrane appeared on-camera was this year during the 20th Harry Potter Anniversary Special - Return to Hogwarts, and it was here that he reassured fans that though HE may not be around forever, Hagrid isn't going anywhere- forever cemented in film and in the hearts of millions upon millions of Hagrid fans worldwide. A few different videos were requested on the loveable half-giant, ranging from '10 Best things about Hagrid' to 'Things we don't know about Hagrid', but I decided to land on the latter so that I can uncover some aspects of Hagrid's character that casual fans may not have ever known. 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.

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. What do you know about Diagon Alley? Because it's far more than just a shopping center for Britain's wizards and witches. Diagon Alley's history stretches back hundreds of years, and survived countless Goblin rebellions, wars with dark wizards, and even witch hunts. Today, we're going to take a look at Diagon Alley's secret history, and find out how it came to be. 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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