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

Goblins and wizards have never exactly seen eye to eye...Literally and figuratively. The short-statured humanoid creatures have long since been the subject of considerable prejudice within the Wizarding World, with Wizardkind often looking down on them both physically and socially.-And it's this discriminatory attitude that has led to tension and conflict over the centuries, as well as widespread mistrust and misunderstanding.Even the most progressive members of the wizarding world felt a general mistrust for the tiny, monstrous humanoid-creatures, and their position within society reflected this negative attitude towards them.But this totally undeserved treatment of Goblins wasn't met with silence. You see, over the years the Goblins have gotten together on a few occasions and rebelled- hoping for just one basic and reasonable outcome: to be treated with equal respect.However, these attempts at being recognized by wizardkind fell on deaf ears, with wizardkind's prejudice toward the creatures prevailing on nearly every occasion.For many years Goblins accepted their fate. They were allowed Gringotts, and they were given a number of rights in the Wizarding World. But they still weren't considered EQUALS, and the fact that their rebellions would fail time after time meant that EVENTUALLY a different approach would have to be taken. In fact, things just seemed to get worse for Goblins with each subsequent rebellion.The rebellions were violent, but ultimately their goal was always equality.But after enough time had passed, enough was enough, and ushered in was a new era of Goblins that had shifted their mindset. They no longer wanted to just be 'equal'- they wanted to be BETTER. They wanted to supplant Wizardkind as the dominant race of the magical world.And spearheading that moment was the most DANGEROUS goblin to shape wizarding history and the subject of today's episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

18 Aug 202410min

Have you ever wondered why the witches and wizards of new are so..WEAK? The Hogwarts founders from the 10th century were supposed to have been 4 of the most skilled witches and wizards that the magical world had ever seen, with proof of this being the impressive magical institution they left behind.Then of course there's Merlin - another 10th century wizard that is supposed to have been the most powerful wizard of all time and was aptly named 'The Prince of Enchanters'.And a few centuries after that came the Peverell brothers, a trio of brothers who in Dumbledore's own words were 'gifted, dangerous wizards who succeeded in creating those powerful objects' - those 'objects' of course being the fabled Deathly Hallows.And in the 14th century along came Nicolas Flamel who made Wizarding History by creating perhaps the most powerful magical object of all time- the Philosopher's Stone.When people talk about witches and wizards of the past, it's as though they were so powerful that they are entirely 'uncomparable' to most modern day witches and wizards.-In the modern era we've got powerful wizards like Voldemort and Dumbledore..But they sort of seem like exceptions to the rule. It doesn't seem like they're TRUE outliers, but instead that they more or less represent the level of power that wizards SHOULD have..or Perhaps..ONCE had.So my question is..What happened?Why are witches and wizards so much weaker than they were in centuries prior? Is it all the butterbeer?-Today we're going to be exploring all of that (and more) as we peel back the layers of wizarding history and uncover where all of that RAW power went.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 Aug 202412min

In the Goblet of Fire we are introduced to schools outside of Hogwarts for the first time. And while Hogwarts remains a top choice for many aspiring witches and wizards, the truth is that there exists a VAST world of magical education beyond the familiar walls of Hogwarts. There may not be as many options as say..Muggle schools..That much is obvious, but according to JK Rowling there are actually 11 major wizarding schools worldwide."The number of countries that have their own magical school is minuscule compared to those that do not.-This is because the wizarding populations of most countries choose the option of home-schooling.-Occasionally, too, the magical community in a given country is tiny or far-flung and correspondence courses have been found a more cost-effective means of educating the young."There are eleven long-established and prestigious wizarding schools worldwide, all of which are registered with the International Confederation of Wizards. Anyone wishing to know whether there is an approved magical school in their region should address an owl enquiry to the International Confederation of Wizards, Educational Office."During the primary Harry Potter books we learn about a couple of these schools like Durmtrang and Beauxbatons. And in the Fantastic Beasts series we learn a fair bit about a wizarding school in AMERICA named Ilvermorny.But.. What about the other 7?-As of writing this, only EIGHT of the 11 major wizarding schools mentioned by Rowling have been confirmed, which leaves the door wide open for speculation. She first introduced the figure of '11' schools back in 2016, but for reasons unknown has yet to name the 3 'mystery' schools.-So, where ARE these 3 unidentified schools? What language do they speak? And what sort of magic do they specialize in?Today we're going to be discussing all of that AND MORE as we discuss the 11 major wizarding schools.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 Aug 202413min

The consequences of tampering with the soul are not limited to the dark magic of Horcruxes. The wizarding world is fraught with other sinister forces that prey upon the soul, leading to outcomes just as terrifying. Among these, Dementors stand out as one of the most feared creatures, embodying the very essence of despair and hopelessness.Unlike Horcruxes, which represent the deliberate, self-inflicted damage to one's own soul, Dementors attack the soul from the outside, draining you of the very life force that makes you who you are.And this got me thinking- what happens to your soul AFTERWARDS? Do you BECOME a part of that Dementor? Or are you banished to a shadowy abyss with other victims of Dementors?Today we're going to be discussing that, and more, as we tackle the topic of SOULS (and what happens to them).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 Aug 202410min

Over the years I've discussed hundreds (if not THOUSANDS of theories) about the Wizarding World at large. I try to challenge aspects of the story (within reason) and build arguments to convince YOU that these theories hold merit.HOWEVER, there is also a time and a place for SHOCK value, and I think it's safe to say that the theories contained in today's video are some of the most shocking to date. That's not to say that they don't make sense- many of them are still plausible- but their disturbing / creepy nature is a common theme.Join me today as we unpack 5 of the Wizarding World's most DISTURBING theories- exploring the unsettling ideas that add a whole new dimension to the magical world we all know and love.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6 Aug 202414min

To say that the Harry Potter books and films ended a long time ago would be a severe understatement. As of writing this, it's been a whopping 27 years since the Philosopher's Stone was first published, and 13 years since the last Harry Potter film hit the silver screen.And while I feel that both mediums sufficiently developed the characters/story, reading the last few pages of the final book left me longing for more. We got so much! Yet...It still feels like we didn't get enough.Which is why I've scanned through extended publications, interviews and more in search of answers. Today we're going to be exploring 7 things that were revealed about our favourite Harry Potter characters...After the books and films ended.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 Aug 202411min

When we think of WEALTHY individuals from the Harry Potter story there are a few people and/or wizarding families that come to mind.-First and foremost: The Malfoys- a wealthy, pureblood wizarding family known for their influence in the wizarding world and their affiliation with dark magic. The Malfoys built their immense wealth in 1066 when their distant ancestor, Armand Malfoy, arrived in England with William the Conqueror.Next up, we've got the Lestranges - another wealthy pureblood family whose immense generational wealth only doubled upon intermarriage with another pureblood family, the Blacks.-"The old goblin obeyed, pressing his palm to the wood, and the door of the vault melted away to reveal a cave-like opening crammed from floor to ceiling with golden coins and goblets, silver armour, skins of strange creatures, and a skull still wearing it's crown."And finally we've got the Potters. Harry Potter's wealth in the Harry Potter story is certainly no secret- and we're exposed to it as early as the Philosopher's Stone- when we're first introduced to vault 687 at Gringotts. Harry has piles and piles of gold- and his immense wealth is mentioned time and time again throughout the Harry Potter story.As it turns out, the Potter family fortune started with the founding Patriarch of the family, Linfred of Stinchcombe, a revolutionary potioner that began to amass riches in the Potter name. Following him in the family business was Fleamont Potter, Harry's grandfather, who had all sorts of success of his own.And it seems like these few wizarding families, who touted generational wealth that had been amassed by their ancestors before them, are the only examples of 'rich' wizarding families in the Harry Potter story.-But what if I told you that there was a man out there FAR wealthier than all of these families COMBINED...AND that he lived in a run-down old shack on the Hogwarts grounds.Enter: Rubeus Hagrid.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

30 Juli 202412min

What if there was an ancient DARK wizard that POSED as one of the good guys for over 6 centuries? And what if I told you that he had EVERYONE fooled, INCLUDING Dumbledore and Voldemort?How could a seemingly benevolent wizard pull this off? What DARK deeds was he involved with? And how did he conceal his true nature from the Wizarding World for so many hundreds of years?Today we're going to be discussing all of that, and more, as we dive in to the TRUE nature of famed alchemist Nicolas Flamel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28 Juli 202411min