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

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. What if I told you that beneath the enchanting wonders, thrilling adventures and exuberant magic, the Wizarding World housed an incredibly DARK underbelly? Because the truth is folks, even a world as Magical as the Harry Potter universe has a dark side, and today we're going to be exploring just that.From the bewitchingly eerie halls of Hogwarts to the cobwebbed chambers of Gringotts, today we're going to be unravelling disturbing theories that challenge our perception of the enchanting world we once fell in love with. We will confront soul-shaking questions about the psychology of our favorite characters, question the actions of those we once revered, and ponder the terrifying possibilities that lie just beyond the boundaries of the stories we hold dear.And we're going to do it all with a little help from our peers over at the Harry Potter reddit page, r/harrypotter. Because today I've collected for you a list of Redditor's most 'Disturbing' Harry Potter Theories.-Join me as we shatter our perceptions of the Harry Potter saga in the greatest way possible.And please take solace in the fact that, as bad as these theories are, I've spared you from some of the worst ones.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.

11 Jan 202410min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing Horace Slughorn. The....LIAR?For the most part, Slughorn is regarded as charming, jovial and well-liked among students and staff alike. He had a talent for creating positive and welcoming environments. He was also known for his love of the finer things in life, such as good food and luxurious tastes.What's more, Slughorn was an excellent professor- showing plenty of enthusiasm and providing practical examples to help students understand complex potion-making techniques.We later find out that Slughorn had some skeletons in his closet, like giving Tom Riddle information on Horcruxes, but after those memories are extracted he's still not exactly painted as a guilty party. He comes across as a sort of unwilling participant, divulging information on a topic that he couldn't have possibly considered the ramifications of.But here's my hot take...Slughorn's nature was a lot darker than people realize.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9 Jan 20249min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. When we're first introduced to Lucius Malfoy, our initial impressions are that he is a wealthy and pompous supporter of Lord Voldemort. He is portrayed as an arrogant, haughty, and elitist man with a strong sense of superiority. He exhibits a disdain for those he perceives as beneath him, particularly Muggle-borns and anyone who opposes his pure-blood ideology. He's also influential and manipulative, using his wealth and power to advance his personal agenda.However, over the course of the series, our impression of Lucius Malfoy changes significantly, and this perceived sense of 'power' that he previously exuded seems to fall off of a cliff.Fast forward just a few books and Lucius Malfoy no longer displays.. any kind of power or influence. Lucius, who was once confident and haughty, is now portrayed as fearful and desperate- a broken man who has completely lost control of his life.Today I want to explore what exactly happened to Lucius Malfoy, and analyze all of the events (in order) that contributed to the destruction of a man of his stature.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.

6 Jan 202411min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be GOOGLING Harry Potter, and answering 50 of the top Harry Potter questions that Google users have fed in to the search engine.-I expect a lot of these questions will be fairly straightforward, but you never know.In order to hit the 50 I'll be asking Google 'What', 'Why', 'How', 'Where' and 'When' type questions.There are a couple duplicates, but I want to stay true to the format as google lists '10' for each search.Anyway, without further ado- 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.

3 Jan 202413min

Welcome Harry Potter Theory. Today I've compiled 10 fan theories that...Actually make quite a lot of sense. And given the colossal numbers of Harry Potter Theories out there, it only seems only fitting that ONCE in a while we (I'm including myself here) hit the nail on the head.During my time on this channel I've covered some of the most preposterous theories out there..Like Cho Chang marrying Dudley Dursley and Dumbledore being a time travelling Ron Weasley. And so these theories, which come across as very REASONABLE and RATIONAL- are a bit of a breath of fresh air.-I can't take credit for these theories, but I will be summarizing and dissecting them.Anyway, 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.

31 Dec 202311min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're taking a look at some unpublished content from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone- scribblings and drafts taken straight from JK Rowling's notes that never saw the light of day.These drafts will include... An original synopsis for the book that kept getting rejected by Publisher's- A very early draft of a page from Philosopher's Stone where you'll notice that Draco's surname used to be 'Spungen' Another very early draft of one of the earliest pages of Philosopher's Stone Page 1 draft of Chapter 6 'The Journey From Platform 9 and Three Quarters' And aPage 2 draft of Chapter 6-If you enjoy peeling back the layers of the story and uncovering secret UNPUBLISHED tidbits, then let's not wait any further.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28 Dec 202310min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing the top 10 WORST ways that canon has been BROKEN in the wizarding world of Harry Potter.When an author builds a fictional universe over the course of several decades, there are bound to be small contradictions here or there. But in the case of Harry Potter and the ever expanding universe of the wizarding world, there have been some pretty big doozies when it comes to the canon being - not just broken - but completely SHATTERED.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 Dec 202314min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing bloodlines. Within the rich tapestry of the Harry Potter universe, the notion of magical bloodlines holds an undeniable allure. From the whispered legends of ancient wizarding families to the complex dynamics of pure-blood, half-blood, and muggle-born individuals, the concept of magical heritage weaves its way through the very core of the Wizarding World.-Blood status is one of the most controversial aspects- a concept in which wizarding families can be distinguished by the level of magically-endowed family members. Generally speaking, people are slotted in to one of the following categories: Pure-blood, half-blood or muggle.-The existence of such a system, however, comes with it's difficulties. You see,-the different classifications of blood purity in the wizarding world actually act in a very similar fashion to race in the real world- which obviously leaves the door open for things like prejudice.Today we'll embark on a journey to uncover the secrets and intricacies surrounding magical bloodlines in the Harry Potter universe. Delving into the depths of history and lore, together we'll unravel the mysteries behind the significance of one's lineage within the wizarding community.Why does magical bloodline matter? What are the social implications associated with each bloodline category? And what sorts of underlying beliefs, prejudices, and privileges are associated with each classification in Wizarding society?The wizarding world is certainly not shy to elements of prejudice, In fact, one of the main focuses of Voldemort's death eaters was establishing power over the worlds of half-bloods and muggles. Voldemort felt that those with pure-blood lines deserved to be in power, and anyone who got in his way would either be murdered or made to be indefinitely subservient- a slave to his regime.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24 Dec 202311min