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

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be ranking MY favourite Harry Potter movies from BEST to WORST. I think one point of distinction that needs to be made right away here is that these are NOT reflective of my BOOK rankings.-Over the course of a decade, the beloved book series was adapted into eight spellbinding films, captivating audiences worldwide and bringing the Wizarding World to life on the big screen. However, In the process of adapting the complex and intricate world of the books into a more visually-driven medium, many aspects of the books were omitted. Because the films are a 'less complete' package, and because of filmmakers' decisions to prioritize certain scenes over others, they make for quite a different experience- each possessing their own unique charms and quirks. The best way to describe the films would be a 'diluted' version of the books. HOWEVER, with that said, I'm still a HUGE fan of the Harry Potter films (yes all of them), and I have many positive comments about the way that each film was constructed. As we dive into this cinematic realm, we'll explore the highs and lows of each movie, taking into account the storytelling, visual effects, and the ways in which they either stayed true to or deviated from the original source material.I'll try my best to rationalize WHY I ranked them the way that I did, but forgive me if in some instances I'm unable to articulate myself properly and limited to explaining things with just a 'feeling'. I know that a LOT of you are going to deviate from my choices here, so before we get started be sure to comment YOUR best to worst in the comment section down below.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.

15 Juni 202314min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing the Wizarding Afterlife- taking a closer look at what exactly happens to witches and wizards when they die.The line between the living and the dead is unquestionably a blurry one in Harry Potter. This is reinforced by the prevalence of beings that skirt these two planes of existence- Ghosts and Dementors are some of the first that come to mind.And with these blurred lines, the topic of death (which is also a key thematic element in Harry Potter) becomes even more alluring.In fact, one of the main messages of the Harry Potter books is that death is NOT absolute. It's also reinforced that it's not anything we should be worrying about.We're continually reminded that death is simply a part of LIFE, and that rather than obsessing over it we should instead shift our focus on seeking love and friendship- enjoying the time that we do have.Voldemort infamously tried to evade death - which is why his name is aptly derived from the french 'vol-de-mort' meaning 'flight of death'.But the lesson the books teach surrounding the inevitability of death is one that never quite resonated with our immortality-obsessed antagonist. Rather than embrace life at it's own pace, Voldemort devised all sorts of plans to achieve the ever-elusive goal of immortality.-On a side note- there are actually FIVE methods of achieving immortality in Harry Potter. If you're curious about them, check out my video 'all 5 methods of immortality in Harry Potter'.So life and death have blurred lines- but what exactly does that mean? What happens to a witch or wizard when they die? Why do some become ghosts? Is there an AFTERLIFE?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 Juni 202310min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing ten of the most controversial opinions about the Harry Potter series. These, of course, are opinions in which fans have long since battled over since the release of the novels, throughout the making of the films, and now more than ten years later.And since I love a good debate, 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.

11 Juni 20238min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be comparing book with film. Specifically, we're going to be taking a look at the deaths of 15 Harry Potter characters and HOW these deaths were portrayed differently on the silver screen. We'll also be diving in to the implications for portraying these deaths differently.-When adapting a beloved book series to the big screen, filmmakers face the daunting task of translating the rich, intricate world of the source material into a visual medium, and Harry Potter is no exception.-With its complex characters, intricate plotlines, and magical elements, capturing the essence of the books while keeping the films engaging and accessible for a wide audience is a challenge.-The portrayals of character deaths, which often carry deep emotional weight and thematic significance, are not excluded from these challenges. Today we'll explore notable differences between the deaths of characters in the Harry Potter books and their film adaptations, discussing the impact of these changes on the story and the characters involved.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9 Juni 202312min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing whether or not the late, great - and highly revered - Albus Dumbledore ever created his own HORCRUX - before his untimely death.Knowing that creating a Horcrux is a bit of EXTREMELY Dark Magic that we've previously only ever heard about Lord Voldemort practising (and I suppose Herpo the Foul), how did a theory surrounding the incredibly well-respected Albus Dumbledore and Horcruxes even come to be?...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.

7 Juni 20238min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing VOLDEMORT- peeling back the layers of his character and clearing up some misconceptions.In the magical world of Harry Potter, love plays a pivotal role in shaping the lives of its characters, often serving as a powerful force that triumphs over darkness. At the center of this darkness stands Lord Voldemort, a figure synonymous with evil and the antithesis of love- a man thought to be INCAPABLE of such an emotion. But.. What if I told you that it's actually a LOT more complicated than that? What if I told you that Voldemort's inability to feel love was actually a MASSIVE oversimplification that shrouds the intricate details lying underneath? And now for the best part..What if I told you that what I'm talking about is CONFIRMED by canon?If you, like me, wish to develop a deeper understanding of Harry Potter's most infamous villain- learning things about him that are widely overlooked- then sit back, relax and enjoy as we dive into the TRUE motivations of Lord Voldemort.It all started at the beginning.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4 Juni 202310min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing WHY The Sorting Hat selects MUGGLE-BORN and HALF-BLOOD students for Slytherin House in the modern era.If Salazar Slytherin was such an advocate for Pure-blood supremacy, how is it that, many centuries later, his own Hogwarts house allows half-bloods? Specifically, we're going to be tackling this question in relation to The Sorting Hat as the hat is ultimately responsible for student placement.The Sorting Hat, a magical artifact at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, has the essential task of assigning new students to one of the four houses: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin. Each house was founded by one of the four original founders of Hogwarts: Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw and Salazar Slytherin....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.

1 Juni 202310min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today discussing BOOKS vs FILMS - honing in on some of the darkest BOOK moments that, for varying reasons, simply never made their way on to the silver screen.While the film adaptations brought the magic of Hogwarts to life on the big screen, they were not without their limitations. In the process of adapting the complex and intricate world of the books into a more visually-driven medium, certain dark and unsettling moments were omitted or altered, leaving fans with a somewhat diluted version of Rowling's original vision. Today, we'll delve into these dark moments left out of the films, exploring the reasons behind their omissions and the impact of these changes on the overall story.-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.

30 Maj 202314min