The Forgotten Witch Who TERRORIZED the Wizarding World for DECADES - Harry Potter History

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're whether or not Professor Severus Snape PLANTED his potions textbook for Harry Potter to find in the sixth instalment of the series: Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince.Now, this is an interesting question because, in my opinion, it can be explained away in either the affirmative or the negative. To start with, let's take a look at the affirmative. Say, Snape did in fact leave his textbook for Harry to find. Why would he have done this? What motivations would he have had?..Let's dive in!Socials: https://linktr.ee/hptheory See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11 Apr 20234min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're discussing HOW Severus Snape KNEW the location of Harry and Hermione in the Forest of Dean.In the Deathly Hallows, Harry and the trio are out hunting Horcruxes. However, things aren't going particularly well, and that's because they are without the fabled Sword of Gryffindor- a weapon they can use to destroy these evil items. Queue Severus Snape. After a considerable amount of time had passed, and the trio had managed to traverse miles upon miles of forest, Severus Snape decides it's time to drop off the Sword of Gryffindor, which was in his possession. Socials: https://linktr.ee/hptheory See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9 Apr 20234min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing how it is that Hogwarts Castle and the surrounding grounds are hidden from Muggles and the outside world.When we're first introduced to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry alongside an 11-year-old Harry Potter in The Philosopher's Stone, we learn that a once impoverished and deprived young Harry will be living in a spectacular Scottish castle of old. Described as a huge and sprawling castle that's seven stories high, Hogwarts is complete with one hundred and forty-two staircases, multiple towers, turrets, and even very deep dungeons all built in the Early Middle Ages. As the story progresses, we learn that Hogwarts was founded in the 10th Century by four famed wizards by the names of Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw and Salazar Slytherin, and that it is regarded by many as the best magical institution in the wizarding world.Sounds pretty impressive, doesn't it? But then, how is it that such a magnificent building--not to mention the sprawling grounds that include the expansive and magical Forbidden Forest--could go unnoticed by neighbouring Muggles? Socials: https://linktr.ee/hptheory See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7 Apr 20233min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing why the timid and rather innocent-looking Professor Quirinus Quirrell joined Voldemort and attempted to kill a young Harry Potter.As you may recall, throughout the Harry Potter series, we meet a many number of Defence Against the Dark Arts Professors. This was a position that seemed to be somewhat cursed at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, as no one witch or wizard held onto the role for very long. Indeed, as Harry makes his way through Hogwarts, we are introduced to a new Defence Against the Dark Arts Professor each and every year. Quirinus Quirrell was simply the first. Socials: https://linktr.ee/hptheory See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 Apr 20233min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing why in the name of Merlin's beard Sirius Black decided to slash the portrait of The Fat Lady in The Prisoner of Azkaban.For those of you who may be a little fuzzy on the details, in the third installment of the Harry Potter series, we are introduced to the character of Sirius Black, Harry's godfather, loyal member of The Order of the Phoenix, and former best friend of Harry's dad, James Potter. However, before we get to know the REAL Sirius, the depiction of him is that of a wanted fugitive who spent a whole decade in the magical prison of Azkaban for the murder of his former friend, Peter Pettigrew. To Harry and his fellow students, this dangerous-wizard version of Sirius is obviously quite terrifying. Of course, we eventually come to uncover the truth about Sirius. His loyal friendship with James, and how the two of them alongside Peter Pettigrew and Remus Lupin were all inseparable while attending Hogwarts, even calling their little gang The Marauders. ..Let's get in to it.Socials: https://linktr.ee/hptheory See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

30 Mars 20233min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing the infamous killing curse- Avada Kedavra. More specifically, we're going to be discussing the use of the fatal curse, why it's unforgivable, and how it could actually possibly be merciful. Why is 'Avada Kedavra' banned specifically when there are plenty of other ways to end someones life? Why is 'Avada Kedavra' so bad when you can just 'Bombarda Maxima' someone? Let's dive in to it further.First things first: What IS Avada Kedavra? Avada Kedavra is one of three curses classified as 'unforgivable'- dark and powerful spells dubbed so morally questionable that they were banned in the wizarding world. Socials: https://linktr.ee/hptheory See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 Mars 20234min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing why witches and wizards were so AFRAID of Voldemort's...NAME.As you may recall, the first time we're introduced to the evil wizard who murdered Harry's family it is not as "Lord Voldemort"--or even the "Dark Lord"--but as "You Know Who" and "He Who Must Not Be Named". In talking with Hagrid at The Leaky Cauldron at the beginning of The Philosopher's Stone, followed by many other conversations with others in the wizarding world, Harry quickly learns that no one refers to this most evil of wizards by his actual name. Now don't get me wrong--being afraid of Voldemort himself makes plenty of sense. As one of--if not THE--darkest and most evil wizard of all time, the man was absolutely terrifying. Even before his appearance began to resemble that of a snake. I mean, he murdered A LOT of people--Muggles and magical folks alike. And what was truly horrifying was how little he seemed to care, killing off people like he was swatting away irritating little insects. What's more, is that a lot of the murders he committed or had his Death Eaters commit for him had little consequence. Sure, he killed a handful of people in an attempt to become immortal through the creation of his Horcruxes. But he also just...killed people. Period.So, to be afraid of the Dark Lord was, of course, completely understandable. But, the question today is why in Merlin's beard were people SO AFRAID of his name?Socials: https://linktr.ee/hptheory See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25 Mars 20233min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing whether or not witches and wizards have made it to space!Considering the wizarding world's interest in astronomy--the natural science that studies celestial objects and phenomena--it's not too out there to think that witches and wizards may also have an interest in actually visiting space. Of course, whether or not they have, is an entirely different question....Let's get in to it.Socials: https://linktr.ee/hptheory See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23 Mars 20233min