The History of Veela - Harry Potter Explained

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing whether Muggles can see Thestrals, the frightening winged horses who in the world of Harry Potter can only be seen by witches and wizards who have witnessed death.Now, I say "winged horses" since the majority of a Thestral's appearance is indeed rather horse-like in nature. However--as described in the Harry Potter series--these magical beings are actually quite a bit reptilian in the way that they look. This description of Thestrals is likely due to the fact that they have dragon-like heads and completely white eyes, lacking both pupils and irises. The body of a Thestral is also completely devoid of any muscle or "meatiness". Instead, their thin bodies are composed entirely of skin and bones. With their dark black coats clinging to their skeleton bodies, they are rather sinister looking, indeed. What's more, they also have large leathery wings, somewhat like an enormous bat or--once again, a dragon. Needless to say, these dark, foreboding wings make them look all the more spooky in their appearance. Of course, what makes a Thestral truly eerie is the fact that they can only be seen after a person has witnessed death first-hand. In Harry Potter, this of course explains why the first time Harry himself encounters a Thestral isn't until The Order of the Phoenix--for he had not been aware of someone dying in front of him before the death of Cedric Diggory in The Goblet of Fire. While many may argue that Harry should've been able to see Thestrals long before Cedric's death--since his mother, Lily Potter, was murdered by Voldemort right before his very eyes as an infant--that is not what we are here to discuss today...perhaps in another video!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.

16 Feb 20233min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing what happens in the event that Polyjuice Potion goes wrong. First off, let's start with what Polyjuice Potion is exactly--a complex and highly time-consuming concoction, Polyjuice is a potion that should only be brewed by experienced and skilled witches and wizards. The intended result of this potion is to take on the appearance of someone else entirely. So, in order to brew Polyjuice, one must first acquire a piece of the individual whom they wish to impersonate. This can be anything from a strand of the person's hair to one of their toenail clippingsSocials: 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.

14 Feb 20233min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing some of the MOST EXCITING places that players will get to explore in the just released video game: Hogwarts Legacy.Hogwarts Legacy offers fans one of the first opportunities to explore the castle without any restrictions. If you've seen trailers for the game, then you're aware of just how detailed it looks to be. Apparently, the castle is so vast and intricately built that even the game's developers keep getting lost in the castle! What this means, of course, is that we're certainly not going to run out of places to explore in Hogwarts Legacy. Here are the 10 locations that I'm MOST excited to check out...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.

12 Feb 20233min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're discussing what lies BEYOND that incredibly creepy Veil that's kept in the Ministry of Magic's Department of Mysteries.As you may recall, the first introduction we have to the Veil is in The Order of the Phoenix, when Harry, Ron, Hermione and other members of what will later be known as Dumbledore's Army storm the Department of Mysteries. During their exploration of the department, they find themselves in what is disturbingly referred to as the Death Chamber, which is described as a large amphitheatre with tiered seating encircling a dais. And upon the dais? The Veil. A tall pointed archway made of ancient stone that's so cracked it seems to defy gravity just by staying upright. And fluttering within the archway is, of course, a tattered, black--you guessed it--veil. Evidently the Veil has been around for as long as the Ministry. And judging by its deteriorated state, likely much longer. This, of course, suggests that the amphitheatre was built around the Veil, rather than the Veil having been found elsewhere and moved to the Ministry.So, what exactly is the Veil? 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.

10 Feb 20233min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing whether or not Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry ALLOWED romantic relationships between students.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.

6 Feb 20233min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be taking a look at the differences between goblins and elves within the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.Before we get started with the differences--of which there are many!--I'd like to make note of a few similarities that these two species share. First and foremost, both of these magical beings have powerful abilities to perform magic. And secondly, their appearances aren't all that different. They are both smaller than humans with skin tones that are on the lighter side--at least, that's true of the goblins and elves we met throughout the series. Of course, every creature's population will have varying appearances from individual to individual. However, for the most part, many of the goblins and house elves that we are introduced to throughout Harry Potter--and even Fantastic Beasts for that matter--have long, hooked noses and larger, pointed ears.Alright, now that that's out of the way, let's get to the details that truly mark each of these magical creatures as unique...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.

4 Feb 20234min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be taking a look at the how and why of Percy Weasley's estrangement from his family. To start with, Percy was not the--easiest--wizard to get along with. He was an incredibly ambitious, somewhat pompous young man, who had great admiration for authority. Percy was also incredibly dedicated to rising above his family's modest station in life, pursuing recognition and status through powerful employment. This, of course, includes his interests in becoming a prefect, Hogwarts' Head Boy in his final year at school, and an employee at the Ministry of Magic.As the third chi*ld of Arthur and Molly Weasley, Percy was very much a middle chi*ld--younger than both Bill and Charlie, and older than Fred, George, Ron and Ginny. Despite his great ambitions in life, he was--sadly for him--somewhat forgettable amidst all the chaos and vibrancy that filled the Weasley home.And while all that sensibly may have contributed to Percy feeling a little "left out" among his fellow family members, it certainly doesn't explain why he fell out with them completely. 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.

2 Feb 20234min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing Gellert Grindelwald, and why he never chose to pursue immortality via Horcruxes.In Harry Potter, Horcruxes are one of Lord Voldemort's deadliest weapons- objects that anchor his soul to the mortal realm and prevent him from dying. The creation of a Horcrux requires an act of murder, as it involves tearing the soul apart, and it is considered one of the darkest forms of magic. But Gellert Grindelwald, the man who terrorized the wizarding world BEFORE Voldemort, never seemed to have been interested in them. Why is that? Well, I've got a few theories.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.

18 Jan 20233min