Harry Potter Theory

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing Plot Holes in the Prisoner of Azkaban. The Prisoner of Azkaban was one of my favorite films in the Harry Potter series, and it hasn't lost any ounce of its sheen in the 18 years since it debuted. But, even though I love the movie, there were plenty of plot holes and inconsistencies that popped up on the silver screen. So today, we're going to take a look at some of the most interesting ones, and find out why they stand out. Whether it's to do with Pettigrew, the Marauders Map, Sirius Black or even Dumbledore- I've got them covered! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24 Okt 20229min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing Ron Weasley and all of the problems associated with his wand. A wizard’s wand is his most important tool. It’s the conduit of his power, and for most, the only way they'll ever be able to conjure spells. So, if wands were so important, why did the Weasley family decide to give Ron a hand-me-down wand that never really served him well? In fact, Ron’s earliest wand was so bad, that many of his instructors at Hogwarts could never shake their first impression of the boy: that he was a subpar wizard. So, why didn’t Ron have his own wand?  Why was he given Charlie’s?  And why did it take him so long to get a new one? We’ll answer these questions, and more, in today’s video. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23 Okt 20228min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're going to be unpacking one of the more mysterious aspects of Harry Potter- the department of mysteries. Honing in further, we're going to be taking a look at the peculiar workers of this department- Ministry employees known as The Unspeakables. We'll also be looking at, later in the video, all of the rooms / chambers that reside inside the Department of Mysteries. The ministry of magic is the primary form of government in the magical world - at least in the UK. Like a muggle government, the ministry's responsibilities are vast, as they are the primary body that attempts to sustain law and order in the magical world. Like any system of government, in an effort to cover as much ground as possible, the primary governmental body is systematically divided to focus on different sectors of the wizarding world.- These 'sectors' or 'departments' cover the more common areas like the Department of Magical Law Enforcement and the Department of Magical Transportation, but there are also OTHER departments reserved for less..obvious pursuits. Queue level 9 and the Department of Mysteries. The department of mysteries is responsible for studying the mysteries of the wizarding world, mysteries associated with love, space, thought, time, death, and other things. Basically anything that is unknown. Anything pertaining to this department is highly confidential, and those who work in this department are referred to as 'unspeakables'. The divisions of this department are broken up by area of study, and includes the following: The brain room, the hall of prophecy, the death chamber, the love chamber, the space chamber and the time room. These rooms are accessed via the 'room of doors' - a large circular room where everything is black. What's particularly curious or dare I say..Mysterious about the Department of Mysteries is that it actually preceded the existence of the Ministry itself. The Ministry was established in 1707 and the Department of Mysteries had activity as early as 1672. The name checks out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

21 Okt 202212min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be answering the age old question: Harry Potter versus Hermione Granger...WHO is more powerful? I'm sure you've thought about that matchup a time or two. But did you ever decide who was the greater practitioner of magic? On one side, you have the boy who lived... the boy who would eventually kill the greatest Dark Wizard of all time. And on the other... You have the smartest Witch of her generation. -And someone so tenacious, that she saved Harry's life through sheer studying, and willpower, time and time again. Today, we're going to compare the two, and see who really was the better witch or wizard between them. 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.

19 Okt 202212min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing Rubeus Hagrid- played by the late and great Robbie Coltrane. For those unaware, Robbie Coltrane, who famously played Rubeus Hagrid, tragically passed recently at the age of 72. Coltrane, who had been fighting poor health for the last couple of years, finally died in hospital near his home in Scotland.- The last time Coltrane appeared on-camera was this year during the 20th Harry Potter Anniversary Special - Return to Hogwarts, and it was here that he reassured fans that though HE may not be around forever, Hagrid isn't going anywhere- forever cemented in film and in the hearts of millions upon millions of Hagrid fans worldwide. A few different videos were requested on the loveable half-giant, ranging from '10 Best things about Hagrid' to 'Things we don't know about Hagrid', but I decided to land on the latter so that I can uncover some aspects of Hagrid's character that casual fans may not have ever known. Let's get in to it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

18 Okt 20228min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. What do you know about Diagon Alley? Because it's far more than just a shopping center for Britain's wizards and witches. Diagon Alley's history stretches back hundreds of years, and survived countless Goblin rebellions, wars with dark wizards, and even witch hunts. Today, we're going to take a look at Diagon Alley's secret history, and find out how it came to be. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 Okt 20229min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’re discussing Remus Lupin and Sirius Black. More specifically, we’re going to be addressing why it is that Remus Lupin never even seemed to bat an eyelid at Sirius’s conviction.  Yes, he was upset about everything that happened, but as far as Sirius’s innocence is concerned, you would have thought that Remus- one of his best friends, would have tried harder to uncover the truth. Remus Lupin and Sirius Black met at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the 1970s- 1971 to be exact, and it was here that they also formed friendships with James Potter and Peter Pettigrew.  Before the sorting ceremony even happened, the 4 boys hit it off, and when they were eventually sorted in to the same house, Gryffindor, they knew that they were destined to be friends. Though the boys got on with many of their other classmates, this particular group of 4 boys had a truly special bond, and they eventually came up with a name for their group - they were ‘The Marauders’. They were all huge troublemakers- hellbent on breaking rules and causing mischief, and it was their common interests that helped to foster the deep friendships that these 4 boys would form.  Their group existed for the duration of the time that they spent at Hogwarts, and after graduating they even all went on to join The Order of the Phoenix - a secret society founded by Dumbledore that opposed Lord Voldemort.  The friendship that the 4 boys shared ran deep, really deep, so who would have thought that it would all fall to pieces 3 years after their graduation. In 1981 Peter Pettigrew defected from the Order of the Phoenix and joined the Death Eaters. Shortly thereafter, he revealed the location of the Potter Cottage to Voldemort- effectively signing the Potter family’s death warrants. Sirius Black, after discovering what Peter had done, went out to find Pettigrew and seek justice- but it was here that Sirius would condemn himself to Azkaban. Knowing that Sirius might come for him, Peter was able to effectively frame Sirius for the murder of 12 muggles, as well as himself.  From this day onward, Sirius’s name and reputation was tarnished. Not only did people think he was a crazed wizard who had murdered 12 muggles, but they also thought he exposed the Potter’s. And that should be expected, because most of these people didn’t know Sirius personally. But in a world where everyone is against you, you should always be able to turn to your lifelong friends for support. But for Sirius, the only remaining Marauder kicking around, Remus Lupin, wanted nothing to do with him. Why? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 Okt 20225min

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing the Dursley's- Vernon, Petunia and Dudley- Harry Potter's awful adoptive family. More specifically, we're going to be breaking down 3 thought-provoking Harry Potter fan theories that pertain to the members of this dysfunctional family.- The Dursleys were always massively critical of Harry- they didn't like anything that was out of the ordinary- and all of a sudden Petunia was faced with raising her magical young nephew. Almost immediately they were hard on him, and showed clear and obvious favouritism toward their actual son- Dudley. They forced Harry to live in a cupboard under the stairs, tried to prevent him from attending HOGWARTS, and had always hid Harry's past from him.- But some of these theories will force us to look past all of this. Let's get in to it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14 Okt 20228min