Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing Hogwarts, Platform 9 ¾ and Muggleborns. Specifically, we're going to be taking a look at HOW a muggle-born student of Hogwarts (that is, one with TWO muggle parents) would know how to navigate King's Cross Station and get on to Platform 9 ¾. WIth a platform that's invisible, and a rail line that heads to a magical school in the Scottish highlands, I think it's safe to say that getting to Hogwarts is a bit of an unusual experience, particularly if you are embarking on such a journey for the first time. The platform can be accessed by walking straight through the barrier between platforms 9 and 10- BUT, this can be confusing if you're A. a muggle or B. it's your first time. In the Harry Potter story, Harry successfully makes it on to the platform because of the Weasleys- who he luckily just so happens to meet. -Before he runs in to them, he's completely lost. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we're discussing WHO is more powerful, Voldemort or Dumbledore? Voldemort and Dumbledore are the yin and yang of wizards, each extremely powerful and a strong representative of the classic relationship between good and evil. Each one acting as a symbol for the invariable struggle between light and darkness. We know how Harry Potter ends, we know that Voldemort is unsuccessful in securing a shrowd of darkness over the world, but that doesn't mean that he couldn't have been the most powerful wizard of all time, and the fact that light prevailed doesn't mean that Dumbledore was the most powerful wizard. We've got to look deeper. Many assume that because Voldemort ultimately lost, and because Dumbledore is 'good', that Dumbledore is the more powerful figure. However, this is not a sound argument, whether you're good or evil has nothing to do with your inherent power. From an extremely young age, Tom Riddle showcased intensely powerful innate magical abilities, he was a magical prodigy if you will. As he grew older, and he began to harness his abilities, Riddle became unimaginably powerful, performing feats of magic that people thought previously impossible. -And he knew it too, proclaiming to Harry in The Heir of Slytherin that he was 'The greatest sorcerer in the world', to which Harry retorts 'Dumbledore is the greatest sorcerer in the world', reminding Riddle of Dumbledore and subsequently angering him. In my view, this anger showed insecurity in Riddle. Harry's statement reminding him of Dumbledore's power forced him to consider his own magical ability in relation to Dumbledore's. I think that he A. knows that Dumbledore is more powerful, and became angry because he resents it, or B. is just completely unsure of whether or not Dumbledore is more powerful, and fears it as a possibility. While Voldemort showed extreme magical prowess from a young age, he was not alone. Dumbledore's magical abilities consistently turned heads at Hogwarts as well, particularly his skills surrounding charms and transfiguration. He also did exceptionally well on his N.E.W.T.S and Griselda Marchbanks, a professor working for the Wizarding Examinations Authority, remarked that Albus was able to do things with a wand that she had never seen before. Not only that, but Dumbledore befriended Grindelwald at a very young age, and I believe that this had a profound impact on Dumbledore's skill. The two spent lots of time together practicing magic, and Grindelwald was known to have come from a powerful magical bloodline, his great aunt Bathilda Bagshot publishing 'a history of magic', a magic book used to teach students at Hogwarts. Dumbledore, who always outshone everyone magically, was challenged by another for the first time, and I believe that this resulted in even greater power for the both of them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing WHAT IF Gellert Grindelwald had been the winner of his infamous duel with Albus Dumbledore. As many of you will know, in 1945, Albus Dumbledore at long last challenged the dark wizard Grindelwald, defeating him in a duel, which ended Grindelwald's reign of terror over the Wizarding community and put a stop to his frightful rise to power. This duel, of course, came decades after the two men had formed an intense bond in their youth. In fact, according to Dumbledore's own admission, Albus was in fact in love with Gellert as a young man. Their relationship was initially built upon a foundation of shared hatred towards Muggle-kind, and they dreamed of a world in which witches and wizards would conquer the non-magical world and make them into a subservient people.- Fortunately, for the greater magical community at large, Albus Dumbledore's reverie of this dystopian version of the world was obliterated when his younger sister, Ariana, was killed in a misguided argument between himself, Gellert, and Aberforth, Albus' younger brother, turned fatal. After this tragic incident, the two young wizards parted ways, as their ideologies began to diverge drastically. Many years later, Gellert began his infamous rise to power in pursuit of making the world he'd once envisioned alongside Dumbledore a reality. It's at this point in their shared history, that we discovered that Grindelwald and Albus had made an unbreakable vow with one another never to oppose the other. This was done at a time when they both believed they wanted the same thing: domination over the human race. Unfortunately, this vow prevented Dumbledore from putting a stop to all the evil things Grindelwald did for decades. BUT, as I mentioned at the start of this video, there eventually came a time in which Albus was able to overcome the vow, challenge Grindelwald, and ultimately defeat and imprison him. The question I raise with you now is: What would have happened if Albus Dumbledore had NOT won this fight? What would the Wizarding World have looked like if the winner had, in fact, been Gellert Grindelwald instead? Indeed, there are a many number of questions that this alteration to the past brings about. First, and foremost, to any great fan of Harry Potter anyways, the question that comes to mind is: What would've happened to the great and powerful Albus Dumbledore? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing plot holes- big AND small- from the Chamber of Secrets book. The 2nd book from the Harry Potter series is filled with fun little inconsistencies that fill its pages. From the strange fate of the Basilisk, to the bizarre behavior of the Professors, the Chamber of Secrets has no shortage of potential plot holes that we can chat about in the comments below. So, today, we're going to dive headfirst into that old book, and take a look at some of my favorite plot holes, big and small, that I've often thought about over the years. 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.

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing the COMPLETE history of Hogwarts and the lives of all 4 founders- Godric Gryffindor, Salazar Slytherin, Helga Hufflepuff and Rowena Ravenclaw. In this video, I've left no stone unturned in the discussion of Hogwarts' tumultuous history, and I've included everything I could possibly find on the school's 4 founders. By the end of this video, you're going to be an expert. I'm going to kick off things by discussing HOW the school was founded, then begin diving in to the rich histories of each founder. Sit back, relax, and enjoy. Hogwarts was founded at some point during the tenth century. It was built hidden off somewhere in the Scottish highlands (the exact location is never actually revealed)- and this was because the tenth century was a time of hardship for witches and wizards. During this time, every day, witches and wizards were being persecuted by muggles-who were intensely hostile when it came to witnessing sources of magic. In order to further protect the staff, students, and school itself- additional precautions were made in the form of charms - helping to further conceal the school from muggle trespassers. If a muggle were to just happen to stumble upon the school grounds- they would only see ruins, and signs warning them to stay away. Hogwarts was founded when four 10th century witches and wizards got together, and decided that they had, in the sorting hat's own words: 'the selfsame yearning, to make the world's best magic school'. These founders were Godric Gryffindor, Rowena Ravenclaw, Salazar Slytherin and Helga Hufflepuff. Thus, Hogwarts was born. The name Hogwarts actually came from founder Rowena Ravenclaw, who had a dream where a 'warty' hog lead her to a cliff by a lake - it's also been speculated that this is how they chose the location for the school as well. After its establishment, like with any institution, a crest was formed for Hogwarts. Emblazoned upon the school crest are the words 'Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus' - which roughly translates to 'Never tickle a sleeping dragon'. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’re going to be discussing a notoriously difficult spell to cast- the Patronus Charm. Specifically, we’ll be addressing all KNOWN Patronuses assigned to Harry Potter characters, and exploring what those Patronus animals mean.  It was the Prisoner of Azkaban that first introduced the idea of Patronuses- spirit guardians produced via the complicated spell Expecto Patronum. Expecto Patronum is typically used to ward off dementors and in Fantastic Beasts we are informed that the patronus is also used to ward off Lethifolds. In most circumstances the patronus charm will generally appear as white vapour. However, in some instances, when the witch or wizard is talented enough, expecto patronum will produce a silvery-white animal shape which is known as a corporeal Patronus.  The Patronus represents hope, happiness, survival and purity, which is why it’s so offensive to Dementors, and can also be used as a communications device- a notable example of this being when Snape used his patronus to guide harry to the sword of gryffindor in the forest of dean. If you asked any member of the faculty at Hogwarts: School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, they’d quickly tell you it’s one of the most difficult spells that a wizard or witch could cast. Even though Harry managed to master it when he was only 13 years old, many other wizards didn’t. In fact, it wasn’t uncommon for adult wizards and witches to fail to produce even a formless Patronus, as shameful as the thought might be. So today, I thought we’d take a look at the historical records, and track down every single  Patronus and their caster from the wizarding world, from the massive Wooly Mammoth that Hedley Fleetwood conjured, to the boar of Ernie Macmillan. Bear in mind that NOT EVERYONE we know has been able to cast a Patronus successfully, so you won’t necessarily see all of your favourite characters on the list. 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.

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing Dumbledore, Voldemort, and the Elder Wand. More specifically- we’re going to be discussing a popular fan theory which suggests that Dumbledore was never the TRUE owner of the elder wand.  The Elder wand was the first hallow created, made by Death himself, and it was said to be the most powerful wand that ever existed. The Elder Wand is made of elder wood, and it’s core is the tail hair of a Thestral. It’s 15” long and has carvings down its length that resemble clusters of elderberries. With the elder wand, witches and wizards have historically been able to produce intensely powerful magic that others could only dream of. Some magic is actually altogether impossible without the Elder Wand- including things like mending other wands. We see this powerful artefact pass hands on numerous occasions throughout the Harry Potter story- and its ‘ownership’ is of utmost importance to the plot. After all, it’s the ownership of the Elder Wand that eventually allows Harry to defeat Voldemort- firing his own killing curse right back at him. But before Harry became it’s owner in his final showdown with Voldemort at the end of the Deathly Hallows- who were the true owners? Conventionally it is believed that Dumbledore was the owner, followed by Draco who disarmed Dumbledore, followed by Harry who disarmed Draco. But one popular fan theory suggests that Dumbledore was never the true owner at all. So where does that leave us? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing HOGWARTS and the 4 animal mascots that represent the Hogwarts house system. At Hogwarts there are 4 houses- Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff- houses created by the original 4 founders of Hogwarts- Godric, Salazar, Rowena and Helga. Why 4 houses? Well, put as simply as possible, there were 4 founders and each founder wanted to teach the students in their OWN way. Dividing the students accordingly seemed like the best course of action. Each of the 4 houses created by the school's founders can be represented in a number of different ways. The first and most obvious identifier of a Hogwarts house is the use of their signature colours. Slytherin can be identified by green and silver, Hufflepuff by yellow and black, Ravenclaw by blue and bronze (blue and silver in the movies) and Gryffindor by red and gold. These colours can be found plastered all over the common rooms and uniforms of the respective houses. But that's not the only way to identify a Hogwarts house. The cornerstones of the Hogwarts house system, and perhaps the most iconic symbols associated with each house are the house MASCOTS. For Gryffindor, this mascot was a lion. For Slytherin, a serpent. For Hufflepuff, a badger. And for Ravenclaw, an eagle (or RAVEN in the films). But what do these creatures have to do with anything? What connection do they have to the founders? And how did these seemingly mundane creatures (at least, looking at it from the perspective of a MAGICAL world) get chosen as representatives for these houses? I've got nothing against lions, serpents, badgers or eagles- but in a world filled with things like DRAGONS, ACROMANTULAS, THESTRALS and NUNDUS- these creatures seem...less impressive. I'm going to start with WHY these creatures were chosen, and then move on to why MAGICAL creatures weren't chosen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey everyone, welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're diving in to the history of AURORS. How do you stop a Dark Wizard? Especially when you don't have the likes of Harry Potter and his friends to help you out. Well, for much of wizarding history, the defense of the magical world fell to a small handful of powerful ministry workers tasked with one simple goal: the enforcement of wizarding laws. - Those responsible were known as Aurors... or dark wizard hunters..., and even though you've probably heard about them plenty of times, you've likely never heard their full history. And that's the tale we'll tell today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’re going to be discussing a segment from the Deathly Hallows involving Draco Malfoy and Harry Potter. More specifically, we’ll be addressing the moment that Draco Malfoy FAILS to identify Harry Potter in the presence of his father and fellow Death Eaters. What I want to explore is..WHY? Did Draco simply FAIL to recognize Harry? Was it an act of self-preservation? Or, was this Draco’s chance at some form of redemption? It all begins on chapter 23 of the Deathly Hallows - Malfoy Manor - where there is some confusion around Harry’s identity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're going to be discussing 10 things you might have missed in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The Half-Blood Prince introduced us to a whole new side to Voldemort that we had rarely seen before: Tom Riddle's past. Thanks to Dumbledore's memories, and Professor Slughorn's recollection, we were granted a glimpse into Voldemort's early years as a wizard... and how he eventually learned the secrets of creating Horcruxes. Throughout the film, though, you might have missed some of the smaller details that make the wizarding world so rich. -So today, let's take a deep dive, and check out 10 of the smaller bits from the Half Blood Prince that might have snuck by you. 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.

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're covering every time that Severus Snape SAVED Harry Potter. While, of course, it is true that Snape had little love for "The Boy Who Lived", the fact remains that he had A LOT of love for Harry's deceased mum, Lily Potter. As anyone who has read or watched the final movie of the Harry Potter series will know, the whole reason Severus abandoned his allegiance to the Dark Lord in favour of being a double agent for Albus Dumbledore and The Order of the Phoenix was indeed his feelings for Lily – a devotion that seemed to only deepen with her murder, committed by Voldemort himself. In any case, in the wake of Lily's death, the only part of her that lived on was, of course, her son, Harry. Unfortunately, for Harry and Snape both, the boy was also a constant reminder to Severus that Lily had chosen a life and partner who wasn't him. That partner was, of course, James Potter, who had been a peer of both Severus and Lily at Hogwarts, and who had spent years tormenting Snape. So, what does this leave us with? We know that Snape likely felt incredibly torn over his feelings for the young Harry Potter when he finally arrived at Hogwarts, 11 years after his beloved Lily had been murdered alongside her husband – whom he loathed – at the hands of his former master, who he had betrayed in an attempt to save Lily, only to have her die and Voldemort disappear. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing the magical school: Beauxbatons- FRENCH Hogwarts. If I asked you about Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, I bet I could guess what you'd say. It's one of the three largest wizarding schools in all of Europe. And it also happens to be one of the snobbiest. Am I right? After all, who could forget Fleur Delacour's cruel words during the Hogwarts Yule Ball. -Even though she was attending the event as a guest, she wasted no time comparing the festivities to the ones her famous French school held... and Fleur wasn't kind in her comparison. -From the decorations, to the presence of friendly ghosts, Fleur was hard pressed to find anything she liked. But Beauxbatons was more than just a school for the high and haughty. - Its students were among the most accomplished wizards and witches in the entire wizarding world. And when it came to fighting against dark wizards and witches, Hogwarts alumni could find no better allies than the graduates of Beauxbatons. -Especially when compared to Durmstrang, the place where far darker wizards and witches seemed to graduate. So today, we're going to take a step back, and dive into the depths of history, as we take a look at how Beauxbatons came to be... and why it rivals Hogwarts as one of the greatest wizarding schools in the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're discussing the 10 most powerful wizarding ABILITIES. In a world full of magic there's certainly no shortage of spells, and with some wizards and witches possessing the ability to create them, that list is only growing. But with such a vast list of abilities, spanning a seemingly infinite number of functionalities, which are the most powerful?- I'd also like to just clarify that we're not strictly discussing battle scenarios here. 'Power' can be defined in a lot of ways, and it doesn't always have to be discussed under the context of fighting or duelling. The abilities featured on this list may allow an individual to escape the 'mundane'- at least, from a muggle-centric viewpoint. Most will also possess some sort of utilitarian component- bearing a means of achieving something that is otherwise unachievable or cumbersome. These abilities can all be achieved WITHOUT the use of additional magical equipment, other than a wand of course. Without further ado- here are my 10 most POWERFUL wizarding abilities... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey everyone, Coming to you with more sad news today. When I woke up this morning, I was bombarded with messages that Leslie Phillips, who famously voiced the Sorting Hat in the Harry Potter films, has passed away at the age of 98. Phillips, who was pushing a century, died peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with illness.- Though Phillips will be known to most of you as the voice behind Godric Gryffindor's hat, Phillips had a long and illustrious career well before the Harry Potter Films, featuring in over 200 movies, TV series and radio shows collectively.- He was also very well known for his role in the 'Carry On' franchise in the late 50s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're discussing the Triwizard tournament and its RICH History. The Triwizard Tournament was one of the deadliest competitions in the entire wizarding world. With a death toll that rivals the professional dueling arenas in Eastern Europe, the Triwizard Tournament was actually pretty barbaric. -It's baffling why Hogwarts, and its fellow schools, kept it going for so many centuries. But what made it so dangerous? -And how did it get started in the first place? - See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing some breaking news regarding the future of Harry Potter. I made a video just a few days ago discussing the future of Fantastic Beasts- and whether or not we'd end up with a fourth and fifth installment (as originally planned). But while the future of Fantastic Beasts is still very much uncertain, exciting news lies elsewhere, as the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery recently revealed that he wants to make MORE Harry Potter films. You heard me, HARRY POTTER. During a Q3 investor's meeting this week CEO David Zaslav opened up about his ambitions to have the company working on further productions in the wizarding world... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're discussing DEATH in Harry Potter. More specifically, we're going to be discussing all 5 methods of EVADING death and achieving IMMORTALITY. Death is a central theme to the Harry Potter books- playing a vital role in both Harry's life and experiences at Hogwarts. Near the very beginning of the FIRST book, right from the get-go, we're given information pertaining to the deaths of Harry's parents, and given a glimpse in to what sort of an impact it had on him and his life. But it wasn't just Harry that dealt with death- in fact, the primary antagonist had a unique relationship to death as well, with Voldemort constantly pushing for a way of achieving immortality. Voldemort's obsession with living forever, and the value he placed in the world of the living, is repeated over and over throughout the books and films. To him, there is nothing worse than dying. 'There is nothing worse than death, Dumbledore!' snarled Voldemort. 'You are quite wrong,' said Dumbledore One of the main messages of the Harry Potter books is that death is not absolute- nor is it something that we should be worrying about. It's continually reinforced that death is simply a part of LIFE, and that instead our focus should be on seeking love and friendship- enjoying the time that we do have. But for some, like Voldemort, that message will never resonate, which is why all sorts of methods of achieving immortality have been concocted in the wizarding world. Today, we're going to be uncovering all 5 of these methods. 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.

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing what would've happened if Draco Malfoy had been sorted into Gryffindor House instead of Slytherin. For this particular hypothetical scenario, I must admit that the first question I found myself asking was: If sorted into Gryffindor, would Draco have been more of a Peter Pettigrew or a Sirius Black? That is to say, would he have played the part of a Gryffindor, only to betray his loyalties later and serve Voldemort in secret as Pettigrew did. OR, coming from a pure-blood family infamously known for their ties to the Dark Lord and Dark Arts, would he have openly and with pure intentions shirked his family's affiliations and ideologies in favour of the "greater good" and doing "what was right," similarly to Sirius Black. Personally, I believe it would've been the former. Sorry to any Draco fans out there but I just can't see young Malfoy outright abandoning his anti-muggle sentiments and pure-blooded favouritism with the drop of a hat – Sorting Hat that is (sorry, couldn't help myself!). That said, I think his time at Hogwarts wouldn't have been nearly as pleasant for him had he been sorted into Gryffindor. I think, eventually, he would've found his footing and been just as confident in his beliefs as he was pre-Sorting-Ceremony. But, at first, filled with shock and horror at NOT having been placed in Slytherin – as his entire family had been before him – his arrogance and self-confidence would've been at least a little bit shaken. Because, as you may recall, he was SO certain he would be sorted into Slytherin. In fact, well in advance of the Sorting Ceremony, he went so far as to boast to Harry that he would MOST DEFINITELY be placed in Slytherin, saying, "Well, no one really knows until they get there, do they, but I know I'll be in Slytherin, all our family have been..." So, can you imagine how completely shattering it would've been for a young Draco to have been placed in the rival house of Gryffindor? His certainty in his future, his sense of self, his very identity – which had been infuriatingly boastful before – would've been put into question. Not to mention what his mother and father would say about this absolutely "TERRIBLE" news! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing...Fantastic Beasts...4?- With Secrets of Dumbledore's release half a year ago, Harry Potter fans have been left with a distinct craving for more, and today I'm going to be discussing what's next. Now, let me just start off by saying that we waited a LONG time for the last film. In fact, 4 years separated the third installment- the Secrets of Dumbledore, from the second- the Crimes of Grindelwald, and SIX YEARS separated the latest release from the first- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. With a 6 year timeline for just 3 films, things have certainly been slow going- especially if we consider that these films are furthering one of the most beloved film franchises of all time. And I think the question we need to be asking now is- where does that leave us? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're going breaking down Wizarding World CURSES and taking a look at a collection of spells more sinister than any other in Harry Potter. This least will feature 10 of the WORST, CRUELLEST, most INTENSE dark curses in the wizarding world, and putting them in order. I'm going to be going in to WHAT they are and WHY I placed them where I did. Some of these curses make the unforgivable curses look like child's play, so you're in for a treat. 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.

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Two of Harry's most powerful members of his team throughout this entire fight against Voldemort were undoubtedly Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. -But what if one of them turned... What if one of them betrayed Harry Potter, and aligned themselves with the Death Eaters. Today, we're going to answer that question, and more, when we take a look at an alternate future, as we ask... What if Hermione was a Death Eater? What sort of CHAOS would have ensued if Hermione switched sides and joined Voldemort's Death Eaters? 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.

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing Voldemort's faithful pet (and Horcrux) Nagini. More specifically, we'll be addressing why the seemingly kind-hearted woman turned pure EVIL. Alright, so, most of you will know Nagini from the original Harry Potter novels and films. She was an enormous snake and an unquestionably loyal servant of Lord Voldemort, who he often kept close at hand to help him carry out his dirty work...you know, eating the odd witch or wizard, attacking Members of the Order of the Phoenix, and the likes of that. Of course, as we find out in the final installment of the series, Nagini is also one of Voldemort's seven Horcruxes – which is likely another reason he kept her nearby at all times. (That was why according to Albus Dumbledore, at least.) Anyway, being that Voldemort, born Tom Marvolo Riddle, was a descendant of Salazar Slytherin, he possessed the ability to speak parseltongue – an extremely rare language that, put plainly, meant that he could talk to snakes. His ability to communicate with Nagini further shows why they would've had a close bond, and perhaps explains Voldemort's reasoning behind making Nagini a Horcrux in the first place. Here was a creature that he could speak to but who couldn't betray his confidence in the way a human could. But wouldn't it be a bit dicey to LITERALLY put your life in the hands – err, scales – of a snake? Well, here's where Nagini's backstory gets interesting: she actually used to be a woman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing Azkaban Prison. This will include discussions surrounding the island that it's on, when the prison was introduced, who created the prison itself, and WHERE the island actually IS. Considered by many to be reminiscent of the DEPTHS of HELL- Azkaban Prison would be the last place that a witch or wizard in the Harry Potter universe would want to end up. In fact, the name 'Azkaban' even backs up this horrific reputation- a sinister name that was created through combining 'Alcatraz' a famous Muggle island prison, and 'Abaddon' - the Hebrew word for 'place of destruction' OR 'depths of hell'. But where did this terrible place come from? Was the island that housed Azkaban prison always a magnet for dark magic? Before the fortress was built, what was the island like? The truth is, before the dark wizard known as Ekrizdis ever set foot on the island, Azkaban was an island just like any other. When we think of the significant Dark Wizards in Wizarding history, Ekrizdis isn't necessarily the most well-known, but after this video- he might just be the FIRST Dark wizard that comes to mind. You see, Ekrizdis was a practitioner of the worst kinds of dark arts imaginable. Very little is known about Ekrizdis, other than the fact that he was alive during the 15th century, and that he was evil-pure evil. No one even knows his nationality. But what we do know is that Ekrizdis was the first dark wizard..or maybe even the first PERSON to ever step foot on the island that would later support Azkaban's dark fortress. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.