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Horace Slughorn's DARK Secret - Harry Potter Theory Jan 09, 2024

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing Horace Slughorn. The....LIAR?

For the most part, Slughorn is regarded as charming, jovial and well-liked among students and staff alike. He had a talent for creating positive and welcoming environments. He was also known for his love of the finer things in life, such as good food and luxurious tastes.

What's more, Slughorn was an excellent professor- showing plenty of enthusiasm and providing practical examples to help students understand complex potion-making techniques.

We later find out that Slughorn had some skeletons in his closet, like giving Tom Riddle information on Horcruxes, but after those memories are extracted he's still not exactly painted as a guilty party. He comes across as a sort of unwilling participant, divulging information on a topic that he couldn't have possibly considered the ramifications of.

But here's my hot take...Slughorn's nature was a lot darker than people realize.

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What REALLY Happened to Lucius Malfoy? - Harry Potter Explained Jan 06, 2024

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. When we're first introduced to Lucius Malfoy, our initial impressions are that he is a wealthy and pompous supporter of Lord Voldemort. He is portrayed as an arrogant, haughty, and elitist man with a strong sense of superiority. He exhibits a disdain for those he perceives as beneath him, particularly Muggle-borns and anyone who opposes his pure-blood ideology. He's also influential and manipulative, using his wealth and power to advance his personal agenda.

However, over the course of the series, our impression of Lucius Malfoy changes significantly, and this perceived sense of 'power' that he previously exuded seems to fall off of a cliff.

Fast forward just a few books and Lucius Malfoy no longer displays.. any kind of power or influence. Lucius, who was once confident and haughty, is now portrayed as fearful and desperate- a broken man who has completely lost control of his life.

Today I want to explore what exactly happened to Lucius Malfoy, and analyze all of the events (in order) that contributed to the destruction of a man of his stature.

Let's dive in.

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Harry Potter Expert Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions Jan 03, 2024

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be GOOGLING Harry Potter, and answering 50 of the top Harry Potter questions that Google users have fed in to the search engine.-

I expect a lot of these questions will be fairly straightforward, but you never know.

In order to hit the 50 I'll be asking Google 'What', 'Why', 'How', 'Where' and 'When' type questions.

There are a couple duplicates, but I want to stay true to the format as google lists '10' for each search.

Anyway, without further ado- let's dive in.

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10 Most Believable Harry Potter Theories Dec 31, 2023

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Welcome Harry Potter Theory. Today I've compiled 10 fan theories that...Actually make quite a lot of sense. And given the colossal numbers of Harry Potter Theories out there, it only seems only fitting that ONCE in a while we (I'm including myself here) hit the nail on the head.

During my time on this channel I've covered some of the most preposterous theories out there..Like Cho Chang marrying Dudley Dursley and Dumbledore being a time travelling Ron Weasley. And so these theories, which come across as very REASONABLE and RATIONAL- are a bit of a breath of fresh air.-

I can't take credit for these theories, but I will be summarizing and dissecting them.

Anyway, let's dive in.

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The Original Harry Potter Draft REJECTED by Publishers Dec 28, 2023

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're taking a look at some unpublished content from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone- scribblings and drafts taken straight from JK Rowling's notes that never saw the light of day.

These drafts will include...

An original synopsis for the book that kept getting rejected by Publisher's-
A very early draft of a page from Philosopher's Stone where you'll notice that Draco's surname used to be 'Spungen'
Another very early draft of one of the earliest pages of Philosopher's Stone
Page 1 draft of Chapter 6 'The Journey From Platform 9 and Three Quarters'

And a

Page 2 draft of Chapter 6-

If you enjoy peeling back the layers of the story and uncovering secret UNPUBLISHED tidbits, then let's not wait any further.

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10 WORST Ways Harry Potter Canon was Broken Dec 26, 2023

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing the top 10 WORST ways that canon has been BROKEN in the wizarding world of Harry Potter.

When an author builds a fictional universe over the course of several decades, there are bound to be small contradictions here or there. But in the case of Harry Potter and the ever expanding universe of the wizarding world, there have been some pretty big doozies when it comes to the canon being - not just broken - but completely SHATTERED.

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History of Magical Bloodlines in Harry Potter Explained Dec 24, 2023

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing bloodlines. Within the rich tapestry of the Harry Potter universe, the notion of magical bloodlines holds an undeniable allure. From the whispered legends of ancient wizarding families to the complex dynamics of pure-blood, half-blood, and muggle-born individuals, the concept of magical heritage weaves its way through the very core of the Wizarding World.-

Blood status is one of the most controversial aspects- a concept in which wizarding families can be distinguished by the level of magically-endowed family members. Generally speaking, people are slotted in to one of the following categories: Pure-blood, half-blood or muggle.-The existence of such a system, however, comes with it's difficulties. You see,-the different classifications of blood purity in the wizarding world actually act in a very similar fashion to race in the real world- which obviously leaves the door open for things like prejudice.

Today we'll embark on a journey to uncover the secrets and intricacies surrounding magical bloodlines in the Harry Potter universe. Delving into the depths of history and lore, together we'll unravel the mysteries behind the significance of one's lineage within the wizarding community.

Why does magical bloodline matter? What are the social implications associated with each bloodline category? And what sorts of underlying beliefs, prejudices, and privileges are associated with each classification in Wizarding society?

The wizarding world is certainly not shy to elements of prejudice, In fact, one of the main focuses of Voldemort's death eaters was establishing power over the worlds of half-bloods and muggles. Voldemort felt that those with pure-blood lines deserved to be in power, and anyone who got in his way would either be murdered or made to be indefinitely subservient- a slave to his regime.

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Harry Potter Book Characters That Never Made It to the Movies Dec 21, 2023

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're taking a look at the hidden trove of characters whose stories were left untold on the silver screen. Now, as avid readers, we all know that the movies could never capture every inked detail found within the beloved books. So today, we're going to dive into the forgotten pages and reveal the diverse tapestry of characters that were included in the novels but omitted from the movies.

Ranging from minor to major, today I want to introduce to you a comprehensive list of the characters who (for varying reasons) never made it to the big screen.-

I certainly hope that we will get a chance to see some of these characters in the upcoming Harry Potter TV Show.

Let's dive in.

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Does This Harry Potter Plot Hole Change EVERYTHING? Dec 18, 2023

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we will be exploring a plot hole that revolves around the Potter Family, Godric's Hollow, Voldemort, and the events of October 31st, 1981.

Let's dive in.

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Why Don't Wizards Use Muggle Technology? - Harry Potter Explained Dec 15, 2023

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. The wizarding world has captivated our imaginations for decades- a realm filled with magic, wonder, and extraordinary beings. But have you ever noticed that in this vast Magical World, there is a distinct absence of Muggle Technology? While the functionality of muggle tech may PALE in comparison with the capabilities of magic, we do have to remember that the Wizarding World is host to all kinds of magical beings- Muggle Borns included.-

And while the wizarding world may sometimes seem like a separate realm altogether, the surprisingly high number of Muggle-born witches and wizards that find themselves integrated into this enchanted society do bring with them a distinctly UNIQUE type of knowledge.-

Where Arthur Weasley (A PURE-BLOOD wizard) may find himself entirely preoccupied overanalyzing the functionality of a Rubber Duck, a young Muggleborn wizard may be versed in an entire world's worth of advanced tech.

I wonder- with SOME knowledge of modern technology from the Muggle world, why don't we see the use of more Muggle technology in the wizarding world?

And if Muggle Tech did make an appearance in the Wizarding World, would it be a net NEGATIVE or net POSITIVE?

And is the distinct lack of Muggle Tech a deliberate choice made by the Wizarding community, or are there inherent limitations that prevent the incorporation of such tech?

Today, we're going to be exploring these very topics and attempting to decipher whether or not MUGGLE TECH has a place in Wizarding Society.

Let's dive in.

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