Harry Potter Theory

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All 25 Subjects Taught at Hogwarts - Harry Potter Explained Jul 25, 2023

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing every single subject taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I covered this topic a few years ago, but then it occurred to me that, with new publications on wizardingworld.com as well as new game content, the list probably needed updating (which it did!). This also gives me an opportunity to expand on existing subjects further.

Before we get going see if you can comment all of the subjects down below (no cheating).

Anyway, I won't dawdle any longer, here are the 25 subjects of Hogwarts.

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The Forgotten Story of Regulus Arcturus Black - Harry Potter Explained Jul 23, 2023

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're diving deep in to the life of Regulus Arcturus Black - also known as R.A.B., a character that may not be particularly well known by those who have only seen the films.

You may recall him as the enigmatic character whose journey from loyalty to Lord Voldemort to becoming a courageous defector captured the hearts of fans worldwide. Today, I'll be telling his compelling story- diving in to the biography of one of the wizarding world's unsung heroes.

But first, a brief introduction.

In the realm of the Wizarding World, the name "Regulus Black" resonates with a sense of mystery and intrigue. Born into the noble House of Black, known for its complex history and unwavering belief in pure-blood supremacy, Regulus's destiny seemed predetermined. However, life often presents unexpected paths, and Regulus's journey would lead him down a road less traveled.

Shrouded in the very darkness he sought to embrace, Regulus's story begins with a complex upbringing.

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Inside Hogwarts: Every Room, Chamber and Secret Passage - Harry Potter Explained Jul 20, 2023

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing ALL of the hidden rooms, unknown chambers, and secret passageways within Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Hogwarts Castle is known for the fact that its location is...well...UNKNOWN. Unplottable on a map and basically invisible to Muggles, the school and its surrounding grounds have quite the reputation for harbouring many magical secrets. This, of course, includes an absolutely INSANE number of hidden areas within the castle...In today's video, I'll be taking you through all the ones that we know about...starting with...

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Dark History of the House of Black - Harry Potter Explained Jul 17, 2023

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're going to be discussing the history and family tree of the Black family.

You might not know this, but Sirius Black was more than just a powerful wizard who escaped the dungeons of Azkaban.

By birthright, he was a member of one of the most powerful wizarding families in all of Britain.-In fact, the Black family line can be traced back through the centuries, and was celebrated as one of the proudest pure-blood families in the world.

And by the time Sirius was born, he was one of the few male heirs that remained.-Which meant his passing, in the Death Chamber on the ninth level of the ministry of magic, marked the end of the Black Family line.--

But even that wasn't really the end for them.-Although the women of the family didn't typically keep their last name after marriage, they married into dozens of other pure blood families throughout England.-In some way, almost every Weasly, Potter, Lestrange, Lupin, and Malfoy could find a connection to the Blacks.

Today, we're going to take a look at the very first recorded ancestor in Sirius's line, and trace the history of the Black family, from Sirius's own namesake, to the final male heirs.

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A New Beginning: What Happened to the Wizarding World AFTER Voldemort's Defeat? Jul 15, 2023

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing what happened to the Wizarding World AFTER the climactic defeat of Lord Voldemort in the Deathly Hallows.-

After a period of total chaos, a sudden silence fell over the Hogwarts grounds. The menacing lord of darkness, Voldemort, was finally defeated. Victory brought a fresh morning glimmer, marking an end to the fear and terror that the dark lord had spread across the wizarding world. But even though Voldemort's reign was short lived, his time in power was more than long enough to spread a veil of darkness over the once-vibrant wizarding world. Lives were lost, institutions crumbled, and the inhabitants of the wizarding world were reminded of what darkness was capable of.

And in times like this, the darkest of times, it would be wise for the wizarding population to follow the sage advice of Albus Dumbledore, the man that always reminded us to "turn on the light".-

Voldemort's defeat was a glorious occasion for the good guys, but as the light of victory settled a new (and colossal task) dawned on the wizarding world- the reconstruction of a fractured world and the healing of a society bruised by Voldemort's regime.

But if the Phoenix has taught us anything, it's that it is after the fall from the flames that we rise again, stronger than ever. The ashes of defeat had fallen; now, it was time for the magical world to rise.-

I've done a video in the past discussing what happened to each and every character from the series in the post war era *show video on screen*, but today we're going to be honing in on wizarding society as a whole. What happened to Hogwarts? The Ministry of Magic? Diagon Alley?

Without further ado, let's uncover the rebirth of wizarding society.

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Why Wasn't James Potter His Own SECRET Keeper? - Harry Potter Theory Jul 13, 2023

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing The Potter Family, Godric's Hollow, Voldemort and October 31st 1981. Specifically, we're going to be tackling the question of WHY James Potter didn't act as his OWN secret keeper- instead entrusting the responsibility with known RAT Peter Pettigrew. Join me as we dive deep into the Fidelius Charm and the role of the Secret Keeper in the tragic events that led to the downfall of James and Lily Potter.

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Why Fred and George Never Saw Peter Pettigrew on the Marauder's Map - Harry Potter Theory Jul 11, 2023

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing why Fred and George Weasley never noticed Peter Pettigrew - aka Scabbers the rat - on the magically revealing Marauder's Map.

I suppose to start with, we can address the question of: Why would they? Well, as we learn near the end of Harry Potter's third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the Marauder's Map has the capability to reveal each and every person roaming the hallowed halls of the school, regardless of their form. It represents witches and wizards with a dot that has a corresponding name - which is ALWAYS their true identity, again regardless of any magic that may make them appear differently when confronted in person. And it is through the Map that Harry discovers a number of unsettling secrets that have to do with the night his parents were murdered - including the fact that Peter Pettigrew, his father's mate who supposedly died that same night, is ALIVE. How does he discover this? He sees him on the Marauder's Map. But I'm getting ahead of myself...

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Dark History of The VEIL - Harry Potter Explained Jul 09, 2023

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing the enigmatic gate of DEATH that is The VEIL.

Now, if one were to venture through the corridors of the Ministry of Magic for long enough, they'd likely, eventually, find themselves standing before the enigmatic Veil - a haunting manifestation nestled within the Death Chamber of the Department of Mysteries.-

And when faced with such an enigmatic wizarding structure, it's hard not to ask questions. What IS the Veil? Who created it? And how does the Veil connect to the wizarding world's understanding of life, death, and the beyond?

Join me as we apparate through time and space, diving deep into the mysteries of the Veil and shedding light on its presence within Wizarding History.

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Why Didn't Voldemort Discover Snape's True Loyalty? - Harry Potter Theory Jul 07, 2023

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be going for a deep dive into how Lord Voldemort never figured out that Severus Snape was a double agent whose true loyalties lay with Albus Dumbledore and The Order of the Phoenix.

As revealed at the very bitter end of the Harry Potter series, Professor Severus Snape was one of the most successful turn cloaks to have ever lived. Becoming a follower of Voldemort - and officially a Death Eater - shortly after leaving Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Severus was a wizard deeply entrenched in the world of Dark Magic from a rather young age. Before he became enamoured with the Dark Lord and his teachings, however, Severus' first love was that of the Muggle-born witch Lily Evans. And so when Snape learned of a prophecy that inevitably sent Voldemort after the woman he loved, and set into motion a series of events that would result in her death, Severus chose to alter his allegiance and instead work for the very group of witches and wizards set on destroying Voldemort - while pretending to remain a faithful servant to the Dark Lord.-

But how is it that the wizard many believed to be one of the most POWERFUL to have ever lived never managed to figure out that Snape wasn't truly on his side? Well, I believe that the answer to this question is actually a bit more complex than one might first think. To which end, I've put together a few ideas I've had on the subject, starting with...

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Why Do Students Take a TRAIN to Hogwarts? - History of the Hogwarts Express in Harry Potter Jul 05, 2023

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're going to be discussing the Hogwarts Express and the UK national rail network.-

WIth a platform that's invisible / inaccessible to muggles, and a rail line that heads to a magical school in the Scottish highlands, you probably won't be surprised to hear me say that the railway trip out to Hogwarts is unusual to say the least. Trains play a pivotal part in Harry Potter, with platform 9 ¾ and the Hogwarts Express both playing a crucial role in Harry's first trip AWAY from the Dursleys, and off in to the Wizarding World.

But, have you ever wondered HOW this magical railway ride fits in to a preexisting national rail network? The UK National rail network to be specific. Does the Hogwarts express exist entirely independently from the rest of these trains? Or, does it share some of the same tracks? Does it transport some of the same passengers? Is the Hogwarts Express able to magically avoid collisions? What gives?

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