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10 Philosopher's Stone Mistakes the Harry Potter Reboot Can FIX - Harry Potter Explained May 02, 2023

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing the top 10 mistakes that the first Harry Potter film made that the new HBO Max SHOW can FIX.-

When The Philosopher's Stone movie came out in 2001, Harry Potter fans all over the world flocked to theatres to see their favourite boy wizard brought to life. And while the film truly was magical in its day, it made a fair amount of mistakes when compared to the novel.

With so much detail to cram into a two-and-a-half-hour movie, it's completely understandable that certain aspects of the book were unable to make it into the film version of The Philosopher's Stone. But in addition to some of these omissions, there were also just other, well, MISTAKES.

Today, I'll be taking you through 10 of the most obvious mistakes from the first Harry Potter film, which I believe the new reboot of the series can FIX.

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8 Pensieve Memories NEVER Shown in the Movies - Harry Potter Explained Apr 30, 2023

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're discussing ALL of the memories that we see through the Pensieve in Harry Potter-8 of which were NOT SHOWN in the movies.

Rare and powerful, the majority of Pensieves are typically quite small devices that, due to their incredibly personal nature, are often kept on one's person. Of course, one very notable exception of this is the large Pensieve located in the Headmaster's office at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This Pensieve is used to store all of the school's Headmasters memories so that their predecessors may watch and learn from them. It's described as large, ornate, ancient, and made entirely out of stone, with engravings of modified Saxon runes etched all over it. It is also said to be so old that some witches and wizards believe that the Hogwarts' Pensieve predates even the school's castle.

To use a Pensieve one needs only to extract a memory, deposit it into the Pensieve's basin, give it a stir, and immerse oneself into the memory. Often described as wispy or gossamer in appearance, memories in this form are believed to be neither liquid nor solid, and are used as described by Albus Dumbledore in the following passage:-

"One simply syphons the excess thoughts from one's mind, pours them into the basin, and examines them at one's leisure. It becomes easier to spot patterns and links, you understand, when they are in this form."

As readers of the books will recall, the Pensieve was used quite frequently throughout the series after its introduction in the fourth novel, The Goblet of Fire. In the films, however, it shows up substantially less.

So, in honour of the new HBO Max reboot of the series that was recently announced, I've decided to share with you ALL of the Pensieve memories from the original novels.-

Let's dive right in.

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3 Massive NEW Details REVEALED About the Harry Potter Reboot (SPIN-OFFS?!) Apr 29, 2023

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we'll be discussing 3 NEW DETAILS revealed about the upcoming Harry Potter Reboot.

With the news earlier this month that a NEW Harry Potter show is on the horizon- the The Harry Potter fandom has been abuzz with excitement as new details about the show are slowly unveiled.

Since the announcement, fans have been eagerly awaiting news about the new adaptation, and now, three major updates have been released, offering a SMALL glimpse into what we can expect from the series. From casting decisions to spin-offs to budget, we'll dive into these exciting new details and what they could mean for the world of Harry Potter.

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The NEW Harry Potter TV Show: GOOD or BAD? (Pros and Cons) Apr 28, 2023

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Welcome Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing the new and upcoming Harry Potter HBO Max TV Show. Specifically, we're going to be tackling one gigantic looming question - and that is whether or not the show is going to be a GOOD or BAD thing for the greater wizarding world universe.-

For decades, the Harry Potter franchise has captivated audiences worldwide with its magical world and beloved characters. However, with any new addition to a beloved franchise, there are also concerns and risks to consider. In this video, we will explore the potential benefits and drawbacks of a new Harry Potter TV series on HBO, and what it could mean for the franchise moving forward. So, grab your wand and join us as we dive into the world of Harry Potter and explore the pros and cons of a new TV series on HBO.

Let's start with the POSITIVE:

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What Happened to These 100 Harry Potter Characters AFTER the Deathly Hallows? (Post-Series) Apr 26, 2023

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, I've got something very special for you- my longest ever video, and in this video we'll be discussing what happened to ONE HUNDRED - that's right, 100, different characters from Harry Potter AFTER the story had ended.-

After the Battle of Hogwarts and the closing of the Deathly Hallows, we barely got a glimpse at what happened in the lives of the characters we grew to love (and in some instances, hate) so much.-

But fortunately, thanks to extended lore, and a LOT of research on my part, I've got some answers for you guys.

This is already a LONG video so I won't waste any more time, let's dive in to it.

Characters include....

Voldemort,Neville,Ron Weasley,Hermione Granger,Harry Potter,George Weasley,Luna Lovegood,Hagrid,Draco Malfoy,The Dursleys,Umbridge,Cornelius Fudge,Lockhart,Flitwick,Filch,Ollivander,Kingsley Shacklebolt,Pomona Sprout,Arthur Weasley,Molly Weasley,Percy Weasley,Aberforth,Fleur,Seamus Finnigan,McGonagall,Narcissa,Lucius,Cormac Mclaggen,Grawp,Rita Skeeter,Slughorn,Dean Thomas,Charlie Weasley,Sybil Trelawney,Firenze,Oliver Wood,Madame Maxime,Bill Weasley,Pansy Parkinson,Aunt Marge,Padma Patil,Parvati Patil,Ginny Weasley,Newt Scamander,Cho Chang,Andromeda Tonks,Moaning Myrtle,Xenophilius Lovegood,Katie Bell,Bane,Winky,Poppy Pomfrey,Mundungus Fletcher,Rolanda Hooch,Elphias Doge,Kreacher,Viktor Krum,John Dawlish,Blaise Zabini,Mrs Figg,Marcus Flint,Ernie McMillan,Crookshanks,Angelina Johnson,Fang,Millicent Bulstrode,Mafalda Hopkirk,Irma Pince,Ludo Bagman,Justin Finch-Fletchley,Amos Diggory,Peeves,Dennis Creevey,Daphne Greengrass,Susan Bones,Lee Jordan,Stan Shunpike,Penelope Clearwater,Alicia Spinnet,Teddy Lupin,Vincent Crabbe,Gregory Goyle,Augusta Longbottom,Marietta Edgecombe,Albert Runcorn,Reginald Cattermole,Zacharias Smith,Buckbeak,Fawkes,Pius Thicknesse,Antonin Dolohov,Walden McNair,Thorfinn Rowle,Corban Yaxley,Snape,Amycus Carrow,Augustus Rookwood,Fenrir Greyback

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Recasting Harry Potter for HBO Max - Chamber of Secrets Apr 24, 2023

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing (once again) the recently announced HBO Harry Potter TV Series!

VERY BRIEF update for those unaware- Warner Bros. Discovery made headlines all around the world last week when they confirmed plans for a new Harry Potter series.

"Each season will be authentic to the original books and bring Harry Potter and these incredible adventures to new audiences around the world, while the original, classic and beloved films will remain at the core of the franchise and available to watch globally."

But- as I discussed in my PREVIOUS video on the topic - 'Recasting Harry Potter for HBO Max - Philosopher's Stone - I can't help but wonder about casting. With such big shoes to fill, casting for this series must be a bit hectic.

That's why today I'm going to be picking up where I left off in the last video and casting for the SECOND installment of the Harry Potter series- the Chamber of Secrets.

Like I mentioned last time, I want to see fresh faces for all of the child actors, so I'll be sticking to strictly some of the main ADULT characters introduced in the second book.

Let's dive in to it.

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Everything the Movies MISSED That I Want to See in the HBO Harry Potter Show Apr 23, 2023

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing some events and characters from the Harry Potter books that were subsequently omitted from the films. The fact that some of these events / characters were never shown on-screen has certainly always been a sore subject for Harry Potter book fans, but today I've got some good news.

Just recently a new Harry Potter TV Show was announced for HBO- and I suspect that this could be what we have all been waiting for- a chance to finally view some of these unexplored moments, places and characters on-screen. The show is allegedly set to span a decade, and provided that the actors have to AGE to play their older selves, I'd be willing to bet that this 'decade' long promise is going to be somewhat accurate.-

With that said, a decade long TV series exploring the books presents an awful lot of opportunity to uncover and unravel aspects of the story that may have never been brought to the silver-screen, and I'm here for it.

Without further ado, here's 10 pieces of uncharted film territory.

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Harry’s Most POWERFUL Magic NOT Shown in the Movies Apr 21, 2023

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Now, lately I’ve talked a lot about Sacrificial Protection - an ancient, potent and enduring counter-charm that’s invoked when an individual willingly and selflessly sacrifices themselves out of a profound and unadulterated love to protect the lives of their loved ones.

And the reason that it’s been brought up is that Sacrificial Protection is in fact a form of Ancient Magic- which has come to the forefront of many Harry Potter fan’s minds through the new Harry Potter game Hogwarts Legacy.

The idea of sacrificial protection is introduced in the first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, when Harry's mother, Lily Potter, sacrifices herself to save her son from Voldemort's killing curse. Her love and selflessness creates a powerful magical protection that ultimately results in the end of Voldemort’s first reign of terror.

But In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the concept of sacrificial protection is introduced once again and actually ends up playing a fairly major role in the ultimate defeat of Lord Voldemort.

But this is all stuff you knew, what I want to uncover today is a lesser-known tidbit about this magic that may in fact have been the most powerful display of magic in the entire Harry Potter series. In fact, this piece of information was nearly entirely glossed over in the films.

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Recasting Harry Potter for HBO Max - Philosopher's Stone Apr 20, 2023

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing the recently announced HBO Harry Potter TV Series! For those who live under a rock, the announcement of a new Harry Potter HBO series made headlines all around the world this week.-

"We are delighted to give audiences the opportunity to discover Hogwarts in a whole new way," said HBO CEO Casey Bloys in a statement. "Harry Potter is a cultural phenomenon and it is clear there is such an enduring love and thirst for the Wizarding World."

And while I'm excited about the new show there does seem to be one question that keeps re-entering my mind: Who's going to be in it?

Part of this will depend entirely on what direction the show takes. If the show does in fact deep dive in to each of the books, as has been reported, then there are certainly going to be a lot of big shoes to fill.

However, if they decide to give us a new perspective of the wizarding world and introduce a multitude of new main characters that are SPRINKLED IN amongst known characters, then I'd imagine casting would come a lot easier.

From the sounds of things it's probably going to be more in line with the former, and that's why today I'm going to be recasting Harry Potter for 2023.

Assuming that the series will start with the first book, the Philosopher's Stone, let's start there and recast some of the main characters from the first installment in the series.

Let's dive in to it.

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The Origins of Severus SNAPE (Childhood to Death) in 10 Minutes - Harry Potter Explained Apr 18, 2023

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be discussing the life of the infamous Professor Severus Snape- from childhood to death- in under 10 minutes.

With a life like Severus Snape's, that created such public - not to mention INFAMOUS - speculation throughout the wizarding world, it's easy to understand why so many of the videos and resources out there describing his life are so, so VERY long. But, I know that not all of you have the time to sit back, crack open a six pack of Fanta and listen in for hours at a time. This, of course, doesn't mean that you don't WANT to know about Severus. You just have other places to be and things to do. I get it.

So, it's to you that I dedicate this video: The Life of Severus Snape in 10 Minutes!-

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