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May 2020
1h 19m

Potter Fan Theories

HARRY POTTER
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Harry Potter is real? J.K. Rowling is Rita Skeeter? Mary Poppins is a witch? Ron is DUMBLEDORE?! Fans, we have to love them and all of their crazy theories. Listen as we dive in to our 8 favorite and wildest fan theories as we debate their validity. Remember, he was MAROONED!

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