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 Hogwart ... Show More
Oct 24
Why Didn't Dumbledore Just DESTROY Voldemort's Death Eaters? - Harry Potter Theory
Dumbledore was arguably the most powerful wizard of his generation. Actually, scratch that, I don’t think it’s even arguable. He famously defeated Gellert Grindelwald, his list of magical accomplishments is completely unparalleled, and perhaps most significant of all: he was the ... Show More
16m 43s
Oct 22
Voldemort Could Have Killed Harry WITHOUT Magic - Harry Potter Theory
Voldemort was the most dangerous Dark wizard in history. He split his soul, he could fly without a broom, and he could read minds. But one person he could never kill, no matter how powerful he seemed to get, was Harry Potter. But what if he changed his approach? Questions Answere ... Show More
15m 49s
Oct 20
Why Didn’t Dumbledore Realize Sirius Black Was Innocent? - Harry Potter Theory
Twelve years. That's how long Sirius Black spent in Azkaban for crimes he never committed. And all that time, Dumbledore, one of the wisest wizards in history, believed he was guilty. But what’s strange about all of this is that Dumbledore knew Sirius personally. He also knew jus ... Show More
24m 19s
Jan 2024
Mad-Eye Fakey (GOF Chapter 12, The Triwizard Tournament)
On this week's episode, the security nightmare meter is off the charts! Grab your galoshes and some treacle tart, and treat yourself to the rainy Sorting Ceremony of the 1994 school year at Hogwarts! Welcome back, Micah! We hear about his recent European travels to Paris and Lond ... Show More
1h 13m
Feb 2025
Chapter 12: The Triwizard Tournament | Goblet of Fire
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 12 of the Goblet of Fire and discuss, thestrals, Voldemort’s Pokemon team, Peeves, the sorting, the Creevy brothers, where the founders are buried, the Bloody Baron, Moody’s entrance, the tournament details and the age line. Relevant Links ... Show More
1h 53m
May 2023
612: Bad Moon Rising (POA Chapter 9, Grim Defeat)
On this week's episode, join us as we elude mass murderers with a sleepover in The Great Hall, attend a brutal Defense Against The Dark Arts class and play Quidditch in the worst possible conditions! What could possibly go wrong? Harry Potter: The Exhibition is now open in NYC’s ... Show More
1h 26m
May 2019
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Book 4 (Unabridged) Stephen Fry Part 1 of 2
"'There will be three tasks, spaced throughout the school year, and they will test the champions in many different ways...their magical prowess - their daring - their powers of deduction - and, of course, their ability to cope with danger.'"
The Triwizard Tournament is to be he ... Show More
11h 24m
May 2019
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Book 4 (Unabridged) Stephen Fry Part 2 of 2
"'There will be three tasks, spaced throughout the school year, and they will test the champions in many different ways...their magical prowess - their daring - their powers of deduction - and, of course, their ability to cope with danger.'"
The Triwizard Tournament is to be he ... Show More
10h 11m
Sep 2023
367. The Real Harry Potter: Magic, Empire and Beastly Bullies
Eclectic traditions, obscure codes and cryptic ancient languages: the world of Harry Potter has captivated the imagination of children from all backgrounds for decades. A fantasy series inspired by a long lineage of stories, from Tolkien to Narnia, all committed to the importance ... Show More
1h 2m