Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. This is part 1 of a video series where I'll be diving in to the Harry Potter books and taking a look, chapter by chapter, at all of the mistakes that were made. Starting with book 1: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
I'm going to be placing a particular focus on instances in which factual errors were made or canon was ... Show More
Yesterday
Why Don’t MUGGLES See Students VANISH at Platform 9¾? - Harry Potter Theory
Every year, dozens of children make their way to King's Cross Station in London, running through a brick wall within minutes of arriving. But somehow. Someway..Nobody ever seems to notice, despite this being one of the busiest train stations in Britain. Next there’s Hogwarts. A M ... Show More
18m 35s
Oct 30
HUGE Harry Potter News! New HBO Castings & Hogwarts Legacy 2 Update
Hey everyone, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. I haven’t made a news-style video in a couple of months, and there have been quite a few updates across both the show and the gaming side of things, so I thought I’d quickly chime in. Questions Answered / Topics ... Show More
12m 22s
Oct 2023
Chapter 1: The Boy Who Lived | Philosopher's Stone
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 1 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss starting this podcast, the point of view development, character intros, general inconsistencies because of Pilot Episode-itis, the Ripley Scroll, the original Order of the Phoenix, their desire for ... Show More
1h 6m
Jan 2024
Chapter 1: The Worst Birthday | Chamber of Secrets
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 1 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss the other founders rooms, Dobby’s eyes in the bush, intro/outro continuity, the frying pan, ancient magic, Harry’s birthday, Dobby’s efforts, a cringey line, fake magic words and Barty Crouch Jr.’s h ... Show More
1h 11m
Oct 2023
Chapter 7: The Sorting Hat | Philosopher's Stone
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 7 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss the First Years’ lack of knowledge about the Sorting Hat, Dumbledore’s nonsense words, the Founders, the Hat’s song, the random students, food at the feast, ghosts, family backgrounds, Filch, Geoman ... Show More
1h 9m
Nov 2023
Chapter 8: The Potions Master | Philosopher's Stone
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 8 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss the staircases and other details of the castle, Peeves vs. Filch, soft magic systems, Harry’s classes, Quirrell’s turban, porridge, Snape being a bad teacher, the points system, and Mrs. Norris. Rel ... Show More
58m 7s
Nov 2023
Chapter 11: Quidditch | Philosopher's Stone
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 11 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss broomsticks, the connection between Quidditch and the House Cup, Hogwarts textbooks, the teachers lounge, Fluffy’s bite, Oliver’s speech, Lee’s commentary and other details of Harry’s first Quiddit ... Show More
1h 2m
Oct 2023
Chapter 5: Diagon Alley | Philosopher's Stone
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 4 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss wizarding currency, Hagrid’s method of travel, Gringotts underground, people recognizing Harry, Quirrell’s innocuous intro, meeting Malfoy, wand details, hamburgers, and the Invisibility Cloak. Have ... Show More
1h 13m
Oct 2023
Chapter 4: The Keeper of the Keys | Philosopher's Stone
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 4 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss Hagrid’s entrance, his umbrella/wand, the use of “squashy” throughout the series, Lily doing magic at home, the original Order, and Hagrid’s coat.Relevant Links:Name of the Wind - https://en.wikiped ... Show More
48m 59s