Random Craziest Harry Potter Fan Theories That Could Be True (29 items)

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  (#5) Voldemort, Harry, And Snape Are The Three Brothers And Dumbledore Is Death

  This fan theory states that the three characters are the three brothers from the "Tale of Three Brothers" story in Deathly Hallows and that Dumbledore is Death. The story goes that the brothers meet Death on the road. Death offers them their deepest desires in exchange for their souls. The first wishes for a powerful weapon and is given the Elder Wand. The second asks Death to bring back his wife and receives the Resurrection Stone. The third brother cleverly asks for a way to hide from Death and is given the Cloak of Invisibility. Voldemort dies for power, Severus dies for love, and Harry speaks to his old friend, Dumbledore/Death, in the afterlife. 
   
  Rowling loves the Dumbledore theory, tweeting, “Dumbledore as death. It's a beautiful theory and it fits.” 
   
  Further, Dumbledore represents all three brothers. When he was young, he sought power. He lost his sister and might have longed to see her again. And he wasn’t afraid to die, greeting it “like an old friend.”
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  (#14) Hufflepuff Is The Stoner House Of Hogwarts

  Tumblr user effyeahchampomix has the most delightful theory about Hufflepuff - they are totally high all the time. Here’s the reasoning: they don’t get too worked up about anything, their quarters are close to the kitchen, and their Head of House teaches herbology.

  When Cedric Diggory had the idea to open the egg in the bath? That’s high sh*t right there. Plus, it’s called HufflePUFF.
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  (#27) Did Dumbledore Fake The Prophecy Of The Potters' Death To Lure Voldemort?

  Not to disparage Trelawney's seer skills, but Dumbledore may have used her prophecy to lure Voldemort to Godric’s Hollow. Online forum user FuzzyMuffins explains that by slipping a potion with the prophecy in it into Trelawney’s drink, he could make sure Voldemort heard about it.

  Of course, there are all kinds of reasons why this theory may not be solid, but that's part of why Harry Potter theories are so interesting.
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  (#16) George Weasley Is Willy Wonka

  After Fred’s death, George uses the Time Turner to travel to another place and time to become someone new and fulfill the dream of creating a mischievous paradise for kids and adults as an homage to his brother. Given Fred and George's penchant for candies and treats that have physical effects, that whole Veruca Salt thing looks like Weasley work.

  Also, Wonka says he’s hard of hearing and George lost his hearing in battle. Plus, they’re both gingers. It's airtight.
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  (#6) The Dursleys Strengthened Harry By Being Awful

  Is Harry who he is because of the harsh treatment he received from the Dursleys?

  Tumblr user Great Hero Battle Fight suggests the following theory:

  Almost every single character trait exhibited by Harry can be linked back to his time at the Dursleys: He’s a good seeker because he was malnourished enough to be small and fast, and had gained excellent reflexes from constantly dodging their swings at him. He wants to protect and help others, because no-one helped him. He hates bullies, like Malfoy, because he was bullied. He doesn’t try at school, because he was never encouraged at home, and in fact, was probably punished if he did better than Dudley.

  Even Harry’s lack of curiosity about his family, his past, leading to Hermione or Ron to explain everything is linked back to the number one rule at the Dursleys’, ‘Don’t ask questions.’
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  (#10) Neville Was The Second Chosen One

  Neville’s Remembrall was at him to remember his robes. Why? Because his robes would save him from a fatal fall - twice.

  Also, Quirrell tried to take out Neville by controlling his broom. Voldemort might have had a sense that Neville would be his ultimate downfall.

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