Harry Potter and the Absurdity of Wizardry

🧙‍♂️The use of wands in the Harry Potter universe is seen as illogical, as a gun would be more powerful and efficient.

🐉The Quidditch game has a flawed scoring system, and the concept of catching the snitch makes the rest of the game irrelevant.

💰The Hogwarts student loan issue is mentioned, with predatory loans and high interest rates leading to generational poverty.

🧪The Triwizard Tournament and other events in the series prioritize Harry Potter, leaving other students with limited opportunities for learning and growth.

👓The portrayal of Hermione as a know-it-all overshadows her development as a character and undermines the importance of other students.

Why do wizards use wands instead of guns in Harry Potter?

—The use of wands instead of guns in the Wizarding World is a creative choice by J.K. Rowling. However, logically speaking, guns would be more powerful and efficient.

What is the issue with the Quidditch game in Harry Potter?

—The Quidditch scoring system is flawed, with catching the snitch ending the game and making the rest of the game irrelevant. This leads to an imbalance in scoring and diminishes the importance of other players.

Is there a student loan issue at Hogwarts?

—Yes, Hogwarts is mentioned to have predatory student loans with high interest rates, leading to generational poverty for students. This is a critique of the series, highlighting the financial struggles faced by regular students.

Why is Harry Potter always portrayed as the central hero?

—Harry Potter is the main protagonist of the series, and the narrative focuses on his journey. However, this portrayal sometimes neglects the development of other characters and the experiences of regular students at Hogwarts.

What is the problem with Hermione's portrayal in Harry Potter?

—Hermione's character is often depicted as a know-it-all, overshadowing her development and downplaying the importance of other students. This narrows the focus on one character and limits the growth of other characters.

00:00Harry Potter series is criticized for its illogical elements, such as wizards using wands instead of guns, and their sporting events that make no sense.

12:00The handling of regular students at Hogwarts is discussed, with Harry Potter often receiving special treatment.

28:00The student loan issue at Hogwarts is mentioned, with predatory loans and high interest rates leading to generational poverty.