10 Bonkers Harry Potter Theories That Surely Can't Be True

Do any of them hold any water? Or are they about as convincing as Lockhart's false modesty?

The Harry Potter universe is multi-faceted, more layered than a bag of onions, and adored by millions of Potterheads around the world. JK Rowling's imagination is incredible, her work unbelievable - quite literally, it was argued - and there really is a staggering amount for fans to read into; it's the single biggest phenomenon in literature ever, surely. It's no wonder it ignites so much palpable excitement. But sometimes, some fans read a little too far into the world of Harry Potter. Everything means something, and so many hidden meanings and clues to subtexts are there, if you look deep enough. Or so the fanatics will tell you. The Harry Potter fanbase is rife with conspiracy, wild speculation and certainty that Neville Longbottom is not just a Grade-A hunk these days, but the real character we should've been watching in the films. Let's have a closer look at ten of the fandom's craziest and kookiest conspiracies. Do any of them hold any water? Or are they about as convincing as Lockhart's false modesty? Read on and comment below!
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