The SECRET History of Diagon Alley - Harry Potter Explained

[@HarryPotterTheory]

Thanks for watching all! What do you want a history lesson on next? Comment below!

[@Plz_Imdead]

I want to know the history of sweets

[@moxxy3565]

How the frick are you uploading so fast lol

[@davidkennedy8929]

You’d think that mirror images of Diagon alley would be in other places around the country, especially nearer Scotland where Hogwarts was based? Otherwise witches and wizards would have to travel some distance to get their supplies!

[@scion2245ify]

Oh I absolutely want a list of all the shops in the alley!

[@Trovoworststreamerever]

History of the acromantula rulers king/queen before aragog and after Aragogs death

[@quranbrown]

We need a video for Hagrid ASAP. May he rest in peace. Everyone hold there wands high.

[@ravenregards]

I love your idea of everyone holding their wands high.

[@Joreel]

He was an amazing actor who brought so much warmth and joy to the character of Hagrid.

[@joehaen9373]

Pour out a butterbeer for this man

[@Haze_d]

Big sus

[@quranbrown]

@@Haze_d the most Sus 🤫

[@trolletuva]

A video about all the shops in Diagon Alley would be great. I saw a suggestion on making a video about Hagrid, top 10 qualities. That's also a very good idea.

[@barbiquearea]

I think Diagon Alley popped up around the same time as the nascent Ministry of Magic was building its headquarters in London. As the British capital city was chosen to be center of power for the wizarding community of the British Isles and Ireland, it only makes sense that there would have been a need for a commercial district to open up nearby to cater to the needs of all the new ministry employees, politicians and special interest groups who would have to do all their shopping somewhere. Overtime as the Ministry grew in size, so did its main commercial hub which also took on a life of its own.

[@vedantsriram3746]

Yes Sir I need a full list of Diagon Alley shops pls, and you missed one of the main, Flourish And Blotts. And I also know shops like Scribulus the wizarding stationery shop and Florian Fortescue Ice Cream shop and many other shops which I don't know were in the diagon alley pls make a video on that

[@brianabc83]

Any grocery stores? Seems like only candy/sweets. Not sure where they shop. Hogwarts must need tons of food to feed their students especially for celebratory feasts.

[@janetbowersox83]

This Christmas I will get to visit Diagon alley for the 1st time! So excited! Being in my 60's I cant wait.....going with my grand daughter! I will let you know my impressions after the New Year!

[@ms.smccreath5176]

Awww have a blast! You're making memories she'll never forget :)

[@HarmfulParkRadio]

That’s amazing! I hope you both have a wonderful time ❤️‍🔥

[@werebison]

Do you think London is the financial hub of the wizarding world? Is Gringott's THE wizarding bank, or is there a different goblin bank in Switzerland that looks Gringott's as a cute little upstart? The LeStrange family had one of the oldest, deepest vaults. So, did they also have a vault in Paris, or is there no place in Paris as secure or prestigious as Gringott's?

[@robertgronewold3326]

I think that Gringotts is more of a brand than a single place.

[@arezdracul8650]

Love it, wish you could make it longer, especially about knockturn ally

[@RianShafer]

Diagon Alley & Knockturn Alley will never be the same without dear Hagrid, may he rest in Peace where all is magical!

[@robertmartin4449]

Can you make a video about how the Wesley’s didn’t look for Harry after he used the fireplace in the second movie/book. I always kinda thought that was hilarious. “Well, Harry’s gone…….. off to the bookstore”.

[@alimatt9685]

Never clicked a video so fast just from the thumbnail

[@languay1]

Me too and clicked like before it started.

[@gracelucas3389]

Me either 😆

[@scuzzlerking]

Your using KZbin wrong lol

[@alimatt9685]

@@scuzzlerking how are you supposed to use KZbin? Are you the master of KZbin?

[@scuzzlerking]

@@alimatt9685 lol it was a joke not to cause a fight but just saying liking more videos and using KZbin more it should suggest alot of stuff you should want to watch is all 😂

[@Mary777]

What I have always wondered is how/where do witches and wizards buy groceries for themselves or their family.

[@shawn3817]

Wooow never thought of that before

[@toshiroyamada2443]

I thought they must have branches of Tesco or Asda.

[@robertgronewold3326]

I presume a lot of them had their groceries delivered, the same way as people did a century ago.

[@woodyhorton8537]

I agree with magic it could b delivered and even appear in the pantry instantly without the family having to do anything especially if they have the billing set up thru gringots. Really tho they only need one of anything because they can multiply it with magic too so who knows they could just be endlessly copying a couple things for their whole life no store needed

[@robertgronewold3326]

@@woodyhorton8537 That wouldn't quite work indefinitely, because wizards can't prevent spoiling or deterioration to a perfect degree. For example, they can fix a rip in a pair of jeans, but if the jeans have hole that is worn through it with time, it can't be repaired. Eventually your food would just go off, so you'd need fresh. With magic in the wizarding world, even if you transfigure something to a better quality of food, the nutrition level stays the same. Turn a peace of wood into a loaf of bread, it would only have the nutrition of a block of wood.

[@amethystb12345]

I'd definitely be interested to know a full list of alleys & shops - considering I know this was a readers digest version 😁

[@davidpumpkinsjr.5108]

I envision a place called Vertic Alley, a residential district.

[@ravenregards]

I was just thinking and wondering how far you can travel on the floo network? I was thinking of running a shop in Diagon Alley, but living in Hogsmeade.

[@JC-kj7yh]

UK street numbers weren't put in place till the 1700's, so the street numbers probably came after. With the leaky couldron been at the start of the street in naturally gets the number 1.

[@lewisbull891]

Why didn't Hermione receive a warning from the ministry when she performed magic on Harry's glasses whilst in Diagon Alley? She surely had the trace on her.

[@danialhamilton7666]

Because in the books its either Arthur or molly that fixes his glasses

[@BjornV1994]

In the books, it was Arthur who fixes his glasses but even if book Hermione was the fixer, they wouldn't have had a leg to stand on to send a warning because of Diagon Alley itself. The Trace doesn't tell the ministry if an underaged witch or wizard has used magic, rather more that magic was used at the current location where said underaged witch or wizard resided. Diagon Alley is full of wizards and witches performing magic and the only thing the ministry would have been able to gather that there was magic used at her current location (Diagon Alley), with no ability to determine if she was the caster or an older witch or wizard was the culprit of this. You see, the Trace was an incredibly discrimatory and for the most part useless measure, that was only effective to keep an eye on magic use by muggleborns and muggle-raised witches and wizards. In a Wizarding Household, there was nothing that the Trace could tell the ministry and it is even said that just go on the "honor system" of parents making sure that their children don't use magic outside of school (and off course, many pureblood families will happily abide by that rule /s ) and only those who are to be expected to be the only magical people in their vicinity, can be checked. Look at Harry, he was the only wizard at Little Whinging, therefore, he was immediately assumed to be responsible for any registered magic use there. Dobby used magic, Harry's Trace informed the Ministry and since to their knowledge he was only magical being that should be present there, he must have been the culprit. To see how weak this idea actually is, look at the Killing of the Riddles. Tom Riddle Jr. had the Trace, therefore the Ministry will have know that he was in the area when the Riddles were killed but seeing how there was also a clear muggle hater who was quick to confess the murders and whose wand was the murder weapon, they didn't bother with investigating Riddle. And if they did, there is no crime to visit your own uncle and the Ministry likely believed that young Riddle visited his uncle Morphin, a visit that inadvertedly tore open old wounds and gave Morphin the final push to finally kill the Riddles, after young Tom left his house. Riddle Jr. could easily lie his way out of this one as there was no proof that suggested more than Voldemort visiting Little Hangleton and there was a lot of proof that Morphin killed those muggles. So even if they question young Tom, he could say: Yes, I visited my uncle and yes, he was angry about the Riddles but what happened next, no idea. I had to stay over night in a hostel until I could return "the muggle way" I came. And seeing how he modified Morphins memories, the latter likely would have given a similar accounts of events. Riddle got away with murder while under the Trace because he had a scapegoat and a probable alibi.

[@lewisbull891]

In the Philosophers stone Ollivander said "he made the wand that gave Harry his scar", How did he know Voldemort is Tom riddle?.

[@jordanjustison859]

It was semi common knowledge

[@jodamora7338]

Also, during the Sorcerer's Stone movie, Ollivander mentioned while conversation with Harry that he recalls almost/every wand he ever sold/gave to certain witches & certain wizards by they're names, before Ollivander found & gave Harry his wand.

[@ElsaBorzoi]

That was brilliant! Shared. You said that you had a whole list of shops? What a lot of research!

[@Robloxgamer-fl1wj]

R. I. P we all loved you hagrid ♡ I love you ♡ ❤️ Je t'aime ❤️ 🧡 Te amo 🧡 💛 Ti amo 💛 💚 Я тебя люблю 💚 💙 Ich liebe dich 💙 💜 Ik hou van je 💜 🖤 Kocham Cię 🖤 💕 Seni seviyorum 💕 💞 Aku cinta kamu 💞 💓 Tôi mến bạn 💓 💗 Mahal kita 💗 💖 मैं तुमसे प्यार करता हूँ 💖 💘 ฉันรักคุณ 💘 💝 我爱你 💝 ❣️ 愛してる ❣️ ღ 사랑해 ღ

[@rhondacarter1219]

Would like a video on the shops in and around diagonalley

[@darkcross4652]

Rest in peace hagrid

[@Fangs-jo4bq]

I would like a list of all shops and a bit of lore for each one

[@tere11]

Yes, please! I'd enjoy knowing all the businesses names and what they do.

[@mr.c3561]

I was expecting more dates of shops but good video

[@Voltaic_Fire]

What about the offshoot that wasn't always there? It was called Occasion Alley.

[@jackscrivens9520]

I like that wordplay.

[@Voltaic_Fire]

@@jackscrivens9520 Thanks, it took a grueling second's thought. 😂

[@tomrodgers8488]

what happened to knockturn alley after the second war?

[@ashlynbulsara4238]

memory of Robbie Coltrane. After all, "There's no Hogwarts without you, Hagrid.

[@jackscrivens9520]

It must be so difficult hiding diagon alley, as in the modern times we live in, we have easy access to GPS, Google Maps, the Internet, and so on. All it takes is one muggle to film some magic in a livestream, and the secret would be out.

[@hackman669]

Best method to hide something is in plain sight. Magic could easily be explained away if accepted as pop culture.

[@ms.smccreath5176]

I guarantee they already have a spell for detection or "glitching" for cameras around diagon alley....wow I am a nerd

[@JamesDavy2009]

@@ms.smccreath5176 It has been stated that electronics would go haywire in a magical environment. Plus, the Unplottable Charm exists as well as the Muggle Repelling Charm-the former for making certain places invisible to a mapmaker or GPS satellite such as Hogwarts, Diagon Alley or Platform 9¾; and the latter for stopping Muggles from accidentally stumbling into such places.

[@CorpseBride64]

Since I have never read the books ( it's criminal, I know). I don't know much about Hagrid's life, before the hut. How he lost his wand rights, etc. Since we just lost him, perhaps a deep dive is in order.

[@shades9723]

Definitely! The audio books are awesome and you can just listen to a little here and there

[@sanchezgotsumkids]

I've been trying to look up Rubius Hagrid's father to see if there could be any chance of him being in the upcoming Hogwarts Legacy. Hagrid was born in 1928 and his father was a small muggle man only known in lore as Mr Hagrid. Would be amazing if we see a Hagrid in the game as an easter egg....not sure how old he would be in 1890 though.....but he was the spitting image of Rubius but very small apparently

[@horace9601]

I can’t believe it took this long for you to get to 500k subscribers if anyone deserves it you do

[@HarryPotterTheory]

Thank-you!

[@baystated]

I remember being mistaken at first that the Ministry didn't have a frontage on Diagon. First I was confused about the entrances to the ministry at all, then confused that the (guest) entrance was distant. Then I was confused as to why the ministry didnt have an exit on Diagon. But I guess the floo system is everywhere so it didn't matter that much anyway.

[@whiskeytango-pl5ht]

Diagon alley is my second on my list of places I would love to see. The first being Hogwarts, of course.❤

[@Huskytabby]

Video idea for you to do: What additional effects do spells have that are not seen in the movies? For instance, what else can the patronus charm do besides ward off dementors?

[@jx3821]

One thing I'd LOVE info about is the "poisonous candles" that are sold in Knockturn Alley. They are briefly mentioned in the beginning chapters of Chamber of Secrets, while Harry accidentally ends up in Knockturn Alley. IDK what store they're from but they were mentioned in a list of dark magical items sold there. I really would love to hear some theories about what their possible use could be. Very intriguing dark magical item that is never explained.

[@leswhynin913]

It started out as Vertical Alley until it shifted by 45 degrees

[@mjpete27]

I read comment and i agree a video on all shops and how do witches and wizards get foodstuffs? Is there a wizard style Shoprite? Trader Joe's?

[@willowraevynwood865]

I've been curious as to how Muggle-born Witches and Wizards find their way to Diagon Ally to buy their school supplies. Harry had Hagrid but who helped Hermione? Also, how did Hermione already have so many books and so much knowledge before stepping foot on the Hogwarts Express?

[@toshiroyamada2443]

Hermiones parents were fairly wealthy so they would have been able to buy plenty of books. She also reads at a rather crazy pace so I imagine she just did nothing but read her school books and such before the train ride.

[@robertgronewold3326]

Muggleborns have their Hogwarts letter delivered by a Hogwarts professor, who explains everything that they need to know.

[@superstar_h_gamer5211]

Hermione's birthday is in September meaning she basically had a year head start on reading because she couldn't attend the year prior to her first year

[@willowraevynwood865]

@@superstar_h_gamer5211 That would make sense!! Thanks Superstar!

[@johnking5174]

Muggle born witches and wizards receive their letters to come to Hogwarts delivered to them personally by one of the teachers. They arrive at their home, and discuss with their parents/guardians about the wizarding world, and offer the family the chance to decline the offer to Hogwarts of they so wished. They are told where Diagon Alley is along with other magical places, and are given a book on how to adapt to life in the wizarding world.

[@t_cheating8239]

We need something for Hagrid!!

[@johnnycage112]

Please tell us what happened to Zac Smith from Hufflepeluff

[@misterblue3514]

All the shops on the Diagon Alley, please. I'm so curious what there is I don't kow about.

[@maryholder3795]

Diagon Alley for local and school shopping, for all classes, and money pockets. With all its offshoots, Knockturn plus all the other Alleys.

[@briciusd.8478]

I could have sworn at some point New Scamander mentioned (or maybe it was in an interview) that he got his wand from Olivander.

[@t_cheating8239]

Alleys and shop list would be great!!

[@jefferyterhune8451]

Full list of shops please

[@__YODA__]

Have you made a video about elves? Dobby and their powers compared to wizards? Dobby seems to humiliate Malfoy even without the wand.

[@jkrause365]

Diagon Alley? Oh sure, I've had a secret (until now) desire even to see the facsimile in Orlando, FL, or tour the set in London.

[@janetbowersox83]

How about some info about the Thestrals.......such unique creatures...

[@CorpseBride64]

YES!! I love them.

[@JamesDavy2009]

From what I remember, they're hippodrakes that can only be seen if the observer has witnessed death. Logic would denote that Harry should have seen them in his second year onwards instead of his fifth; but that may have been an oversight on Rowling's part.

[@plotholedetective4166]

Yay I was super interested in this

[@robthomas3968]

There must be more than that to say about Diagon alley

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

I've never quite understood....as wizardkind and goblins generally hate each other, why would wizards agree putting goblins in charge of Gringott's?

[@SaberBrickStudios]

Can you tell us more about Hagrid and his background.

[@goblin3810]

Olivander straight up has a monopoly on wands. I'd like to see a competitor pop up and put him out of business

[@chriscaughey1103]

Interesting! Thanks!

[@marklibby4629]

How much would someone expect to pay for a wand?

[@shades9723]

Great video idea ❤🔥🎃

[@zacharytuttle9179]

Can I please have a list of shops sir?

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

Never heard of Horizont Alley.

[@MrMongoly]

Spinoffs - List of all shops in the alley

[@davidmuttillo2806]

I would love to have a list of all the shops in Diagon Alley.

[@morpheuslordofoneiroi3293]

Kinda makes me wonder if the owner of Leaky Cauldron is the current Secret Keeper of Diagon & Knockturn Alleys. And that to find the location, is to go through Leaky Cauldron first, before arriving in there through different methods.

[@slamtilt01]

I certainly would love to venture down Diagon Alley. I reckon the Alley would have been considered a normal shopping street until the international magical secrecy charter was signed. I reckon up until then, muggles would have only been too happy to use potions and elixirs. But knowing how market economics work. Muggle apothecaries would’ve realised that these wizards 🧙 and witches 🧙‍♀️ had an unfair advantage over them. So pressure would’ve been brought to bare on the Diagon Alley magical vendors and so they slowly hid the street from the muggle view. First, constructing the leaky Cauldron at the front of the street and extending its guesthouse and its facilities to where it joins up to the next streets. That’s why the signage for the leaky Cauldron is dark and faded. It’s part of the distraction. Once that occurred, memory of Diagon Alley would begin to fade naturally.

[@kellysouter4381]

I didn't know this was a secret!

[@saraross8396]

At least the author had some decent puns when it came to names.

[@Richardsonprincess00]

Need information of Diagon Alley world wide of the wizard world.

[@kennethbryan5563]

@8:08 why? How to unsee this 😂😂😂

[@jamieedwards6721]

I have often frequented the ladys of the night on Horizontally or "Whores to rent alley" as they called in times past.

[@sumtin2nv]

Was Harry’s wand (being the twin to Voldemorts) made purposely after the “death” of him? Or were two made originally and they destined to each other because the wand chose him?

[@remirusso645]

Hi what is the background music to this video called?

[@xyz.ijk.]

I love your videos but the music is too loud! I want to hear what you have to say. The music needs to stay in the background. Please.

[@deborahcox7784]

I want a list of shops please!

[@kyleethekelt]

A list would be great, though I think a link to a text list would do, since it's bound to be a long and tedious video.

[@kingkayla1073]

I wonder how many people in real life try to run into the wall between platform nine and ten like that’s a real train station right?

[@johnmiller9654]

Love you Gabriel

[@lifeofbekahh]

Just took the Harry Potter house quiz two times, I’m officially a Ravenclaw 😊

[@kennethcampbell7263]

I know that you shouldn't use the floo system to get there if you're going to call it Diagonally!

[@juliamcconoughey2672]

Of course, Olivanders has been around for a lot longer...

[@KimP0612]

Is there an upscale set of shops within the Wizarding World, like Rodeo Dr or 5th Avenue?

[@scottrawicz7613]

List of shops please

[@jamesrwc4738]

Can't BELIEVE Diagon Alley doesn't have a WHSmiths smh

[@aura9773]

am i the only one who had no idea “Horizont Alley” even existed until now?!

[@Margolon]

TIL...Diagon Alley, Nockturn Alley, Horizonte Alley...diagonally, nocturnal(ly), horizontally...

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

Based on The Shambles in York, UK.

[@hajime5486]

The fact that Wizards use capitalism proves they are not superior to anyone

[@JamesDavy2009]

Capitalism has existed once humans started trading with money rather than through barter.

[@Kishla-f4o]

I love digitally alley

[@seandunbar5003]

Does muggle money convert to wizard money? And if not how do muggle born children afford school supplies etc?

[@thecrazydisneyparksfanatic921]

I would imagine that the place that became known as Diagon alley would have to change and evolve over time because considering when it supposedly was established, it would have to reconfigure the area due to the surrounding outside area changing, and it would have to be made where it can still be in the same location and not be seen from outside eyes

[@DRAG0N1012]

I can nearly guarantee that there are wands from the start of Ollivanders just waiting to find their right wizard or witch since the wand chooses the wizard they could go decades and generations not finding the right person for them.

[@nicholasclaus9695]

i wouldn't mind a house elf

[@tyfuentes2964]

Day 6 of asking for a video on wizards and space? Are they in other planets?

[@hellohsaytin6813]

That would be fun, but there is no cannon evidence for any of it that i can think of. There has to be a thread to pull for there to be a theory... Maybe Centaurs?

[@plotholedetective4166]

@@hellohsaytin6813well let the Texan fire off the cannon here. in the book Order of the Phoenix there is a story in the Quibbler about a wizard flying to the moon on a clean sweep 7 and bringing back "moon frogs". So while the source of the Quibbler is suspect it does 100% confirm Wizards have at very least considered space travel and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. You thought you won but not today Saytin not today

[@NewEstablishment]

That’s Cardiff castle

[@l.tjustonsenack]

i rember diagon ally was ain playstitonhoome on ps3 i don't rember much but i think there was more then one steert

[@BenderIsGreat3464]

Diagonally

[@jovanweismiller7114]

I'd rather visit Diagon Alley than Hogwarts.

[@aray8266]

Lists of shop's yes

[@Arcane1954]

I would think after the Great Fire of London in 1666.

[@richardknott2021]

I feel I have lost a loved one..

[@duncanirvine4657]

lol... what you are saying is Diagon Ally = Jita 4,4 ?