What If Harry Was In Slytherin - FULL STORY 5-7 | Harry Potter Film Theory

[@umihoshi2595]

I can sort of imagine that, when Draco finds Harry is still alive, he can't hide a wicked grin on his face, knowing they basically won, which Voldemort interprets completely wrong as absolute devotion from Draco

[@slytherinpottah13]

omg yesss

[@thatterrariaguidenpc8054]

I imagine that when Harry realizes it was Draco who was checking on him, he simply gives Draco a sly wink while Draco just grins

[@ravenouself4181]

@@thatterrariaguidenpc8054 Time to troll mr noseless

[@DoktorDaytha]

Two school bois pull prank on the local war veteran without nose

[@WillowDrawsStuff670]

@@DoktorDaytha what happens next will shock you

[@vaishnavi-gp5ti]

You really gave ron justice in this story. Winning harry as seeker twice,playing keeper without any nervousness, pulling the sword out of the hat and fight the fiendfyre and using the sword to make flames! Just badass. Gryffindor himself would have been so proud

[@djk5v]

Yes I like much better that Ron did not have to feel like the lesser-than sidekick all of the time.

[@Seabasstard22]

I was like #626

[@UrFriendlyNeighborhoodBassist-]

Fr in the main story he’s portrayed as some colossal da

[@KurlanAank18]

Yup. I'm definitely gonna use this version of Ron as a basis from now on if I ever write a fanfiction.

[@gon6152]

What are you talking about ? He was really bad at quidditch , i agree he was brave though

[@fawfulfan]

I kind of love the idea that Harry and Ron in this parallel timeline are friendly rivals in Quidditch rather than teammates. I can just imagine them playfully arguing at the Burrow, "I'm going to crush you this year." "No, I'm going to crush YOU this year!"

[@MissRockabellaHart]

I can see them play wrestling while having that exchange. Literal brothers.

[@aliciabrown8132]

@@MissRockabellaHart And they quite literally become brother-in-laws when they grow up

[@PacificOceanShipSinker]

@@aliciabrown8132 not in this universe

[@RCOLLINS1446]

@@PacificOceanShipSinker It’s actually Ron and Draco become brothers-in-law in this AU, since Ginny marries Draco.

[@ShootingStarStudio]

Honestly, friendly rivalries are the BEST in any field. I myself am not a jock, I am a musician, but there’s always friendly competition between members. You want to be as good as someone in front of you? Practice.

[@novuspatriarch]

All I can think of is Draco holding Dobbie pacing back and forth three times, thinking, "I need a place for my friend to rest." I didn't think I'd cry watching this.

[@emmasilver2332]

Nooo now you got me crying 😭😭😭

[@RayTheEmoGoth]

Thanks, now I'm crying too

[@TheSaltTrain]

Ah I didn't expect this! Ahhhhh the tears!

[@holemogaming8677]

Spoilers

[@novuspatriarch]

@@holemogaming8677 good

[@MrMatsudi]

Snape using the Fiendfyre when he sees the Sword of Gryffindor pulled by Ron, to give it the means to destroy horcruxes is honestly absolutely genius.

[@ambiverter]

But Snape won't be knowing about Horcruxes. This is honestly a dumb idea from Snape's perspective. He should know that the sword is capable of absorbing fires. This is only a plot device in SCB's storyline. But I like it!

[@MrMatsudi]

@@ambiverter Considering Snape was the one who was keeping the curse from the ring in check, we can assume that he was told the theory of the Horcruxes even if he wasn't given confirmation until later. So it's not that huge a plot hole.

[@torazely]

​@@ambiverterwait, how would Snape know that? I don't think even Dumbledore knew about that until Harry used it against the Basilisk.

[@SMT_Pnut]

@@ambivertersnape knew about the horcruxes, why he needed to protect harry and give him the information that he IS a horcrux when its time. and the sword engulfing the fire probably wasn’t known to snape because its quite random and not that useful in most cases

[@Yuval.Ronen2010]

Ron drunk the felix felitis that night, so maybe he didn't tought about that, and it's just happend

[@taylorjessee5623]

“But that’s another story.” - I’m instantly crying. That hit me so hard. Omg. Great job!

[@D1Venomm]

Harry and Draco being friends is so wholesome to me

[@elisabethcheesedragon]

Yeah

[@Ararami]

Fr, it adds to his character development

[@Ancientveda]

Yup

[@sahirbajwa5801]

Yeah

[@alexolds9840]

It's like Aang and Zuko from ATLA.

[@Lil_Yuri]

I really, really hope Tom Felton finds this series, not only did he play Draco Malfoy in the movies, he's also a Potterhead to this day apparently.

[@jtyler9130]

It’s unlikely. He’s said he’s avoiding all Harry Potter content because he wants to sit down and enjoy it with his kids after so much time. But maybe one day

[@DogManWes2790]

​@@jtyler9130that's sweet

[@razorwhipqueen8972]

Fun fact: Tom Felton lied about having read the books prior to getting the role and the director just decided it was so in-character for Draco that they gave him the role regardless

[@Ramblys_Tea_Party]

@@razorwhipqueen8972thats hilarious actually

[@rachel_wx6640]

​@razorwhipqueen8972 also the fact that immediately after that lineup moment he was snarky about a question Emma asked him (that was the first time he met her)

[@pajamaapants5016]

I genuinely think this version of the story is WAYYYYYY better than the original story, Draco's arc is way more interesting and fleshed out, you really did Ron justice and made him a cool character, Harry's relationship with Hermionie feels more fleshed out and not forced like Harry's relationship with Ginny did, and this was just all around an amazing, thorough, and well thought out plot. amazing job!!

[@Trinreads]

I agree and don't agree at the same time, I love the original story however lets pretend this was the real story, I wouldn't be mad about that

[@joonaslaitinen9520]

Harry + Ginny only seem forced if you are movie fan. Ginny and Harry seem very good match if you only like books like me.

[@r3x427]

@@joonaslaitinen9520it is far better in the books but I think the romance is made worse by the books being from Harry’s perspective, imo the only reason Ron and hermionie and ginny and Harry get together is that limitation. There’s only so many characters Ron and hermione can spend time with often when Harry is the pov character. It’s convenient that they get together as they are his best friends so they get lots of time together in front of Harry. And ginny is left as a character Harry spends a lot of time with because he’s at the burrow every year, just my opinion tho

[@jamalsonicova2509]

Yeah sure letting important characters live just to kill them off later anyways so that Dobby instead of having a beatuiful grave which its location is visited by hundreds of HP fans every day ling dead in the room of requirement killed by Crabbe or Goyle was certainly a great writing decision🙄

[@fionarodgers4806]

Clearly you've only seen the movies if you think that Harry and Ginny's relationship was forced.

[@whitegold2960]

Can we all collectively agree that the basilisk being alive is the best thing in the entire story xD

[@elviira6842]

yes

[@TheViolinMan19]

Yes

[@mr.radovic702]

Absolutely

[@rockbreaker6]

He's a very good boy 🐍

[@thatswedishfool]

Yessssss

[@Marenks]

This was such an interesting watch. My favorites changes: -I prefer these couples. -Ron is a much better person. -Draco has a great arc. - Finally some positive Slytherin représentation. -The trio is arguing less which was getting hard to read when it happens every book.

[@albertonishiyama1980]

JK did Ron dirty... For some reason she really didnt like that people liked him before the movies (he was even more popular than Hermi), and seems to have made an active effort for making him a bad person after she got some confirmation that a Hermi centered story could work with the movies.

[@thesheetshow1087]

The trio arguing makes sense kinda cause they spend soooo much time together, they even live together most of the year. That makes it easy for arguments to happen when hormones are high.

[@officialmonarchmusic]

I actually was kind of dreading Harry and Hermione together but everything else is great

[@officialmonarchmusic]

@@albertonishiyama1980 That was Steve Kloves. He has basically admitted to this in interviews. Blame him

[@luckyfire7487]

i agree wholeheartedly

[@abigailelliot5503]

Literally teared up when the house cup was given to Hufflepuff in honour of Cedric. What is this? How is your storytelling so good??

[@rubbermushroom1487]

I got so genuinely invested in this fictional version of a fictional story!!! The seemingly small change of houses unironically created what I think is a BETTER version of the original plot. The story somehow seems less convoluted and the characters’ (specifically Draco) growth was extremely satisfying!

[@dudewhatthewhat8983]

I can’t agree more. Would almost wish someone could write it out like a book on a fanfic site or something, so I could sit down and read it word for word like any other book. Idk could be cool.

[@weddingsbyhamilton]

Agreed

[@RedJLP]

@@dudewhatthewhat8983 I know I ended up seeing it as a choice based alternate path for if the books were turned into a full blown RPG in the vein of Hogwarts Legacy mixed with Persona

[@elementalwolf3469]

It's just more interesting the original is to cleashe

[@charlesfleischhacker5812]

@@dudewhatthewhat8983 maybe even read out by Jim dale

[@louisdellalucca8969]

I had a small epilogue to this story. When Harry becomes the Dark Arts instructor, he makes his way to the Chamber of Secrets for Old Times Sake. And he sees a young Basilisk Hatchling. In the Basilisk laid an egg in the years while Harry was in Hogwarts! I just want the Basilisk to continue on

[@mavd5577]

Make it fanfic canon pls hahhaha

[@ambiverter]

Unfortunately, there is a particular process to make a basilisk, I don't remember but it was given in the books. Something about a chicken egg and a toad to hatch it. So Basilisks are not natural species, but a magical equivalent of a genetically modified species. I doubt they can lay eggs

[@torazely]

​@@ambiverteralso a Basilisk hatchling would end up having the deadly eyes again, so it wouldn't be as safe.

[@LunaTARDISFlyer]

cute idea but that's not how basilisks are born

[@LunaTARDISFlyer]

​@ambiverter I think it's hatch a chicken egg with a toad sitting on it

[@jacquelinekenknight9280]

“Snape’s boggart is a shower.” 😂😂😂 the way I cackled. Thanks for that

[@Lui1x]

Snape's boggart would probably be dead Lily

[@jesterjaded73]

I never knew how much I needed to hear that sentence until this video.

[@alricfremanosrs1509]

The sorting hat was entirely correct. Harry would have done well in Slytherin.

[@BikiBikiBoom]

Yup

[@Patrick-gy8fw]

Harry messed up with choosing not to go into Slytherin

[@locksure]

Eh

[@elisabethcheesedragon]

Mhm.Poor Basilisk.WHY THE HECK DID YPU CHOOSE TO BE IN GRYFFINDOR HARRY!?

[@winglesspotter]

It was PRETTY OBVIOUS

[@spidarwastaken]

It’s insane to think all of this started because Draco never saw harry at Madame Malkin’s

[@emmasilver2332]

Malkin's*

[@lydialong3023]

Just goes to show how much good can come when you remove Draco from the situation.

[@Rosemarythehivewingrainwing]

It is insane to think about

[@divyanshpanwari348]

Butterfly effect is real

[@huaxie9647]

ikr

[@mariaclaragomesdecarvalho4117]

This is... The best Harry Potter AU i have ever seen. Especially to us slytheryns. Everything was so fluid and natural! In my opinion, it turned out even better then what we got! My personal favorite part is Harry and Draco relationship! Also the basilisk being alive is amazing too. Anyways, congratulations for your great job!!! 💚

[@jonahwashburn9573]

George booing Tom's accidental pun is everything I ever wanted in life

[@GubbiGap]

I didn't even catch the pun xD love it xD

[@Screecher_can_screech]

@@GubbiGap what was it

[@GubbiGap]

@@Screecher_can_screech It says he disarmed Draco which he did but also Draco lost his arm by Voldemort using Sectum Sembra (not sure how to spell it) so he also disarmed him in a very literal way - 2:40:13 for the pun

[@Screecher_can_screech]

@@GubbiGap oh thats really clever

[@crazysasha1374]

@@GubbiGap (sectum semPra, pretty close)

[@Ozymandias07]

I know this is like 7 months old, but this has to be one of the best fan fictions I have ever seen. This has changed my view on many things in the Harry Potter world because this truly seems like a viable story. It’s appalls me that an entire story can change based on one interaction. Thank you so much for this story.

[@thesocialnerd]

I feel like this is somehow a richer story where characters really have to make active changes to their perspectives in order to develop. I really enjoyed listening to this as a mini-novel in a way in and of itself!

[@shilohmagic7173]

*WAIT A SECOND* Each episode of this series got darker and darker! THEY PULLED A MOVIE REFERENCE ON US BEHIND OUR NOSES!

[@duhboo3385]

Hehe nose 😂

[@BurnSlayz]

Wait- what about voldemort😭☠️

[@shilohmagic7173]

@@BurnSlayz He's the one pulling in the darkness!

[@BurnSlayz]

@@shilohmagic7173 ik but u said behind our noses💀😭

[@SlayingSuperNerdX]

oh that's why we can't see Voldy's nose, we are behind it

[@lucypreece7581]

Also how passionate you guys got about Quidditch in this What If scenario thing just gives me life.

[@spillymcspillmore3426]

It took me sooooooooooooooo long to catch onto that this was the case, but when I finally realized that Snape had been using Lily's wand since his had been destroyed at the end of HBP I started tearing up. This series was well worth the binge today.

[@TheSkulleh]

RIP Bassie, you were the true MVP of this timeline. In all seriousness though, one of the best "what if" tellings I have seen, so good.

[@darienschnucker7354]

Yeah.... He literarely made killing the Basilisk the most repulsiv and disgusting thing Voldi has ever done, it literarely put Voldemort on Umbridges level of evil.... Impresive !

[@triforceofcourage100]

I personally called her Sally

[@darienschnucker7354]

@@triforceofcourage100 I called her Regina like my favorite character from once upon a time

[@triforceofcourage100]

@@darienschnucker7354 My name came from Salazar Sally it just felt right

[@darienschnucker7354]

@@triforceofcourage100 oh cool!

[@jaKobus914]

Harry having a pet Basilisk is amazing.

[@donovanphillips6278]

R.I.P The Basilisk

[@laurenleyden4968]

Any other people got Slytherin on Pottermore/ Wizarding World and yelled “Yassssss” when Draco said “Any true Slytherin can control the Basalisk”? 😂❤

[@nataliabaszczyk2387]

I might like it even better then the actual Harry Potter 😅 the only thing I I miss is Harry’s great relationship with the twins, I absolutely love Gred and Forge and I wish Harry could have bonded with them a bit more

[@huaxie9647]

gred and forge lol

[@rffm1879]

They did. They gave Harry the Marauders map in this alternate timeline.

[@TimmyStreams]

I also miss his relationship with McGonagall

[@veinstangled8396]

it’s interesting to see how much more of a true gryffindor ron is revealed to be when not overshadowed by harry. 😢 and the way harry and draco learned to work together is so interesting! this all has me thinking that maybe harry would have been better off in slytherin. it actually represents the inter-house unity that was supposedly so important but that we didn’t see too much of in the series

[@FairbrookWingates]

Yes, I never thought Rowling's writing lived up to her claim that all houses were good and all houses were equal. This does a *much* better job; even includes Ravenclaw via Ron and Luna wedding!

[@zbanul10]

Rowlings writing was through Harry’s point of view so of course his view would be slyterin is evil

[@Em-rp9ho]

@@zbanul10yes but it’s not just Harry who thinks that way. If you look at the characters on page, she describes the Slytherins as dumb ugly evil brutes for the most part. Just about none of the good guys have anything nice to say about any Slytherin. It’s very clear that the author thought there was a good house and an evil house. She very clearly favored Gryffindor. Her houses were basically written as the Nerds, the Lame-os, the Super-Awesome-Cool-Bros, and the Evil guys. She talked about the nuances, mostly after the fact, but never hinted at any during the writing.

[@ThatRPGuywithtoomanyOCs]

@@FairbrookWingates We all know there are four personalities kids have. Smart Friendly Brave And Evil.

[@rffm1879]

Realizes that it was Harry who made the mistake in choosing Gryffindor.

[@julezrulez3]

i am almost upset by how much better this is on every level!!! it makes the story so much richer, more interesting, and just… so much better. i can’t get over it!

[@GermanCptSlow]

I know right? If there will ever be a reboot of the films, be it in the form of a TV show or movies, it should follow this script and not the original.

[@christinecrawford]

And J is such a good story teller!

[@nicotube4178]

Agreed yes

[@GabrielBoivin]

What can I say that hasn’t already been said

[@LemonCrisp_Gaming]

Indeed, I wish I lived in the multiverse where this is reality.

[@frakspikes2619]

with all the times harry goes to the school hospital in this version i think some of the more Mythologicaly savy Ravenclaw would call him "Captain Caduseus" not only as a reffrence to the hospital, but also the whole Sliderin Parsletounge, and the fact that he's constantly either getting KO'ed by blunt instruments, or knocking others out

[@misterblue3514]

Ok. 3 main changes are happening. 1) Draco's is very different person, than in original story. 2) Your cupples are like 200% cuter. 3) Basilisk is actually lovely missunderstood creature. Those oppinions of Hagrid might have something to them.

[@GubbiGap]

Ron also feels so much more important to the story which I liked a lot

[@felwalkr_94]

*misssssssundersssssssstood

[@MandyMeowington5]

@@felwalkr_94 hissunderstood

[@N8Maple01]

Remember though that the reason the basilisk is so useful is because it is weaker than normal. If it still had it's petrifying gaze, it would be far too dangerous to be of much use.

[@onemoregodrejected9369]

somehow I trust Hagrid to deal correctly with the basilisk petrfying sight.

[@lucypreece7581]

I will never stop loving the Draco redemption arc. He was always my fave character and as an amateur writer who enjoys the world of fanfic he is deffo an interesting character to create stories from.

[@HSingingTree]

Also the Basilisk

[@majorandy107]

Me too for both.

[@EstradoIldUp]

This was amazing but dobby didn't have to die

[@majorandy107]

@@EstradoIldUp no one has to die. Besides Voldemort.

[@HSingingTree]

@@EstradoIldUp Yes he did to motivate the characters further, this is even better since Draco is motivated too

[@kuroro4958]

What if Draco marries a muggle-born? Like someone he met when he fully drops his pureblood beliefs and decided to make a visit in the muggle-world to see how everything works. Then possibly meets someone who is an activist or is an outspoken individual, because that was one of the interests Draco picks up when he released Dobby from slavery. I feel like Draco cutting his pureblood bloodline and fully destroying the beliefs his father and the wizarding world built in him makes sense for me.

[@The.Water.Hashira.]

yes Ilove that head cannon

[@coruscant100]

I really enjoyed this AU story. It really does feel like Harry would not only have done well in Slytherin, but his legacy in the end would probably change the house for the better in terms of how students are and its reputation. The story feels really well done in regards to certain things like Harry and Snape's relationship being better, Snape being better than in the books, the relationship choices, and the use of Draco. Draco himself was really awesome in this storyline. His character arc and what he goes through really is arguably the highlight of this entire AU story. This was a great story, and one I could see working if it actually happened instead of what we got.

[@saskia9720]

I agree. One of the things that felt off about the main story was the continued vilification of Slytherin House. Albus Potter is still scared to be sorted into Slytherin, despite Draco's redemption, Regulus' betrayal of Voldemort, and the fact Pettigrew (a Gryffindor) betrayed James and Lily. Even with Harry knowing its not as simple as "Slytherin=bad, anything else=good", his kids still believe that somewhat. This take redeems Slytherin, which feels so much more satisfying than it remaining as the "evil" house. It analyses the concept of evil a lot more, proving that its your actions that make you evil, not your blood or what house you are sorted into.

[@SMT_Pnut]

@@saskia9720fun fact: after voldemort got defeated, mcgonagall took over as head mistress and they started to rebuild. through the years, slytherin became less and less ‘the evil house’ and everyone was getting along

[@Cloclo.darkarts]

Draco is the highlight in this retelling! I love how different he could have been and seeing him be “friends” or at least helping Harry makes me so happy. I would love to read a book with your alternative Story. Plus it makes everything so much better to see Slytherin and Gryffindor student bond and spend time together and shows that people are not just black or white, good or evil.

[@Lil_Yuri]

The Sorting Hat was onto something after all 😏

[@Patrick-gy8fw]

@@Lil_Yuri exactly

[@crazysasha1374]

I think they do end up friends, probably more after the war ended. (I am a smidge disappointed they didn't developp a wee bit more the ending to tie up some loose ends)

[@fionarodgers4806]

I have to disagree. The basilisk is the highlight of this fanfiction.

[@smileyforus]

This has to be my favorite harry potter what if/fanfic ever. It's absolutely amazing and accurate af. You guys are amazing! Thank you for creating these videos/stories which are incredible.

[@akkoXD]

I am LIVING for Draco's arc, but most importantly, BASILISK!!! I am so in love with that aspect from this story.

[@alekz112]

It get ded tho :c

[@xblccdx]

@@alekz112yeah I felt like crying I love the basilisk

[@alekz112]

@@xblccdx Also feels like it shouldn't have been possible to kill it with a single killing curse. Giants and Dragons need multiple, so why would the legendary Basilisk be any different? It couldn't have been due to the Elder Wand since Moldyshorts wasn't the master even in this version of the story.

[@xblccdx]

@@alekz112 true moldyshorts 😂 #ripbasilisk #mydreampet #justiceforbasilisk

[@alekz112]

@@xblccdx I got it from TheSinister_Man's fanfic The Prince of Slytherin :D Also #justiceforbasilisk

[@Alwarin1]

2:45:05 I think that at this point we really need the “what if Harry Potter was sorted into Gryffindor” series.

[@ani4301]

That’s just called regular Harry Potter

[@Alwarin1]

@@ani4301 r/whoosh

[@RakhshanOstittya]

they should make a series like that it would probably make a lot of money

[@LemonCrisp_Gaming]

No, too one dimensional I prefer this... the original version. ;)

[@coneyclan2313]

That comment gave me an idea lol. “What is Hermione was in Ravenclaw?”

[@elena_eleen]

If this was posted on AO3 it would have these tags: Canon divergence, harry is a slytherin, harry/hermoine, ron/luna, harry & draco, draco redemption arc, double agent draco, BAMF draco, cedric and dobby live longer but still die, the basilisk lives MUCH longer but also dies, cho chang gets the short end of the stick, neville's feeling left out (sorry neville)

[@vilwitz]

I love the Basilisk's amazing redemption arc. Liskyboi is the true hero.

[@Casualobserver3656]

“Even I was on the edge of my seat… and I made it up” 😂😂😂 that had me dying 🤣

[@darryllarsen8924]

Thank you to those that submitted artwork. It really does look great

[@GlouriusGamer123]

The Basilisk has it's own arc. I love how you keep going back to the Chamber of Secrets, so it's not just used once :) I LOVE IT SO MUCH

[@b111x]

Draco’s character arc in this new take on the Harry Potter series is so impressive and reminds me of Zuko in Avatar the Last Air Bender. Maybe i’m a bit biased since that’s my favorite animated show ever, but I actually love this version of the series much better. However, my favorite change was having Hermoine be with Harry and Ron with Luna. Could not have done it any better. Excellent job guys!

[@janicehuang2626]

To me this is how you redeem characters. You show them turning a new leaf, as it were, at the very beginning to middle-ish of the story.

[@B-MC]

And now to convert the script into an official fanfic... and the circle will be complete.

[@muhammadrafiulislamzareef1042]

I thought about the exact same thing - Zuko’s character arc. Especially when in his 6th, he seemed to falter back to the dark ways

[@4892jon]

If this was the real story, Drako would probably be my favorite character. And I like how natural the romance would be.

[@maximequicke1684]

I couldn't agree more with u, the coupling is amazing, and the character arc of Draco is maybe as good as the character arc of Zuko.

[@laurahulland]

Just recovering from knee surgery and binged both parts. I am an avid Dramione fanfic reader and I have never enjoyed something so much as this! I LOVED your take on this. I think you would enjoy the disappearances of Draco Malfoy which is a fanfic written as if Draco had taken Dumbledores offer to go into hiding in half blood prince. It completely re writes the deathly hallows with Draco joining the Golden Trio. In fanfic communities it’s considered cannon. I loved the Basilisk story and I just wish dobby and the basilisk had survived. Thank you so much for the hard work.

[@darkvortex2410]

I like to think that in this timeline the golden trio and draco go back and finish their 7th year at Hogwarts. For once they can have a school year free from Voldemort. I can see them all ending their last year as some of the best in Hogwarts history. Draco: a talented student who is skill in defensive magic despite and a great chaser before losing the arm. Ron: Gryffindor quidditch captain and a prefect. Hermione: smartest witch in her year and got top marks on her exams. Harry: Slytherin quidditch captain, best defense against the dark arts student, and possibly Head Boy.

[@ugolomb]

Draco did attend Hogwarts that year... though perhaps several students felt their education suffered under Snape and the Carrows, and were granted the option of re-doing the year with a more respectable curriculum. Also, contrary to the Carlins' Epilogue, I don't see why Draco should remain armless. Even Muggle amputees get to have prosthetics, and surely Voldemort's Dark-Magic silvery spell wasn't the only magical option available

[@Yuval.Ronen2010]

He can do like moody...@@ugolomb

[@blasphemer_amon]

​@@Yuval.Ronen2010Mad-Arm...Malfoy, it fits

[@Yuval.Ronen2010]

@@blasphemer_amon 🤣

[@LizLuvsCupcakes]

I choose to think that there are plentiful arm-related puns once Draco is formally indoctrinated into the Golden Trio... or is it Golden Quartet now?

[@Katyestella63]

This the best "What if Harry Potter was in Sylytherin" as there is so much detail to the story. It is so professionally well done that it would be perfect for an animated series. I love the positivity vibe woven through the story.

[@laurenleyden4968]

It was surprisingly lighthearted compared the the original. I also loved that they actually read the book and tried to be careful to keep it a true alternate to canon.

[@akisthebest8517]

THIS IS "BASKILLY" 10 MOTHS OLD BUT I LOVE WHAT FUNNY MOMENTS YOU HAVE PUTTEN IN SERIES

[@MCMIVC]

The death of the Basilisk actually made me cry. I'd grown to love this version of that snake.

[@eshbena]

I know! I literally screamed when he said that and got genuinely upset. XD

[@karlhnedkovsky5214]

#RepForTheSnake

[@raigangay2483]

came looking through comments to make sure Draco didn’t die, and now i’m crying over the basilisk

[@triciahenry4674]

same here

[@JusteenWheatley]

I love the fact that each of the horcruxes is destroyed by a different person. I've been rewatching these videos over and over again - this has become the actual story of HP for me. Thank you so much you guys!

[@klippie5579]

I love how draco's story changes just as dramatically as Harry's. Draco is such a good character. Love him

[@willowwhisps1339]

Also I have two ideas for What if stories. One I've asked for before; it's What if Neville was the chosen one. The other one is less of a "what if" and more of a rewrite. I would like to see you guys take a swing at rewriting The Cursed Child to be cannon. I'd like to see what a good sequel would look like to you.

[@TV-ly3dp]

There is one big change that would happen Snape wouldn't become a double agent which means that Sanpe is just filing information form Dumbledore to Voldemort (I mean he would but for Voldemort).

[@willowwhisps1339]

@@TV-ly3dp I think you're right that Snape would not become a double agent, but I'd go so far as to say he wouldn't even be working for Dumbledore. Remember, the only reason that happened was to protect Lilly. Take that out, Snape would probably just join Lucius in pretending to be under the curse. I don't think he'd be a teacher either. The man clearly had no desire to teach. If anything I could maybe see him being an author? Maybe he writes a couple of Harry's textbooks?

[@kaylapounds1359]

I've listened to Cursed Child on audiobook, so I only remember parts of it. I think the first big change should be that Albus is sorted into Gryffindor (after all, that's what he seemed to have wanted at the end of DH.) But Scorpius is *also* sorted into Gryffindor. If this happened I could see Draco becoming more like the fictional Draco in these stories and supporting his son despite the fact he didn't make it into his house. Lucius probably wouldn't be as accepting though, and I feel like he'd pull a Mrs. Black and cut him from the family tree for this. I don't think Harry and Albus should have a stained relationship. Not to the extent Cursed Child put it at. The fact Harry knew neglect from all his years with the Dursley's, he'd never neglect any of his children. Of course, they'd probably have some issues as Albus became a teenager, as most kids eventually do with their parents. I feel like James and Lily were excluded a lot in the story, even though James and Albus seemed to have a brother relationship similar to Fred, George, and Ron. Plus I feel like the Potter boys would become protective over their only sister. I don't think Rose would be as upright as the story made her out. I could see her being a bit bossy like her mom but also a bit stubborn like her dad. I could still imagine Scorpius having a crush on her. When it comes to the character of Delphini (IDK how to spell it), I think most of us agree that it's weird and unbelievable that Bellatrix would be pregnant with Voldemort's child while the war is raging on. I propose a different theory. Instead of Delphini being their child, she was a baby born to another death eater during the war. Bellatrix, who is good at occlumency and legillimency would plant false memories into the young girls head, making her think that she was the daughter of Bellatrix and Voldemort. The death eater who was the real parent would help raise her to believe this as well, pumping it into her brain and making her believe it was all true. Eventually she would be sent to stay with Amos Diggory, who was a widower and in poor health, needing a caretaker. At some point she uses a confunding charm or a potion to confuse Diggory and make him think they were related. She planned to get back at Harry Potter by changing her appearance to look like a teenager so she could lure in one of his son's.

[@Xeyxey0]

Watch the Movieflame rewrite of CC, it's much better

[@westenev]

@@willowwhisps1339 I think Snape wants to teach, he just doesn't want to be teaching potions (probably trying to bury his "half blood prince" persona).

[@jonahwashburn9573]

I seriously wanted Harry to, at some point, turn Draco's offer in their first year on its head by offering him his hand in a gesture of sincere friendship to demonstrate his newfound trust and respect for draco

[@Patrick-gy8fw]

Same

[@redballoon9007]

JSKSKSKS THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN SO GOOD!

[@Deaconlj]

I kind of feel like this happened after Draco accepted protection from Dumbledore. When Harry went to comfort Draco and said he understood. I know it’s not the exact same thing but I feel like it got pretty close there.

[@rffm1879]

Pretty much when Harry comforts him before Dumbledore's death, indirectly. Draco has been completely on Harry side ever since, doubt gone when Dumbledore offers his protection + Harry's comfort.

[@four_girls_in_search_of_awesom]

Too bad Draco’s shaking hand got blasted off-

[@eggboi7182]

Harry and Draco being friends and Harry and Hermione being endgame is honestly so much better of a story

[@Vishakha_B897]

Draco should have been Hermione's love interest.

[@eggboi7182]

@Vishakha_B897 I can definitely see why that would be appealing. But in the context of the story Draco is a terribly abusive bully to Hermione. Though he has several moments of character growth the way he treats her cannot be excused and would not lead to a positive relationship like an enemies to lovers trope. He is severely traumatized by his family and the dark Lord and all that conflict he goes through would just be brutally taken out on Hermione who has her own traumas in relation to her growth and life. I absolutely understand the fantasy of them in the enemies to lovers trope but in actuality their individual traumas, Dracos tendency to lash out and hurt people and Hermiones tendencies to be the strong one and guide everyone would lead to a horribly abusive give and take relationship. But in the fanfiction world anything is possible lol.

[@deathangel7335]

The "unnamed" Slytherin student who can see thestrals: Theodore Nott. His father was a deatheater. Edit for spelling.

[@pancakeman592]

I kinda like Pete more honestly

[@deathangel7335]

@@pancakeman592 Eh, It's an AU. Maybe in this version of Wizarding reality his name IS Pete. 🙃

[@lyandraangel]

I also assigned Pete to Theodore Nott in my head. I've seen a fan theory that his mom died when he was young, not unlike Luna.

[@08gameplaya]

Well I most definitely can see thestrals in the wizarding world lost my father when I was a 8yrs old. When I heard read that when reading it for the first time I felt some way.

[@SlayingSuperNerdX]

@@08gameplaya Ok that is really sad sorry for your loss tho did you see him die? because otherwise you wouldn't be able to see the thesteral

[@SunsetScepter]

Not gonna lie I like this version of the story better than the originals. Draco's redemption is handled in a much more organic way, the couples just feel more natural, everything makes more sense tbh

[@aasthachalaune]

Harry SHOULD'VE been sorted into Slytherin. I mean, Ron wasn't so gloomy, harry ends up with Hermione and Ron with Luna and it's just perfect. This is better than the original version to me

[@zbanul10]

Voldemort- “ I want you to kill Harry Potter “ crabbe “ I can’t he’s our quittich captain

[@thebanditman5663]

Average football hollagin.

[@KitKatHexe]

I cant resist an opportunity to write character backstory so here's one for Pete from 20:58 Pete keeps to himself because while hes a Slytherin, he himself was muggleborn, he can see thestrals in 5th year because he's haunted by the death of his brother who was hit by a bus over the summer and not even magic could save him. He's not got very high marks in any particular classes barring herbology, though since he and his brother were enamored with the first few episodes of Bill Nye when he came back over christmas break in 3rd and 4th years he started to grasp object manipulation spells like Arresto Momentum, and Wingardium Leviosa in a way very few other students could. He would go on to simply stop attending Hogwarts at the end of his 5th year, moving to America and living among muggles for the rest of his life, sneakily using magic object manipulation for his day to day tasks working the backroom in a retail outlet, his bos becoming extremely suspicious when his productivity drops so steeply after the installation of security cameras in his work area.

[@Fisticuffss]

This is honestly a perfect backstory, it’s sad while comical at the exact same time

[@DogManWes2790]

I love it

[@Ryan-Does-Things]

this is so sad and so good at the same time, and I am perfectly fine with that.

[@thebanditman5663]

Watches bill nye, becomes adept at a field of magic. This really is the “magic is just an advanced science,” in action now isn’t it. Hermione being so gifted in the execution of all things magic might stem from her muggle education. If she’s simply intellectually gifted then we can assume before wizarding school she would have likely been in middle school level classes at an early age in the same way she’s in advanced classes throughout the story, and has a good basis for how hard science would effect magic.

[@natalietai7891]

Hold up, not sure if I missed something but where would Malfoy have learned of Sectumsempra (1:32:18)? In this version Harry never uses it on him and I thought everybody left Snape to be alone when Harry used it on him. I wouldn't think Malfoy would even know of the spell at all.

[@Froggygirl86]

So true

[@vasdasgustav1888]

The spell was popularized by Snape among the death eaters. I think that‘s an explanation

[@peccantis]

He witnessed Harry use it during the Flight Of The Valk-Harries?

[@ColemanMulkerin]

I'm just happy that Harry apparently becomes a teacher which I think was his true calling. He enjoyed teaching the DA classes so much.

[@Kuhtlass]

I can see him being an Auror then Head Auror, then becoming the DADA teacher.

[@danielbrown001]

I actually think this story is a better representation of the theme of the entire HP series from Dumbledore’s quote: “It’s our choices that show what we really are far more than our abilities.” Harry was put into Slytherin but he CHOSE to be the person he was, rather than allowing his gifted abilities to take him down the same route as Voldemort, which he could have much easier being in Slytherin. Also, Harry with Hermione at the end makes more sense because it felt like in the early books this was being foreshadowed until a sharp, awkward turn put Ron and Hermione together, like JK Rowling changed her mind part way through writing the series. This feels much more natural.

[@KitKatHexe]

It feels like JK changed her mind on a lot of things. Honestly, each book is extraordinarily well written individually, but as a series they're... Honestly pretty mid.

[@RinZ3993]

What even is a choice.

[@musichere3287]

I'm curious which "hints" there were about Harry and Hermione having romantic feelings about each other. I've never thought there was anything between Harry and Hermione other than friendship. Harry never had any romantic feelings about Hermione, and Hermione never showed any affection to Harry. Prisoner of Azkaban was the first book Harry cared about ANYONE romantically. The first two books literally had *nothing.* From PoA onwards, all Harry cared about romantically was Cho, and then Ginny in Half-Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows. Every book reader always complains about the Harry and Hermione dancing scene in Deathly Hallows, because there wasn't even an ounce of romantic feelings between the two in the books. I'm honestly baffled why you think there were "hints" about Harry and Hermione being together.

[@guto5285]

@@musichere3287 For real, those people are just reading too much fanfic . Harry and Hermione has no chemistry in the books, in GOF when he start to spend time with Hermione because his fight with Ron and he was honestly kinda bored by her. Is just because of the movies.

[@adrianopandolfo]

​@guto5285 to be fair, he hardly has any chemistry with Ginny until JK shoves in a random crush in Half-Blood Prince.

[@EliteWarrior1026]

Timestamps to fuel my note taking obssesion! 0:00 Introduction 0:19 Order of The Phoenix 41:59 Half-blood Prince 1:28:24 Deathly Hallows, Part 1 2:06:38 Deathly Hallows, Part 2 (13:17-13:40, 16:33-16:44, 1:10:56-1:11:20, 1:26:22-1:26:37, 1:33:42, 1:43:15, 1:47:00, 1:50:01, 1:50:24-1:50:51, 1:54:16, 2:26:00-2:26:20, 2:26:44-2:27:11, 2:35:11-2:35:14 Amazing Fan Art! Whoo!)

[@reyne8424]

I kind of really dig the Luna/Ron pairing... and I love how so much changes, while basically staying the same. Except for Draco's well needed redemption arc. Someone had to have one and he is a perfect candidate.

[@colbeynielsen8418]

I loved this. It was just like getting to read Harry Potter all over again. Although I’m pretty sure they mainly did this so Harry and hermione would end up together and to give Draco a better story. I was kinda disappointed that Dobby and Cedric didn’t survive even though their original deaths were avoided.

[@JGirDesu]

Fate

[@angelaphsiao]

I guess they were really trying to make sure this didn’t end up being a “fix-it” where it seems all Harry’s problems are solved just because he happened to be sorted into a different house

[@bryceschichi1568]

I don't know if anyone noticed this incorrect bit, but at 57:52 he says they walk in on Dean and Ginny making out. But it wasn't after the match that happened. It was actually about a week before the match. Because they'd had a bad practice, then discover them right after Harry cheered Ron up. They get into the argument, and that's when Ron is rude to Hermione, and actually, he starts causing issues during practice because he's super temperamental. Which prompts Harry to threaten him with kicking him from the team if he keeps treating the team like that. And it's largely due to all that build up that Harry decided to fake putting lucky potion in the juice.

[@e.corellius4495]

how are people noticing small errors like this, but not one word about Cedrick attending hogwarts for an 8th year?

[@bryceschichi1568]

@@e.corellius4495 I have a ton more errors that I've noticed. I think that's not noticed because in the main story you don't really think about what year he's in

[@e.corellius4495]

@@bryceschichi1568 idk, seems like half the plot of book 4 was that only 7th years could join the tournament, but harry did somehow. so cedrick still being a student in the 5th is a huge oversight. i noticed almost immediately.

[@bryceschichi1568]

@e.corellius4495 it didn't say 7th years. It said 17 or older, and looking it up as well it actually says he was in his 6th year during goblet of fire, as according to the harry potter wiki

[@e.corellius4495]

@@bryceschichi1568 then the wiki is wrong lol. or maybe thats the movie continuity to make him being with cho less weird. because im looking in the book right now, and it clearly says hes a 7th year.

[@TheAdoringFan]

This series surprised me. It is very rare a fan-fiction/alternate timeline is actually interesting! It is even more rare that many of the alterations to the plot actually provide a more nuanced and cohesive narrative. This was incredibly thought out and written. There were some moments in these videos that I wished straight up happened! Great job! 👏

[@noblegas8485]

"somewhere in the crowd George Weasley yells, 'BOOOO'" killed me

[@four_girls_in_search_of_awesom]

“My dead brother can do better than that!”

[@kuroro4958]

I just finished binge watching this and my mind has been re-wired. I absolutely loved this!

[@The.Water.Hashira.]

Real

[@hellhoundlost2478]

I love this version so much especially the Harry/Draco alliance. But I'm curious. Wouldn't harry seeing his parents die still allow him to see thestrals?

[@alekz112]

He didn't prior to book 5 in the terf's timeline so no reason why he would here.

[@ambiverter]

It's more about accepting and coming to terms with a death that occurred in front of you. He was too small to comprehend his parents death when they happened, and had always accepted their absence. He hadn't "lost" someone before Cedric, technically.

[@SMT_Pnut]

@@ambiverteri think its just because humans dont develop memories until about 3 years old. so him seeing his parents die, even knowing he watched, wont change it because he cant remember it happening. he just knows it did. but obviously theres a difference seeing something and remembering it, and seeing something but just being told it happened and you have no recollection

[@punklover99]

​@@alekz112she's not a terf but please continue to be wrong

[@tobias.s.keller]

I want this as a 7 volume book version. (Similar to Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality, which is "what needs to happen for harry to end up in Ravenclaw")

[@epicsakura101]

It’s less what happens if he sorted into Ravenclaw, and more what would happen if Petunia married a scientist/college professor (who’s a much better person than Vernon). Harry ending up in Ravenclaw was a direct result of that change

[@tobias.s.keller]

@@epicsakura101 of course, but in what other world would harry be sorted to Ravenclaw?

[@RuyLopezTheSicilian]

If you liked HPMOR, I suggest the Prince of Slytherin series. It has more changes than just Harry switching house, but most of the original content is really good and the plot just as engaging as in this video, if not more.

[@spoongodjj7651]

Thank you for making me aware of this now I'm off to go read that cuz it sounds very interesting

[@emilydwelch3962]

Second time watching this theory and I LOVE the ending when you say, “yes, but that…is a different story.” You two are such good story tellers, keep doing what you’re doing! 🎉

[@yulight4149]

That "that is another story" at the end made some tears fall down my cheeks. Incredible work!

[@Danceswithbees]

This series has seriously made me want Harry to be in Slytherin. I love how you guys wrote this. And Draco's character arc is awesome in this version. I watched this series as it came out and it was really good like that but I am loving having this on in the background as I do other things and listening to the whole thing.

[@arrrose]

“Snakes for live right?” Pssssss” had me laugh out loud in a bus

[@SeniorDankyKang]

As a Romione shipper I genuinely enjoy that Harry and Hermione get together in this fanfic. I got to say, if most events have to happen the same way I just can't disagree with any of the changes you've made. This feels like a truly canon alternate reality, great work.

[@AmandaWspoon]

My usual problem with people who prefer Harmione is that they find that Ron is somehow unworthy. It's clearly not the case here, so Im fine with it...

[@ambiverter]

My understanding was always that Harry saw Hermione like a sister. So even if Ron doesn't develop a crush on her, Harry doing so feels very weird to me. But I guess it is logical 🤓

[@SeniorDankyKang]

@@ambiverter I agree 100%. But I like the idea that if he never spent all of his time (like in every class) with Hermione than there's a possibility that he'd see her in a different light. But definitely in the actual canon he does not see her as a love interest at all.

[@Xeyxey0]

I love this version, especially where Harry is the DADA teacher. It fits him so much better than an Auror. Although I really thought you were going to say he was the flying teacher! That would've been the best fit for Harry. And Draco as DADA teacher?? Draco's use of DADA was very advanced in this series. I'd have liked to see the trio become friends with Malfoy, and as colleagues as Professors, it would've fit. I'm lol-ing that Harry has to reassure Albus that it'll be ok if he's in Gryffindor, while his wife and best friend were Gryffindors lol. Also, would the readers know what Voldemort was saying in Parselmouth? Since his bit in Harry would've died? And readers are following Harry's POV. (At the part when Hagrid is holding Harry)

[@bluelemon243]

Since harry used in this verision of the serise parseltongue so many times (like in the start and the end of any the da meetings) he may start to remember the meaning of the words by himself, like ron hearing how harry opened the locket was enough for him to open the chamber, so if harry was using this so many times more wouldnt he just learn to diffrent between words ? Hard to tell

[@angelfirenze]

Harry teaching Flying and Draco teaching Defense are *fantastic* ideas!

[@lewiszhou4056]

Reassuring Albus of getting sorted into Hufflepuff would have made more sense, it also means Cedric gets mentioned

[@lavendermarshmallowplant3229]

Just wanted to say that listening to this while doing homework is a nice experience. Thanks for this series, it's fun to revisit the Wizarding World now and then.

[@B_men_apo]

The sword engulfing it self in fire is a really good anti villain mechanism.

[@Kuhtlass]

Someone out there that is decent at fanfics needs to write this story - all books, exactly the way it was stated here. Please. Of course there will need to be filler to make it into full books such as common room banter, new side characters, Quidditch match details, etc. It's Harry Potter but cranked to 11, Draco's arc being amazing and the Basilisk being used by Harry is just epic. Edit: just like the movies, this will become a yearly watch for me for sure. You done a fantastic job on this buddy, the amount of research and making sure there wasn't a contradiction, just wow. It's a work of art. Edit 2: If this fanfic actually comes into existence in written form, I want this dude to read the whole thing to us as a series.

[@annikalosche2375]

YES!!! PLEEEAAASE!!!

[@ErikCatchings]

I grew up reading all the Harry Potter books . And I can honestly say this version hit way more lol. And I loved the original, it’s what made me become a writer. Dude your good. I don’t even listen to fan fiction, but the fan art the attention to detail. Everything was nice.

[@garryconti3791]

I love that parallel world where the basilisk and Cedric live longer and play more meaningful roles

[@demitrischoenwald1436]

Somehow this version of events is way better than the classic story. Especially making the basilisk a huge component to Harry's arsenal and having a rival character become one of Harry's closest friends and allies makes everyone way more complex and their motives more fleshed out.

[@Dutchy4564]

I love how three guaranteed things are 1. Cedric dies 2. Dobby dies 3. Belatrix is a dog

[@vh5636]

OK I'm convinced Harry should have been in Slytherin now 😂 I also love the pairing Ron and Luna

[@andeeharry]

The good thing about Harry being in Slytherin, Ron isn't pushed asside by everyone else, nor does he live in Harry's shadow. He is his own man this time, making his own mark. Everything would be better for him, because he isn't trying so hard

[@mlletabb3415]

Please this scenario gave me LIFE I can’t express how on edge I was when listening to this. The part I liked the most is when Draco stepped in to defend Harry with his patronum, and then Snape coming to help with his own. I think I replayed this part four times

[@luckyfire7487]

dude, i would ABSOLUTELY read/watch this version of the Harry Potter series. i got chills during some of the story telling and laughs from others. i also teared up a little at the Harry death part when the others reacted, even though i knew Harry would still be alive. you're an amazing story teller :D

[@Valorsphere]

I really like dracos story in this version and nevil being able to take out beletrix is a nice touch

[@goldendiamond1260]

I would LOVE to read this story as a fanfiction!!!! It's brilliant what you've created and so much better than the official version.

[@SeraphimArtist]

I really want the guys to actually write this down into a full seven book series, because as far as I’m concerned this is canon. It just flows so much better, everyone’s story is so much more rounded out and overall it’s just fantastic!!!

[@Ronjayw]

I actually need the whole story re-writed I’m going to tweak

[@QueenCityDad10]

Honestly loved this more than the original books. Now we need a book series made by you guys about Harry's kids

[@booksandtea1663]

1:52:24 "Starts printing out the Quibbler, Harry's face on the cubler..." 😂😂 Love it!

[@PrimevaronDon]

The ending was phenomenal! I’m so impressed by the route that was taken. It makes so much sense!!!! Well done!

[@karlhnedkovsky5214]

Wow, just wow! This was absolutely insane! I just binged the entire supercut, and was hooked instantly! I loved this, heck, I enjoyed this more than the original writing! Also, I genuinely felt sad about the basilisk dying at the end there!

[@SeraphimArtist]

Mans went out a true hero and with a redemption arc to rival Draco’s 🫡

[@karlhnedkovsky5214]

@@SeraphimArtist It was one majestic serpent!

[@danbruh33]

Ron and Draco have so much more character in this version. In the actual thing, Draco doesn’t have any character except for being a bully and Ron does have character but has much less moments of bravery.

[@Master5522111]

I feel like Ben and J would be phenomenal directors and in charge of the Harry Potter movies. I would love to see the next generation of Harry Potter under their control, The Marauders, The Founders, even more on the new timeline where Harry is Slytherin, including this as a tv show

[@GubbiGap]

It would honestly be super cool if they got to make some Netflix spinoff non-canon series putting Harry in Slytherin using these videos as a precursor for a script

[@Master5522111]

@@GubbiGap I would love that!

[@AHufflepuffAndASwiftie]

Your Luna impressions STILL cracks me up!! 🤣🤣 I've already watched all the old "What If Harry Was In Slytherin?'" vids, but, honestly, I'm just watching this now for your Luna impressions!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@IanConstant-j3t]

Bro everyone always talks about how Harry could only see the thestrals because he saw Cedric die, but he also saw his mom die, so he could see them the whole time.

[@CassiusSharp]

It was because he was so young he couldn’t see him. In order to truly see, you have to know what the concept of dying is and how to process it. Harry was one year old so he wasn’t able to processt

[@richhonican1457]

Order of the Phoenix - 0:00:20 Half-blood Prince - 0:42:00 Hallows Part 1 - 1:28:26