Harry Potter’s Gonna Send Me to HELL (Controversy Explained)

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Why Didn’t Dumbledore Destroy Voldemort’s Horcruxes Himself? - Harry Potter Theory

In Harry Potter, the fate of the Wizarding World essentially rests on the destruction of Voldemort’s Horcruxes. With his Horcruxes intact, Voldemort is essentially tethered to the mortal realm no matter WHAT the outcome- which obviously makes ending his tyrannical regime a tall o ...  Show more

HBO Harry Potter FINALLY CASTS VOLDEMORT (+2 Other MAJOR Roles)

In case you thought Harry Potter announcements were over for the week....You were wrong. TOPICS COVERED / QUESTIONS ANSWERED: Who is playing Tom Riddle in the HBO Harry Potter series? Who is Billy Barratt, the new Tom Riddle actor? Has HBO cast young Voldemort for Harry Potter Se ...  Show more

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