What 70 HP Characters Would See in the Mirror of Erised (Harry Potter Explained / Theory)

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[Wesleyminaker]

“Because he’s reminded of Fred every time he looks in a normal mirror”…damn…that one hit deep

[lisanguyen]

I read a theory somewhere that Fred and George discovered the Mirror Of Erised in their 1st year, but when they look into it, all they see was the two of them, side by side, just like in real life, so the thought it was just a normal mirror and leave the room. Years later, when George look into the mirror again, he saw both of them, standing side by side, and he finally understand what the mirror is.

[angiedelgado_]

I think Arthur would also see himself knowing the purpose of a rubber duck.

[ZiggyonMars]

In my opinion I think Luna would see her mother, as well as friends. It’s clear in the books Luna desires friendship, and is surprised when people call her their friend.

[cocobeans]

I think what Draco would actually see is his whole family without the dark mark, embracing each other. What he really wants are loving parents that don’t care about status and power, only about their family

[sonixxxxx]

I honestly believe for Hagrid, he would want to see Dumbledore alive! He was the most affected plus he held Dumbledore in such high esteem

[anniejoy]

Timestamps, because I know I'll come back to this (thanks, Morgan!):
2:32 Harry Potter
2:58 Hermione Granger
3:31 Ron Weasley
3:56 Ginny Weasley
4:14 Draco Malfoy
4:40 Neville Longbottom
5:02 Luna Lovegood
5:21 Sirius Black
5:58 Albus Dumbledore
6:37 Severus Snape
6:58 Fred Weasley
7:23 George Weasley
7:54 Percy Weasley
8:13 Molly Weasley
8:48 Arthur Weasley
9:09 Charlie Weasley
9:18 Bill Weasley
9:42 Rubeus Hagrid
9:57 Peter Pettigrew
10:19 Fleur Delacour
10:57 Minerva McGonagall
11:25 Tom Riddle / Voldemort
11:50 Bellatrix Lestrange
12:18 Remus Lupin
12:41 Nymphadora Tonks
13:07 Cho Chang
14:00 Dudley Dursley
14:24 Vernon Dursley
14:38 Petunia Dursley
15:18 Newt Scamander
15:47 Oliver Wood
16:02 Gellert Grindelwald
16:43 Gilderoy Lockhart
17:00 Leta Lestrange
17:23 Lucius Malfoy
18:00 Narcissa Malfoy
18:15 Lily Potter
18:35 James Potter
19:05 Alastor Moody
19:51 Mundungus Fletcher
20:03 Tina Goldstein
20:26 Kingsley Shacklebolt
20:44 Argus Filch
21:01 Dolores Umbridge
21:49 Jacob Kawalski
22:25 Lavender Brown
22:47 Parvati Patil
23:01 Sybill Trelawney
23:26 Winky
24:18 Kreacher
24:51 Barty Crouch Sr.
25:15 Barty Crouch Jr.
25:33 Cedric Diggory
26:00 Amos Diggory
26:34 Queenie Goldstein
27:12 Rita Skeeter
27:35 Dean Thomas
27:58 Seamus Finnegan
28:29 Horace Slughorn
28:51 Viktor Krum
29:25 Andromeda Tonks
29:48 Olympe Maxime
30:08 Fenrir Greyback
30:30 Cornelius Fudge
30:55 Quirinus Quirrell
31:29 Filius Flitwick
32:00 Dobby
32:38 Bloody Baron
33:25 Helena Ravenclaw / Grey Lady
34:00 Teddy Lupin

[SorenMatsuoka]

Dumbledore says that the happiest man in the world would look into the mirror and see himself exactly as he is, and I feel like Dobby is the closest character to that, because he has everything he wants up until he dies. He is a free elf, who gets to wear clothes and work for Dumbledore. He is loved by Harry, and is able to dedicate his life to helping Harry.

[boringaahusername]

5:58 I’m sure Sirius and his friends discovered Erised in their era too. Sirius would’ve seen himself with his family, but his parents loved him, Regulus didn’t resent him or be jealous, and Andromeda was still in the family. He would’ve seen a happy family.

[Ippo]

Petunia was bitter about magic because not only was cut from it (since she's not a witch) but also because they took her sister. If i have to guess then she would've seen herself in the mirror as a witch with parents proud of her and discovering the wizarding world with her sister Lily.

[Rosie-ytnd]

In my head Sirus sees himself becoming the secret keeper instead of suggesting Wormtail. He didnt know it back then but this is ultimately what led to the betrayal and the Potters death so i think this would be his deepest regret that he'd want to take back

[KingOfMelos]

I would argue that Bellatrix is slightly more loyal to Voldemort than even B. C. Jr. They're both terrible people who are obsessed with Voldemort, but for me it comes down to B. C. Jr denying his involvement with the death eaters during his trial, while Bellatrix never tried to hide her devotion

[tatianajones]

“But we don’t speak of that garbage” made me just absolutely burst out laughing. Great video Morgan!!

[murderymood]

I think Dobby would see all the house elves free and genuinely happy about their freedom. Aaaaand all the socks he can dream of.

[Ori_Kohav]

I also think Cedric saw Harry as more of a partner than an opponent, after Harry told him about the first task being dragons. By that point, he probably realized that Harry didn't really want to compete, so Cedric's desire seems more so Harry wouldn't have to endure all the grief he got from his name coming out of the goblet.

[scaranvostok]

I think Ron’s desire would also change to just him, Hermione and their kids happy and safe.

[achilles]

The way you transitioned between characters always felt like there was a natural connection, and the way you bridged all the ideas together for each character was really nice. It's nice to see your experience from the books v movies series led to a a lot of really small details fitting together for some great theory, thanks for what you do

[frankmb]

Nah, if Vernon looked at himself in the Mirror, he'd just yell, "WHAT IN THE BLAZES AM I LOOKING AT?"

[Minus_Yt]

For hadgrid I think he would see himself not getting expelled and becoming a great wizard who stood bye a alive Dumbledore and helped protect and teach at Hogwarts

[advaithnair]

I actually can understand all of them, and can see why the characters would see what they would! Thank you for putting so much effort into these videos for us Morgan!!