5 MASSIVE Plot Holes in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Hey everyone, Welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. So far in this PLOT HOLE series we’ve covered Philosopher’s Stone, Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban, and Goblet of Fire.

And now, FINALLY, we arrive at my FAVOURITE book (and film) Order of the Phoenix. And as you might have guessed, this one isn’t free from plot holes either.



Topics Covered In This Video:


Order of the Phoenix plot holes explained

How the Trace actually works in Harry Potter

Why underage magic rules are wildly inconsistent

The Ministry’s failure to investigate magical evidence

Why Voldemort didn’t retrieve the prophecy himself

The Hall of Prophecy & Department of Mysteries explained

Why Sirius Black never used Polyjuice Potion

Priori Incantatem & magical forensic investigation

Wizarding World lore inconsistencies & theories

Harry Potter lore analysis & explanations




Questions Answered:


How does the Trace detect underage magic?

Why did Harry get blamed for Dobby’s Hover Charm?

Why didn’t the Trace react when the Order used magic at Privet Drive?

Can underage wizards secretly use magic in wizarding households?

Why didn’t Voldemort simply retrieve the prophecy himself?

Why was the Department of Mysteries so poorly protected?

Why didn’t Sirius Black use Polyjuice Potion to hide?

Why wasn’t Priori Incantatem used more often in investigations?

How does magical law enforcement actually work in Harry Potter?

Are there plot holes in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix?


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