Where Do Muggle-Borns Get Their Magic? Every Clue in the Books (And Outside)

In book seven, the Ministry of Magic announces it has finally worked out where Muggle-borns get their magic: they stole it. But read the decree closely, and one word gives the game away. So where does it really come from? Here’s what the author has actually said (it’s less than people think), why the scientists who use the books to teach genetics can’t agree with each other, the nine clues hidden across all seven books, and four theories of my own: a sense that Squibs keep and Muggles don’t, the moment magic switches on, the families that are quietly losing it, and a famous surname nobody stopped to check. Every quote is checked word for word against the books. CHAPTERS 0:00 The decree 1:08 What Rowling actually said 2:20 The scientists can’t agree 3:58 Clue 1 4:26 Clue 2 4:52 Clue 3 5:23 Clue 4 5:53 Clue 5 6:18 Clue 6 6:54 Clue 7 7:10 Clue 8 7:26 Clue 9 8:02 Theory 1: Squibs are switched off 9:54 Theory 2: Emotion is the switch 11:34 Theory 3: The pure-bloods are losing it 13:12 Theory 4: A famous family tree 14:11 The sister who couldn’t 14:57 My answer So what do you think? Is there a clue I missed? Which theory do you buy? Tell me in the comments. If you like rereading your favourite stories slowly and arguing about them kindly, subscribe and pull up a chair. Unofficial fan channel. All characters and worlds belong to their creators. Quotes, stills and clips are used for commentary, criticism and education under fair use. #HarryPotter #HarryPotterTheory #BooksVsMovies