10 Psychological Lessons from the Harry Potter Series
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Date: 2023-08-20
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Milanka
Just came across this video. One thing you missed about Harry Potter. His ability to discern who is and is not trustworthy is seriously screwed up thanks to the abuse he suffered. For example The fact that the bond he allegedly forms with serious later in the series he does not form with Hagrid. Realistically, it would be more likely Hagrid that he would form that fatherly bond with us Hagrid was the first adult to rescue him from the abuse. The fact that he automatically trusts Dumbledore, when Dumbledore was not only the person who put him in that situation of child abuse in the first place, but lies to him, manipulates him, and essentially exploits him to fight the battles that Dumbledore himself isn't fighting. That's how I see it anyway. I think everyone's trust of Dumbledore is seriously misplaced, but as Harry grew up in a situation of child abuse, he hasn't learnt how to trust people properly or how to discern who can and cannot be trusted. Another problem with trusting Dumbledore is Dumbledore could have, through the network of wizards he had watching Harry, intervened on Harry's behalf regarding the Dursley's abuse of him and he doesn't. I'm sorry, this is straight out childhood exploitation and child grooming. Finally, Harry's trust of Snape. All of a sudden, Snape is straight away the good guy just because of memories he seen. He doesn't understand that, just because of Snape was on the good side, doesn't necessarily make him A person worthy of the owner of having his son named after him. Severus Snape was never a nice man, and he certainly did not act honourably. He certainly should never have been a teacher. And finally, I know I said that before, but I just thought of something else, Dumbledore. Where to start. If anyone thinks that Dumbledore was redeemed after what happened with Grindelwald, I have a bridge to sell you. To me, he was such a bad headmaster. He was okay with putting students at risk of abusive and bullying teachers, do mentors, and he was okay with the abuse that happened to Harry all for the greater good. Nope, Dumbledore is seriously twisted.
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Just came across this video. One thing you missed about Harry Potter. His ability to discern who is and is not trustworthy is seriously screwed up thanks to the abuse he suffered. For example The fact that the bond he allegedly forms with serious later in the series he does not form with Hagrid. Realistically, it would be more likely Hagrid that he would form that fatherly bond with us Hagrid was the first adult to rescue him from the abuse. The fact that he automatically trusts Dumbledore, when Dumbledore was not only the person who put him in that situation of child abuse in the first place, but lies to him, manipulates him, and essentially exploits him to fight the battles that Dumbledore himself isn't fighting. That's how I see it anyway. I think everyone's trust of Dumbledore is seriously misplaced, but as Harry grew up in a situation of child abuse, he hasn't learnt how to trust people properly or how to discern who can and cannot be trusted. Another problem with trusting Dumbledore is Dumbledore could have, through the network of wizards he had watching Harry, intervened on Harry's behalf regarding the Dursley's abuse of him and he doesn't. I'm sorry, this is straight out childhood exploitation and child grooming. Finally, Harry's trust of Snape. All of a sudden, Snape is straight away the good guy just because of memories he seen. He doesn't understand that, just because of Snape was on the good side, doesn't necessarily make him A person worthy of the owner of having his son named after him. Severus Snape was never a nice man, and he certainly did not act honourably. He certainly should never have been a teacher. And finally, I know I said that before, but I just thought of something else, Dumbledore. Where to start. If anyone thinks that Dumbledore was redeemed after what happened with Grindelwald, I have a bridge to sell you. To me, he was such a bad headmaster. He was okay with putting students at risk of abusive and bullying teachers, do mentors, and he was okay with the abuse that happened to Harry all for the greater good. Nope, Dumbledore is seriously twisted.
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V. J.
Anybody else pick up the fact that Snape has just about EVERY classic personality trait of an un-diagnosed Asperger Autistic? Also I agree how he treats Harry and Neville is wrong but he had to because it is the way a loyal Deatheater would behave; his cover had to be perfect. Reading the books as an adult there seems to be child abuse in the wizarding world so deep it is seen as a social norm - no one objects to Harry's first letter being addressed to 'Cupboard Under the Stairs' or that Neville's guardians dropped him out of an upper window trying to scare him into doing magic. The 'blame the victim' culture seems to be going strong with everyone remembering James as a great guy but Snape is just a git for coming to believe that the only place he'd find any acceptance is by Voldemort's side as his pet half blood. Maybe I'm wrong but it seems to me that Dumbledore's attitude was 'let James and Sirsus push Snape into Voldemort's arms; the moment Voldemort threatens Lily Snape will come running back to me begging and I'll have to spy I want. The fact that to do that we'll have to utterly destroy any chance Snape has of friendship, love, family. well that doesn't matter, who cares about a freak? They're not worthy of love. '
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Anybody else pick up the fact that Snape has just about EVERY classic personality trait of an un-diagnosed Asperger Autistic? Also I agree how he treats Harry and Neville is wrong but he had to because it is the way a loyal Deatheater would behave; his cover had to be perfect. Reading the books as an adult there seems to be child abuse in the wizarding world so deep it is seen as a social norm - no one objects to Harry's first letter being addressed to 'Cupboard Under the Stairs' or that Neville's guardians dropped him out of an upper window trying to scare him into doing magic. The 'blame the victim' culture seems to be going strong with everyone remembering James as a great guy but Snape is just a git for coming to believe that the only place he'd find any acceptance is by Voldemort's side as his pet half blood. Maybe I'm wrong but it seems to me that Dumbledore's attitude was 'let James and Sirsus push Snape into Voldemort's arms; the moment Voldemort threatens Lily Snape will come running back to me begging and I'll have to spy I want. The fact that to do that we'll have to utterly destroy any chance Snape has of friendship, love, family. well that doesn't matter, who cares about a freak? They're not worthy of love. '
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Devin
I grew up with Harry Potter. My parents read the books to me and my brothers when we were little and we went to see the movies when they came out. Harry Potter is part of the reason I got so interested in Magic. Looking back on them it may also explain why I chose to become a Wiccan. I want to have magick in my life and I want to use it to help others. I love nature too so it sorta works hand in hand with some of my greatest passions. I wish they'd make more Harry Potter movies. Perhaps they could continue with the children of Harry Potter and come up with a new adventure for them to have. Perhaps not all of Voldemort's followers called it quits and has started working on a way to resurrect Voldemort again.
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I grew up with Harry Potter. My parents read the books to me and my brothers when we were little and we went to see the movies when they came out. Harry Potter is part of the reason I got so interested in Magic. Looking back on them it may also explain why I chose to become a Wiccan. I want to have magick in my life and I want to use it to help others. I love nature too so it sorta works hand in hand with some of my greatest passions. I wish they'd make more Harry Potter movies. Perhaps they could continue with the children of Harry Potter and come up with a new adventure for them to have. Perhaps not all of Voldemort's followers called it quits and has started working on a way to resurrect Voldemort again.
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Edsile
Cornelius Fudge in HP5 is a very good example of cognitive dissonance, but I can think of another one in the saga: Severus Snape.
After the death of Harry's parents, he swore to Albus that he would do anything to protect Lily's son, though ten years later, the boy he sees arriving at HSWW reminds him of James who used to bully him. So throughout the saga, he honors his promise to Dumbledore while still behaving the way he does towards Harry as a kind of delayed revenge on James.
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Cornelius Fudge in HP5 is a very good example of cognitive dissonance, but I can think of another one in the saga: Severus Snape.
After the death of Harry's parents, he swore to Albus that he would do anything to protect Lily's son, though ten years later, the boy he sees arriving at HSWW reminds him of James who used to bully him. So throughout the saga, he honors his promise to Dumbledore while still behaving the way he does towards Harry as a kind of delayed revenge on James.
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Lydia
There is an example of the placebo effect in the Half Blood Prince. Placebo effect is when a person is given an item that they think will have a certain effect on them and they act like it has afterwards when in reality, the item hasn't done anything.
When Ron thinks that Harry has put the Felix Felicis in his goblet, he believes he has luck on his side and does well in the Quidditch match, when Harry never actually gave him the Felix Felicis in the first place.
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There is an example of the placebo effect in the Half Blood Prince. Placebo effect is when a person is given an item that they think will have a certain effect on them and they act like it has afterwards when in reality, the item hasn't done anything.
When Ron thinks that Harry has put the Felix Felicis in his goblet, he believes he has luck on his side and does well in the Quidditch match, when Harry never actually gave him the Felix Felicis in the first place.
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Nini
When they said Harry had PTSD, I was like. OBVIOUSLY HE HAS PTSD!
Even without knowing of the symptoms, I knew that Harry had it simply because of all that he went through since childhood. It was definitely the worst in his 5th year after witnessing Cedrics death, but I think thats really just when it started and JK Rowling chose to not elaborate on it in too much detail later on because we all sort of assumed that things were still going on in Harrys head.
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When they said Harry had PTSD, I was like. OBVIOUSLY HE HAS PTSD!
Even without knowing of the symptoms, I knew that Harry had it simply because of all that he went through since childhood. It was definitely the worst in his 5th year after witnessing Cedrics death, but I think thats really just when it started and JK Rowling chose to not elaborate on it in too much detail later on because we all sort of assumed that things were still going on in Harrys head.
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Richie
The psychology of resilience and individual response to traumatic events can easily be perceived by comparing different characters. Namely, Harry Potter is constantly dealing with ridiculous amounts of trauma but still ends up doing well throughout his experiences in wizarding world.
What other characters can you see this resilience theme carried out with?
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The psychology of resilience and individual response to traumatic events can easily be perceived by comparing different characters. Namely, Harry Potter is constantly dealing with ridiculous amounts of trauma but still ends up doing well throughout his experiences in wizarding world.
What other characters can you see this resilience theme carried out with?
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Personal
Maybe not a huge one, but Harry does not seek comfort and advice from most adults in his life due to his childhood abuse. Any times he does seek guidance or help from people who should be a mentor its at the nagging of his friends. In fact that only adult he is comfortable and willing to tell his problems to is his godfather, Sirius Black
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Maybe not a huge one, but Harry does not seek comfort and advice from most adults in his life due to his childhood abuse. Any times he does seek guidance or help from people who should be a mentor its at the nagging of his friends. In fact that only adult he is comfortable and willing to tell his problems to is his godfather, Sirius Black
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Celest
The dementors represent depression. They were even based off of Rowling's own depression. The way that they are described as making you feel like you will never be happy again it seems pretty obvious. Thought you oughta know.
Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light- Albus Dumbledore
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The dementors represent depression. They were even based off of Rowling's own depression. The way that they are described as making you feel like you will never be happy again it seems pretty obvious. Thought you oughta know.
Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light- Albus Dumbledore
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Active
The Dementors are an analogy for depression, namely the depression that Rowling felt after losing her mother, which was right before the Harry Potter series got famous. You can see it in the symbolism: they make everything cold and dark, they thrive on misery, and they can only be driven back by happiness and the help and company of others.
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The Dementors are an analogy for depression, namely the depression that Rowling felt after losing her mother, which was right before the Harry Potter series got famous. You can see it in the symbolism: they make everything cold and dark, they thrive on misery, and they can only be driven back by happiness and the help and company of others.
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Sarah
I never knew Trelawney had anxiety, but then again I didn't know it about myself either until recently. One more reason to hate Rita Skeeter too! Hopefully Tom Riddle's traits aren't a family thing or I'm in big trouble. but seriously, just one more way to connect with this series!
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I never knew Trelawney had anxiety, but then again I didn't know it about myself either until recently. One more reason to hate Rita Skeeter too! Hopefully Tom Riddle's traits aren't a family thing or I'm in big trouble. but seriously, just one more way to connect with this series!
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Personal
The stages of grief harry goes through, most noticeable with the death of Cedric Diggory, is a very interesting arc that many people seem to gloss over. A video called defending caps lock harry can explain it better than I can, so go check out that one
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The stages of grief harry goes through, most noticeable with the death of Cedric Diggory, is a very interesting arc that many people seem to gloss over. A video called defending caps lock harry can explain it better than I can, so go check out that one
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Sure
I already knew of the Do by effect and that Ron has Arachnphobia, I myself have, how do I put this, severe Arachnphobia, I can't even be near a tiny spider, let alone a huge spider I found crawling up my wall like Aragon's children. And I live in the UK.
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I already knew of the Do by effect and that Ron has Arachnphobia, I myself have, how do I put this, severe Arachnphobia, I can't even be near a tiny spider, let alone a huge spider I found crawling up my wall like Aragon's children. And I live in the UK.
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Debadrita
Even the Boggarts had a huge psychological significance, I feel. Azkaban could be the terrors of our mind when we're trapped inside it, with the dementors being depressive disorders (as someone did state in the comments.
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Even the Boggarts had a huge psychological significance, I feel. Azkaban could be the terrors of our mind when we're trapped inside it, with the dementors being depressive disorders (as someone did state in the comments.
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The
I have not had much grief in my lifetime because I have never experienced things that would cause it, but the HP books are still very comforting to me in times of need. My HP Best Friend is either Dumbledore or Luna.
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I have not had much grief in my lifetime because I have never experienced things that would cause it, but the HP books are still very comforting to me in times of need. My HP Best Friend is either Dumbledore or Luna.
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Kriti
How is this only now getting recommended to me now after 3 years!
Um so this was mostly from movies - follow the butterflies, draco threw harry the wand?
Many more lessons that ppl have already pointed out
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How is this only now getting recommended to me now after 3 years!
Um so this was mostly from movies - follow the butterflies, draco threw harry the wand?
Many more lessons that ppl have already pointed out
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Gaby
I'm a Slytherin i didn't accept it at first bit i wouldn't make since in any other house so i accepted it even tho my best friend is herominie in the wizerding world but my role model is emma
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I'm a Slytherin i didn't accept it at first bit i wouldn't make since in any other house so i accepted it even tho my best friend is herominie in the wizerding world but my role model is emma
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Addy
There was also that time when Harry pretended to put Felix in Ron's drink and made Ron think he was lucky. ( Also I know there are many other examples I just thought of this one)
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There was also that time when Harry pretended to put Felix in Ron's drink and made Ron think he was lucky. ( Also I know there are many other examples I just thought of this one)
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Red
What's wrong with Bellatrix Lestrange? Sociopath, inability to remorse, sadist, serial killer, obsession with Voldemort. Aristochratic woman with a sick head.
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What's wrong with Bellatrix Lestrange? Sociopath, inability to remorse, sadist, serial killer, obsession with Voldemort. Aristochratic woman with a sick head.
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just
The Wizarding World sucks with mental health support. Lupin is the best character in regards to helping his students with it, but that was only for one year.
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The Wizarding World sucks with mental health support. Lupin is the best character in regards to helping his students with it, but that was only for one year.
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TheWingedPotato
11. Everyone was gay
12. Everyone was black
13. Everyone was oppressed
14. JK Rowling is a hack with a one hit wonder
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11. Everyone was gay
12. Everyone was black
13. Everyone was oppressed
14. JK Rowling is a hack with a one hit wonder
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ApocalypseNext
Draco doesn't throw Harry any wands. IIRC and if we're talking about the same scene, Harry just punches Draco and takes them.
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Draco doesn't throw Harry any wands. IIRC and if we're talking about the same scene, Harry just punches Draco and takes them.
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Lily
The series helped me get through my depression and anxiety at 11 years old. Thank you for making this video, its really informative!
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The series helped me get through my depression and anxiety at 11 years old. Thank you for making this video, its really informative!
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Sarkar
Imo, Ginny is the most under rated character, She stood up to people who bullied Luna! Read my other comment to understand why
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Imo, Ginny is the most under rated character, She stood up to people who bullied Luna! Read my other comment to understand why
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OrionOlamPiksie
Love Lunas lines and dumbledores. youre just as sane as I am, and death is the next great adventure. No need to fear.
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Love Lunas lines and dumbledores. youre just as sane as I am, and death is the next great adventure. No need to fear.
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