'That's why she's so involved in getting Harry on the team': Theory reveals Maggie Smith's McGonagall had a gambling problem so severe she was forced to hire Harry Potter for the Gryffindor Quidditch Team

'That's why she's so involved in getting Harry on the team': Theory reveals Maggie Smith's McGonagall had a gambling problem so severe she was forced to hire Harry Potter for the Gryffindor Quidditch Team

HomeNews, Other Content'That's why she's so involved in getting Harry on the team': Theory reveals Maggie Smith's McGonagall had a gambling problem so severe she was forced to hire Harry Potter for the Gryffindor Quidditch Team

A wacky fan theory suggests that Maggie Smith's McGonagall may have a hidden gambling addiction, driving all of her Quidditch decisions.

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Known for their impressive and sometimes bizarre theories about JK Rowling's Harry Potter series, Potterheads once again came up with wacky speculation about a particular fan-favorite character and their penchant for Quidditch. By making strange connections between Maggie Smith's Minerva McGonagall and her motivations for hiring Harry Potter for Quidditch, fans hinted at a game issue.

Almost turning JK Rowling's magical world of wizards into a high-stakes gambling and casino-themed story, this particular fan theory simply stretched the boundaries of the original story. Birth of unexpected interpretations of how Professor McGonagall's decision to recruit Harry into Quidditch was fueled by a secret gambling addiction, the fan community got a funny spin.

From the vast world of Harry Potter fan theories, one particular Reddit post caught our attention for its sheer cheekiness and comedic charm. Posted by u/ShonSnow The theory picked up on the excitement and urgency surrounding the Quidditch matches at Hogwarts, which then highlighted Maggie Smith's character Professor Minerva McGonagall and her involvement in the game.

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