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Critical Magic Theory: An Analytical Harry Potter Podcast

Lord Voldemort: More Diva than Dark Lord

19 Mar 2025

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Is this an episode of Real Housewives of the Wizarding World? No, just an episode about ole Voldy V- the ultimate diva. From his obsession with power to his need for an audience at every major moment, we unpack how his insecurities, delusions, and over-the-top theatrics make him one of the most absurd villains in fiction. We revisit the iconic graveyard scene, where Voldemort finally gets his body back—only to immediately fumble his own victory. We also break down whether he was actually a good leader to the Death Eaters (spoiler: he wasn’t) and explore why he tried so hard to erase his half-blood identity. The Arithmancy Lesson gave us some chaotic but insightful takes—some of you even compared his leadership style to an MLM, and honestly, the accuracy is scary.Next Episode's Deep Dive: Wormtail The survey drops on Patreon first, so be sure to weigh in. Speaking of Patreon, a special shoutout to our newest Patreon Deep Diver, Aurélie! Welcome to the club, and thank you for your support—it means the world! If you’re not on Patreon yet, what are you waiting for? The chaos is happening there! Until next time—be critical, stay magical.

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