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Hey everyone, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory.

Today we're going to be discussing plot holes. It shouldn't come

as any sort of a surprise that, even within the captivating wizarding universe, astute readers

and viewers have stumbled upon perplexing plot holes, and these gaps in the narrative,

where certain details seem to defy logic or leave unanswered questions,

have sparked lively debates among Harry Potter enthusiasts.

Today we'll embark on a quest to dissect some of the most intriguing plot holes that

have left fans scratching their heads, diving into these mysteries, examining the inconsistencies, and seeking to find plausible explanations or theories that help to reconcile these discrepancies.

A few of the more common plot holes identified by fans actually have simpler explanations than you may think.

Anyway, I won't dawdle any longer. Let's dive into it.

Why didn't Voldemort make his death eaters make the unbreakable vow? The unbreakable

vow is a magical contract made between two parties that utilizes a binding spell. It's a dangerous

and powerful spell that carries significant risks.

Essentially, if either party breaks the term of the vow, they instantly die.

And given how honest the spell keeps everyone, it's surprisingly underutilized in the Harry Potter series.

And one use case in particular that often jumps to the forefront of fans' minds is,

why didn't Voldemort use it on his death eaters? They were his followers, his henchmen, and they can't think of a better

way to keep your followers loyal than the imminent threat of death. There are a few possible explanations

for this apparent plot hole, but I still think that the vow would have been a better course

of action.

The first possibility is that Voldemort valued fear over loyalty. Voldemort was known for

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