Therapist Reacts to GILDEROY LOCKHART 

The best theory I’ve read about why Dumbledore hired Lockhart is that he was sitting in his office thinking “Oh this will be hilarious.”

The hardest aspect of living with a narcissist is the truth that, "The axe forgets, but the tree always remembers."

So to answer the hiring question: He hired Trelawney to protect her because she IS a seer and made the prediction that the entire series is about He hired Lockhart to teach Harry what could happen to him if he let his fame get to him And he hired Lupin to show Harry how cruel people could be to outcasts. He is outright using Snape, who was a former death eater He allowed Umbridge to take over the school to show how corrupt the ministry is There’s a reason for all of them. Every character that had emphasis put on them served a purpose in the books. But yeah, Dumbledore risked everyone’s education to teach Harry a few lessons🤭

Honestly the duel demonstration with Gilderoy and Snape is amazing- Because they're both generally speaking despicable and toxic people, but in the exact opposite ways. Lockhart is a loud narcissist who is all smoke and mirrors, where as Snape is a very reserved and quiet person who is filled with loathing for the majority of things both around him, and in him, so he quite literally doesn't care for spectacle, and is the perfect character to bring him down a peg, and oddly enough bring focus to the class again, I'd almost say that these two balance each other out as teachers in that scene.

Dumbledore does have reasons for the people he hires: - We all know why he hired our favourite teacher Lupin :) - He hired Gilderoy Lockhart because he couldn't find anyone else for the job that year (the Defense job is cursed, that's confirmed in book 6) - He hired Snape because Snape was now in his pocket after Voldemort killed Lily and he was a tool that Dumbledore needed, and he had to set Snape up as a useful double agent when the Dark Lord eventually came back. - He hired Trelawney, because she made the Prophecy about Harry (but doesn't remember it) and would be in grave danger outside of Hogwarts. - He didn't have a choice in hiring Umbridge.

fun fact: Ron's wands, including this first one, each had a core of unicorn hair, and unicorn hair wands are known to be faithful to the person who rightfully wields them, so when the wand was snatched from Ron's hands by Gilderoy and used to perform the memory-wipe charm, it not only backfired because it was malfunctioning, it basically said, "Oh, you want to hurt _my_ wizard's friend? *TAKE THAT BACK!!* "

The reason Dumbledore doesn't take much thought to the teachers of defence against the dark arts is because Voldemort cursed the position to bring harm upon the teacher. However for the other ones you mentioned Trelawney, she is actually really good at Divination, however she is just terrible at knowing what she has seen. She makes a number of very great predictions throughout the series. As for Snape, he is a loyal ally and partner of Dumbledore who despite being abusive, has good intentions.

Hermione isn’t the “true hero” of the series, but she is written that way for the movies. I watched their interview together where the writer said she was their favourite and Jo said how she’d always hear people say Ron was their favourite so she was excited to work with someone who loved Hermione the most too. It’s very obvious the movies are written by someone who loves Hermione, because Rons is mostly used for comedic relief and poor Ginny is completely shelved.

Background on Lockhart, he was the only Wizard kid out of him and his two sisters, so he was treated as the favorite child, and he thought he was the best. Then, when he got to Hogwarts, he thought he was inherently good at everything, and then, when he wasn't, he gave up trying. That's why he sucks at everything but memory charms. If he can't be the best right off the bat, he doesn't even try, but he still thinks he's the best of everything.

Trelawney wasn't a mistake. Dumbledore hired her because she had made the prophecy about Harry and Voldemort. Dumbledore wanted her at Hogwarts where he could keep her safe.

Also, the whole "nothing is ever my fault" thing he does is classic narcissism. Like when he tries and fails to heal Harry, it's not because he's a failure as a wizard, but because "oh, the spell sometimes does that".

The best theory I’ve heard about why Lockhart was hired was because Dumbledore wanted to ensure that Harry would not become too proud himself. He wanted to help Harry shape himself to be the opposite of Voldemort- another narcissist. Arrogance can make u fall hard. Dumbledore was trying to keep Harry from going down that path and the best way was showing not telling.

I wouldn’t say Lockheart was harmless he has done untold mental damage to at lest half a dozen people

Fun fact: before the movies Ron was the fan favorite and he was a lot smarter, the director of the movies loved Hermione’s character so much he pushed her into the fan fave roll and changed lines to favor her more than Ron.

About hiring Lockhart. The book explains why he hired him, and the answer is pretty simple, he was looking for a good teacher, but no one wanted the job except Lockhart, so he had no choice, he was the only one who applied for the job. And for years to come, it's still a problem and Dumbledore has always had trouble finding someone for the job because it's believed to be cursed ever since Riddle applied for that particular position and failed. From then on, every defence against dark arts teacher only stays for one year and sometimes ends up really bad at the end of the year. I'm not sure if this was ever mentioned in the movies, but I don't think so. The book actually explains it quite well and many times. In the fifth book, the golden trio even joke about getting rid of Umbridge since she'll be gone at the end of the year due to the curse. It was mentioned many times and it always worked until Voldemort's death.

First ever saw Kenneth Branagh in Harry Potter as a child. Thought he was just a goofy, comedic actor. Now for the first time, been watching his Hamlet with my parents and trying not to laugh at the worst moments when a Lockhart flashback pops into my brain while Hamlet is talking about death. Hardest thing I've had to do in my life.

Dumbledore isn't inherently bad at hiring teachers, he just only considers what teachers would be good for Harry specifically. I'm pretty sure the reason he hires Lockhart is to prevent Harry from becoming that type of person. Dumbledore spends most of the books trying to make sure Harry doesn't turn into what he himself was as a kid.

Just so you know, Dumbledore hired Lockhart because he was the only one available for the job. He hired Trelawney because she made the prediction about Harry and Voldemort, so he couldn’t afford having her work somewhere else. He hired Snape because he loved Harry’s mom, but accidentally doomed her, so he asked Dumbledore for his help in protecting her, in return for his service. Also he was a double agent for Dumbledore

The position of DADA was cursed by Voldemort. Quirrel was actually a professor for a number of years before taking that post. It was on his vacation before starting that post when he met Voldemort. Lockhart was to show Harry the dangers of letting fame go to his head. Snape is because he needs to keep him close as a double agent against Voldemort. Trelwany is bc she was the one who made the prophesy about Harry and Voldemort. If she leaves the grounds she would be in danger of being captured and murdered by Voldemort

The most magical thing about Harry Potter is the notion that Harry could turn out as well adjusted as he did.

The movies aren't perfect, but I love that Snape gave Lockhart like 50 years of warning before he cast that spell and he still blew it.

Snape is an abusive asshole but GOD do I love him in the duel scene. He's just not having any of Lockhart's BS and it's great!

A note about Dumbledores hiring practices: He hired Trelawney because she made an actual prophecy and he valued that ability. He hired Snape to keep him close, and because he was actually extremely skillful at potions. All the troubles with DATDA teacher problems we're due to him not being able to find anyone talented enough whom would actually take the position. Just like in real life, I'm sure being a teacher at Hogwarts doesn't pay particularly well, especially considering they're at the school for 10 months of the year.

The best theory I've read is that Dumbledore hired Lockhart to teach Harry how narcisism is bad and how this kind of behaviour could lead him to cuestionable actions. It was very important to teach Harry that being humble is essential to defeat Voldemort. Dumbledore himself was not so humble when he was a teenager, and that was one of the reasons why he joined Grindelwald. But Harry was a only a 12 year-old boy who had just found out he was the most famous young wizard of the century... He had to be sure Harry would be able to understand Gilderoy was not a good example to follow. That is a theory I've seen in SuperCarlin Brothers channel

Trelawney is actually a great seer. "When thirteen dine together, the first to rise will be the first to die" - RIP Dumbledore. "I think I am right in saying, my dear, that you were born in midwinter?" - Harry wasn't but Voldy was. "‘My dear, you have the Grim." - that was Sirius' dog form. "Tonight, before midnight...the servant will break free" - Pettigrew escaped. And so on...

Hermione is different in the books. She’s still the top student of her class, but she’s jam packed with annoying antisocial quirks that make her hard to like. Until the boys befriend her she was heading down the Moaning Myrtle path. In her execution of magic she is top grade, but was also full of insecurities. In essence she was a real person with relatable emotions and problems. Many of her flaws are, for the movie removed. Some of these are actually given to Ron. I like the movies, but the characters in the books are better and more complex.

Storytime! I was friends with narcissists, and I haven't realized it until we worked on a project together. I gave constructive criticism after the project on what we could improve the next time. It ended with them crying and shouting at me. They told lies about me, how I went behind their backs, and that I was an awful friend. I only talked about the project during our shared reflection round. I didn't even say something personal to any of them. I was so confused about their reaction. I never had any drama in my friendships until this point. Later, when another project was coming up, they reached out to me by saying, "Let's just forget about it!" I insisted on a conversation about the issue first. They denied my wish because they didn't want to talk about it. They said I did something wrong and, after all, I should be thankful that they are willing to give me a second chance. These people even wanted to play off my boyfriend against me. "You know us longer than you know her....you should be neutral...you only agree with her because she's your girlfriend..." I decided to end our contact ultimately. All my other friends did as well; they stood by me and, luckily, had my back which made our friendship even stronger. My takeaways from this experience are: 1) If someone does not take your feelings or opinions seriously, you have the right to end the relationship because this is not a true friendship. 2) True friends are willing to discuss underlying issues with you, even if it can be unpleasant. They know that arguments are OK, safe, and needed in a friendship, and they trust you enough to know that you will still be friends after the fight. 3) True friends do not only think about their personal benefits. 4) True friends are loyal to you as long as you are truthful and decent to them.

The recognition of Rupert Grint and love for Ron Weasley is why I trust this channel so much 💖 I'm happy you reference reading the books so much because there are important deviations in the movie. Hermione comes across as heroic in the movies. In the books she's definitely the brains ofc but also really annoying and bull-headed, stubborn beyond belief. Only Ron (in the books) has the ability to challenge her beliefs.

I think that dueling demonstration was the one time Ron and Harry were proud to have Snape as a professor

Rupert was given the short end of the stick in the script, but he worked every line like a master, even as a kid.

Disclaimer: this comment is very long becasue I'm a nerd and detail oriented so I can't help it, please don't hate on me for writing so much. 4:28 Here is why Dumbledore hired the people he did: Starting with the Defence Against the Dark Arts, position. It is because Tom Riddle graduated from Hogwarts and immediately asked the headmaster at the time, Professor Dippet, for the position because he loved Hogwarts and the Dark Arts, but Dippet denied him claiming he was two young at 18. 20 years later, Tom - now known as Voldemort - returned again and asked Dumbledore for the DADA position. This time, Dumbledore was well aware that Voledemort had malicious intention to recruit students as followers, so he said no. Voldemort then placed a jinx on the position in retaliation so that any applicant for the DADA position would last no more than a year; their departure could be anything from simply resigning to being killed. The jinx was so complicated that no one could undo it, not even Dumbledore with the Elder Wand, so over time, the position gained it's infamous reputation which made applicants scarce as well as decreasing the quality of the DADA education for students which was a great strategy on Voldermort's part. So, in Lockhart's case, he was hired because there were slim to none applicants, he could easily be persuaded into taking the position by stroking his ego, and he also served as an example for Harry as to what can happen if you let fame get to your head. Altough, Dumbledore probably saw Lockhart as an option and thought "this'll be hilarious." Snape actually wanted the DADA position the entire time he was teaching at Hogwarts but Dumbledore never let him because it was jinxed and Snape was a valuable and key asset in his plan to defeat Voldemort because Snape was a double agent. Although, the only reason Snape was a teacher in the first place is because he was indebted to Dumbledore for protecting Lily (woman he was obsessed with his whole life) and her son, Harry, whom Voldemort was after once the prophecy about his demise was leaked. I read some comments that were pointing out that Snape could have done anything else apart from being a teacher to serve Dumbledore, but I believe the reason he kept Snape as a teacher was because it allowed for easy, convenient and safe meetings with his double agent whenever he needed, and it made it easy to keep an eye on the man since I'm certain Dumbledore did not trust him in the beginning nearly as much as he did in the end. Quirrel's time spent as the DADA teacher is another one of the inconsistencies in the HP universe. Hagrid sort of implied that Quirrel had been a teacher for more than a year in Philosopher's Stone, saying he went on a sabatacal for a year before returning; but with the jinx there that shouldn't be possible. In the Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery game and on Pottermore, Quirrel is the Muggle Studies teacher. So there can be many ways Quirrel got the DADA position, my thought is that he went on sabbatical, met Voldemort and made the unicorn blood deal thing resulting in having Voldemort's face on the back of his head, then returned to Hogwarts applying for the DADA position under the influence of Voldemort who still wanted that job for recruiting purposes or something. Trelawney is the Divination teacher because Dumbledore is keeping her out of the Death Eater's hands. She is the one that made the prophecy about Voldemort's demise which sparked Voldemort to kill the Potter's and send Belatrix after the Longbottom's. Dumbledore did not want Trelawney working anywhere she could get snagged by Death Eaters, so that's why he kept her there. Also because she does in fact has Seeing abilities, that albiet rarely show. Other teachers reasons for being hired: Lupin was a willing applicant because he needed work as an outcasted werewolf in a discriminatory society. Umbridge was placed there by the Ministry. Moody was supposed to be there as a favour to Dumbledore but then he got jumped and kidnapped by Barty Crouch Jr.. Slughorn was hired because he had the memory about teaching a young Tom Riddle what horcruxes were that Dumbledore needed. Snape was DADA teacher in sixth year and then in seventh year he was promoted to Headmaster. Every other teacher was normal.

The best explanation of Dumbledore hiring Lockhart I’ve heard is that Dumbledore purposefully did it as a means to teach Harry the importance of not letting the fame get to his head. See the Carlin Brothers’ theory on Dumbledore’s big plan throughout each book.

The best thing that Lockheart never gets credit for -- he may be a totally incompetent charlatan, but starting the Dueling Club was probably the single most important factor in most of those students not dying in the final arcs. He saved a lot of lives with that move.

“Let me introduce my assistant, professor snape!” *emerges from the depths of hell*

Dumbledore always gives each person he meets the benefit of the doubt ESPECIALLY if everyone else has turned their backs on them or don’t like them in some way. He gives people the opportunity for more than what they think they deserve

The actors who can play crazy, obsessive, narcissistic characters and do it well have so much talent. If they anger or annoy you, they are doing their job, and doing it well.❤

I forgot how hilarious Harry’s “Dear God, no” face was when Gilderoy spotted him in the bookstore.

I love how in the dueling scene between Snape and Lockhart, Snape said the spell expelliamus out loud and very slowly, even giving Lockhart a chance, yet he couldn’t even block Snape’s very easy spell. He is so incompetent 😂

My mom’s one of those “harmless” (I usually call it the “wounded”) Narcissist. Most people have no idea she is the way she is, because she typically keeps to herself. But because we have a really intense relationship, I’ve confronted her a few times, and oh boy the level of viciousness and cruelty she is capable of….its honestly both terrifying and heartbreaking. You can’t save a Narcissist. You can’t help them- they might be aware that something is different about them compared to other people, but they’ll never admit the reason is down to how they treat people. And even if somehow they do manage to ask for help, its only so they don’t suffer social consequences.

I've read that Dumbledore knew one of the wizards Lockhart obliviated and was less than happy with the whole thing; he hired Lockhart in order to expose him and get him punished for his crimes, but when he saw Lockhart in such a pitiful state (although let's face it, when was he not pitiful overall?), Dumbledore felt he'd been punished enough by losing everything, so he let it go.

Here’s why Dumbledore hired Trelawney, Snape, and Lockhart: Trelawney was to protect her as she gave the big prophecy that was the big catalyst for the plot. Snape became a double agent, so he was hired partially for protection, but also as a sort of spy. With Lockhart, he was really the only one who applied and it gave Harry a look as to what could happen if he let his fame go to his head....

I just realized something and I’m FURIOUS about it Lockheart has MAGIC he doesn’t have to sign his own autograph HE WANTS TO he wants to sign it himself to “grace” every photo himself he doesn’t have to get harry to “help” him answer the fan mail he wants people to know HOW MUCH fan mail he gets

I'd argue that not all narcissists are going to hurt you, nor are they all delusional. I date one who is very self-aware and willing to be called out on his crap. He's the one who told me that's what he is. Self- awareness is never going to cure him of it, but it works to treat the symptoms pretty well.

I like the idea the Dumbledore hired Lockhart to show Harry what letting fam and celebrity getting to your head can look like. He was placed there to humble Harry

Here's an idea for a future HP video. How about talking about how sorting kids into these groups based on basic personality traits would effect their development?

Some of Dumbledore's hiring choices start to make a lot more sense once you realise that they have nothing to do with the person's ability to do the job and everything to do with him wanting to keep tabs on them.

I don't have much to add here, except that I can't get over how hilarious Harry's shocked face looks in the thumbnail.

Kenneth Branagh is an incredible director but he does not get enough credit as an actor - this is such a brilliant performance, it's so comically exaggerated but there's little moments where you can totally see people you know. As usual in these films, 10/10 casting.

Ron is too often treated as set dressing in the Movies. In this movie, Ron is the only one who, from the beginning sees right through Lockhart. Bravo Ron!

Rupert Grint is the unsung hero of the entire series. Truer words were never spoken. Him and Tom Felton were especially nailing it from the get go.

I have forgotten how good the acting was, this is better than how I imagined him

My favorite theory for why dumbledore hired who he did is this. Lockhart- to show Harry what he could become and why he should stay humble Snape- to keep him close because he’s dumbledore’s secret spy Trelawney- because of her the unpredictability of her real prophecies and as she made the one about Harry and Voldemort he doesn’t want her getting in the hands of the death eaters

Good point: narcissists can seem harmless until you threaten their image and then they can be dangerous.

"Potterheads, you can let us know." *Gladly* the first thing you should probably know is that Dumbldore is a manipulator. Not in a malicious way, but he isn't against playing people as pawns. While at first, his actions, especially with employment might seem random, is it anything but. First, we'll star with why he hired Gildory Lockhart. There were two reasons behind this choice. One was to reveal Gildory as the fraud he is. (Dumbledore knew many of the people that Gildory were taking his accomplishments from) Second, he is the only person who applied for the job besides Snape. He doesn't want Snape teaching the class as he relies on him. Ever since Voldemort was turned down the position, the role has been cursed so they'll only last a year. While it doesn't guarantee that Snape would be run off the premises forever, it's best not to risk it until all the cards are played. As for Trelawny, Trelawny normally might be a bumbling fool (MIGHT, there are theories that's she's much better than she let's on), when applying for the position at Hogwarts, she gave THE PROPHECY (ya know, the one that set the whole story into motion? Yeah that was her) in order to keep the prophecy safe and not have Trelawny used against him, Dumbledore hires her to work at the school, keeping her close. As for Snape. One Snape is a brilliant potions master, no doubt. But the main reason for his employment is because of his identity as a triple agent. He is the Order of the Pheonix's eyes and ears among the death eaters. He was pivotal in the final fight against Voldemort. Snape is one of Dumbledore's most trusted confidants. Keeping an ex-death eater (and still loyal one in Voldemort's eyes) employed is Dumbledore's con, keeping Voldemort under the ruse he is less smart than he is. Dumbledore is many things but there is one thing he is not. Random.

There was this girl i was going to school with who had extreme narcissism and possibly something else because she would tell me and others that she had super natural abilities and she would create rumors that me and a group of other people would stalk her and were obsessed with her, even accused a teacher of being in love with her, it got so bad we all had to file reports against her and she got removed from the university

I'm currently working on a social science project for college that I cant talk too much about, but in my project we call this earned self-confidence "self-efficacy." It's a bit funny to see it come up so much in this video.

Well, to be fair about Hermione, her character in the movie is absolutely NOT the same as in the book. The screenwriters and director just had a weird fixation on the character and took good character bits from other characters and placed them into her Which is unfortunate. It’s why Ron Weasley gets as much gripe as he gets. People mistaken his movie counterpart for how he is, rather than the overly exaggerated, flanderized movie version we got. Props to Rupert Grint who played him, though. Did a wonderful job with the short straw the directors and writers gave him

"He grows up to be a hunk so it's okay." Understood, have a nice day.

From Frodo to Gilderoy Lockhart, Jono actually has a talent for impressionism.

I am so glad that never while under the hold of my savior complex did I meet any narcissists or other people who may have tried to use it against me. As it was, it was a nightmare to work through, and it did some damage, but all of the people that I ended up with from it at some point tried to help me as well, even getting me therapy.

So glad Rupert Grint is getting the love he deserves! His facial expressions are always on point!

Apparently Kenneth Branaugh, Alan Rickman and Jason Isaacs had ham-it-up contests to see who could crack the kids up the most.

Rowling wanted Hugh Grant for Lockhart but there was a scheduling conflict so he couldn’t do it. I believe Grant would have been a much slimier more sinister Lockhart.

My favorite part of the dueling club sequence are the looks that Rupert and Daniel give Snape. That says A LOT about the fact that even though they know he can be a bully, they're still willing to support him, and actually cheer on Severus for taking Lockhart down several notches.

No one throws shade like Dame Maggie Smith. Even Alan Rickman couldn’t compare, though he was certainly in a class all his own.

“He grows up to be a hunk so it’s ok” I’m dying

If i remember correctly Gilderoy was the only person who applied for the job that year, Snape was tokeep him close and keepan eye on but also because he empathizes with him and Snape came to him in despair after Harrys mom died and swore to do everything he could to honor her and thus (unfortunately for him) protect her son even though he was also the son of his biggest rival and he hated Harry for it, and Trilanny was because she had one single true vision, the prophecy of Lord Voldemorts defeat

I love how I'm getting to know the story better, learning about directing, film making AND acting all in one video ❤

I love how Lockheart's list of "awards" are all "honorary" and "third class" etc... in other words they are not for real accomplishments. The only real award was for his "charming smile."

"Rupert Grint is the unsung hero of the whole series" SO TRUE. I've always loved his acting skills, he was the first of the three to really ACT in the films. Emma plays herself basically, and Daniel only really stared acting in the fifth film or so...

Kenneth Branagh just nailed it sooo so good. Especially because you can firmly feel the imense fun he had playing Lockhart. I don't even remember if they showed the details in the movie... but when I watch Branagh I literally see all the tiny Lockhart portraits in his office in front of me - all with curlers and hairnets.

Sir Kenneth is a God-Tier actor and director. His Henry V changed my life!

“I’m Jonathan and I’m a Ravenclaw” and water is wet tell us something we didn’t know 🤣🤣

The "...Who am I?" is also telling of the nonexistent depth of his personality, I think. Anyone else would freak out at becoming a blank slate with no past. He just shrugs it off, like there's no difference.

Gotta love his signature, cheeky smile. He seems like the type of guy that's like: "Yeah, I take credit for cool stuff wizards did." Just by his smile.

I believe that the reason Dumbledore hired Trelawny, was to keep her close as she was the one who made the prophecy about Voldemort and Harry. I believe it is explained in the book

I think something important about Hermione is that even though she’s brilliant and very intelligent, she too falls for Lockhart’s narcissism. She embodies my own naivete when I was a HUUUGE fan of Twilight. Just equating lies to love🤪 Lockhart is all talk, no walk.

I’ve always liked the theory that every time Dumbledore hires a new defense against the dark art teacher he’s just…. Massively overcorrecting. For example: First teacher actually has Voldemort on the back of his head?? Hire someone who is DEFINITELY not a death eater Second guy is an incompetent narcissist? Hire the most humble and capable man ever Third guy was kicked out by parents for his questionable background as a “dark creature”? Hire a guy who was literally the best at fighting dark creatures. Fifth teacher was the ministry’s evil pet spy? Replace her with your own personal pet spy! Voila! Well done Dumbledore

OMGGG i swear i have never heard of SUCH A GOOD DOBBY IMPRESSION WHAATTT???!!!

Part of the issue with narcissists, or really anyone that needs help, for the most part, is that THEY DO NOT WANT IT. You can try all you want, to pull someone to their feet, but if they won't take the hand up... you're just going to wind up hurting your back, and maybe falling down with them. They have to be willing to change, and that willingness, so often, just isn't there.

It was literally all in the books. He hired Lockhart, because no one else wanted the job. He hired trawlany, because she delivered the prophecy that was the point of the whole plot. He hired snape to both give him a second chance, and so that he could get inside knowledge about voldemort

I liked the theory that Dumbledore hired Lockhart to teach Harry that he could end up like Lockhart if Harry leaves his ego unchecked

You guys are awesome. I use your cinema therapy videos as a therapy. It's like a therapy in therapy.

I think the interesting thing about the duel between Severus and Gilderoy is that they both have narcissistic traits. Just displayed in completely different ways.

My father is a narcissist. I wasn't born what he wanted me to be, so I was never the favourite child. I grew up with a lot of self worth issues. He's never cared for me yet now that I'm the only person with a degree in my family, at age 21 and show a lot of promise for my future, he's suddenly interested in being in my life and get profit from what I'm going to do in the future. I spent all my life seeking attention and approval from him and realised only in recent years that it's not worth the pain. So if you find yourself in a situation similar as mine remember that you're worth more what your parents think of you, you don't have to prove anything to anyone but yourself. Find people who love you for who you are, not for your worth ❤

PS: Dumbledore hired Lockheart specifically for teaching Harry the lesson of what would happen if he let his head grow too big. I shit you not: Harry was surrounded by admirers, he had just saved the Philosopher's Stone the year before, he's still very new to this whole world. Dumbledore was worried that he'd get side-tracked by it all. Also, he hired BOTTH Snape and Trelawney (spelling...?) to keep them safe, since Snape was a traitor to the Death Eaters, and Trelawney had made the prophecy about Harry and Voldemort, and Dumbledore was worried that, if he left her in the open, she would be found and tortured for information.

The reasons Dumbledor hired those inept teachers are always for greater purposes than just getting a good staff member. Trelawney was hired to prevent her torture and death at the hands of Voldemort because of the prophesy, Snape was hired to serve the order of the phoenix and to keep an eye on him, Lockheart was hired to teach Harry about getting too big headed about fame. Not all were great reasons for all of the students, but at least where Lockheart is concerned, sacrifices had to be made to prepare Harry to end Voldemort.

I think Dumbledore had the gift of foresight . In most of the people he hired taught through insane experiences. Dumbledore seems to want his students to grow by trials and tribulation. So as to the answer I am sure he saw thru most of the teachers inadequacies in hopes the students will see it as well. Also for story purposes they all played a role in Harry's growth.

I find it kind of funny that in Snape and Lockhart's "duel" Snape takes the time to clearly state the spell he is using and demonstrate it. How kind

It always breaks my heart that they took away the bushiness of Hermione's hair in the later films, as well as her flaws. They made her so endearing to me in the books. She was always brilliant, but insecure, and she overcompensated for it a lot. Over time she became a less insecure, but she was still always a little overbearing and impatient. But the films felt the need to make her perfect and flawless, which is such a shame, as it made her less relatable.

The lesson I learnt from being a "savior" is that people will reject any help out of pride or choose sympathy over a solution to their problems. And sometimes, they don't even know that there is a problem or that the problem is them. If people don't ask for solution to a problem, they probably don't want to hear one in the first place. And I was the same, I thought I was a savior, but I was actually a narcissist, thinking that I was better and smarter than other people. It took time to cure, but I had to do it myself, because I was incapable of listening to anyone, especially a therapist, because that would mean I was "weak" or "problematic". We sometimes really have to be hit by reality in order to change our mindset. Thank you for another Great video!

been hyperfixating on harry potter for the last 3 weeks, and i'm so glad you have so many HP related videos 😂

"Your skills, after all, are legend." Gotta love Minerva McGonagall 😂

"Poor Longbottom...I mean he grows up to be a hunk so it's OK. [swoon]" Hands down the best thing in Cinema Therapy history.

I just noticed that this is the first time i hear his original voice. I never watched the second movie with subtitles, only dubbed, and of all movies is the one i watched the least. It's deeper than i though it was.

Dumbledore needed someone to be Defence vs TDAs Prof and Lockheart was the only person stupid /Arrogant enough to completely not see the risk in the risk/reward equation. He beleives his own press, most of which he wrote. As for Hermione's character, what a role model for clever girls.

And people wonder why dumbledore felt he couldn't handle the power of being minister of magic.... He's clearly having fun being the headmaster and conducting social experiments by hiring frauds and death eaters

His hair could be it's own episode. It's big and full of narcissistic ego.

In a really great series of videos called "Dumbledore's Big Plan" on the Super Carlin Brothers channel they make a strong case that Dumbledore hired Lockhart as a way to teach Harry what he could become if he were to let his own fame go to his head as Gilderoy did. The entire series is 100% worth watching for any HP fan. I'm not affiliated with the channel in any way-just thought you outta know. Love the reactions!

First time watching the channel and your seating arrangement just gives me the "two bros chilling in a hottub" vibes