This theory will make you look at Harry Potter in a totally new light

A magical debate.
 By 
Sam Haysom
 on 
Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

Harry Potter is everybody's favourite magical nerd, right?

Well, maybe not.

On Sunday, someone shared the following, life-altering post in Reddit's r/ShowerThoughts sub.

Mind. Blown.

Soon, the evidence was stacking up.

Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable
Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

Still -- as someone was quick to point out, perhaps Harry's nerd/jock transformation is actually sort of the point.

Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

Whether you think it's a weird shower thought or not, it's still pretty amazing that J.K. Rowling's series is inspiring 3000-comment strong Reddit threads more than a decade after the last book came out.

Mashable Image
Sam Haysom

Sam Haysom is the Deputy UK Editor for Mashable. He covers entertainment and online culture, and writes horror fiction in his spare time.

Mashable Potato

Recommended For You
Harry Potter gets 'Heated Rivalry' treatment in 'SNL' sketch
Two wizards from harry potter riding a broom stick

I can't get excited over the HBO 'Harry Potter' teaser
Dominic McLaughlin in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone."

Harry Styles is a chatty, hilarious delight on Brittany Broski's 'Royal Court'
Harry Styles wears fake elf ears, a crown, and a cape on Brittany Broski's Royal Court

'Pillion' review: Harry Melling accepts Alexander Skarsgård as his biker daddy in an A24 crowd-pleaser
Henry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård in "Pillion."


Trending on Mashable
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 3, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone

Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 3, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone

Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 2, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone


What's new to streaming this week? (April 3, 2026)
A composite of images from film and TV streaming this week.
The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!