WEBVTT 00:00:00.380 --> 00:00:02.560 Hello! View from the Youtube Channel Point of View! 00:00:02.560 --> 00:00:04.920 Many of you get super excited whenever I wear this costume. 00:00:04.920 --> 00:00:09.760 Because it means that I'll be telling a story about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. 00:00:09.760 --> 00:00:12.480 It's a story behind Harry Potter Series. 00:00:12.480 --> 00:00:17.420 You guys might have questions about these stories. Like "the writer didn't write about it!" 00:00:17.420 --> 00:00:19.420 "There is nothing about this in the 7 books." 00:00:19.425 --> 00:00:21.000 "Fantastic Beasts doesn't talk about this." 00:00:21.000 --> 00:00:22.435 "Cursed Child doesn't talk about it too." 00:00:22.440 --> 00:00:24.060 "Where did you find this story?!" 00:00:24.060 --> 00:00:28.960 I read these stories from "Pottermore" an official website of J.K. Rowling. 00:00:28.960 --> 00:00:31.140 The writer of Harry Potter. 00:00:31.140 --> 00:00:34.120 She also wrote background stories of many characters. 00:00:34.120 --> 00:00:38.100 So readers can see the big picture of the Wizarding World. 00:00:38.100 --> 00:00:41.220 When she wrote the books, she had so many ideas in her head. 00:00:41.220 --> 00:00:43.720 A lot more than what she actually wrote down. 00:00:43.725 --> 00:00:46.840 So she gathers the rest of the story on this website. 00:00:46.860 --> 00:00:49.060 I received a lot of questions. 00:00:49.060 --> 00:00:53.580 Sometimes people ask "what is the connection between this character and that character?" and everything. 00:00:53.580 --> 00:00:57.200 Sometimes I didn't answer you. It's not that I'm arrogant. I just don't know. 00:00:57.200 --> 00:00:59.620 Because not every story is on the website. 00:00:59.620 --> 00:01:02.020 They tell us only what they want us to know. 00:01:02.020 --> 00:01:05.100 Every story I tell you, I didn't make it up guys. 00:01:05.100 --> 00:01:07.980 I take it all from the writing by J.K Rowling. 00:01:08.060 --> 00:01:12.040 Okay! I think you've seen the title of this video already. 00:01:12.040 --> 00:01:15.420 I'll be talking about Draco Malfoy's family. 00:01:15.420 --> 00:01:19.580 He's not exactly a villain, is he? Because the real villain is... 00:01:19.580 --> 00:01:22.420 You-Know-Who. He Who Must Not Be Named. 00:01:22.500 --> 00:01:25.400 Then the question is what is Malfoy to Harry? 00:01:25.400 --> 00:01:28.080 Let's say Malfoy is Harry's rival. 00:01:28.080 --> 00:01:30.615 I'm not sure if I can say he's a villain. 00:01:30.620 --> 00:01:33.700 But many people love this character so so much. 00:01:33.700 --> 00:01:37.040 So let's look into the history of this family. 00:01:37.040 --> 00:01:40.620 The Malfoys, who are they? Where did they come from? 00:01:40.620 --> 00:01:44.400 What have they done before it came to Draco Malfoy's generation? 00:01:44.400 --> 00:01:47.335 But first, if you watch my video for the first time, 00:01:47.335 --> 00:01:50.385 I can tell you there's a lot more of fun stories to come! 00:01:50.385 --> 00:01:52.640 Whether Harry Potter or other stories. 00:01:52.640 --> 00:01:55.400 So don't forget to follow me on social media. 00:01:55.400 --> 00:01:57.600 And you won't miss any fun stories! 00:01:57.600 --> 00:02:01.420 Now, if you're ready for a fun and educational story, 00:02:01.420 --> 00:02:02.920 Let's get started! 00:02:03.160 --> 00:02:06.460 (The Malfoy Family) 00:02:07.160 --> 00:02:10.760 Speaking of the Malfoy Family, let's begin with the Malfoy name. 00:02:10.760 --> 00:02:14.920 "Malfoy" is an Old French name 00:02:14.920 --> 00:02:18.680 Which was the language spoken in Northern France. 00:02:18.680 --> 00:02:21.380 From the 8th century to the 14th century. 00:02:21.460 --> 00:02:23.140 It's not necessary. Why did I tell you that? 00:02:23.140 --> 00:02:25.200 I just couldn't stop myself from telling you that. 00:02:25.200 --> 00:02:30.000 We can say that the meaning of Malfoy itself foreshadows the fate of this family. 00:02:30.000 --> 00:02:35.060 Mal is a prefix meaning bad, wrongful, something like that. 00:02:35.060 --> 00:02:40.440 Foy means...belief or faith. 00:02:40.440 --> 00:02:44.620 When combined, it means bad faith. 00:02:44.620 --> 00:02:46.500 Like false beliefs. 00:02:46.500 --> 00:02:53.100 Apparently, the Malfoy family have always had bad faiths, false beliefs. 00:02:53.100 --> 00:02:56.380 Let's say they are born to be the bad guys. 00:02:56.400 --> 00:02:59.460 We'll see what the Malfoys have done. 00:02:59.465 --> 00:03:02.040 And are they as bad as their name? 00:03:02.060 --> 00:03:07.220 All of you who read Harry Potter must know that the Malfoys are very rich. 00:03:07.220 --> 00:03:09.640 Look at Draco. How elite he is! 00:03:09.640 --> 00:03:13.640 As they are the wealthy noble family, 00:03:13.640 --> 00:03:16.460 They're just like every noble family in the history. 00:03:16.460 --> 00:03:23.540 J.K. Rowling's story blends the magical world with the real world, right? 00:03:23.540 --> 00:03:29.620 So if we look back to the History of England, we'll see that the noble English families 00:03:29.620 --> 00:03:32.480 all came from the same place 00:03:32.480 --> 00:03:35.320 They came from Normandy in France. 00:03:35.325 --> 00:03:38.095 They arrived in Britain with William the Conqueror. 00:03:38.100 --> 00:03:42.100 Also known as King William I of England. 00:03:42.240 --> 00:03:47.740 King William I was the Duke of Normandy in France. 00:03:47.740 --> 00:03:50.775 He came to England to claim the throne. 00:03:50.780 --> 00:03:56.380 He defeated the old dynasty and became William the Conqueror. 00:03:56.380 --> 00:04:00.160 If I have a chance, I'll tell you the story of William the Conqueror. 00:04:00.160 --> 00:04:02.960 It's a great story that actually happened in the past. 00:04:02.960 --> 00:04:06.420 And of course, the Malfoys came with William the Conqueror. 00:04:06.420 --> 00:04:14.360 It was said that their ancestor called Armand was close to King William I. 00:04:14.360 --> 00:04:18.260 He rendered shady, magical services to King William I. 00:04:18.260 --> 00:04:21.420 He helped King William conquered Britain at last. 00:04:21.440 --> 00:04:24.140 Their ancestor was such an important figure, you see? 00:04:24.140 --> 00:04:26.740 And for having rendered services to King William, 00:04:26.740 --> 00:04:28.960 What did Malfoy get in return? 00:04:28.960 --> 00:04:33.320 Malfoy was given a prime piece of land in Wiltshire. 00:04:33.340 --> 00:04:36.900 But the land didn't rightfully belong to him in the first place. 00:04:36.900 --> 00:04:39.200 The land was seized from local land owners. 00:04:39.200 --> 00:04:42.660 The previous owners were banished like "Go away! I'll give this land to Malfoy!" 00:04:42.660 --> 00:04:46.360 So the Malfoy family has owned this piece of land since then. 00:04:46.360 --> 00:04:48.440 The Malfoys have always been absolutely wealthy. 00:04:48.440 --> 00:04:52.780 They owned such a large piece of land during the time that lands were everything. 00:04:52.780 --> 00:04:56.840 Also, the Malfoy family began in the era of King William I. 00:04:56.840 --> 00:04:58.580 From the past to present 00:04:58.580 --> 00:05:01.040 Their lands are getting larger and larger. 00:05:01.040 --> 00:05:03.960 They own more and more assets too. 00:05:03.960 --> 00:05:06.500 So they are very rich as we see today. 00:05:06.500 --> 00:05:08.300 Sounds like a true story, doesn't it? 00:05:08.300 --> 00:05:11.680 Well...let's pretend we're in the wizarding world. 00:05:11.680 --> 00:05:16.720 They said that wherever the Malfoys go you can always find these two things. 00:05:16.720 --> 00:05:21.020 First, money. Second, power. They never miss any of these. 00:05:21.140 --> 00:05:24.600 Many of you might have a false belief about the Malfoy family. 00:05:24.600 --> 00:05:27.080 You might think the Malfoys must be pure-blood. 00:05:27.085 --> 00:05:29.820 They must hate Muggles, never ever associate with Muggles. 00:05:29.820 --> 00:05:32.200 I can tell you that you're wrong about it! 00:05:32.200 --> 00:05:35.380 Because the Malfoy family actually LOVED Muggles! 00:05:35.500 --> 00:05:37.340 Surprised, right? 00:05:37.340 --> 00:05:38.980 Still, they didn't sincerely love Muggles. 00:05:38.980 --> 00:05:41.340 In fact, the Malfoys discriminated Muggles. 00:05:41.340 --> 00:05:43.280 Like they discriminate Muggles these days. 00:05:43.320 --> 00:05:47.175 In the past, they used to associate with Muggles. However, they chose very carefully. 00:05:47.180 --> 00:05:49.180 They didn't become friends with all Muggles. 00:05:49.180 --> 00:05:53.080 They only associated with Muggles who could give them what they wanted, which were... 00:05:53.680 --> 00:05:55.760 Money and power. 00:05:55.760 --> 00:05:59.980 For the Malfoys, there are two classes of Muggles. For the poor, the Malfoys would be like 00:05:59.980 --> 00:06:04.220 Ewww! Muggles! Born Muggles and poor too. They discriminated these people. 00:06:04.220 --> 00:06:07.200 For wealthy Muggles, the Malfoys would be like 00:06:07.200 --> 00:06:10.620 "I don't like you but you can give me money and power." 00:06:10.620 --> 00:06:12.740 "So let be friends." 00:06:12.740 --> 00:06:20.000 So it is obvious that the Malfoys were willing to associate with the wealthy, upper class Muggles. 00:06:20.000 --> 00:06:22.980 Because that's how they could gain more money and power. 00:06:22.980 --> 00:06:25.260 It has been rumored that 00:06:25.260 --> 00:06:28.680 There was a man called Lucius Malfoy. 00:06:28.680 --> 00:06:32.000 Not Draco Malfoy's father in Harry Potter. 00:06:32.000 --> 00:06:38.420 Because western people often name their children after their fathers or grandfathers or other relatives. 00:06:38.440 --> 00:06:40.820 Let's call him Lucius Malfoy I. 00:06:40.820 --> 00:06:43.100 It happened during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. 00:06:43.100 --> 00:06:47.020 Those of you who are familiar with the history of England, you must know that 00:06:47.020 --> 00:06:50.560 Queen Elizabeth I was one of the most powerful monarchs of England. 00:06:50.560 --> 00:06:53.660 Her reign was the era of colonization. 00:06:53.660 --> 00:06:56.080 And there was one problem. 00:06:56.080 --> 00:06:58.800 Queen Elizabeth I never married. 00:06:58.800 --> 00:07:03.600 In this story, they said it's because of the Malfoy family was greedy of power. 00:07:03.600 --> 00:07:06.720 Lucius Malfoy I attempted to... 00:07:06.720 --> 00:07:10.380 He tried so hard to marry Queen Elizabeth I. 00:07:10.380 --> 00:07:14.760 Because he came from an upper class family. A very wealthy family. 00:07:14.760 --> 00:07:19.080 And they're possibly a noble family. They came with William the Conqueror, right? 00:07:19.080 --> 00:07:22.340 So it's not weird that he tried to marry Queen Elizabeth I. 00:07:22.340 --> 00:07:26.080 However, she rejected him. he didn't get to marry her. 00:07:26.080 --> 00:07:30.935 They said this is the reason why Queen Elizabeth I never ever married. 00:07:30.940 --> 00:07:35.080 When the queen was about to get married, the Malfoys always interfered. 00:07:35.080 --> 00:07:38.600 Since they're wizards, it would be quite easy to do so. 00:07:38.600 --> 00:07:41.780 And the Malfoys have always lived their lives like this. 00:07:41.780 --> 00:07:45.455 Until the important year. 1692. 00:07:45.460 --> 00:07:47.300 Why is it important? 00:07:47.300 --> 00:07:50.700 It's not important to the real world, but very important to the history of the Wizarding World. 00:07:50.700 --> 00:07:54.135 Because it is the year that the wizarding community decided to impose 00:07:54.140 --> 00:07:57.800 the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy. 00:07:57.800 --> 00:08:01.880 Like we should no longer reveal ourselves to the Muggles. 00:08:01.880 --> 00:08:04.480 We should hide our presence from the world. 00:08:04.480 --> 00:08:07.860 We would separate our community from Muggles. 00:08:07.880 --> 00:08:10.600 This suddenly became a problem to the Malfoy family. 00:08:10.600 --> 00:08:12.940 They used to gain more money and power. 00:08:12.940 --> 00:08:18.240 They became wealthy and powerful because they're close to the heart of power of the Muggles. 00:08:18.240 --> 00:08:24.500 There was even a rumor that the Malfoy family has invested in stocks, assets as well as currencies. 00:08:24.500 --> 00:08:27.040 What should I say? They has dabbled in Muggle money. 00:08:27.040 --> 00:08:29.380 Being a wizard is an advantage of course. 00:08:29.380 --> 00:08:32.500 So the Malfoy family strongly opposed this imposition at first. 00:08:32.500 --> 00:08:36.880 Like no way! I don't want this law! Why do we have to hide from Muggles?! 00:08:36.880 --> 00:08:38.755 They were against this law. 00:08:38.755 --> 00:08:42.105 Until one day, it turned out that this imposition... 00:08:42.105 --> 00:08:44.540 This statute was established officially. 00:08:44.540 --> 00:08:47.360 And the Ministry of Magic was founded. 00:08:47.360 --> 00:08:50.840 This means the new heart of power was founded, right? 00:08:50.840 --> 00:08:53.800 And the Malfoy family was... 00:08:54.100 --> 00:08:56.160 How should I explain that? Quickly adapt. 00:08:56.160 --> 00:08:59.480 They could quickly adjust themselves. They have a great sense of self-preservation. 00:08:59.480 --> 00:09:02.500 They will be found wherever the heart of power is. 00:09:02.500 --> 00:09:05.220 At this moment, the Muggles were no longer the heart of power. 00:09:05.220 --> 00:09:08.620 If we want to be part of the Wizarding community, we must obey their rules. 00:09:08.620 --> 00:09:11.720 So the new heart of power was the Ministry of Magic. 00:09:11.720 --> 00:09:14.540 The Malfoy family suddenly became supportive like 00:09:14.540 --> 00:09:16.200 "I hate Muggles!!" 00:09:16.200 --> 00:09:18.200 "I will vote for this law!" 00:09:18.200 --> 00:09:20.300 "I will support the Ministry of Magic!" 00:09:20.300 --> 00:09:23.540 No more Muggles! The Malfoys will be a role model. 00:09:23.540 --> 00:09:28.080 No more association with Muggles. And we are the great pure-blood family. 00:09:28.080 --> 00:09:31.380 We will not befriend Muggles. We will not marry Muggles. 00:09:31.380 --> 00:09:35.780 We will not marry even those who are Muggle-born. 00:09:35.780 --> 00:09:38.260 Also know as the Mudbloods. 00:09:38.280 --> 00:09:40.200 You see? How quickly they adjust themselves. 00:09:40.200 --> 00:09:42.040 They could turn the tables in one second. 00:09:42.220 --> 00:09:43.940 I am a different person now! 00:09:43.940 --> 00:09:47.780 So the Malfoy family also played a part in the establishment of the Ministry of Magic. 00:09:47.780 --> 00:09:51.360 They are a wealthy family. They can provide financial support. 00:09:51.360 --> 00:09:54.440 They possess an enormous wealth. 00:09:54.440 --> 00:09:59.095 So the Malfoy family has had an influence over the Ministry of Magic since then. 00:09:59.100 --> 00:10:04.340 There have been rumors that the Malfoy family play the role of power behind the throne. 00:10:04.340 --> 00:10:10.220 For example, if this person is running for the Minister for Magic, 00:10:10.220 --> 00:10:12.820 Alright, I will give you money, money, money. 00:10:12.820 --> 00:10:16.880 And if you win an election, you should help me or offer me a position. 00:10:16.880 --> 00:10:20.640 Otherwise, if the candidates they don't like seem to win an election, 00:10:20.640 --> 00:10:23.100 They'll be like "NO!! I'm gonna hex them!!" 00:10:23.100 --> 00:10:25.860 So we can say that the Malfoy family has always played politics. 00:10:25.860 --> 00:10:28.980 However, the Malfoy family has never done one thing, which is... 00:10:28.980 --> 00:10:30.640 They have never done the work themselves. 00:10:30.640 --> 00:10:34.240 They have never wanted to be the Minister for Magic. 00:10:34.240 --> 00:10:37.640 They prefer being the power behind the throne. And only give financial support. 00:10:37.640 --> 00:10:40.720 Like if you succeed, don't forget me. You gotta do me a favor too, alright? 00:10:40.720 --> 00:10:45.320 This is because the Malfoys will never be found guilty. 00:10:45.320 --> 00:10:48.365 They have never been arrested or taken to court. 00:10:48.365 --> 00:10:53.160 Simply because they never do anything themselves. They just support others to do things for them. 00:10:53.160 --> 00:10:58.020 As you can see, the Malfoy family is obsessed about being pure-blood. 00:10:58.020 --> 00:11:02.640 Because the pure-bloods are the Sacred Twenty-eight. 00:11:02.640 --> 00:11:06.680 Getting closer to these families means getting closer to money and power. 00:11:06.680 --> 00:11:09.420 So the Malfoys mostly associate with these families. 00:11:09.420 --> 00:11:14.160 Nevertheless, there is one thing that makes the Malfoy family different from other pure-blood families. 00:11:14.160 --> 00:11:17.960 The Malfoy family is smart enough to know about biology. 00:11:17.960 --> 00:11:21.480 They know that marrying their close relatives is dangerous. 00:11:21.480 --> 00:11:24.225 Their children might have intellectual disabilities. 00:11:24.225 --> 00:11:26.280 They might be emotionally unstable. 00:11:26.280 --> 00:11:28.920 The Malfoys are unlike the Gaunt family. 00:11:28.920 --> 00:11:34.240 The Gaunts who are the heir of Slytherin, remember? Lord Voldemort's grandfather. 00:11:34.240 --> 00:11:36.540 The Malfoys are also different from the Lestranges. 00:11:36.540 --> 00:11:39.620 Bellatrix Estrange who is always crazed and hot-temper. 00:11:39.620 --> 00:11:42.060 Even though Bellatrix is actually from the Black family. 00:11:42.060 --> 00:11:45.560 These pure-blood families keep marrying their relatives. 00:11:45.560 --> 00:11:48.040 So their genes aren't good, you get it, right? 00:11:48.040 --> 00:11:52.080 For this reason, the Malfoys only marry their distant relatives. 00:11:52.080 --> 00:11:55.680 Sometimes they will marry half-bloods. 00:11:55.680 --> 00:11:57.575 A half-blood is okay. 00:11:57.580 --> 00:12:02.280 If a Muggle-born marries a pure-blood and has a child. 00:12:02.280 --> 00:12:04.180 A Malfoy can marry that child. 00:12:04.180 --> 00:12:07.100 So the Malfoys have lived their lives like this. 00:12:07.100 --> 00:12:12.240 Collecting wealth and power. Not only Wizard currency but also Muggle currencies. 00:12:12.240 --> 00:12:15.660 Most importantly, there have been rumors, highlight the word "rumors" 00:12:15.660 --> 00:12:18.120 Since the Malfoys never do the work themselves, right? 00:12:18.120 --> 00:12:21.040 There have been rumors that while they collect money and power, 00:12:21.040 --> 00:12:25.020 The Malfoys played a part in many significant events in the history. 00:12:25.020 --> 00:12:26.700 For example, the Black Death. 00:12:26.700 --> 00:12:30.560 Those of you who study the History of Europe probably know the story. 00:12:30.560 --> 00:12:34.320 There was an epidemic that killed millions of people in Europe. 00:12:34.320 --> 00:12:37.060 They said that the Malfoys killed a lot of Muggles during that time. 00:12:37.060 --> 00:12:39.825 In order to seize the Muggles' lands around their own property. 00:12:39.825 --> 00:12:42.645 To expand their territory. Something like that. 00:12:42.645 --> 00:12:45.880 And this is the history of the Malfoy family. 00:12:45.880 --> 00:12:48.780 So we understand more about Lucius Malfoy, 00:12:48.780 --> 00:12:52.320 Draco's father and Draco Malfoy himself. Why they are who they are. 00:12:52.320 --> 00:12:54.100 Why they did what they did. 00:12:54.100 --> 00:12:59.060 When Voldemort rose to power, Lucius Malfoy saw him as the new heart of power. 00:12:59.060 --> 00:13:00.775 So Lucius supported him immediately. 00:13:00.780 --> 00:13:04.300 And when Voldemort lost his power, both the first and second falls, 00:13:04.300 --> 00:13:06.140 The Malfoys were not found guilty at all. 00:13:06.140 --> 00:13:10.480 The first time, they claimed to have been acting under the Imperius Curse. 00:13:10.480 --> 00:13:13.000 They said they were cursed and they were not willing to do anything. 00:13:13.000 --> 00:13:15.900 The second time, they could avoid punishment by... 00:13:15.900 --> 00:13:20.360 Telling the names of fellow Death Eaters, Voldemort's supporters. 00:13:20.360 --> 00:13:22.280 So they got away with it. 00:13:22.280 --> 00:13:26.860 This is the nature of the Malfoy family, the family that many people like. 00:13:26.860 --> 00:13:29.795 How was this video? 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Rowling is a gifted writer who can blend the magical world with the real world. 00:13:49.920 --> 00:13:53.200 If you know a lot about world history, 00:13:53.200 --> 00:13:55.900 Try putting everything together. 00:13:55.900 --> 00:13:59.255 You'll see that the two worlds blend so perfectly. 00:13:59.260 --> 00:14:02.560 For example, like the story about William the Conqueror. 00:14:02.560 --> 00:14:04.780 The story about Queen Elizabeth I. 00:14:04.780 --> 00:14:08.120 It's like using the magical world to explain the reality. 00:14:08.120 --> 00:14:09.980 It really inspires our imagination. 00:14:09.980 --> 00:14:13.080 It makes us ask ourselves "did that actually happen?" 00:14:13.080 --> 00:14:15.255 Even though it's a fiction, it's amazing. 00:14:15.255 --> 00:14:18.295 For this reason, Harry Potter has earned worldwide fame. 00:14:18.300 --> 00:14:23.240 And many children still wait for their Hogwarts letter on their 11th birthday. 00:14:23.400 --> 00:14:26.560 Okay. That's it for today. Goodbye!