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Since the release of the second season of House of the Dragon, a scene has reignited a heated debate among Game of Thrones fans. This controversy raises important questions about the continuity of the universe created by George R.R. Martin and the original series.

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Warning! The following article contains spoilers for the first episode of season 2 of “House of The Dragon” as well as season 7 of “Game of Thrones”.

Since June 17, Prime Video subscribers can finally discover the highly anticipated second season of “House of The Dragon”. Despite the differences of opinion about it, it remains one of the most popular series on Amazon's streaming platform.Unfortunately for social media, a scene from the first episode has rekindled an old debate in the Game of Thrones community, which particularly concerns season 7 of the original series: Are dragons able to cross the Wall?

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An inconsistency between the series and the books!

Between the end of the first and the beginning of the second season of “House of the Dragon”, Both warring factions are seeking support to strengthen their cause. Jacaerys Velaryon thus requests military aid from Lord Cregan Stark to support Queen Rhaenyra. Although Cregan expresses sympathy for the prince, he can only offer him a limited number of soldiers, as his forces must remain at the Wall. Jacaerys does not understand this decision, which prompts Cregan to explain his reasons to him: “In winter, the protection of the Wall is more important than that of King's Landing. My father brought King Jaehaerys and Queen Alysanne to see the Wall. His Grace stood at that very spot and watched as his dragons, the greatest power in the world, refused to cross it.. Do you think my ancestors built a wall 500 cubits long to protect us from the snow and the wildlings? They protect us from death.”

So it appears that dragons cannot cross the Wall, which poses a continuity problem with Game of Thrones. In Season 7, Daenerys Targaryen crosses the Wall with her dragons to save Jon Snow and his companions from the White Walkers, although it comes at a high cost.. This inconsistency came to light after the release of George R.R. Martin's “Fire and Blood,” a year after this scene from “Game of Thrones.” In the book, it is mentioned that Alysanne's dragon, Silver Wing, refused to cross the Wall. We now know that Vermithor (Jaehaerys Targaryen's dragon) also refused to do so.

This small detail from the series House of the Dragon contradicts the events of Game of Thrones, fans no longer know who to believe

Can we find a logical reason for this error?

Now that some dragons can't pass through the Wall, some fans are speculating that HBO made a mistake when writing “Game of Thrones” Season 7. “House of the Dragon” didn't address this inconsistency, but it's interesting to wonder if there are any potential solutions. With the White Walkers being more active in Game of Thrones, it is possible that their presence influenced Silver Wing and Vermithor, unlike Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion. Additionally, it's possible that the differences between the dragons and the circumstances play a role. Perhaps the desperate situation of Jon Snow and his companions, combined with Daenerys' desire to save them, overcame any reluctance the dragons had. The impending war against the dead, which is at the heart of Aegon's dream in “A Song of Ice and Fire,” could also explain why these dragons have crossed the Wall.. It is also important to note that these two scenes are separated by 200 years. This suggests that the magic of the Wall may have weakened over the years, making it possible for the dragons to pass through.

It is also possible that explanations will be provided in “The Winds of Winter,” the long-awaited sixth volume of A Song of Ice and Fire. This long wait continues to fuel speculation and discussion among fans, seeking to understand the mysteries of this complex universe.

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