Expecto Podtronum: A Harry Potter Podcast

All about this Patronus form:Magical Patronus Episode!Unicorns have beards? Flashback to 2010 YouTubeA rhino would make an ugly unicornIt's the national animal of ScotlandIf a unicorn loses its horn how do you know it's a unicorn? Voldy does what Voldy wantsPersonality Traits:PurityGraceInnocent SolitryShyIndependent IntuitiveWhose Patronus is it anyway?

The unicorn is not a known Patronus of any characters in the Harry Potter series. Our hosts present their arguments as to why this Patronus would be a good fit for Hagrid, Madame Maxine, Bunty, or Professor Grubbly-Plank.

All about this Patronus form:Smooth or wiry? They are “the gentlemen of the terrier world”Hoity-toity in pop cultureRiding side saddle on fox huntsWhat makes a dog clunky?High prey driveNative Americans view them as a representation of witConstant Vigilance! I am sorry Dennis!Personality Traits:SmartSturdyHigh EnergyLoyalAdaptableCunningObservant Whose Patronus is it Anyway?

The fox terrier is not a known Patronus of any characters in the Harry Potter series. Our hosts present their arguments as to why this Patronus would be a good fit for a Creevey brother, or Sir Cad...

All about this Patronus form:SAVE THE RINOS!Rhinos are 1 Stephanie tall at the shoulderSidney’s got confidence, Stephanie has confusionQuick family shout-out16 month long pregnancyUsain Bolt can’t run faster than a rhinoSidney throws shade…
Personality Traits:IntelligentStrong-willedScare EasilyDefensiveGentle
Whose Patronus is it Anyway?
Liz’s spirit suggests a lycan for this Patronus, Bill perhaps? Xenophilius Lovegood would think it is an Eurumpet. Sidney comes from right field again. This time with Walden McNair.

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All about this Patronus form:Jaunty little owlWe found Pigwidgeon!Never google owls naked!Duets are sung to find their one true loveSidney’s got punsChat with your ancestors through themOwls are judging you
Personality Traits:ElusiveAlertVigilantSolitary, except for partnerInstinctual
Whose Patronus is it Anyway?
Does it make sense for Ron, the secret divination master, to match his pet? Sidney pulls Marietta Edgecombe from the side and forces her into the ring. 

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All about this Patronus form:Another Nope RopeLarge subspecies discrepancy Snakes can still swimThey don't chew their foodScience with Liz! Venom editionRattles break like nailsRattlesnakes like to cuddleDraco gets a new nicknameInstruments with AmyCan be a Stephanie-sized snakeDoes something have to be scary to be a protector? 
Personality Traits:IntuitiveResilientCuriousReserved MellowShakes things off easilyAvoidant
The Patronus Game
Does the size of the Patronus matter? Does it bite the dementor? Who knows?! But our hosts agree, it deserves a fair shake. 

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Main Discussion:Controlled chaos incoming! OG Pottermore will always be the bestDementors have no moralsHappy memories or happy feelings?The big bad- VoldemortSnape. Snape. Severus Snape. What's the prophecy timeline again? Lucius, Narcissa, and the Queen of EvilBaby Death Eaters

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Remember, a piece of chocolate a day keeps the Dementors away!

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All about this Patronus form:Not a breed of cat, just a specific coloringWhile only two colors, there are tons of patternsSidney loses her sh*tWe get science with AMYThese cats are everywhere in pop cultureCarolyn loses her sh*t over duology in symbolismWHAT KIND JOANN?!?!How can we assign this to anyone with so little informationSidney continues to lose her sh*tPersonality Traits:
For this Patronus, there is such a wide variety of breeds these cats fall into it is impossible to pick personality traits based on coloring only.

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All about this Patronus form:The dog, not the bus.They just magically appeared Multi-purpose pupsBuilt for speed!Birth Importance: Sons, Greyhound puppies, everything elseReferenced in several ancient textsPersonality Traits:IndependentGentle NobleQuickSweetEnergeticFocusedWhose Patronus is it anyway?
Like most Patronuses, this pup is looking for its owner. Amy throws out Madame Maxime as a hear me out, but makes very convincing points. Liz says if Princess Diana was a witch, this would be her Patronus.

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All about this Patronus form:
Osprey has Latin roots and means ‘Bone Breaker’Big BirdThey dive to catch their fish dinnersLooks like an eagle, but not an eagle2,700 miles flown in 13 daysSome ospreys are older than SidneyThese Bone Breakers are surrounded by positive symbolism Have a connection to Hermes from Greek mythologyPersonality Traits:
ConspicuousLoyal FocusedIntegrityVocalPowerfulResilient 
Whose Patronus is it anyway?
Carolyn thinks the osprey could belong to the man himself, Mr. Harry Potter. She also thinks this Patronus form could fit Neville. Sidney thinks the osprey could also work for Tre...

All about this Patronus form:Go Bills!Buffalo ≠ BisonNickname: Living Tractor of the EastBuffalo = Swamp CreatureDo not boop the BuffaloSurviving out here on no sleepHave a good sense of smellA sacred animal in many culturesPersonality Traits:SocialForm Strong bondsSensitiveProtectivePersistent Hard working StrongPatronus Feud 
Liz brings up the European Bison and Re’em as alternate candidates. 

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All about this Patronus form:Very rare patronusIt is a Danger Noodle with wingsDo not boop the occamyChoranaptyxis: A word born for the occamyAre their egg shells actually silver?Could a werewolf hold an occamy egg? Horseshaped occamy is a terrifying conceptFluffy Asian DragonPersonality Traits:TerritorialProtectiveAdaptableRareThe Patronus Game
Is the occamy a good guardian? Can the other hosts convince Stephanie it's a good patronus?

Whose Patronus is it Anyway?
Bonus Section! Lavender, Fleur, and Queenie are tossed out as good fits for this. Sidney t...

All about this Patronus form:Found in South AmericaSocial little creaturesJaunty Little Fellow Scale is now definedCapuchin’s get their name from the Order of the FriarsMARCEL (Friends fans will know)TrickstersSidney thinks a Capuchin would fit a Weasley twin. Personality Traits:SmartSociableAssertiveOpenNeuroticCuriousManipulativePatronus Feud
Get ready to fight! The capuchin goes up against spider monkeys, baboons, chimps. Sidney thinks there should just be more monkeys in general.  

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Main DiscussionShould twins have the same patronus? Twins are a symbol of dualityMirror twins are coolThe Yoruba people have the highest rate of twin births in the worldFred & George: Lucy hates their patronus, and Stephanie thinks they should each get their own that compliments the other Padma & Parvati: How cool is it that they are in different houses?!Lysander and Lorcan Scamander: Little know about them but these two are extremely close. Flora & Hestia Carrow: Quick mention for the twins added to fill out the Slug ClubFabian and Gideon Prewett: Molly’s brothers, but nothing confirming they are t...

All about this Patronus form:Smartest bird ever! PIKA PIKA!Always stays close to homeSWOOPING SEASON! Why are almost all nursery rhymes creepy?Many, many, many ties to witches and the devilMagpies raised the roof (aka sky) in Australia If you see one, take that leap of faithPersonality Traits:HomebodyGood CommunicatorsVery Smart Persuasive Resourceful
The Patronus is Right!

Fred and George Weasley have magpie Patronuses, but Lucy doesn’t like that. She thinks their Patronuses should be foxes. Amy and Carolyn think the magpie fits the twins well.

All about this Patronus form:AKA the Russian Wolf Hound Used to be given as a present from the Russian TsarProbably shouldn’t have this dog if you live in a cityThe Anastasia musical is the bombRussians do not actually ride the dogsALL DOGS GO TO HEAVENBreed first came to the U.S. in 1889
Personality Traits:LoyalAffectionateAdaptiveEnergeticStrong WilledGentleGraceful
Whose Patronus is it anyway?

Liz was adamant this is Seamus’s true Patronus, but Amy thinks it better fits Colin Creevey. Which character do you think fits this Patronus bette...

All about this Patronus form:Not all robins are the same – American robins and European robins are very differentThey get kicked out of the nest really earlyTheir songs are full of varietyCan be associated with lost loved onesReminds you to keep your heart openZeus is also believed to have turned into a robinSymbolize change and living in the momentStephanie does not like birdsPersonality Traits:FriendlyTrustingTerritorialCourageousAdaptiveWhose Patronus is it Anyway?

For once, we don’t have to hear her out. Carolyn pitches Agusta Longbottom, and we agree that this woul...

All about this Patronus form:The Niffler of the real world! Where don’t they live? Witchy associationsThey are venomousHave strong connections to the earth and groundDoes this fit a Creevy brother? Swarm? Hoard? Army?Shrews want you to be productive today! 
Personality Traits:ResilientUnassumingAgileGroundedAdaptableProactive
The Patronus Game
The hosts have mixed opinions on if this makes a good Patronus. Two to one say “yes!” It is small, but mighty. 

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All about this Patronus form:It is a horse shaped horse! Piebald = Pattern, not breedLow Key Science with Liz ;)Europe got bored with them, so they sent them to America. Lucy’s Question of the Episode: Can we see patterns in patronuses? Skewball, throwing curveballsWe use one of the more common Piebald horses, Irish Cobb, to narrow down personality traits for this PatronusFrequently seen in art through the agesAnimal yin and yangAmy dreams of dairy farming
Personality Traits:SweetCalmStockyStrongBalancedHigh Maintenance Is This the Horse?
The hosts are aligned in that this is not Gi...

All about this Patronus form:
Don’t pet a stranger!Originated in CanadaSphynx Cat gained popularity between 1960 and 1970They use you for your heatThey come in all different colors! Just as picky as other cats when it comes to companionshipA symbol of good luck in Russian cultureNo connection to Egypt other than then nameLuna (Amy’s cat) joins the chat with opinions
Personality Traits:
OutgoingCuriousIntelligentNeedyVocalSocialSnugglyIs this the Cat?
While the outward personality of the cat does not fit Umbridge, does the symbology push this into the realm of possibility? McGon...

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It’s the last episode of the season!Stephanie apparently doesn't know real animals from fictional ones.Roughly 22 species of albatross.They are carnivores with a diet consisting mainly of squid and fish.Both partners take turns caring for the egg and incubating it.Seen as a symbol of mystery, fortune, freedom, beauty, good luck, and strength.
Personality Traits:
SuccessfulAdmirableVisionaryCallousAloofSensitiveMisfitPowerfulInnocence
Whose Patronus is it Anyway?

Yet another bird we feel could fit Draco Malfoy.

Patronus Feud...

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One of the two hare Patronus optionsDoesn’t dig burrows but instead resides in “forms”During warmer months it has a gray-brown coat with a bluish tintWitches had a reputation of shape-shifting into haresThe hare is an intricate symbol used in various culturesPersonality Traits:
ShyCharmingEndearingSolitaryCautious SensitiveNervous 
Whose Patronus is it Anyway?

Could this be Luna’s hare? Or could it be Tonks’s original Patronus?  

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All about this Patronus form:
Little bird of preyEats smaller birds (sparrows, finches), small mammals, and insectsFemales are 25% larger than malesThey care for their young up to a month after they have left the nestConsidered to be spiritual messengersA symbol of hope and new beginnings.Personality Traits:
SecretiveSolitaryIntelligentAdaptableFierce
Whose Patronus is it Anyway?

Amy wows us with another character out of nowhere and Stephanie realizes she needs to brush up on everything in the wizarding world. 

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What are the connections between animagi and Patronuses?Both are considered very advanced magic.Patronus forms represent the “hidden self”Becoming an animagus seems a little too involved for Liz.Do electrical storms happen a lot in Scotland?Teenagers have no problem taking on tedious tasks if they are of their own choosing.According to harrypotter.com, animagi sometimes find that their Patronus matches their animal form, but not always.We manage to bring up My Little Pony.Horse-shaped reprise.Can a werewolf still become an animagus?Some magical creatures are Patronus forms, but can an animagi become a magical crea...

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A group of about 3,000 species of aerial predatory insectsHave long bodies with two narrow pairs of wingsOne species of dragonfly migrates 3,730 miles (6,000 km) yearlyOne of the most effective aerial predatorsSteph traumatizes Lucy and Liz with folkloreDragonflies are often associated with luck, good fortune, and spiritual awakeningPersonality Traits:
DominateDirectProblem SolverStrong WilledTerritorialAdaptablePowerfulSwift
Patronus Feud 

Why is this the only insect Patronus on the official list of possible corporeal forms?

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A British breed of small terrierFirst and foremost a working terrierThey are “jaunty little fellows”A Jack Russell named Bothie made history in 1982 as part of the Transglobe ExpeditionHave the ability to learn quickly and adapt easily to new situationsSymbolizes the importance of hard work and dedicationPersonality Traits:
IntelligentEnergeticVocalClownishAthleticStubbornFearless
The Patronus is Right! 

We analyze Ron Weasley and his Patronus form, the Jack Russell Terrier. We also dive into the potential connections to Hermione’s otter Patronus. 

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Peacock is the name for a male peafowl. The female is called a peahen.The tail fans out as part of a mating ritual to attract the females.Peacocks get all the ladies!  National bird of India since 1963Often considered a symbol of vanity and pridePersonality Traits:
ConfidentCreativePridefulTeamplayersEnthusiasticPersuasiveDirect
Whose Patronus is it Anyway? 

We chat about the Malfoy family and see if this Patronus form could belong to one of them. Also, Lockhart once again makes an appearance as a likely can...

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Dappling can occur on any horse, not just greys, so our discussion focuses specifically on the grey horse color.The gene for a grey colored horse is dominant, so you only need one in there to have the chance of the horse being greyGrey horses often aren’t born greyYou know it’s grey if it has white hair and black skinUnicorn revelations! Grey horses are known in astrology and symbolism to represent patience, wisdom, and balancePersonality Traits:
GentleIntelligentLoyalHardworkingVersatile 
Whose Patronus is it Anyway? 
This ho...