Expecto Podtronum: A Harry Potter Podcast

All about this Patronus form:It's a fluffy weasel! Not allowed to be basement dwellersBibs are different from one pine martin to another They are a protected speciesThey live in living logs (AKA trees)Kit is the best baby namePine martins and horses have sleepovers in RomaniaSymbology was actually positive! Personality Traits:SolitaryShyTerritorialIntelligentPlayfulAglieOpportunisticAdaptable Whose Patronus is it Anyway?This is not a known Patronus in the Wizarding World but could it fit a Weasley, Cassandra Trelawny, or Nicholas Flamel? It’s a whole episode of ‘hear me out’!<b...

All about this Patronus form:Amy’s original Patronus! Originated east of the Mississippi Scrat seems like a better PatrounusThe newsies of the animal kingdom! Mate with multiple partnersNakie squirrel! Queen Medb is warrior Snow WhiteThey stick close to homeAmy says yes to the PatronusPersonality Traits:CuriousPersistantEnergeticVigilantResourcefulPlayfulForgetfulHombodiesThe Patronus GameAmy accepts her Patronus, but is it a good Patronus? All of our hosts have different reasons but come to the same conclusion. We’d love to hear from you!Send some...

All about this Patronus form:Got its name from the ocelotIt has romantic coloring labelsTends to have a “dog like personality”Ocicat is too new for its own folklore, but the ocelot has a ton!Ocelots were viewed as symbols of power Ocelots are a good reminder to be flexible in your thoughts to navigate life’s twists Personality Traits:AlertAgileAthleticDedicateExtrovertedTravelerCo-dependentIs this the Cat?Lucy thinks Umbridge shouldn't even have a cat, but we agree the ocicat might not be the best fit here. While we feel the cat’s personal...

All about this Patronus form:First ocean animal of the podcast!Dolphins had their own sub-genre in 2000s literaturePorpoise vs dolphinAtlantic Spotted Dolphins are showoffsRiver dolphins are one Stephaine + one Liz longIrrawaddy dolphins made Stephanie cry because they are so cuteBaby Amy told off SeaWorld workers because dolphins don’t have blue eyesAmazon River Kelpie? Their symbolism is completely positive! Sharks are the Thestrals of the sea worldSave the VaquitaPersonality Traits:SocialIntelligentCurious PlayfulPeacefulInstinctualProtectiveHappyPatronus FeudSince we learned the Orca is a dolphin, we have two dolphins on the l...

Main Discussion: Trauma = ability to cast a Patronus?Hogwarts needs a councilor Remus would have put Tonks on the moon if possibleLET YOURSELF BE HAPPY LUPIN!How is Tonks/Lupin different from Snape/Lily?James & Lily have a soulmate linkPlatonic love is still loveHarry and Ginny are individuals before a coupleThey are bonded through trauma Hot Take: Snape’s Patronus changing is the only one that is validTonks needed Taylor Tomlinson in her lifeWe’d love to hear from you!Send some Patronus Post our way at expectopodtronum@gmail.com or find us on soci...

All about this Patronus form:Luna’s Patronus!Little Bunny Foo Foo is violent for kids Bunnies are fast AF & thickLadies fight off unwanted suitorsProtected under UK Wildlife and Countryside Act “Mad as a March Hare” finally makes sense!Luna gives Alice vibesPersonality Traits:ArtisticToughAmbitiousVirtuousCeverSelfishJokesterUnreliablePatronus is RightWe know this is Luna’s Patronus, but does it make sense? Lucy thinks she needs something more magical, but the rest of us feel some traits fit while others aren’t even close. We’d love to hear from yo...

All about this Patronus form:We love owls!Owls are always judging youThey can be found all over the worldStrong birbEagle owl or Sri Lanka Devil Bird?Is this Owl from Winnie the Pooh?Carolyn’s notes make us laughInner voice and intrusive thought are not the sameTrelawny is the Oprah of deathLucy confuses her owlsPersonality Traits:LogicalReservedIntuitiveResilient AvoidantDetail orientedPerfectionist Whose Patronus is it anyway?The eagle owl is not a known Patronus of any characters in the Harry Potter series. Carolyn pitches Grindelwald as a potential candidate for this...

All about this Patronus form:We're joined by special guests Katy McDaniel and Emily Strand from Potterversity podcast! Slytherin pride! Fluffier than a greyhound, but bodies are similarWe forget metrics conversions (again)Standard lifespan of a dog“Science & History with Liz!”Hunting kangaroos seems dangerousCan be noble without being knightedEmily barks all the time 😂A 3 foot dragonfly sounds terrifying We are still not a fan of the Patronus listPersonality Traits:AdaptablePlayfullDocileFriendlyDignifiedBraveryOutdoorsy Good with kidsThe Patronus is RightWe take a break from canon speculation to determine if the deerhound P...

All about this Patronus form:Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed didn’t get enough love in The Lion KingCat-like mammal, not a horse shaped horseScience with Liz getting its own spin off?? You will hear them laugh before you see themWere-hyenas are a thingMORE DUALITYCannon vs non-cannon Patronus suggestionsPersonality Traits:Socially intelligentTerritorialVocalAssertiveEasily excitableCunningCooperativeWhose Patronus is it anyway?In a non-cannon suggestion Carolyn pitches Whoopi Goldberg or Cheech Marin, due to The Lion King connection. While Liz keeps it cannon pitching a few well known Hufflepuffs.<...

All about this Patronus form:The oldest captive crow was almost 60! Birds look smaller because they are far awayCrows don't like it when it is hotBABY”S ARE SO FLUFFY!Flock vs MurderLucy is here for the morbidUse pinecones as protectionMisunderstood in mythology & symbolism Personality Traits:IntelligentCuriousCautiousProtectiveEmotionally Intelligent PlayfulMischievousThe Patronus GameShould this really be a Patronus? Our hosts wrap it up pretty quickly by agreeing and even throwing out a few candidates for who could have this Patronus. We’d love to hear from you!...

All about this Patronus form:Not boopable! Not nearly enough tigers in the world BIG CATS GOTTA EATThey guard the underworld in Chinese mythologyTigers are fiery and fearsome, radiating powerNever tickle sleeping tigerPersonality Traits:ConfidentAmbitious CompetitiveProtectiveStrongValiantLevel-headedLeaderWhose Patronus is it anyway?The tiger is not a known Patronus of any characters in the Harry Potter series. Carolyn asks us to hear her out after she pitches Aunt Muriel. Amy brings Grubbly-Plank back into the fold as an option too.Is This the Cat?<br...

Main Discussion:Special guest Maja Bloom (Carrow in the Fantastic Beasts films) joins us for this episode!Amy finds her Patronus siblingMaja can keep secrets! Fat Thursday is our new favorite holidayWands are locked downTina’s Patronus could be a lynx or a rottweiler Does being a Legilimens affect your ability to cast a Patronus? New favorite quote: “We aren’t evil, we are just committed.”Cats are basically liquidDoes Leta fall on “Snape’s Sliding Scale?”Is Grindelwald’s Patronus Dumbledore? Our burning question: Can Carrow cast the Patronus Charm? You can stay up to date with Maja on social m...

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.<b...

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 EasilyDefensiveGentleWhose 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.We’d love to hear from you!Send some Patronus Post our way at...

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 youPersonality Traits:ElusiveAlertVigilantSolitary, except for partnerInstinctualWhose 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. We’d love to hear from you!Send some Patronus Post our way at expec...

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 easilyAvoidantThe Patronus GameDoes the size of the Patronus matter? Does it bite the dementor? Who knows?! But our hosts agree, it deserves a fair shake. We’d love to hear from you!S...

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 EatersWe’d love to hear from you!Send some Patronus Post our way at expectopodtronum@gmail.com or find us on social media.Remember, a piece of chocolate a day keeps the Dementors away!Music/Sound Credits: “Food Show” by Music_For_Videos, Anastasia Kir -- “Movie...

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.<...

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.We’d love to hear from you!Send some Patronus Post our way at expe...