Expecto Podtronum: A Harry Potter Podcast

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. We’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...

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 GameIs 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 FeudGet ready to fight! The capuchin goes up against spider monkeys, baboons, chimps. Sidney thinks there should just be more monkeys in general.  We’d love to hear from you! Send some Patronus Post our way at expectopodtronum@gmail.com or find us on social...

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 ResourcefulThe 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.<b...

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 1889Personality Traits:LoyalAffectionateAdaptiveEnergeticStrong WilledGentleGracefulWhose 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:ResilientUnassumingAgileGroundedAdaptableProactiveThe Patronus GameThe hosts have mixed opinions on if this makes a good Patronus. Two to one say “yes!” It is small, but mighty. We’d love to hear from you!Send some Patronus Post our way at expectopodtronum@gmail.com or find u...

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 farmingPersonality 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 opinionsPersonality 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...

All about this Patronus form: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:SuccessfulAdmirableVisionaryCallousAloofSensitiveMisfitPowerfulInnocenceWhose Patronus is it Anyway?Yet another bird we feel could fit Draco Malfoy.Patronus Feud...

All about this Patronus form: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?  We’d love to hear from you!Send some Patronus Post our way at...

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:SecretiveSolitaryIntelligentAdaptableFierceWhose 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. We’d love to hear from you!<br...

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...

All about this Patronus form: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 WilledTerritorialAdaptablePowerfulSwiftPatronus Feud Why is this the only insect Patronus on the official list of possible corporeal forms?We’d love to hear from you!Send some Patronus Post our way...

All about this Patronus form: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:IntelligentEnergeticVocalClownishAthleticStubbornFearlessThe 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. We’d love to he...

All about this Patronus form: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:ConfidentCreativePridefulTeamplayersEnthusiasticPersuasiveDirectWhose 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...

All about this Patronus form: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...

All about this Patronus form:They are giant balls of fur and energyBred to work in packsThe chattiest of all dog breedsHave a double coat to help keep them warm Might not be the best watch dogBalto is a classic movieChukchi legend states two sled dogs guard the gates of heaven where they can reject anyone who was mean to dogs while alivePersonality Traits:FriendlyDetail OrientedMischievousEnergeticTrustingIndependentWhose Patronus is it Anyway? Could this patronus be that of a legendary wand maker? Or perhaps an animal loving Ho...