All about this Patronus form:

• Swallow is a familial type of perching birds
• They are found around the world, including Antarctica occasionally
• May be monogamous, may take relationship breaks
• A group of swallows could be called a “flight” or “sweep”
• When sailing seeing a swallow meant you were close to shore
• Some connect the swallow with liberty and independence.
• Native American, Celtic, and Asian cultures all have folktales around swallows

Personality Traits:

• Social
• Monogamous
• Territorial
• Loyal
• Fast
• Long Endurance
• Acrobatic

The Patronus Game
Why swallows? Do they make sense as a Patronus? Is there another bird that makes more sense? Is this Oliver Wood's Patronus? 

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

Music/Sound Credits: “Food Show” by Music_For_Videos, Anastasia Kir -- “Movie Score A” by DHy-Nez, Denita Smith -- “Excuse me Cat” by geoffharvey, Geoff Harvey -- “The Classical” by Music_For_Videos, Anastasia Kir -- “Uplifting Celebration” by makesoundmusic, Mike Kripak -- “Mysterious Music: Light Mystical Background Music for Short Video/Vlog” by White Records, Maksym Dudchyk -- “Telling the Story” by goeffharvey, Geoff Harvey

All about this Patronus form:

• Two main classifications: River and Sea
• Sea otters can be up to one Stephanie long (6ft)
• Fur color is various shades of brown with lighter underparts
• Baby otters, called pups or kittens
• Mother otters throw their kids off the deep end 
• No enemies, just vibes
• An old Anglo-Saxon name for the otter is “water-snake”

Personality Traits:

• Social
• Playful
• Enthusiastic
• Curious
• Creative
• Empathetic

The Patronus is Right!

Our hosts discuss if the otter Patronus aligns with Hermione’s personality or if there may be a better fit. 

Patronus Feud

Host Lucy wants to know why there are no Aussie animals on the list. We brainstorm some animals that could enhance the existing list of Patronuses. 

We’d love to hear from you! Send some Patronus Post our way at [email protected] 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 Score A” by DHy-Nez, Denita Smith -- “Excuse me Cat” by geoffharvey, Geoff Harvey -- “The Classical” by Music_For_Videos, Anastasia Kir -- “Uplifting Celebration” by makesoundmusic, Mike Kripak -- “Mysterious Music: Light Mystical Background Music for Short Video/Vlog” by White Records, Maksym Dudchyk -- “Telling the Story” by goeffharvey, Geoff Harvey

All about this Patronus form:

• Clarification: beagles, not bagels 
• Beagles are loving and lovable, happy, and companionable
• BYOB Hunting Parties (Bring your own beagle)
• Possible colorings are lemon, red and white, and tricolor
• Said to be good luck for a hunter to see one before a trip
• Some believe they can ward off evil spirits or intruders
• Does your Patronus grow with you? 
• A brief discussion on the lack of structure around magical education

Personality Traits:

• Curious
• Friendly
• Focused
• Opportunistic
• Goal Oriented

Whose Patronus is it Anyway?

Our hosts present their arguments as to why this Patronus would be a good fit for Katie Bell and Fenrir Greyback, both of whose Patronus form is unknown. 

We’d love to hear from you!Send some Patronus Post our way at [email protected] 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 Score A” by DHy-Nez, Denita Smith -- “Excuse me Cat” by geoffharvey, Geoff Harvey -- “The Classical” by Music_For_Videos, Anastasia Kir -- “Uplifting Celebration” by makesoundmusic, Mike Kripak -- “Mysterious Music: Light Mystical Background Music for Short Video/Vlog” by White Records, Maksym Dudchyk -- “Telling the Story” by goeffharvey, Geoff Harvey

All about this Patronus form:

• Native to the Arctic region of North America and the Palearctic
• Would Hedwig survive a monogamous relationship?
• Semantics of Owl Post at Hogwarts 
• LEMMINGS
• Traditionally thought to possess strong magic
• Owls and ravens are beefing

Personality Traits:

• Patient
• Wise
• Protective
• Territorial
• Solitary
• Shy

Whose Patronus is it anyway?

The snowy owl 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 Fleur Delacour, whose Patronus form is unknown, or for Harry Potter if his did not take the shape of a stag.

We’d love to hear from you! Send some Patronus Post our way at [email protected] 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 Score A” by DHy-Nez, Denita Smith -- “Excuse me Cat” by geoffharvey, Geoff Harvey -- “The Classical” by Music_For_Videos, Anastasia Kir -- “Uplifting Celebration” by makesoundmusic, Mike Kripak -- “Mysterious Music: Light Mystical Background Music for Short Video/Vlog” by White Records, Maksym Dudchyk -- “Telling the Story” by goeffharvey, Geoff Harvey

On this first episode of Expecto Podtronum:

• Get to know all six of our hosts!
• What is a Patronus? 
• How does the Patronus Charm work?
• Remembering Lethifolds are a thing...
• Reviewing the different segments in future episodes.

Catch a new episode every Wednesday!

We’d love to hear from you! Send some Patronus Post our way at [email protected] 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 Score A” by DHy-Nez, Denita Smith -- “Excuse me Cat” by geoffharvey, Geoff Harvey -- “The Classical” by Music_For_Videos, Anastasia Kir -- “Uplifting Celebration” by makesoundmusic, Mike Kripak -- “Mysterious Music: Light Mystical Background Music for Short Video/Vlog” by White Records, Maksym Dudchyk -- “Telling the Story” by goeffharvey, Geoff Harvey