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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2025 · 26 MIN

S1E18: Thestral

from Expecto Podtronum: A Harry Potter Podcast · host Expecto Podtronum

All about this Patronus form:Considered one of the rarest Patronus formsSIDNEY’S PATRONUS!Name comes from the Old English word “thestre,” meaning “dark” or “gloomy”Sleek, black coats that are so thin their bones are easily seen underneath.Thestrals are actually relatively peaceful creaturesCan only be seen by those who have witnessed death and accepted its significanceCan fly immense distances at very fast speeds and have a great sense of direction.The core of the Elder Wand (aka “deathstick”) is a Thestral tail hairDoes the caster have to be able to see Thestrals to have this Patronus form?Personality Traits:GentleProtectiveMisunderstoodIntelligentLoyalWhose Patronus is it Anyway? We question whether a Thestral would make more sense for Luna Lovegood, rather than the hare she’s given in the series.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

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