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’!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: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 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: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 personality fits McGonnagall better than Umbridge, does the timeline make it impossible?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: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 list and no whales. Why no whales? Also, a shark feels like a better pick then some of the other swimmy options. Liz then provides the Vaquita porpoise as an option to save their existence.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

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 [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: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 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: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 Patronus form. We agree it doesn't fit Malfoy, like Stephanie originally thought.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: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 Patronus fits our guest, Emily from Potterversity.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: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.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: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!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: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?BONUS SEGMENT! While we know it's not, it's still fun to discuss their personalities. 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

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 media at the links below!Instagram/TikTok: PlanetMajaTwitter: Planet_MajaWe’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: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.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: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 Cadogan.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: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 [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: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 [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: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!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

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 [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: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.The Patronus GameSidney decided this needed to be discussed further. Why is this added when there are so many better options?Is This the Cat?McGonnagall, maybe. Umbridge, heck no.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: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 [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: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 Trelawny. 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: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 [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: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 tosses out a different suggestion that makes us laugh and leaves us speechless for a second.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: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 [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

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 twins.  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: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.Whose Patronus is it Anyway?SURPRISE SEGMENT! We know canonically the magpie is the twins’ Patronus, but are there other characters who we think might be a better fit? Cho, Lockhart, and Molly Weasley are pitched. Carolyn’s idea actually makes sense for once, but Lucy pulls one from left field.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: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 better?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: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 would be a perfect Patronus for her.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: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 [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: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 Ginny’s horse. It is too “chill” and the image in the movie shows no pattern. This has got to be the most confident “no” we have ever had. 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: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? McGonagall is too much of a badass to have this cat as a Patronus.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: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 FeudWhy is this random bird on the list of Patronuses and not something more well known like a seagull? 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: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 [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: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!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

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 creature?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: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 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: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 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: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 candidate.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: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 horse could represent Ginny maturing, but it could also represent Hufflepuff house. 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: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 Hogwarts professor? 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:The king cobra has a wide distribution in South and Southeast AsiaWorld's longest venomous snakeRarely bites humansIt isn’t often seen in the wild and avoids being around civilizationDoesn’t need to eat often due to slow metabolismHisses in a frequency close to humans They can reproduce asexuallyIt's a faking, faker! Personality Traits:TransformationDangerousCunningCautiousIntelligentRitualisticSolitaryShyWhose Patronus is it Anyway? We chat and try to figure out if this fits what we know about Igor Karkaroff.  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

Prepare for the unhinged as we speculate whether or not Ginny’s Patronus form is actually a Thestral, not a horse!Recap of the ThestralHow do you think Ginny’s patronus came to be?HORSE SHAPED! Amy is set out to irritate Stephine Lucy gets what Stephanie is pitching. Everyone else? Not so much.Pause for Dean and Alfie love Has Ginny seen and understood death enough to see Thestrals in fourth year? 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 episode, our hosts are joined by special guest Flick Miles. Flick was Emma Watson's body double on the first three Harry Potter films and currently hosts Behind the Wand, a podcast featuring the many talented individuals who worked behind the scenes on the Potter films.All about this Patronus form:Domestic cat breed made by crossing a Siamese and a Burmese cat.The first Tonkinese came to the U.S. around the 1930s was named Wong Mau.Also known as the TonkHas a short hair coat that can be platinum, champagne, blue, or naturalTonks can be chatter boxes, but aren’t as loud and demanding as a SiamesePersonality Traits:CuriousAffectionateIntelligentLivelyPlayfulMischievousIs this the Cat? In our lengthy quest to figure out which cat Patronus form is the one belonging to Dolores Umbridge, our hosts wonder if the Tonkinese fits the bill. 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:23 different species of vultures across the worldOur hosts think the Patronus would be a Griffon VultureMoves in flocks as it searches for dead animals to scavenger Unlike other birds, they are super calorically efficient with their flyingLiz is jealous of their thermoregulation abilitiesCultures view the bird as impure and a symbol of purificationPersonality Traits:OpportunisticLoyalPhilopatric (likes to return home)Family OrientedIntelligentWhose Patronus is it Anyway? We chat about two people in the wizarding world who fall into the classification of scavengers themselves, Mundungus Fletcher and Peter Pettigrew. We can picture either one as having a vulture as a Patronus.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:Puffs unite! The fifteen species of mustelid badgers are grouped into four subfamiliesTheir tails vary in length depending on speciesBadgers can run or gallop at 25–30 kmh (16–19 mph) for short periods of timeThe badger is the state animal of WisconsinThe Punxsutawney Phil of EuropeBadgers often appear as wise and kind characters in booksMost mythology paints badgers in negative lightPersonality Traits:LonersPersistentDeterminedResilientGroundedBraveWhose Patronus is it Anyway? Helga Hufflepuff is an obvious choice, but Liz also pitches Colin Creevy and Molly Weasley as contenders to have this Patronus form. 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: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

All about this Patronus form:The leopard is one of 5 species in the genus PantheraIt has a pale yellowish to dark golden fur with dark spots grouped in rosettes.Solitary creatures, they do not live in big groupsBlack panthers are just leopards with melanismMany cultures have deities with connections to leopardsSpots are often associated with beauty, mystery, and complexityPersonality Traits:PowerfulStrongCourageousResourcefulAdaptableMediatorsWhose Patronus is it Anyway? While Liz gives us two wild suggestions (Dumbledore and Percy), Carolyn takes us on a ride to convince us this could be Umbridge’s cat Patronus. 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

Our hosts give a breakdown of the Potters’ PatronusesCould Harry have a stag because he is holding on to the family he never knew? Should Ginny’s Patronus match Harry’s?Why does the Weasley family have different Patronuses? Stephanie thinks the Weasley family should have different Patronuses within the weasel family. 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:There are 43 different species of deerNative to all continents except Antarctica and AustraliaCoat changes color depending on the seasonCan swim! Personality Traits:ProtectiveNurturingGentleDetermined SensitiveNobleThe Patronus is Right We do a quick rundown of the Potter Family’s Patronuses (and Snape’s) to see if they match their personalities. This discussion also prepares us for our next episode!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:Field mouse is a general term for deer miceFound in both rural and suburban/urban areasMale field mice get the attention of females by singing (you won’t be able to unhear it)Field mice are excellent navigatorsMice can be seen as a negative omenIllyius, from Hogwarts Legacy, has a mouse patronus.Personality Traits:EnduranceFocusedWittyFertileAdaptabilityInnocent Capable of large thingsWhose Patronus is it Anyway? Our hosts have a compelling theory for who could have a mouse Patronus. Lockhart. Enough said. 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