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#ExpectoPatronum

#ExpectoPatronum

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About

#ExpectoPatronum is a hashtag related to a quiz fans of Harry Potter can take on the fan website Pottermore to discover what would be their "Patronus," a magical guardian which generally takes the shape of an animal.

Origin

The concept of a Patronus was introduced in the third installment of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Using the incantation "Expecto Patronum," wizards can ward off "dementors," soul sucking creatures that can only be stopped with powerful, happy memories. On September 22nd, 2016, Pottermore introduced a quiz allowing fans to discover what would be their Patronus.[1] After taking the quiz, which can only be taken once, users are invited to post their results to social media using the hashtag #ExpectoPatronum.


cebi @cebiimiu Follow What should I name him l ensure its a he :) #expectopatronum Your Patronus is a... Wolf RETURN TO MY PROFILE Nevena _Dispicable Me Follow So happy! #expectopatronum You have previously discovered your Patronus, which is an Ibizan Hound SHARE RETURN TO MY PROFILE LOTTO [SEMI-HIATUS] @BoredFreakness Follow OMG a white stallion #ExpectoPatronum Your Patronus is a... White Stallion SHAR RETURN TO MY PROFILE

Spread

According to Hypable,[2] there are 142 animals available in Pottermore's Patronus quiz. The release was covered by USA Today,[3] Vox,[4] and more, as fans quickly flocked to the site to discover their Patronus.

Parodies

The spread of #ExpectoPatronum quickly inspired parody posts where people edited Pottermore's results page to include facetious Patronus animals, including Harambe, [7] John Cena, [5] Donald Trump, [6] etc. The popularity of Harambe parodies led J.K. Rowling to clarify that Harambe was not a potential Patronus in the quiz,[8] which in itself became a Twitter moment.[9] That day, Uproxx[10] rounded up some of the more popular parodies.

Various Examples


Patrick Monahan @pattymo Following Makes sense Your Patronus is a.. Frasier HARE Adam P. Mclver @ad7m Follow Aw, man... Thanks, @jk_rowling & @pottermore? Find yours: my.pottermore.com/patronus #EXpecto Patronum Your Patromus is... This Dumbass Old Fish, I Guess? The TonyTM Follow @TweetsByTheTony This @pottermore thing's spot-on. #EXpectoPatronum Your unusual Patronus is... Gilbert Gottfried Bucket List 127 @BucketList 127 Follow I discovered my Pat my.pottermore.com/patronus #EXpectoPatronum ronus is Trump. Find yours: Comedy Central e @ComedyCentral Follow Sounds about right. #ExpectoPatronum Your Patronus is a... Sandwich * RETURN TO MY PROFILE Kieran Shiach @Kinglmpulse Follow I knew it! #ExpectoPatronum Your Patronus is a. JOHN CENA

Search Interest

External References

[1] Pottermore – Discover your Patronus on Pottermore

[2] Hypable – Pottermore’s Patronus quiz: A complete list of animals

[3] USA Today – Wonder what your Patronus is? Now you can find out on Pottermore

[4] Vox – Take Pottermore’s new Patronus quiz to find out if you’re a dolphin, monkey, or … mole?

[5] Twitter – @KingImpulse

[6] Twitter – @BucketList127

[7] Twitter – @TheHPFacts

[8] Twitter – @JK_Rowling

[9] Twitter Moments – No, Harambe is not a Patronus

[10] Uproxx – ‘Harry Potter’ Fans Are Sharing Their Very Accurate Patronus Using This Tool

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