Expecto Patronum! - My Favorite Spell in All of Harry Potter

Jul 30 '09    Write an essay on this topic.


The Bottom Line Yes, I've even caught myself saying this one a few times...

One of the most impressive songs in the Celtic Thunder catalog is Heartland, a haunting ensemble number in which storm-tossed seafarers pray for protection from the elements.  With its Gaelic chorus that translates to "Lord, have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy," it's also perhaps the most overtly religious song they perform.  I've been itching to do something with it ever since I heard it, but I was clueless as to what that might be.  Then tonight, the solution hit me over the head.  So here's my tribute to my favorite of J. K. Rowling's many creative spells.

Expecto Patronum!

Harry: When Dementors threaten and all is cold,
Deliver me from the darkness in my soul.

All: Expecto patronum!  Expecto patronum!
Expecto patronum!  Expecto patronum!

Luna: When my world is lonely and friendships rare,
Call to mind my comrades, little hare.

All: Expecto patronum!  Expecto patronum!
Expecto patronum!  Expecto patronum!

Snape: Silver doe, I have kept you secret so long.
Lead the boy to the sword and make him strong.

All: Expecto patronum!  Expecto patronum!
Expecto patronum!  Expecto patronum!

Harry: Deliverer, deliverer,
I wait for you!

All: Expecto patronum!  Expecto patronum!
Expecto patronum!  Expecto patronum!

Expecto patronum!  Expecto patronum!
Expecto patronum!  Expecto patronum!

Harry Potter Parodies:
Suicide is Painless * Mary Was an Only Child * Invisible * Gilligan's Island * I Got a Name * Santa Claus is Comin' to Town * Carolina in My Mind * Take Me Home Country Roads * Open Arms * Homeward Bound * I'll Have to Say I Love You With a Song * Turn the Page * He's Got the Whole World in His Hands * El Shaddai * Let It Be * Belle

Harry Potter Poems:
In Defense of Harry * Butterbeer * Fred and George * Not Worried * The Pride of Gryffindor * A Visit From Hagrid * Remember Cedric * Snape's Secrets * Gilderoy, Gilderoy... * Dudley's Departure * Hedwig's Descent * Luna * Auntie Muriel * The Importance of Being Sockful * A Free Elf * Thestrals * Tickling the Dragon * Without You * First Kiss * The Fool * Courageous Colin * Exhortation * The Chudley Cannons * Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes * Silly Hair * The Snape-Shaped Hole * The Waltz * Vernon's Dream * There Was Only Ever One

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