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Pottermore patronus quiz not working Continue Frequently asked questions and additional information about Beadle Bard's Tales of frequently asked questions and information about the book shorts series Harry Potter: Journey Through ... Frequently asked questions and general information about Pottermore are frequently asked questions and general information about the magical world of digital frequently asked questions and download information ordering, payment and troubleshooting information and support frequently asked questions and where to buy facts and news Facts and News Find information on the audio book edition of quidditch through the ages. Full Patronus quiz quiz introduction I have no permission from JJ or Pottermore to do so. So it's incredibly not legal. However, though, it should be useful. The original illegal was removed in some way. Designed for the digital heart of the Magic World, Pottermore promised to be our only source for all things Harry Potter. But for many years she could not keep that promise. What happened? The limited beta release of Pottermore took place in 2011, and only a million fans were allowed to register. J.K. Rowling, originally in partnership with Sony, announced the site as something the Internet has never seen before; the future of the Harry Potter franchise and the worthy answer - though we have long disagreed - on the noise of fandom for the Harry Potter encyclopedia. But while it was promising in the beta phase, still offering what we thought was a look at a much bigger picture, Pottermore failed to deliver. Although he offered us some much-loved quizzes such as the sorting ceremony (very hated if you got the wrong house) and the Patronus quiz, interest in Pottermore quickly declined over the years. Many have analyzed what exactly it was, practically what Pottermore failed to do. But it has run out of interest from fandom due to much deeper reasons than just the interface, usernames or even skepticism towards the results of the sorting. Pottermore couldn't understand what Harry Potter fandom is and what he wants. Limitless canon is not the answer In a sense, it is clear that Pottermore felt confident in the idea of being a new, innovative element of fandom interaction. After all, Harry Potter was a groundbreaking franchise, and essentially set the tone for what fandom is and how it works for that generation. It wasn't crazy to think that Harry Potter could do it again; but it was a gamble, and one that didn't quite pay off the way they intended it. The problem is that as much as fandom thought he wanted more information about the Magical World, he really didn't. The last 10 years have perfectly shown what the glut of the contextual canon looks like. Between Pottermore, Rowling's own tweets and The Cursed Child, many fans are now focused any information provided after the publication of Deathly Hallows. Limitless canon, in the form of Pottermore offers that's not what we want. While we liked to learn information about the kernel wand at the beginning, the following years began to feel more tense as we were presented with additional information that was revealed outside the books. Even though it was written by Rowling, she felt strangely transgressive. Books and movies were finished. And how much more can Rowling really provide? More character biographies, which messed up with the cost of years headcanons of total fandom? More random information about inanimate objects? At what point does it stop? Related: No more Potter: Why I ignore JK Rowling's new Harry Potter canon Bias was inevitable, and stifling But the most unexpected factor in Pottermore's fate was his uncomfortable relationship with Rowling herself. As a website created for fans, it intends to give fans a safe space to explore their passion for Harry Potter books. But as a platform for the author, she is not quite able to open herself up in need of protection of her image. There's a strange dynamic going on out there: how many authors create a kind of social network around their books and keep it as their publishing platform? This creates a strange puzzle that could not have been predicted during the creation of Pottermore. Recently, a previously employed writer for the site revealed that the controversy surrounding the casting of Johnny Depp - shortly after the Ilvermorny cultural appropriation controversy - may have contributed to staff discomfort. They had to write articles about the Harry Potter franchise right when all eyes were on Fantastic Beasts: and yet, as employees of the very content source, they could not speak on the most popular topic of conversation for fear of making a statement. And what is a fandom platform if you can't criticize the source material, analyze it, or even properly defend it with facts? Well, it's becoming an advertisement. Between Depp's controversy and Ilvermorni's external criticism of cultural appropriations, Pottermore lost its legitimacy - not because of its proximity to these issues, but because of its inability to have a say in them. Fandom didn't need another site idea Pottermore was ambitious. He intended to collect the entire body of global Harry Potter fandom in one place, give him a home, and keep him fed and happy. But it was an unrealistic goal. Not everyone went to Pottermore, and worse, most people don't want to stay. After all, it's been 10 years since Harry Potter platforms were painstakingly created and loyally maintained. Some fans became famous in the fandom, gathering devoted fans. People found niches that met their needs and reflected their experience with Harry Potter the way they wanted. Fandom has already found many, varied and eloquent places to be: this centralization is needed. As precious as quizzes and canon can be, fandom's heart is his conversation. And perhaps Pottermore figured it out in 2016 when he sent out a call to writers to create content for the site. But by then, we all had our own places to find book analysis, news and listicles. Pottermore has been unable to connect to an already oversaturated market - especially with its unusual limitations. What will it take? That doesn't mean it's the end of Pottermore, although the latest news may be a bad sign. But if Pottermore intends to stay (or, some might say, become) relevant, he must find something truly revolutionary to offer. And it's tricky when it comes to fandom: you never know what to expect. With all the controversy around the franchise, and with millions pouring in, no matter thanks to Fantastic Beasts movies, it might just be the right time to give Pottermore a break. Pottermore has finally released an interactive quiz allowing Harry Potter fans to find out what their Patronus will be in the magical world. Patrons (bodily, one way or another) are guardians in the form of animals that protect a witch or a magician from dementors. Each of them is unique to his sorcerer, according to the novels of J.K. Rowling. Fans had high expectations when it came to learning about their Harry Potter spirit animals, and unfortunately some patronus results left people disappointed or confused.-Claire Sezki (@lcoastrhand) September 22, 2016-Joan (@bocchama) September 22, 2016 -@mightylauren-@VorpalFemme September 22, 2016-Louisville ,@loueyville September 22, 2016 -@VorpalFemme September 22, 2016 - Connor Relia,@CRelyea12 September 22, 2016.@CRelyea12 September 22, 2016 .@VorpalFemme. Since people take their designated Patronus as well personally. An easy way for Pottermore to deal with frustration would be to offer an explanation of each animal's qualities and how they can relate to a man conjuring it. A lot of fans pointed this out. -SandyPCoelho (@SandyPCoelho) September 22, 2016-JayMae (@CAdreamin158) September 22, 2016-Adriana Mattioli (@DrikaMattioli) September 22, 2016-Fulcrum (@DenOfTrolls) September 22, 2016-Daniel (@Raverenn) September 22, 2016-Meg (@padswolf) September 22, 2016 A discussion about The Pottermore's Patronus quiz on the Harry Potter subreddit generated similar comments about the desire to explain. I just wanted to read more about his meaning or what he represents, Redditor PecheMode said about their Patronus swan. I wish we'd already got something about what our patrons are saying about our personalities, Redditor Gnisms writes. Although I also think it probably would be too much. My Patronus was a dolphin. I'm not quite okay with that. Pottermore Reason fans so insist on explaining goes other Features of the Pottermore quiz. After setting up an account, people are encouraged to get a wand and be sorted to Hogwarts or Ilvermorny (American School of Masters) House. Both of these quizzes have explanations about the results. For example - my chosen wand 13 3/4 long, made of Cypress wood, has the core of a Phoenix pen, and it's pretty bendy. Pottermore provides a full paragraph of explanation for each of these attributes. Cypress is associated with nobility, and is often matched by a brave, brave, and selfless witch or wizard. Phoenix pen sticks are hard to tame, and its flexibility indicates the degree of adaptability. So why is there no reasoning provided by Pottermore when it comes to Patronus? Pottermore has not yet responded to INSIDER's request for comment on the lack of explanation, but we have one hunch. The sheer volume of Patronus variants may have stopped Pottermore from writing the reasoning behind each. We don't know how many varieties there are (Pottermore doesn't plan to release this information right now), but based on our research it's certainly in the high tens. Creating a backstory for each of them would add a layer of complications to the quiz process.
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