JK Rowling Forced To Clarify That Harambe Is Not A Patronus After Harry Potter Fans Trolled

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The Internet nearly went into meltdown when two of its biggest Twitter figures collided in ridiculous form: JK Rowling was forced to clarify that famed gorilla Harambe was not a patronus available to Harry Potter fans.

The author unleashed a swathe of excitement when she re-posted a mock-up of the ape, who became a viral meme after being killed at a zoo in Cincinnati.

One of these was Harambe appearing in the guise of a patronus - the spirit animal of a witch or wizard cast in a defensive charm to fight evil life-sucking creatures called ‘Dementors’ in the Harry Potter universe.

One Potter fan took a new online quiz that revealed which animal would be their patronus, writing:

Rowling, a Twitter veteran, re-posted the picture, prompting a flurry of comments from fans about the amazing find.

To head off too much excitement, the author had to intervene and clarify that the picture was a “joke”.

I've been asked to make it clear that Harambe is not a Patronus you can actually get on @pottermore. The previous RT is a joke. As you were.

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) September 22, 2016

I thought it was very funny, btw.

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) September 22, 2016

Which prompted defiant social media users to issue the inevitable replies:

I hope 2016 is murdered https://t.co/oWlREMxHXG

— Peter Moskowitz (@ptrmsk) September 22, 2016

@jk_rowling @pottermore Ruin our dreams why don’t you

— Cumberbuddy (@Cumberbuddy) September 22, 2016

@jk_rowling @pottermore Is there a #Patronus vet? I think mine needs worming tablets pic.twitter.com/i9yFcDb6Ps

— HappyToast ★ (@IamHappyToast) September 22, 2016

@jk_rowling @pottermore how dare you call Harambe a joke

— 🌵 Going Kleer 🌴 (@MilesKlee) September 22, 2016

@jk_rowling wands out for Harambe

— kal (@pottrshorcrux) September 22, 2016

end this year already https://t.co/QVl36r7mnM

— Dave Itzkoff (@ditzkoff) September 22, 2016
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