Patronus
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| Synonym(s) | Patronus Charm, Expecto Patronum |
| See also | Animagus |
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A Patronus is a protective animal form conjured by the Patronus Charm in the Harry Potter universe. The form a Patronus takes is unique to the person who conjures it. Patronuses[note 1] are primarily used to repel Dementors but are also used by the Order of the Phoenix to deliver messages.
It is implied that one's Patronus reflects one's character traits—how this is differs from an Animagus form is the subject of some debate. One's Patronus can change to reflect a deep love for another person. Harry's Patronus takes the form of a stag, which is his father's Animagus form.
Pottermore featured a quiz that would determine a user's Patronus.
Gallery
Severus Snape with his doe Patronus by Ludmila-Cera-Foce (2017).
A three-inch sticker declaring "My Patronus fights TERFs", sold by HokumAndSnark in 2021. Created in response to Rowling's transphobic statements
Example Fanworks
- What Your Patronus Says About You: A Comprehensive Guide by perhapsarat (fleamontpotter) (October 2016)
External Links
- Patronus at the Harry Potter Lexicon
- Patronus Charm at the Harry Potter Wiki
- Official Patronus Quiz: Discover Your Patronus on WizardingWorld.com (login required)
- Patronus Quiz on Pottermore Wiki
- So how DO the members of the Order of the Phoenix communicate with each other? at J.K. Rowling Official Site