What is a Patronus?
- Professor Lunan
- Apr 28, 2019
- 2 min read
To successfully cast the spell, one begins by mustering the happiest memory they can think of (the happier the memory, the better the charm will work). The next step is to begin drawing circles with their wand so as to increase the power of their spell. They must then say the incantation, Expecto Patronum; the Patronus will come from the tip of the wand and can be directed towards a target by pointing one's wand at said target.
The patronus charm is one of the most famous and one of the most powerful defensive spells in the Wizarding World. It creates a physical manifestation of positive energy, called a Patronus. Their primary use will be to harm dementors who typically have no other weakness. To cast this defensive charm, you must be highly skilled in advanced magic. So it is a mark of superior magical ability.
Headmistress Minerva McGonagall could summon three patronus charms at once
There are actually two different patronus charms: corporeal and incorporeal. The corporeal one will typically take place as a form of an animal. The incorporeal patronus will not take any form other than a wisp, they will also not defend the caster like a corporeal patronus would. However, in some cases you may conceal the identity of your patronus to make it appear to be incorporeal.
One of the most notable features about a patronus is that everyone’s is different. They are based on many things. They usually take form of an animal that represents some part in your life whether its by personality or otherwise. For example, Professor Lupin had a wolf as his patronus and that was because he is a werewolf. “Your patronus only changes if its eternal love, unchanging - part of you forever” - Rowling However, in some rare cases some wizards can produce patronus of their choice. This is a sign of obsession or eccentricity. Be careful around these wizards.
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