What is a Patronus?
As explained on the Pottermore page, a Patronus is a form of advanced magic in which the witch or wizard casting the spell draws upon their happiest memories to produce a kind of shield to help protect themselves from Dementors, the guardians of the wizarding prison, Azkaban.
What is one of the rarest Patronus?
The albatross
The albatross is the rarest Patronus on our list; the one belonging to the lowest number of Wizarding World fans. With the longest wingspan of any bird – up to 11 feet – the albatross surfs the ocean winds for hours, hardly even needing to flap.
Which Patronus is the best?
Harry Potter: The 15 Most Powerful Patronus, Ranked
- 1 Professor Dumbledore’s Phoenix.
- 2 Harry’s Stag.
- 3 *James Potter’s Stag.
- 4 *Lily Potter’s Doe.
- 5 Snape’s Doe.
- 6 Kingsley Shacklebolt’s Lynx.
- 7 Dolores Umbridge’s Cat.
- 8 Aberforth Dumbledore’s Goat.
What is Hermione’s Patronus?
OtterHermione Granger / Patronus
Otter (Hermione Granger) Hermione’s talent with a wand was clear from her earliest lessons – swish and flick, it’s all in the wrist. Her Patronus, the otter, is a clever and dexterous animal; some have even been known to juggle small rocks.
What is Ginny’s Patronus?
HorseGinny Weasley / Patronus
Coincidentally, the Patronus of Harry’s future wife, Ginny, was a horse. James Potter’s Patronus was the same form as his Animagus.
What are some Slytherin Patronuses?
Slytherin Patronus Masterpost
- Brown Bear.
- Brown Hare.
- Buzzard.
- Calico Cat.
- Cheetah.
- Chestnut Horse.
- Chow Chow.
- Crow.
Why is Ginny’s Patronus a horse?
Ginny Weasley casts a Patronus in the shape of a horse. As noted on Pottermore, the shape of Ginny’s Patronus has a small connection to that of her future husband’s. When Harry first sees his corporeal stag Patronus across the lake in “Prisoner of Azkaban,” he thinks it looks like a horse.
Is a dragon a rare Patronus?
Most uncommon of all possible Patronuses are magical creatures such as dragons, Thestrals and phoenixes.
What is Molly Weasley Patronus?
Rowling revealed on Twitter that the Weasley twins both cast Patronus charms shaped like a magpie, which is a type of bird. “We have a saying about them in the UK, ‘one for sorrow, two for joy,’ as you might know,” she wrote. “Plus, they’re talkative thieves.”
What is Molly Weasley’s Patronus?