Patronus
Conjured animal guardian
A Patronus is a protective spirit in the Harry Potter universe, conjured by the spell *Expecto Patronum* to ward off Dementors.
Each wizard's Patronus takes the form of an animal reflecting their personality or emotional bonds: Her Patronus was a silver otter.
Outside the fictional context, the word sometimes describes a personal guardian or protective symbol: Dogs are basically my Patronus.
Attractive personal quality
- spellArrange letters correctly
- corporealHaving physical existence
- incantationSpoken magical formula
- wandThin ceremonial stick
silvery · guardian · protective · conjure · mist · wispy · luminous · summoning
Male deer
- doeAdult female deer
- otterSemi-aquatic weasel relative
- phoenixSelf-immolating, regenerating bird
- hareLarge wild lagomorph
wolf · horse · cat · dog · swan · Jack Russell terrier · silver · galloping
Mind's retention capacity
- happinessJoyful emotional state
- joyIntense positive emotion
- hopeDesire for good outcomes
- protectionGuarding against harm
love · strength · courage · inner light · positivity · resilience · warmth · comfort
One who safeguards others
- defenderOne who guards another
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- fatherMale parent
- saintCanonized holy person
sponsor · advocate · Roman · etymology · protection · safeguard · benefactor · champion
Relating to one's self
- uniqueOnly one exists
- individualOne separate human being
- self-expressionConveying one's inner world
- soulInnermost animating essence
character · personality · revelation · true self · Pottermore · quiz · discovery · match
charm
Attractive personal quality
- spellArrange letters correctly
- corporealHaving physical existence
- incantationSpoken magical formula
wand · silvery · guardian · protective · conjure · mist · wispy · luminous · summoning · defense
stag
Male deer
hare · wolf · horse · cat · dog · swan · Jack Russell terrier · silver · galloping · bounding
memory
Mind's retention capacity
protection · love · strength · courage · inner light · positivity · resilience · warmth · comfort · concentration
protector
One who safeguards others
saint · sponsor · advocate · Roman · etymology · protection · safeguard · benefactor · champion
personal
Relating to one's self
- uniqueOnly one exists
- individualOne separate human being
- self-expressionConveying one's inner world
soul · character · personality · revelation · true self · Pottermore · quiz · discovery · match · reflection
- Harry PotterHarry Potter, Hermione Granger, Hogwarts, Voldemort, Ron Weasley
PatronusDementor
Joy-consuming dark specter
Horcrux · dark magic · curse · boggart · hex
Patronusdespair
Total absence of hope
hopelessness · soul-sucking · the void · depression · terror
- patron saintsHoly advocates for groups
- patron of the artsFunder of cultural work
- art patronFunder of creative endeavors
- patronage systemsRewarding supporters with positions
- political patronageAwarding posts for loyalty
- library patronsVisitors who use collections
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