patronus
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- noun
- /ˈpeɪtrənəs/
- Literature
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patronus
- A Patronus takes the form of a bright, translucent animal to protect its caster from danger.
Examples
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Professor, my mother's Patronus was a doe, wasn't it?
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In the Harry Potter series, a Patronus is a magical charm that can repel dark creatures like Dementors.
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Remember, your Patronus can only protect you for as long as you stay focused.
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And, if I might ask, what would your patronus be?
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Oh, my Patronus is a Meg's cat.
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No, my patronus is a stag.
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Is it true you can produce a Patronus Charm?
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Tonks' patronus is a wolf, symbolizing her love for Remus Lupin, who is a werewolf.
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When we see Snape's Patronus as a doe, we suddenly realize that he was in love with Lily Potter, Harry's mother—which explains virtually everything he's done up to this point.
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When facing a Dementor, casting your Patronus can provide the protection you need.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word patronus comes from Latin patronus, which meant 'protector' and is the same root as English patron. So in the Harry Potter stories a patronus is a magical protector that drives away dark creatures like Dementors.