Introduced in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanThe Patronus Charm is of particular fascination to the Harry Potter fandom, especially the rare Patronus Dragon. In addition Harry Potter being a wonderful series, A big reason for its decades-long lasting popularity is the ease with which fans can interact with the Wizarding World and imagine how they would fit into it based on their personality.. This is most commonly seen in discussions about Hogwarts Houses and the Sorting Hat quizzes. Harry Potter fans will share whether they are Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff as often as their zodiac sign.
Another extremely attractive aspect of Harry Potter Franchising is, of course, the magic. Witnessing Harry, Ron and Hermione learn various spells and potions at Hogwarts is great fun, as is imagining the ability to cast these useful spells. Harry Potter spells in the real world. Conjuring the Action Summon Charm to retrieve a pair of house keys or point a wand at a broken cell phone while saying, “Repair!” would make everyday life much more convenient. And of course, there are the advanced spells, often used in life-and-death circumstances, which include the Patronus charm.
The Patronus Dragon is a symbol of fearless leadership
Each patron animal is a reflection of the spellcaster’s personality
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban This is when the series takes a notable dark turn, and with it comes advanced magic like the Patronus Charm. The Patronus Charm is an anti-Dementor defensive spell in which the caster, when faced with a Dementor, evokes positive memories and energy from within and shouts “WAIT PATRON!” If the spell works well, a corporeal animal will appear to protect the spell caster.
The specific Patronus animal will always depend on the witch or wizard, and is typically an animal they have an affinity for and reflects their personality. For example, Harry Potter is a deer, just like his father, James, which demonstrates the Boy Wizard’s strong ability to lead and protect those around him. Patronus Dragons are rare, as most Patronuses are peaceful creaturesand, despite Norbert, dragons tend to be quite aggressive in Harry Potter world.
If someone were to conjure a Patronus dragon, it would likely mean that they, like deer, are natural leaders. However, Patronus dragons speak to witches and wizards who embrace the thrill of fighting; they love asserting their dominance and never back down from a challenge.
No Harry Potter character has a confirmed patron dragon
Draco Malfoy would probably have the Dragon Patronus (if he was able to conjure one)
Although a dragon seems like a good Patronus to defend against a Dementor, no Patronus dragon is ever shown, or even discussed, in Harry Potter. The Patronus Charm is not officially taught at Hogwarts, nor is it required to graduate, as most magicians will hopefully never find themselves confronted by a Dementor. Harry only learned through private lessons with Lupin, although he went on to join Dumbledore’s Army. The secret organization has summoned a diverse collection of powerful Patronuses, from Ron’s Jack Russell Terrier to Hermione’s otter, but there are no dragons among them.
Harry Potter Characters and their patrons |
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Harry Potter |
Deer |
Ron Weasley |
Jack Russel Terrier |
Hermione Granger |
Otter |
Ginny Weasley |
Horse |
Luna Lovegood |
hare |
Albus Dumbledore |
Phoenix |
James Potter |
Deer |
Lily Potter |
Doe |
Severus Snape |
Doe |
Minerva McGonagall |
Cat |
Remus Lupine |
Lobe |
Nymphadora Tonks |
Lobe |
Arthur Weasley |
Weasel |
Kingsley Shacklebolt |
Lynx |
Dolores Umbridge |
Cat |
Seamus Finnegan |
Fox |
Cho Chang |
Swan |
Ernesto MacMillan |
Boar |
Aberforth Dumbledore |
Goat |
THE Harry Potter The character most likely to have a Patronus dragon would be Draco Malfoy, as his first name is literally Latin for “dragon” (his surname means “bad faith”). However, Draco is never seen casting the Patronus Charm, and it is possible he never did so. As Harry Potter author JK Rowling explained in a 2007 chat with Bloomsbury. withmost Death Eaters don’t know how to cast Patronuses because the spell is normally used against Death Eaters, not by them.
Furthermore, Draco may behave like the kind of wizard with a Patronus dragon, but as he proved in the series finale, he never really possessed the pure bravery or ingrained fighting associated with the mythical creature. However, it is possible that, in adulthood, Draco learned the Patronus Charm. It’s been established that he left the Death Eaters and reformed his wicked ways, so maybe Draco really does have a Patronus dragon – it’s just not official Harry Potter canon.