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|name=Patronus Charm | |||
|incantation=Expecto Patronum | |||
|pronunciation={{IPAc-en|ɛ|k|s|ˈ|p|ɛ|k|t|oʊ|_|p|ə|ˈ|t|r|oʊ|n|əm}} {{Respell|eks|PEK|toh}} {{Respell|pə|TROH|nəm}} | |||
|canon=Yes | |||
|spell branch=Charms | |||
|magical discipline=Defensive | |||
|description=Conjures an [[incarnation]] of the caster's innermost positive feelings, such as joy or hope, known as a Patronus. A Patronus is conjured as a protector, and is a weapon rather than a predator of souls: Patronuses shield their conjurors from [[Dementors]] or [[Magical creatures in Harry Potter#List of magical creatures|Lethifold]]s, and can even drive them away. They are also used amongst the Order of the Phoenix to send messages. According to [[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]], the Charm is the only known defensive spell against Lethifolds. | |||
|regulations=Legal | |||
|skill level=Advanced | |||
|references=First seen in Prisoner of Azkaban when a Dementor appears in the Hogwarts Express, and Hermione says that [[Remus Lupin]] repelled the Dementor by casting a silvery object from his wand. Harry's corporeal Patronus first appears in a [[Quidditch]] game, and other characters throughout the rest of the series use it. | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:55, 7 December 2014
Spell Name: Patronus Charm
Incantation: Expecto Patronum
Pronunciation: /ɛksˈpɛktoʊ pəˈtroʊnəm/ eks-PEK-toh pə-TROH-nəm
Spell Branch: Charms
Magical Discipline(s): Defensive
Appearance:
Description: Conjures an incarnation of the caster's innermost positive feelings, such as joy or hope, known as a Patronus. A Patronus is conjured as a protector, and is a weapon rather than a predator of souls: Patronuses shield their conjurors from Dementors or Lethifolds, and can even drive them away. They are also used amongst the Order of the Phoenix to send messages. According to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the Charm is the only known defensive spell against Lethifolds.
Regulations: Legal
Skill Level: Advanced
Etymology:
References: First seen in Prisoner of Azkaban when a Dementor appears in the Hogwarts Express, and Hermione says that Remus Lupin repelled the Dementor by casting a silvery object from his wand. Harry's corporeal Patronus first appears in a Quidditch game, and other characters throughout the rest of the series use it.
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