The Harry Potter series and films introduce viewers to a series of characters, events, objects, and concepts in the wizarding world, the most fascinating of which is the spell of the Patron saint.
There are a variety of worlds in the fantasy genre, the most popular and beloved of which is the world of magic, created by J.K. Rowling and introduced in her 1997 debut novel Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
The Wizarding World is the main setting for the Harry Potter saga, a series of seven novels that tell the story of the "Living Boy" and Voldemort, the darkest of all wizards, who had dangerous plans for both the wizarding world and the Muggle world, and when Harry was a baby, the Dark Wizard failed to kill him. In addition to Harry, readers and viewers learn about the various events that shaped the wizarding world, as well as the most famous wizards or witches, and some of the most interesting spells, including the Patronus Spell.
Patronus Charm
The Patronus Spell was introduced in the third book/film in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and Professor Remus Lupin taught Harry so he could protect himself from Dementors, and Sirius Black was full of Dementors around Hogwarts after escaping from Azkaban.
The Patronus Spell is one of the most powerful defensive spells and one of the hardest to master because it requires the power to evoke a positive energy. That's why it's used to protect itself from Dementors, and there are two kinds of guardians, one is tangible, that is, the guardian has a special shape, and the other is invisible, that is, it has no shape and no power to resist dementors.
Patronus Charm
The main characters in Harry Potter have a tangible patron saint whose shape reflects their personality, backstory, etc. Let's take a look at each protagonist's patron saint and its meaning.
The patron saints of the protagonists and their meanings
Harry Potter & Bucks
Harry Potter and the Bucks
Harry Potter's patron saint became a stag, which was also the image and patron saint of his father's Animagus.
James Potter and his friends Sirius Black and Peter Pettigrew learned how to become Animagus in order to accompany Remus Lupin as he turned into a werewolf, so he eventually became a buck (which also earned him the nickname "Sharp Fork").
According to the official website of the Wizarding World, the stag is the protector of animals, so the patron saint of this shape represents attention to other animals, just like James and Lily, Snape and Harry, because this shape is related to the doe and also represents the role of leader. Since the antlers of the stag fall off and regenerate every year, it is also a symbol of rebirth and resurrection.
In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry saves himself through his stag patronus, who at first thinks he sees his father's soul, but later realizes that it is the patron saint he cast.
Hermione Granger & Otter
Hermione Granger
Although Hermione Granger was the smartest witch of her time, the Patronus Spell caused her some trouble, but she eventually mastered it.
In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, during a training session in Dumbledore's army, Hermione summons a tangible patron saint and transforms into the shape of an otter.
Hermione Granger and the Otter
Rowling said the otter was her favorite animal, so she chose this animal as her patron saint, but it also had a deeper meaning.
Otters are described as "intelligent and dexterous animals", while Hermione's carefree side is often hidden under a great deal of responsibility, tasks, and knowledge, but her patron saint is able to play carefree, reflecting her often invisible side.
Ron Weasley & Jack Russell Terrier
Ron Weasley and Jack Russell Terrier
Ron Weasley's patron saint is a Jack Russell Terrier, which sounds strange, but Ron actually has a lot in common with the Terrier, and despite its small size, these dogs "bark wildly when they encounter anything they deem threatening, regardless of whether the situation is in their favor", similar to Ron protecting Harry from Sirius Black, who stands on a broken leg and protects Hermione with a broken wand.
Russell and Hermione
Jack Russell Terriers are also stubborn and willful, but also loyal, much like Ron Weasley.
Albus Dumbledore & Phoenix
Albus Dumbledore and the Phoenix
The phoenix is a rare patron saint shape, and Albus Dumbledore is known for shaping the phoenix patron saint because of his close connection to this mythical creature, he had a phoenix companion named Fox, and named his anti-Voldemort organization the Order of the Phoenix.
Known as the Resurrection Bird, phoenix died in flames and was reborn from ashes, its tears have healing powers, and in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Fox's tears heal the wounds the Basilisk left on Harry's arm.
The phoenix patron saint is defined as a symbol of strength, wisdom, and power, but also represents a lonely and untamable character.
Severus Snape & Doe
Severus Snape and the doe
Severus Snape's patron saint is probably one of the most emotional, his visible patron saint is in the shape of a doe, as well as the shape of Lily Potter's patron saint.
Snape's patron saint symbolizes his eternal love for Lily.
In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, he uses it to guide Harry to the Gryffindor Sword in a frozen lake.
The doe is interpreted as a symbol of love and nurturing because it strongly protects the person it loves, and it also represents gentleness and strong determination, as well as a high degree of intuition and sensitivity.
Snape has his own ways of protecting the people he cares about, especially Harry, but given some of Snape's behavior, some fans don't think the doe fits his personality.
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