Expecto Patronum

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Patronus Charm
Expecto Patronum
Incantation Expecto Patronum
Category Highly Advanced Defensive Charm
Primary Purpose Repelling Dementors and Lethifolds
Nature Positive energy projection of pure joy

The Patronus Charm (incantation: Expecto Patronum) is an immensely ancient and sophisticated piece of defensive magic. When successfully summoned, it conjures a silvery guardian reflecting pure happiness and optimism that shields the caster against dark creatures such as Dementors.

Notable Patronuses

  • Harry Potter: Stag
  • Albus Dumbledore: Phoenix
  • Severus Snape: Doe
  • Hermione Granger: Otter