Introduced inHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the Patronus Charm is of particular fascination to theHarry Potterfandom, especially the rare Dragon Patronus. Other thanHarry Potterbeing a wonderful series,a big reason for its decades-long enduring popularity is how easily fans can interact with the Wizarding World and imagine how they would fit into it based on their personality. This is most commonly seen indiscussions of Hogwarts Houses and Sorting Hat quizzes.Harry Potterfans will share if they are a Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, or Hufflepuff as commonly as they will their zodiac sign.
Another hugely appealing aspect of theHarry Potterfranchise is, of course, the magic. Witnessing Harry, Ron, and Hermione learn various spells and potions at Hogwarts is a ton of fun, as is imagining the ability to cast theseusefulHarry Potterspellsin the real world. Conjuring up theAccioSummoning Charm to retrieve a pair of house keys or waving a wand at a cracked cell phone while uttering, “Reparo!” would make everyday life much more convenient. And of course, there are the advanced spells, often used in life-or-death circumstances, which includes the Patronus charm.
The Dragon Patronus Is A Symbol Of Fearless Leadership
Each Patronus Animal Is A Reflection Of The Spell Caster’s Personality
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkabanis when the series takes a notable dark shift, and with that comes advanced magic, like the Patronus Charm. ThePatronus Charm is a defensive anti-Dementorspell in which the caster, when confronted with a Dementor, conjures up positive memories and energy from within, and yells “EXPECTO PATRONUM!“If the spell works well, a corporeal animal will appearto protect the caster of the charm.
Patronus Charms can also take a noncorporeal form that appears as mist and is generally weaker than corporeal Patronuses.
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’s is a stag, the same as his father James, which speaks to the Boy Wizard’s strong ability to lead and protect those around him.Dragon Patronuses are rare, as most Patronuses are peaceful creatures, and, Norbert not withstanding, dragons tend to be rather aggressive in theHarry Potterworld.
Every Single Dragon In Harry Potter
Dragons were present for many important moments during the Harry Potter series. Here’s every species of dragon that existed in the Wizarding World.
Should someone conjure a dragon Patronus, it would likely mean that they, like stags, are natural leaders. However,dragon Patronuses speak to witches and wizards who embrace the thrill of the fight; they love to assert their dominance and they never back down from a challenge.
No Harry Potter Character Has A Confirmed Dragon Patronus
Draco Malfoy Would Likely Have Dragon Patronus (Should He Be Able To Conjure One)
While a dragon seems like a good Patronus to have when fending off a Dementor,no dragon Patronus is ever shown, or even discussed, inHarry Potter. The Patronus Charm is not officially taught at Hogwarts, nor is it required to graduate, as most magic folk will, hopefully, never find themselves confronted with a Dementor. Harry only learned it through private lessons with Lupin, though he passed it on to Dumbledore’s Army. The secret organization conjured up a diversemenagerie of powerful Patronuses, from Ron’s Jack Russell Terrier to Hermione’s otter, but there were no dragons among them.
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TheHarry Pottercharacter most likely to have a dragon Patronus would be Draco Malfoy, as his first name is literally Latin for “dragon”(his last name means “bad faith”). However, Draco is never actually seen casting the Patronus Charm, and it’s possible he never has. AsHarry Potterauthor J.K. Rowling explained in a 2007 chat withBloomsbury.com, most Death Eaters don’t know how to conjure Patronuses because the spell is typically usedagainstDeath Eaters, not by them.
Furthermore, Draco may carry himself like the type of wizard with a dragon Patronus, but as he proved toward the end of the series, he really never possessed the unadulterated bravery or deep-rooted fight associated with the mythical creature. However, it is possible that, in adulthood, Draco learned the Patronus Charm. It was established that he left the Death Eaters and reformed his wicked ways, so perhaps Draco does indeed have a dragon Patronus — it’s just not officialHarry Pottercanon.
Harry Potter
Harry Potter is a multimedia franchise about an orphaned boy who enrolls at Hogwarts School of Wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family, and the terrible evil that haunts the magical world. Adapted from the novels, Harry Potter is an eight-episode film saga that follows the journey of Harry Potter and his friends, Hermoine Granger and Ron Weasley, as they navigate the tricky world of growing up, school life, and magic. Starting from year one and moving to their seventh year, the films chronicle the students' time at Hogwarts while unfurling a sinister plot that centers around the unsuspecting Harry. With the return of the dark wizard, Voldemort, the students and professors at Hogwarts will fight to carry on as the world around them may change forever. Harry Potter has expanded beyond the world of its films and novels with several video games, a spin-off film series titled Fantastic Beasts, and even attractions at Universal Studios.
