Patronus
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A Patronus is a kind of anti-Dementor. It exudes "hope, happiness, [and] the desire to survive"[HP3].
The Patronus Charm is an immensely difficult spell to perform, being well beyond Ordinary Wizarding Level. The incantation is Expecto patronum; however, the incantation itself is not enough. The caster must also concentrate on a very happy thought. Corporeal Patronuses have a shape specific to the caster.
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Patronuses of the characters
- Harry Potter — stag
- Hermione Granger — otter
- Ron Weasley — Jack Russell terrier (J. K. Rowling revealed this in a 2005 interview)
- Cho Chang — swan
- Albus Dumbledore — phoenix
- Nymphadora Tonks — an "immense four-legged creature" that is assumed to be a wolf
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