Patronus charm

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No: HPFGUIDX 30216

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "Andrea Renkel" <arenkel at t...> wrote:
> --- In HPforGrownups at y..., frances at f... wrote:
> > 
> > So does the creation of a Patronus have many more uses? Can it 
> drive 
> > away other Dark things (eg Death Eaters)? 
> 
> According to "Fantastic Beasts and where to find them", the 
Patronus 
> Charm is the only possible defense against the Lethifold, a shadow-
> like creature, that attacks sleeping wizards - of course, a 
Patronus 
> Charm is quite difficult in that state, so I wonder how many 
wizards 
> actually have able to save themselves that way.
> 

You're supposed to summon patronus as you go to sleep - and let it 
guard your sleep - or maybe take turns...