Patronuses (was: Things...play later)

[Melody]

No: HPFGUIDX 79573

Mom 31 wrote:
>> 1.  Hermione's otter patronus and/or Cho's swan patronus.  

Mochajava wondered:
> I was wondering if those two were the only ones that could perform 
> the spell, also.  


Huh.  I just read this chapter last night and was wondering that too.
 From rereading Ch 27 it says, "The few patronuses people had managed
to conjure...."  

a) seems that is how JKR pluralizes 'patronus'.
b) It said few.  And Cho and Hermione are a few.  

But also, it only says Cho and Hermione actually created one.  It does
say Lavender was having trouble.  As was Neville.  But they both were
trying.  Seamus did not manage one either.  No mention of Ginny or Ron
accomplishing the feat.


> Adult wizards were impressed that Harry could 
> perform the spell at all, and even more impressed that he could at 
> age 13.  

I think the fact Harry taught two more the spell is a rather sad
reflection on the teaching style and skills of the DADA teachers. 
Their kids are talented, but they do not know how to unlock it.  But
then again, Lupin was trying.  


> Also, I thought Hermione and Cho's patronuses (however you pluralize 
> that word) were so girly and cutesy. 

Ok, so a swan is cutesy.  I find it interesting it was just gliding. 
Not a very attacking stance.  The deer always erupts out of Harry's
wand galloping.  Granted, when Harry does it, he *has* to.  He has a
reason.  Both Cho and Hermione were just trying to accomplish it
without the pressure.  Which Harry does warn them about.  

Still.  I like Pip!Squeak's idea that a swan can be rather menacing. 
They are big and move rather fast for something with flippers. 
Especially when they get those wings going.  I think though, it is not
*how* the patronus attacks the dementor, but rather that they
*attack*.  Any animal, when threatened, goes maniac.  Some are more
amusing than others though...

Hermione's at least has the big teeth, claws, and rabies.   
Ok, I see more of the connection between the otter and Hermione.  :D


Hmmm, my personal patronus?  

It is a toss up.  Between a duck or a llama.

I have seen grown men run away from a mad duck chasing after them. 
The waddle is adorable, but that straining neck, flapping wings, fly
of loose feathers, and not the most musical squawk freak people out.  

And as for the llama...they are so cute, but when you get close they
can spit with the pro skills of a 10 year old boy.


Melody