Snape's Patronus

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No: HPFGUIDX 107056


> ChrisDJ:
snipping
> Therefore,
> > the only conclusion that one can take from this comment is that 
Snape
> > is an animagi.

> James:
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> 
> As for that leading to Snape being an animagus, I don't think we
> necessarily have enough evidence to say that one's animagus form is
> going to be identical to their Patronus.
> 

Potioncat:
I read upthread to Chris' main post. Several threads are running 
similar ideas. We've gone from cockroaches to swans to owls.  I like 
this!

At one time I thought (like Chris) that Snape may have learned to be 
an animagus to compete with the Marauders.  But Snape doesn't learn 
about Serius being an animagus until GoF.  He certainly didn't 
recognise the Dog.  So  I don't think we have any canon for his 
being one.  We do have a lot of bug-like descriptions of him.  (Bat-
like too.)  So I don't know where that leaves us.

As far as the Animagus and Patronus forms being the same.  I doubt 
it.  The Animagus form seems to be determined by what kind of person 
the wizard is.  The Patronus form seems to be determined by what 
sort of Protective-figure (Father/Patron) the wizard has.(or seeks?)
Potioncat