Patronus

[jenn_ivory]

No: HPFGUIDX 134179

SSSJ:  

I was wondering what new light HBP sheds on the use of the
> Patronus and relationships. Specifically if the new form of Tonks
> patronus is a
> werewolf which indicates how she feels about Lupin. What do the
> different Patroni that we see in the DA sections of book 5 tell us
> about the relationships of the other characters. Just curious to 
> see if anyone else had thought about this and what they thought it 
> might mean.


jenn_ivory:

I wrote this on another board but now that I know that I am 
delusional it doesn't apply.  I thinking this symbolism is too deep 
for HP series.  I would be interested in knowing how Hermione got 
that particular patronus. 

"I know this is totally off subject. I was wondering about the 
connection between a person and his/her patronus. Tonks's patronus 
changed to a wolf after she starting loving Remus. I think that scene 
with Harry and Snape confirms that. So I was wondering if a patronus 
is a symbol of love/ protection. Another example is Harry's patronus 
being a stag (father's love and protection for his son). I read an 
essay that Hermione's patronus (an otter) indicates that she would 
protect Harry because the otter is known for killing all types of 
snakes. I think the Hermione's patronus might be a reflection of 
Harry himself instead of Hermione. Harry has been fighting the heir 
of Slytherin (symbol:snake) I think that Hermione's patronus might 
indicate her feelings more than I realized. I just assumed that the 
patronus indicated a person's character but Rowling has shown us that 
a patronus can also take the form of an individual's lover/protector. 
I could be totally off but tell me what you think."