Patronus/Animagus

[Michelle Crowe]

No: HPFGUIDX 129723

Catlady (Rita Prince Winston) wrote:

> I don't THINK we know from JKR that patronus and animagus form are the
> same, altho' I agree that JKR would make Hermione's animagus form be
> an otter. But I think Hermione would need to develop more of a sense
> of humor before she would be able to turn into an otter. (I checked
> Quick Quotes Quill and didn't find anything about patronus vs
> animagus.)


Here is the basis of my previous question: Harry's Patronus is a stag. 
His father was a stag as an animagus. I read that as the essence of his 
father protecting him from harm, indeed, protecting his very soul. That 
made perfect sense to me. It does *not* make sense to me, however, that 
Harry's animagus form would be the same as his father's. There is no 
mention (that I recall) of any hereditary nature in animagus skill.

Anyone care to support/refute my reasoning, such as it is?

Michelle