On Patronuses

[potioncat]

No: HPFGUIDX 174063

 sassykat1121963 wrote:
>
> Okay, here's my question. A patronus can change due to trauma or
> emotional distress, but does that mean the prior patronus is lost
> forever? Could a person possibly still have the old patronus
> in "reserve"?


Potioncat:
I think it's like outgrowing a teddy bear, or a blankie---on a higher 
level. Something would have to cause a change in one's source of 
strength. I don't think everyone's changes. And I don't think you would 
need the old one in reserve. The Patronus form is just a shape, it's 
not a creature. 

Personally, I just wanted to slap Tonks upside the head.