DH: The silver doe as Lily's patronus?

[daimauwr]

No: HPFGUIDX 172915

> Debbie Grosskopf
> Isn't the Patronus supposed to be a unique creation for
> everyone? How can Snape and Lily have had the same Patronus?
> Isn't is supposed to be so unique that it is a secure form of
> messenger?


If the Patronus is unique then the WW would soon run out of objects to
imitate - considering the number of wizards and witches that have died
since Hogwarts was established.

Harry has the same as his father - the Stag, therefore one must presume
that genetically this form can be passed down through generations. As
there is no daughter in the Potter family then Lily's patronus must be
up for grabs.

In OOP film we see some interesting forms - Hermione's otter, a hare, a
dog (Ron's?) and we know that DD's was a phoenix.

Due to his unrequited love for Lily his appropriation of her Patronus
makes sense.

Daimauwr