Patroni (speculation) WAS: (Re: CHAPDISC: Ch. 19: The Silver Doe)

[potioncat]

No: HPFGUIDX 182954


> Magpie wrote:
> > > <snip>
> > > The Patronus doesn't reflect the person, but something that 
makes
> the person happy. We know Umbridge likes cats given all the kittens 
on
> plates in her office, so it just reflects her love of cats. 


Potioncat:
The Patronus doesn't reflect something that makes the person happy, 
but you do need a happy thought to cast one. At least once, Harry's 
happy thought is about Ron and Hermione, but his stag Patronus 
doesn't change to something that reflects them.

I think---that while it symbolizes a protector or a source of stength-
-it isn't always reflecting a specific person, or even any human.
> 

> Carol:
> To get back to McGonagall, I agree with Potioncat and anyone else 
who
> thinks that her Patronus <snip> should be an owl

Potioncat:
Oops, that wasn't me. To be honest, I would have expected a Phoenix 
or Bumblebee for her Patronus. She depended on DD so much. 

I think a cat Animagus fits her aloof personality and rather 
dignified bearing.

But I bet she was a corker in her youth!