Patronus Quiz: Uncover Your Protector

By: Denis Priesnov

Updated: 4 months ago

What is your Patronus? A stag or a cat? A snake or a badger? This is one of the most frequent questions a Potterhead will ask you. A Patronus is a powerful protector of a witch or a wizard. The one that can take up a form corresponding to the nature of its caster. Learning about your Patronus is as fascinating as uncovering your spirit animal.

In this quiz, you have a chance to take a glimpse at what animal would appear if you were to cast a Patronus charm. However, you remember that this specific charm requires great skill in order to see a corporeal Patronus. Many wizards and witches have to live by without learning their inner protector. They lack the skills and dedication to training this spell. In fact, when some Dark Lord doesn't threaten humanity in peaceful times, there is no need to master Expecto Patronum as all dementors are kept in and around Azkaban.

As we learn from the series, though, a bunch of fifth-year olds can learn to perform a corporeal Patronus in a year of irregular studies. So, it means that the spell is not as complicated to earn if you have proper dedication and incentive.

Here are some of the most prominent Patronus forms in the books. Note: none of them is featured in this Patronus quiz.

Stag

This is probably the first corporeal Patronus we see (correct me if I'm wrong). This is Harry's Patronus form, and it is exactly the same as his father's. And this is the animal of James' animagus form.

The symbolism of a stag includes the symbols of grace, instinct, virility, and regeneration. The last two characteristics are quite telling when it comes to Harry Potter specifically. A stag is also a symbol of leadership, making Harry a natural leader.

Doe

The second most prominent Patronus form also connects two people, Severus Snape and Lily Evans. A doe was initially Lily's animal, which makes her a perfect pair for James' stag. If we take the general symbolism of a deer, which is serenity, gentleness, and peace, it suits Lily perfectly; only with the greater emphasis on maternal love and female gentleness.

Severus Snape seemingly possessed no qualities that would form into such a Patronus shape. Its doe form derives from the deep love the man had and will ALWAYS have for Lily.

Phoenix

This is one of the rarest Patronus forms you can get! However, when it comes to the Dumbledor family, there is a special connection with phoenixes. There is no surprise that this extraordinary man with Fawkes as a loyal companion would get a creature alike.

Considering that the only carer of this Patronus form is a Dumbledor, it is unknown whether other wizards and witches can have such a rare animal.

Wolf

Remus' patronus is a wolf. There is no surprise there, to be honest. The Patronus takes an innerform that sleeps within Remus, a werewolf. It's a pity that Remus had to hide such a fierce Patronus form just to ward off any suspicions of his monthly endeavors.

These are the most prominent Patronus forms I've wished to discuss. Of course, we cannot neglect the Jack Russell, the otter, the cat, and the magnificent Lynx (do you know whose this is?), but we'll talk about that later!

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Patronus Quiz: Uncover Your Protector Questions

If you meet a Death Eater, what would you do?

fight them!
trick them and lead to an Auror
hide and wait for them to pass
run away and seek help
beg for your life

What if your favorite fiction genre?

romance
comedy
fantasy
horror
detective
historical

Do you believe that cunning is a good trait?

yes
no
it can be in certain cases

Fight or flight?

fight
flight

Imagine that you've mixed up a potion poorly last year and it exploded all over the class. What would you feel now?

I'd still be thinking of it and be embarrased
I'm not thinking about that much but don't like when others remember it
I've already forgotten it; it's in the past

Are you a natural leader among peers?

yes
no
only when the dire situation demands it

There's a House party after your team wins a Quidditch Cup!

I'm going and having lots of fun!
I better stay back catch up on studies, read, or sleep
I'll go but mostly stay by myself

Do you think that actions are more important than words?

What is your ideal job in the Wizarding World?

an Auror
a teacher
office work in the Ministry
open my own shop
a healer
a bank worker

Do you feel comfortable in a crowd?

What is your sin?

pride
greed
envy
wrath
lust
gluttony
sloth

What would be the the first spell you learn?

Avada Kedavra!
Bombarda
Protego
Wingardium Leviosa
Alohomora
Confundo
Lumos
Reparo

Do you generally like people?

If you were an animal, you'd rather

do magic
be cute
fly
be very fast

Do you have a strong sense of justice?

yes
it depends on the matter
no

What magic school aside of Hogwarts would you like to visit?

Beauxbatons Academy of Magic
Castelobruxo
Durmstrang Institute
Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Koldovstoretz
Mahoutokoro School of Magic
Uagadou School of Magic

A magic wand from what wood would you like to have?

Yew
Alder
Ash
Cedar
Chestnut
Elm
Fir
Pine
Sugar Maple

Would you like to be a Quidditch player?

yes
not interested
I adore Quidditch but only to watch

If you see an abandoned baby on the street with clear magic abilities, what would you do?

take it and hide somewhere to keep it safe
bring to an orphanage and try to adopt it
bribe someone to get fake docs that shis is your baby
bring the baby to police and visit it whenever it goes from time to time
bring the baby to police and forget about it

What characteristic of yours do you value the most?

intelligence
kindness
my cunning side
fierceness
my loyalty
my physical strength

How big of a family do you want in the future?

Weasley scales
just two or three kids
one or two kids
no kids at all
I feel perfectly fine alone

Do you smile often?

yes, every day!
I'm constantly smiling
no, rarely

Are you pedantic?

How many times have you read Harry Potter?

haven't read it yet
one
two or three
four-five
more than 5

Are you willing to be with one partner for the rest of your life?

yes, that's the dream
no, I prefer diversity

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