Patronus Guide
13 Patronus forms catalogued — guardians conjured by Expecto Patronum
13 patronus formes
Cat
11Minerva McGonagall's Patronus mirrors her Animagus form. Cats signify independence, sharp instincts, and quiet authority.
Doe
12The silver doe appeared as Severus Snape's Patronus, revealing his lifelong love for Lily Potter, whose own Patronus took the same form.
Hare
10A swift, alert Patronus associated with vigilance and quick thinking under pressure.
Horse
12Ginny Weasley's Patronus. Horses represent freedom, passion, and unbridled spirit — fitting for a fierce and athletic witch.
Jack Russell Terrier
1Ron Weasley's Patronus — energetic, stubborn, and brave. Terriers are tenacious defenders, much like Ron's loyalty to his friends.
Known witches & wizards
None
11No Patronus can be conjured. Most commonly seen in dark wizards who lack the capacity for the happiness required to cast Expecto Patronum.
Otter
12Hermione Granger's Patronus — playful, intelligent, and fiercely loyal. Otters are known for curiosity and strong family bonds in the wizarding world.
Phoenix
11Albus Dumbledore's rare Patronus. The phoenix embodies rebirth, wisdom, and triumph over death — one of the most extraordinary forms ever documented.
Stag
12A powerful guardian form associated with nobility and protection. Harry Potter's Patronus matches his father's, symbolizing enduring love and defiance against darkness.
Swan
10A graceful guardian form symbolizing purity, elegance, and fierce protection of loved ones.
Terrier
11A bold, determined guardian — small in stature but fearless when defending those it protects.
Unknown
12Patronus form undocumented or never observed. May be uncast, concealed, or simply unrecorded in wizarding archives.
Wolf
12Remus Lupin's Patronus — poignant for a werewolf. Wolves represent pack loyalty and inner struggle between beast and humanity.