FEATURE

What does your

Patronus say
about you?
Published on Nov 25th 2019

W
hat are the most
popular Patronuses
belonging to Wizarding
World fans? What are the rarest?
Which ones do we secretly wish
we had? Just like Hermione, we’ve
done our research, so we wanted
to share the results, as well as
explore what your Patronus might
say about you…

Five
Five favourites
favourites
from
from the
the top
top ten
ten
Most popular: dolphin

It’s a good thing that dolphins are the most

common Patronus form, because they’re
friendly, sociable mammals! They live in
pods, communicate in squeaks, whistles
and clicks and are incredible playful
creatures. If you have a dolphin as a
Patronus, perhaps it matches your own
extroverted personality? If that doesn’t
sound like you, maybe deep down you’re
more outgoing than you thought…

Tonkinese cat

There are no fewer than six types of cat in

the top twenty, but the one that came in
second to the dolphin was the Tonkinese
cat. It’s no real surprise that cats were
amongst the most common Patronus
types; according to J.K. Rowling ‘it is usual
for a Patronus to take the form of an
animal commonly found in the caster’s
native country’. A Tonkinese cat Patronus
might indicate that you’re a curious and
loving person. This breed delights in
playing games, unlike lazier cats, and is
very generous with their affection.

Fox

Following the felines, the fox slinks into fifth

place. Foxes are cunning, resourceful and
fiercely intelligent – remind you of
anything? That’s right – we wouldn’t be
surprised if some members of Slytherin
house find themselves with a fox Patronus.
Foxes are also highly adaptable and can
live in many diverse habitats around the
world. If deep down you’re channelling the
fox, you’ll likely have resilience in spades.

St Bernard

The sixth most popular Patronus is a type

of dog. Like cats, there are quite a few
friendly canines in the top twenty, but the
St Bernard comes out top dog. A gentle
giant, the St Bernard reminds us a little of
Rubeus Hagrid in nature. Apart from its
size, this breed has become well known for
performing search and rescue, saving lives
in the mountains. You’re likely to have
bravery with a St Bernard as your
Patronus, as well as a big heart – even if
you don’t wear it on your sleeve.

Hedgehog

This prickly customer just makes it into the

top ten. Hedgehogs hibernate in cold
climates, so if your Patronus takes this form
it might be that you’d rather curl up under
a blanket than take on the winter chill.
Personality-wise, these critters may look
cute but they’ve got a hard edge when it
comes to defending themselves. Perhaps
you have hidden depths to your personality
if this is your Patronus. One thing’s for sure
though, we wouldn’t mind having this spiky
Patronus on our side against a Dementor.

Still curious about whether your Patronus

made it into the top 20? Scroll to the
bottom to find out!

A
A handful
handful of
of
rarities
rarities
Unicorn

A magical form of Patronus is very

uncommon, and the unicorn is one of the
rarest on our list. According to Newt
Scamander, the unicorn ‘is a pure white,
horned horse when fully grown’. They
generally avoid human contact, so a
unicorn Patronus might indicate shyness in
a personality as well as an air of mystery.
Although it doesn’t follow that a magical
Patronus is more powerful than any other,
it may reflect an ‘unusual personality’.

Snowy owl

Given their prominence in the wizarding

world, you might think that having an owl
Patronus is pretty commonplace. However,
they’re unusual and this is backed up by
our statistics – the Snowy owl is 115th most
common. In fact the highest any owl comes
on list is 105th with the Scops owl. If you’re
lucky enough to have a Snowy owl as your
Patronus, you may well reflect its
protective and fearless personality – it
fiercely defends its nest, even against
wolves. No doubt Hedwig would have been
a Gryffindor!

Stag

118th on our list is the stag Patronus we

associate so closely with Harry, as well as
his father, James Potter. Interestingly the
doe sits next to the stag on the list, almost
like they’re watching over each other – not
unlike James and Lily, and later... Snape
and Harry. Often regarded as a protector,
a stag Patronus might indicate that you
look out for others, as well as shine in
leadership roles. Just like Harry, we’d feel
safe with his proud guardian as our
Patronus.

Wood mouse

If you have a mouse as a Patronus we’re

here to reassure you – they may be small,
but they are mighty! J.K. Rowling tells us
that ‘one of the most famous Patronuses of
all time was a lowly mouse, which
belonged to a legendary young wizard
called Illyius, who used it to hold off an
attack from an army of Dementors single-
handedly.’ As well as bravery, having this
mouse Patronus may also hint at your
initiative and intelligence. Wood mice mark
their territory by placing objects in key
places. Smart! At 87th down the list, this
little mouse is also a relatively rare
Patronus.

Albatross

The albatross is the rarest Patronus on our

list; the one belonging to the lowest
number of Wizarding World fans. With the
longest wingspan of any bird – up to 11 feet
– the albatross surfs the ocean winds for
hours, hardly even needing to flap. If you
have produced an albatross Patronus,
perhaps you have a happy-go-lucky
personality and enjoy throwing caution to
the wind. The Dementors would be unlikely
to get you down with this giant feathered
friend soaring in to save the day.

The
The top
top twenty...
twenty...
1. Dolphin
2. Tonkinese Cat
3. Manx Cat
4. Nebelung Cat
5. Fox
6. St Bernard Dog
7. Weasel
8. Bassett Hound
9. Black And White Cat
10. Hedgehog
11. Deerhound
12. West Highland Terrier
13. Siberian Cat
14. Tortoiseshell Cat
15. White Stallion
16. White Mare
17. White Swan
18. Osprey
19. Borzoi
20. Ragdoll Cat

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Whatever form your Patronus takes, we

hope it brings you happiness and hope!

Written by

The Wizarding World Team

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