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[[Image:Patronus.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Harry performing the Patronus Charm, from the movie version of ''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'']]

'''Patronus''' has a dual meaning in the world of the ''[[Harry Potter]]'' series of [[fantasy]] [[novels]] by [[J. K. Rowling]].

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It is known to be very difficult to use the Patronus Charm. The casting Witch or Wizard must assume a ''very specific'' type of emotional state. He or she must tap into, and draw out the "postive emotions" (such as hope or hapiness) that will make up the 
''Patronus'', '''regardless''' of their situation  they find themselves in. As the charm is used as a defensive spell at times of extreme duress and fear, this can be challenging.

For example, the Patronus Charm is used to repel [[Dementors]]. Since the caster must focus very strongly on his or her positive emotions, and since [[Dementor]]s evoke a person's ''negative'' emotions, it takes a strong will to effectively use the Patronus Charm as a defense. The best way to evoke the correct emotional state is to concentrate(contracted; show full)

It is also interesting to note that the phase ''expecto patronum'' can be used even by [[Muggle]]s as a sort of [[mantra]] to restore tranquility and peace of mind in moments of agitation and depression.

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