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harry potter - Why is Hermione's Patronus not as powerful as her other magic spells?


Hermione's Patronus is an otter, but it is not as powerful as Harry's. Being the best at everything she does, why is it that her magic isn't best at that particular spell? Does it have anything to do with her personality?



Answer



The Patronus Charm, according to the Harry Potter series, is a powerful spell.


In Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix, during the O.W.L. exams, the reader learns many grown wizards and witches have difficulty successfully conjuring a Patronus Charm.


Upon witnessing Harry Potter learn and master that spell by the end of Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban, that is a glimpse ahead into the powerful wizard he will become. People might think power is measured in terms of destruction and mayhem, but true power is that quiet intensity a wizard like Dumbledore displays. Sure, you can blow things up and create fear in others, but there's nothing constructive in that endeavor.


I see Hermione's brand of magic as more tricky and charm laden. Hermione is a wealth of knowledge and information, always in search of more. She masters the small spells quickly, but the Patronus Charm requires you to dig into the mind and heart for happiness while under extreme fear and urgency in most cases. A nuanced wand movement or special technique is not the requirement; raw emotion and energy are. Hermione, when she faltered a little, couldn't have previously imagined being trapped in that situation. She likes to be prepared; but no one can prepare for something not yet experienced.


An interesting note about otters that could be relevant or not: they are family oriented animals. The entire family of them raises their young, and support each other. Hermione is a huge support system to Harry and Ron. Her wealth of information, orderly way of planning ahead, and keenly logical mind carry the trio through so many legs of Harry's journey.


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