Below you will find several homework options to choose from, and you can choose from any of the following. The first 30 points earned will count as homework and anything over that, up to a total of 60 points earned, will count as extra credit (but I can't give you credit for more than 60 points total).
Please send your homework to holpatronus@gmail.com
The subject line should be "HW 1 – Patronus 101"
Don't forget to put your HOL name and House at the top of your email.
This assignment is due no later than January 15th /June 15th, 11:59 pm HOL time.
I can not award more than 60 points for this assignment.
If false, please write the correct answer in a complete sentence.
1. Remus Lupin believed the Patronus was a negative force.
2. Faustius Narcissus' Patronus protected him from a Lethifold attack.
3. A Patronus can take one of two forms: corporeal or non-corporeal.
4. The Patronus Charm is an easy skill to master.
5. The word "Patronus" comes from a Spanish word meaning "patron."
1. The book Defence and Deterrence was written by:
A. Severus Snape
B. Cattulus Spangle
C. Armando Dippet
D. Miranda Goshawk
2. A witch or wizard who can turn themselves into an animal is called:
A. Patronus
B. Animagus
C. Familiar
D. Totem
3. A Patronus can be useful for:
A. Chasing off Dementors
B. Shielding yourself against Lethifolds
C. A secure means of communication
D. All of the above
4. One of the forms a Patronus can take is:
A. Misty
B. Animal shaped
C. Round
D. Fuzzy
5. This animal will guide you when you are going through difficulties:
A. Totem Animal
B. Patronus
C. Familiar
D. Spirit Animal
1. An __________ is that rare witch or wizard who has the ability to ______ themselves into an animal.
2. It creates an atmosphere of __________ and despair so profound that _______, who cannot see Dementors, directly feel their effects.
3. While we may think we know the _________form of our Patronus, we can never be completely certain until we actually ________ our Patronus.
4. The Patronus is considered to be the most ___________ protector of ___________ against Dementors.
5. The Patronus is the _______ form we actually bring forth to represent our _______ selves.
1 Where do you believe Dementors come from? Have they always been here? Are they created beings? Or maybe from the lethifold?
2. Do you believe a person's Animagus and Patronus forms always match? If their Patronus changes, would their Animagus change as well?
Tell me more about Patronuses, Spirit Animals, and Totem Animals. What are their uses? How are they alike? How are they different?
In order to successful cast a Patronus, you have to have a reason for wanting to do so in the first place.
1. Writing Option: Why did you or your HOL character decide to take this class? Are you wanting to discover your own Patronus? Is your character planning to have a career as an Auror and you believe knowing this charm is a necessary part of the job? Are you curious about the Patronus of a favorite character? Are you wanting to learn more about Patronuses in general? You can explain your reasons, or write a story - it's completely up to you! Make it at least 100 words for the full 15 points.
2. Creative Option: Why did you or your HOL character decide to take this class? Are you curious about the Patronus of a favorite character? Are you wanting to learn more about Patronuses in general? Draw a picture or create a graphic. There are several ways to answer this: yourself looking confused, or your character facing down a Dementor, etc. It's entirely your choice! Do not send attachments, but instead upload your image to a program such as imgur and send me the direct link..
3. Puzzle Option: Solve this jigsaw puzzle showing one purpose of the Patronus Charm. When you've finished, take a screenshot of your solution and upload your image to a site such as imgur and send me the direct link.