Below you will find several homework options to choose from. 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 2 – 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.

True or False (worth 2 points each):

If false, please write the correct answer in a complete sentence.

1. In general, dark witches and wizards are unable to produce a Patronus.

2. The form a person's Patronus takes is almost always their favorite animal.

3. Hermione Granger was one of the youngest witches or wizards to ever conjure a Patronus.

4. The Patronus Charm is taught to N.E.W.T. level students at Hogwarts. 

5. Nymphadora Tonks' Patronus took on the same form as that of Remus Lupin's because she liked wolves more than jackrabbits. 

 Multiple Choice (worth 2 points each):

1. The first step to conjure a Patronus is:

A. to focus

B. to panic over the Dementor in front of you

C. to say the magic words: Expecto Pantronum!

D. to wonder what form your Patronus will take

2. According to the lesson, the Patronus Charm is so difficult, it is considered even more challenging than:

A. O.W.L. level

B. N.E.W.T. level

C. Death Eater level

D. Cheering Charm

3. Someone's Patronus form can change if:

A. They fall into a forever love

B. They experience an emotional shock, such as a positive event

C. They experience an emotional shock, such as a negative ocurrance

D. All of the above

4. Why isn't the Patronus Charm taught at Hogwarts?

A. Not everyone is capable of the focus required to conjure a Patronus

B. Most witches and wizards will never have a need for the charm

C.  It is considered to be more advanced than what is taught at the school. 

D. All of the above

5. Expecto Patronum is Latin for:

A. Come here, helper animal

B. Guardian, Ho!

C. I expect my patron

D. I conjure my animal spirit

Fill in the Blank (worth 2 points each):

1. One possible reason is because most ____________ won't encounter a Dementor at the__________ and so will probably have no need for it.

2.  The charm __________ the ability to focus completely on your__________ memory, 

3. Only someone with a pure ________who is willing to fight for a noble __________ can master this charm.

4. Their wands will instead produce ________, which will then turn on the dark witch or wizard and _______ them.

5. A _______ Patronus is every bit as majestic and as _________ as a lion.

Opinion (worth 10 points each, min. 50 words):

1. Why do you believe it is so unusual for a witch or wizard to have their favorite animal as their Patronus form? Do you even agree with this? Why or why not?

2.  In general, dark witches and wizards are unable to cast a Patronus, and yet Dolores Umbridge seems to have no problem with the charm. Self-confidence is given as a reason. The lack of need for the charm is given as a reason most of the Death Eaters are not known to use the Patronus Charm. What is your opinion about dark witches and wizards having the ability to cast a Patronus?

Research (worth 15 points, min. 100 words):

Tell me more about different methods muggles and/or magical folk have used to protect themselves against evil beings. Have they used Talismans? Locks on the door? 

Application: Confidence (worth 15 points each):

In order to successful cast a Patronus, you have to have confidence in your abilities. 

1. Writing Option: Tell me about the time you, your HOL character, or any character in the Harry Potter books  needed self-confidence to succeed at a task or overcome an obstacle. If you prefer, you can write a story.  it's completely up to you! Make it at least 100 words for the full 15 points.

2. Creative Option:  Draw  a picture or create a graphic about  you, your HOL character, or any character in the Harry Potter books showing confidence. You could draw yourself swimming for the first time, your first time apparating, 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:  Complete the following Confidence Word  Search. 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.