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 5 – 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. Folks who cast a Shark Patronus have no idea what they want out of life. 

2. Penguin Patronus folks are comfortable with everything being out of place.

3. A Hippogriff is part Griffin and part Horse.

4. Spider Patronus folks are famous for being very impatient.

5. Folks with a Bear Patronus prefer to spend some time alone. 

Multiple Choice (worth 2 points each):

1. According to the lesson, this bird is cunning, fearless, and smart:

A. Crow

B. Penguin

C. Raven

D. Blackbird

2. According to the lesson, this bird is friendly, non-judgmental, and practical:

A. Macaw

B. Dove

C. Rooster

D. Buzzard

3. According to the lesson, this bird is resourceful, takes advantage of opportunities, and athletic:

A. Peacock

B. Heron

C. Magpie

D. Falcon

4. According to the lesson, while this animal is similar to the Horse Patronus and they value their freedom,  they prefer to live inside their heads:

A. Occamy

B. Dragon

C. Unicorn

D. Abraxan Winged Horse

5. According to the lesson, magical folk who have this Patronus often have a life focused on playfulness and joy:

A. Thestral

B. Butterfly

C. Owl

D. Snake

Fill in the Blank (worth 2 points each):

1. Unicorns are drawn to the positive in ______ and usually see the _____ side in everything.

2. Spiders are also acutely ______ of the interconnectivity of all ______.

3. Snake ___________ often experience big changes but they are highly _______ and resilient,

4.  Because this ________ form is half-horse and half-human,  folks who cast this form are able to see both ________ of any situation.

5. Those with an owl Patronus often tend to be_________ and have a__________ side they don't share with very many people

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

1. Do you believe that having a Patronus some see in a negative light, such as a rat, a spider or a snake, is necessarily a bad thing? Would you be disappointed if your own Patronus took such a form? Why or why not? 

2. Do you believe it's important to love the form your Patronus takes, or should you find a way to change it instead?

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

Research any Patronus form you like and tell me all about it! How is it similar to it's real world animal counterpart? Remember, a Patronus is not the same as a Spirit Animal or a Totem Animal.  If you need assistance thinking of ideas, or some sources of information,  the ones I used can be found under Extras - Resources.

Application: Expecto Patronum (worth 15 points each):

The final step to cast a Patronus is to say the magic words: Expecto Patronum!. 

1. Writing Option: It's time to actually cast a Patronus! Tell me all about you or your HOL character's Patronus: its form and why you believe it took this form. You may also choose any character from the Harry Potter series as long as we don't know their Patronus or their Animagus..  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 or your HOL character's Patronus. . You may also choose any character from the Harry Potter series as long as we don't know their Patronus or their Animagus.. 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 Patronus Forms  Sudoku. 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.