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Dementor

Dementors are hooded guards of Azkaban that feed on happy memory and can deliver the Dementor’s Kiss. They board the Hogwarts Express in Harry’s third year, guard the school while Sirius Black is hunted, and later mass at the Ministry. A Patronus is the charm that drives them off.

Illustration of Dementor

First mention

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Chapter: The Dementor

A Dementor opens the compartment door on the Hogwarts Express. Harry hears his mother screaming and collapses; Professor Lupin sends the creature away.

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