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Expecto Patronum

Expecto Patronum is the incantation of the Patronus Charm. It calls a guardian of positive feeling that drives off Dementors. Remus Lupin teaches it to Harry in private lessons after the Hogwarts Express attack. Harry’s Patronus takes the form of a stag.

Illustration of Expecto Patronum

First mention

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Chapter: The Patronus

Lupin sets a Boggart that becomes a Dementor and has Harry practice the incantation.

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