Create your Spirit Animal
It just represents how the butterfly decides to move, to take the first step and change. That's why at the beginning she's standing right there and slowly she begins to fly.
- Hermione Bronte, he1074, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
- Hermione Bronte, he1074, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
This is an owl.
- Leonie Hauri, le1080, Ravenclaw (Spring 15/16)
- Leonie Hauri, le1080, Ravenclaw (Spring 15/16)
- Maxim Trevelyan, ma1876, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
- Peprika Chal, pe903, Hufflepuff (Spring 14/15)
- Riliey Starshine, ri866, Hufflepuff (Autumn 14/15)
- Ryan Granger, ry840, Ravenclaw (Spring 14/15)
- Zoki Phantom, zo808, Hufflepuff (Autumn 14/15)
Research Essay
I have always been intrigued by the patronus of Hermione - an otter. So how is an otter like Hermione, well otters are one of the few animals to actually use tools, they (sea otters) carry a rock with them to break shells with. That means that otters are one of the smartest animals and that is definitely true of Hermione. The sea otters also have a very thick fur for which they were hunted to almost extinction, and Hermione has a lot of hair. Otters are also relentless hunters and the same can be told of Hermione although she hunted for knowledge instead of fish. One thing that does not suit is that otters are very playful animals but Hermione is not playful at all (at least not when we can see her).
- Aili Raja, ai503, Ravenclaw (Autumn 15/16)
- Aili Raja, ai503, Ravenclaw (Autumn 15/16)
A patronus is a manifestation of one's power animal. It is the animal with which the witch or wizard has the greatest affinity to. For example, Minerva McGonagall and Dolores Umbridge both have cat patronuses. The cat is a power animal that is clever, smart, cunning, and seems to have nine lives. These two witches, while completely different in personality, share these very traits.
The actual translation for the patronus charm's incantation is 'I desire my patron'. A power animal is a guardian spirit, or patron. It would make sense that one's guardian animal would then become the corporeal manifestation of a patronus charm.
- Astrid Black, as963, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
The actual translation for the patronus charm's incantation is 'I desire my patron'. A power animal is a guardian spirit, or patron. It would make sense that one's guardian animal would then become the corporeal manifestation of a patronus charm.
- Astrid Black, as963, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
Well The Potters all have deers as their patronus and that power animal totem symbolizes determination and dealing with things in a graceful way. Now I wouldn’t use graceful for a guy, but we do sort of see how James and Harry Potter both are graceful when they are on their broom sticks.
Another similarity between the Potters and the deer totem would be that they can both get the out of the trickiest situation. We see proof of that every year of Harry Potter’s school years when we see him get out of more and more trickier situations. Mostly of them put in Harry’s way by Lord Voldemort puts him into to.
- Blade J. Johnson, bu811, Slytherin (Autumn 17/18)
Another similarity between the Potters and the deer totem would be that they can both get the out of the trickiest situation. We see proof of that every year of Harry Potter’s school years when we see him get out of more and more trickier situations. Mostly of them put in Harry’s way by Lord Voldemort puts him into to.
- Blade J. Johnson, bu811, Slytherin (Autumn 17/18)
In Harry Potter, Patronus shapes are very similar to the power animals. Both concepts are based on the common belief that each animal bears some qualities and symbolizes a number of things. Expecto Patronum is a powerful spell that defends the magician from dementors by summoning their spirit guardian in an animal form. It is said that the animal has a deep connection with the magician. Patronus shares some other qualities with a power animal, for example, Patronus can become a different animal if the personality of the magician changed drastically or some shocking revelation occurred. Just as power animals, Patronus may have a shape of a fantastic animal, for example, Dumbledore's Patronus is a phoenix; such occurrences are rare however. For some known animagi, Patronus form and their animal form are the same. It makes sense because animagi transform into the animal that suits them most.
The difference between a Patronus shape and a power animal is that the fact that a magician has an animal as a Patronus does not imply that they get along with the said animal. Also, sometimes Patronus takes a form of an animal that your loved ones have as a Patronus; I doubt that it is possible with a power animal. It may be possible if both people become so close that their personalities change, although it can hardly be a sign of true love. If both people change each other (hopefully for the better) it is acceptable in my opinion; however, there's always one person whose Patronus is changed and the other one's Patronus stays the same. It should symbolize that their devotion differs in levels; one of the examples of such a change is Severus Snape whose Patronus had a form similar to Lily Potter's Patronus. His love was unrequited and this is all I have to say about the level of harmony in such cases.
- Hanna Inari, ha1162, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
The difference between a Patronus shape and a power animal is that the fact that a magician has an animal as a Patronus does not imply that they get along with the said animal. Also, sometimes Patronus takes a form of an animal that your loved ones have as a Patronus; I doubt that it is possible with a power animal. It may be possible if both people become so close that their personalities change, although it can hardly be a sign of true love. If both people change each other (hopefully for the better) it is acceptable in my opinion; however, there's always one person whose Patronus is changed and the other one's Patronus stays the same. It should symbolize that their devotion differs in levels; one of the examples of such a change is Severus Snape whose Patronus had a form similar to Lily Potter's Patronus. His love was unrequited and this is all I have to say about the level of harmony in such cases.
- Hanna Inari, ha1162, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
I really liked the meaning behind the patronus shapes on the Harry Potter universe. I love how it connects your personality with that animal's characteristics. I also really like that it can change depending on people's feelings, like Snape's patronus which was a doe because of his love for Lily Evans (who had that animal as patronus). Or Tonks patronus, which was a jack rabbit and after she fell madly in love with Remus Lupin it became a wolf. Also, not forgetting how Lily and James patronus complemented each other, the first having a doe and the second a stag.
It was always said that the Patronus Charm is a really powerful spell and that is difficult to be able to get it casted with a full body, but I'm pretty sure it's really nice to accomplish getting it right because it has to be an amazing sensation. Its part of oneself and I find that more magical than Hogwarts itself.
- Hermione Bronte, he1074, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
It was always said that the Patronus Charm is a really powerful spell and that is difficult to be able to get it casted with a full body, but I'm pretty sure it's really nice to accomplish getting it right because it has to be an amazing sensation. Its part of oneself and I find that more magical than Hogwarts itself.
- Hermione Bronte, he1074, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
The Patronus of Kingsley Shacklebolt is the lynx. Lynx are a strong, silent animal. They use body language to communicate. Kingsley gives an air similar to that. He is dependable and looks fierce. The lynx is normally a solitary creature, much like an Auror. Occasionally, a small group of lynx will work together. Kingsley is able to function well both alone and with his fellow Aurors. The lynx has good instincts and is skilled in observation. The presence of the lynx means there is cause for caution and vigilance. All of these qualities are important to being an Auror. Lynx are able to balance work and play. Although Kingsley always looks serious when he is at work, he also has a lighter side to him, even having one of the best lines in the entire Harry Potter series.
- Prof. Scarlet Leslie, pr_sca, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
- Prof. Scarlet Leslie, pr_sca, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
The Patronus Charm is a spell which is very hard for most witches to do; creating a Patronus which is solid to the touch, not ghostly or vapour, is extremely difficult. Produced from the powerful positive feelings, it creates a powerful, magical guardian. The shape of the Patronus is that of the animal with which a witch shares the greatest and deepest affinity. (If a Patronus is non-corporeal, it really doesn't look like much of anything in particular, being just like vapour or smoke.) Patronuses can change form -- the one that Tonks had changed to a large shaggy 4-legged creature (resembling a werewolf somewhat). Funnily enough, Dark Wizards don't usually have (or maybe use) Patronuses. It's said that there have been Dark Wizards who conjured up Patronuses, of maggots, and the maggots erupted from their wands and then proceeded to eat the Wizard who produced it.
Animagus (and Metamorphmagus) are simply those witches who are able to change their shape to that of something else. A Metamorphmagus, though, is not confined to the shapes of animals. Professor Slughorn turned himself into a squashy looking chair ... Animagus can change their shape into that of an animal. Evidently this can be an inherent ability but can also be learned. (The friends of Remus Lupin became animagus in order to keep him company during his times as a werewolf.) I do not know, though, that the changes were anything more than just their forms -- I do not know if the native and natural wisdom of the animal helped the witch in their life and/or use of that particular form.
- Prof. Tarma Amelia Black, pr_tar, Hufflepuff (Autumn 14/15)
Animagus (and Metamorphmagus) are simply those witches who are able to change their shape to that of something else. A Metamorphmagus, though, is not confined to the shapes of animals. Professor Slughorn turned himself into a squashy looking chair ... Animagus can change their shape into that of an animal. Evidently this can be an inherent ability but can also be learned. (The friends of Remus Lupin became animagus in order to keep him company during his times as a werewolf.) I do not know, though, that the changes were anything more than just their forms -- I do not know if the native and natural wisdom of the animal helped the witch in their life and/or use of that particular form.
- Prof. Tarma Amelia Black, pr_tar, Hufflepuff (Autumn 14/15)
I did research on Kingsley Shacklebolt's patronus, the lynx. The lynx is a very solitary, elusive animal. I should know we have them here in Colorado and although I've seen all the other rare seen animals (bobcats, moose, even a wolf!) I have never seen a lynx. Much like how the lynx is rarely seen, we also rarely see Kingsley Shacklebolt in the books. What makes him even more solitary from other wizards is the fact that he can blend in and talk with muggles successfully. Lynx are also very intelligent, having to rely on sneaking rather than speed when hunting, and although we only see him a few times, Kingsley Shacklebolt is no doubt intelligent.
- Riliey Starshine, ri866, Hufflepuff (Autumn 14/15)
- Riliey Starshine, ri866, Hufflepuff (Autumn 14/15)
It is quite appropriate that the Patronus of Luna Lovegood is a hare. First of all there are several myths around the globe that associate hares with the moon. Secondly, Luna’s name means moon in Latin. There is an expression hare-brained that could well be said about Ms. Lovegood. She is known for being very spiritual and believing in animals that are not real. Furthermore hares tend to be solitary creatures which Luna has no trouble being. While she does have friends she is an only child and is very happy in the company of her own self. Hares typically have large eyes, which could be a reference to Luna’s large dream like eyes.
- Scarlett Lacarnum, sc866, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
- Scarlett Lacarnum, sc866, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
The power animal connection I’ve chosen to research is the Swan patronus. Cho Chang is a notable character in Harry Potter with this form. Swans are among those in the animal kingdom who mate for life, which is a little telling about how her relationship with Harry may have turned out if they were to have become a couple. Swans are both beautiful and elegant, and in the books are indicative of loyalty as well. Her loyalty toward Cedric even after he died shows that she shares this quality with her patronus form. She is pretty like the swan, but is also emotional and a bit needy at times. When I think of a swan, I think of grace and beauty, but also of a sort of fragility that must be protected and looked after carefully.
- Siobhan Sullivan, si967, Ravenclaw (Spring 15/16)
- Siobhan Sullivan, si967, Ravenclaw (Spring 15/16)
A notable case when it comes to patronus shapes in the Harry Potter world for me are the ones of Nymphadora Tonks and Remus Lupin. The first one had a Jack Rabbit for a patronus while the latter had a Wolf. With Remus Lupin the link is clear, he was a werewolf himself so having a patronus shape that resembles his inner self which he always attempts to hide makes sense. With Nymphadora the reasoning was likely the fact that's wild, quick, tends to run things the way she desires, she's playful and fun. However, in both instances there is something to these shapes that makes them peculiar. In Lupin's case he hates anything that reminds him of his wolf nature so he likes concealing his patronus, using a non-corporeal one instead of a fully shaped wolf one. In the case of Tonks, her patronus shape undergoes a change during her life, turning from a Jack Rabbit to a wolf due to her love for Remus Lupin. In the same way that our link with nature and Earth can influence our power animal, our spiritual energy and feelings can make an impact on it as well.
- Zoki Phantom, zo808, Hufflepuff (Autumn 14/15)
- Zoki Phantom, zo808, Hufflepuff (Autumn 14/15)
Opinion Essay
I do think that every person has an animal that they can relate to but I don't think that they are spirit guides. I think that when people say for example that an animal has come to them in a dream then that dream is produced by the brain and no spirit had anything to do with it - I know I have a very scientific mind, can't help it. In Harry Potter power animals come mostly in two ways, one is the different patronuses (that can also change through life as a power animals can) and the other is animaguses. I feel that both of these are just the characteristics that the person has represented by an animal. They don't guide people through life, don't appear in dreams, visions or any other way.
- Aili Raja, ai503, Ravenclaw (Autumn 15/16)
- Aili Raja, ai503, Ravenclaw (Autumn 15/16)
I agree with the concept of a power animal. It lets you know you aren't alone when you are going through difficult or life altering stages of your life. A power animal gives you peace of mind in knowing you aren't by yourself, you have a guardian looking out for you. It also gives a more sense of self. It helps guide us in ways we don't yet know and brings us to a better version of ourselves.
In Harry Potter that power animal is turned into a patronus, or in some cases, an animagi form. James, Sirius, and Peter all had traits of their animagi forms and often lived up to the animal traits themselves.
- Astrid Black, as963, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
In Harry Potter that power animal is turned into a patronus, or in some cases, an animagi form. James, Sirius, and Peter all had traits of their animagi forms and often lived up to the animal traits themselves.
- Astrid Black, as963, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
One thing I defiantly do not agree with is that it can't be a pet. The reason I say this is that one of my strongest power animals that I have had was my husky/chow/white wolf that I had as a pet when I was younger. This pet has taught me a lot while it was alive and has still to this day (after death) taught me so much. On top of teaching me things it has also helped me become stronger as a living being. Other than that I agree with most things that has been written in this lesson.
- Bull J. Johnson, bu811, Slytherin (Autumn 17/18)
- Bull J. Johnson, bu811, Slytherin (Autumn 17/18)
I already stated a part of my opinion on the Patronus changes in Harry Potter universe. Another thing that concerns me is that only good people may have a Patronus and it is even stated that dark wizards may get themselves killed if they try to cast this spell. To start with, who is considered good and who is to judge? In HP universe, people who weren’t able to find their path and were desperate enough to go to the so-called dark side are nearly demonized. Even though it is stated that every villain had their reasons to commit crimes, the war is ended with an ultimate crime, the main villain is killed without any chance of redemption, and I think that this is…
...not the main topic of my homework.
Anyway, apart from the fact that some people aren’t able to defend themselves from really scary creatures because they are considered unworthy, I pretty much like the concept of people’s connection with animals in Harry Potter universe. Although I still think that animals don’t symbolize anything just because of their existence and it’s stereotypes in people’s minds that associate animals with different qualities, well, people have been doing it for ages and maybe it makes sense. (Very bad argument, I know. Many weird things were justified by it. But it’s different now.) It’s not just a common assumption, it’s people that are able to connect with Nature spiritually and I think that their feelings tell them the right (or at least acceptable) answer.
By the way, the fact that bad people cannot cast the Patronus spell can be associated with the fact that they simply lost their way. Not only it made them commit crimes, it also loosened their connection with their spiritual side and their power animal as well.
I appreciate the concept of the power animal as a part of general connection with nature thing but I don’t think it can be very useful for me. It might be more easy to address the spiritual guide when I have an actual image rather than a beam of light or something like this however. The more ways of searching you know, the higher is the level of efficiency of your search. But methods made by others mostly don’t work on me because they involve too much visualization and I’m afraid that this one also would make me concentrate on the image of the owl rather than on my own thoughts. Also, it is said that our power animals change with our personalities but if I consider an owl my power animal, I never know when it leaves me. It is said that I’ll know but, well, I know me… and I won’t. This is one more reason because this concept is an interesting theory for me that can hardly become a part of my everyday life… unfortunately.
But it’s interesting nonetheless.
- Hanna Inari, ha1162, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
...not the main topic of my homework.
Anyway, apart from the fact that some people aren’t able to defend themselves from really scary creatures because they are considered unworthy, I pretty much like the concept of people’s connection with animals in Harry Potter universe. Although I still think that animals don’t symbolize anything just because of their existence and it’s stereotypes in people’s minds that associate animals with different qualities, well, people have been doing it for ages and maybe it makes sense. (Very bad argument, I know. Many weird things were justified by it. But it’s different now.) It’s not just a common assumption, it’s people that are able to connect with Nature spiritually and I think that their feelings tell them the right (or at least acceptable) answer.
By the way, the fact that bad people cannot cast the Patronus spell can be associated with the fact that they simply lost their way. Not only it made them commit crimes, it also loosened their connection with their spiritual side and their power animal as well.
I appreciate the concept of the power animal as a part of general connection with nature thing but I don’t think it can be very useful for me. It might be more easy to address the spiritual guide when I have an actual image rather than a beam of light or something like this however. The more ways of searching you know, the higher is the level of efficiency of your search. But methods made by others mostly don’t work on me because they involve too much visualization and I’m afraid that this one also would make me concentrate on the image of the owl rather than on my own thoughts. Also, it is said that our power animals change with our personalities but if I consider an owl my power animal, I never know when it leaves me. It is said that I’ll know but, well, I know me… and I won’t. This is one more reason because this concept is an interesting theory for me that can hardly become a part of my everyday life… unfortunately.
But it’s interesting nonetheless.
- Hanna Inari, ha1162, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
As I have been responding to all of the opinion essays, I would love to believe that everyone had a power animal that guided them through life. It would make life incredibly more exciting and magical. Alas, while I may fondly imagine my own spirit animal and what it means, I do not truly believe they exist. For one, it does not really coincide with my religion. I have heard of spirit animals of course, and I'd love to have one, but that doesn't mean I do. As for portrayal in the Harry Potter universe, I think a Patronus closely resembles a spirit animal - it is a figure in animal form that protects you from harm and identifies to your own personality. I don't think my Patronus would be an owl, though.
- Leonie Hauri, le1080, Ravenclaw (Spring 15/16)
- Leonie Hauri, le1080, Ravenclaw (Spring 15/16)
I agree with the concept of a power animal. I'd like to believe there's a type of animal, based on my personality, who helps me throughout the life. I certainly feel like that with the animals who are my, or my family's, companions, though I won't necessarily say that those kind of animals (mostly dogs, cats and horses) are my power animals.
I think that concept is wonderfully presented in Harry Potter series through Patroni and Animagi forms. Though they may or may not be the same form, I'd like to think of Patroni as protectors, which power animals surely are and Animagi forms as the true form of your personality.
- Maxim Trevelyan, ma1876, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
I think that concept is wonderfully presented in Harry Potter series through Patroni and Animagi forms. Though they may or may not be the same form, I'd like to think of Patroni as protectors, which power animals surely are and Animagi forms as the true form of your personality.
- Maxim Trevelyan, ma1876, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
The idea of a power animal both makes sense, and doesn't. For one it completes disregards the fact that we ourselves are animals. However many cultures have had this idea embedded in their psyche and it appears to work wonderfully for them. But it raises questions, like do other animals have power animals, and can your power animal be anything, like a protozoa or a human? Are there humans with human power animals? Are there wolves with wolf and human and dolphin power animals? What happens if a gazelle has a lion power animal?
So pretty much I am arguing against Human Supremacism. But that's my only problem. The actual idea itself seems to hold a lot of merit when applied.
The portrayal of power animals as animagi and patroni was relatively mundane, and by that I mean it's been seen in real life. Shape shifting is a theme seen in many cultural and folk tales and practices. Protective spirits taking the form of animal guides also occur over and over again. We just have to look at the Eastern and Western Zodiacs, and Native American animal totems. The portrayal of power animals in Harry Potter simply fits in with this idea, sen over and over through time and geography.
- Meredith Malkins, me1126, Hufflepuff (Autumn 17/18)
So pretty much I am arguing against Human Supremacism. But that's my only problem. The actual idea itself seems to hold a lot of merit when applied.
The portrayal of power animals as animagi and patroni was relatively mundane, and by that I mean it's been seen in real life. Shape shifting is a theme seen in many cultural and folk tales and practices. Protective spirits taking the form of animal guides also occur over and over again. We just have to look at the Eastern and Western Zodiacs, and Native American animal totems. The portrayal of power animals in Harry Potter simply fits in with this idea, sen over and over through time and geography.
- Meredith Malkins, me1126, Hufflepuff (Autumn 17/18)
I agree with the concept of the power animal because, you do have qualities of the power animal that influence the way you interact with others, how you deal with certain situations. So you may have the qualities of the power animals, but you would see them in dreams, but not frequently...I personally don't really remember my dreams. But in the Harry Potter Universe, you'd see them in the Animagi or in the Patroni, as those animals represent the character's spirit and character.
- Peprika Chal, pe903, Hufflepuff (Spring 14/15)
- Peprika Chal, pe903, Hufflepuff (Spring 14/15)
I absolutely love animals, so I love the idea of power animals. I took all the Animal Magic classes when they were offered in the past. Animals share many of the same characteristics as humans, since we all come from the same evolutionary line. It makes sense that certain people are attracted to different animals and can draw strength from them as well.
The power animals in the Harry Potter universe are perfect. I really like how nearly everyone is able to conjure a Patronus. The Patronus can either represent the witch or wizard casting it or show a side of them that the person lacks, hence requiring its protection. The concept of the Animagi is also interesting. Only those who can truly think and behave like a certain animal can become a true Animagus.
- Prof. Scarlet Leslie, pr_sca, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
The power animals in the Harry Potter universe are perfect. I really like how nearly everyone is able to conjure a Patronus. The Patronus can either represent the witch or wizard casting it or show a side of them that the person lacks, hence requiring its protection. The concept of the Animagi is also interesting. Only those who can truly think and behave like a certain animal can become a true Animagus.
- Prof. Scarlet Leslie, pr_sca, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
I thoroughly agree with the concept of power animal. The animal people of this planet are wise and knowing and having their assistance as we make our way through life is extremely helpful. Being wild and their wisdom based in instincts, it is a help in grounding a person to their own wildness and their own instincts.
I feel that the portrayal of power animals in the Harry Potter universe is not at all the same as how it is shown to be in your class. If you mean as power animals the patronuses, they are not used as guides or teachers at all but just as messengers (although he can be used as a protector against dementors). I feel that the Harry Potter books are more of an intellectual based story and (except for Luna) have a tendency to be rather disregarding of the abilities of those who are not witches and wizards.
- Prof. Tarma Amelia Black, pr_tar, Hufflepuff (Autumn 14/15)
I feel that the portrayal of power animals in the Harry Potter universe is not at all the same as how it is shown to be in your class. If you mean as power animals the patronuses, they are not used as guides or teachers at all but just as messengers (although he can be used as a protector against dementors). I feel that the Harry Potter books are more of an intellectual based story and (except for Luna) have a tendency to be rather disregarding of the abilities of those who are not witches and wizards.
- Prof. Tarma Amelia Black, pr_tar, Hufflepuff (Autumn 14/15)
I really like the idea of a power animal. To me it's basically just like your patronus and I can never really nail down what my patronus would be. I think that's something we'll never actually know. The quizzes that people make are something nice to keep us entertained, but I don't think we'll ever fully know what our patronus is until we're able to cast the charm ourselves. Of course we can't, so that'll just be a mystery forever, but I think our real life can sort of be described in the same way. I don't think we'll actually find our power animal until it's ready to reveal itself to us. So I really like the idea of it, but it's another one of those mysteries of life that won't reveal itself until we need it the most.
- Ryan Granger, ry840, Ravenclaw (Spring 14/15)
- Ryan Granger, ry840, Ravenclaw (Spring 14/15)
I have heard of power animals before and I absolutely like the idea. I also really believe in it. This lesson was one of the few times that I had heard of the idea of power animals changing throughout the course of one’s life. I always believed that you would see one on a meditative path or in a dream and it would guide you for life. I tend to agree with any concept that promotes respect for animals. Different animals have different characteristics and we could all learn something from at least one of them. In the Harry Potter universe power animals are represented as Patronuses and also Animagus. I think the Patronus animals here were more indicative of the witch or wizard’s greatest desire than what they needed or were going through in life. Snape’s was for Lily, the love of his life. Harry’s stag was reminiscent of his father’s. Ron’s Patronus is well known for chasing otters, Hermone’s Patronus and so on. Tonks at one time cast a hare Patronus until she fell in love with Lupin and then her Patronus was a wolf.
- Scarlett Lacarnum, sc866, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
- Scarlett Lacarnum, sc866, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
My opinion on the concept of a power animal is that it does not exist. I think people may have a special affinity for a specific member of the animal kingdom, or recognize traits in the animal that they have themselves, but I don’t believe that it necessarily means that they draw some sort of special strength from that animal. In terms of its portrayal in the Harry Potter universe, I think it’s great, and I think it fits in with the story. For example, the use of the patronus charm, and the fact that everyone’s patronus is a little different just adds to the “magic” of the whole HP Universe. The idea is a good one, and I think it was a well thought out portion of the books overall.
- Siobhan Sullivan, si967, Ravenclaw (Spring 15/16)
- Siobhan Sullivan, si967, Ravenclaw (Spring 15/16)
A Power Animal to me means a protector and guide into the unknown worlds and a friend and companion through the everyday world. The concept totally agrees with me and I've even done some searching around about it before, but until now had no idea what animal my Power Animal might be. The possibilities of what a Power Animal could mean seem endless. Besides the above mentioned ideas that I have, I found out that a Power Animal adds the power of the shaman to your journey when they are with you. I also discovered that the Power Animal helps to keep illnesses and bad energy away. Another interesting point that Shaman Links talks about is that a persons Power Animal lends the Wisdom of its kind to you, I do remember that from the lesson also.
The portrayal of Harry Potters Spirit Animal helping to save his life against the Dementors was a good depiction of what I'm learning here, so I guess because it helps to paint a better picture, I liked its example in the story.
- Teagan Falak, te911, Slytherin (Autumn 15/16)
The portrayal of Harry Potters Spirit Animal helping to save his life against the Dementors was a good depiction of what I'm learning here, so I guess because it helps to paint a better picture, I liked its example in the story.
- Teagan Falak, te911, Slytherin (Autumn 15/16)