SO, as some of you may know I like to find intertwining events, theories, names, really anything, that associates with Harry Potter. For this post I would like to point out the similarities and differences between Daemons and Patronuses.
First, Daemons. They are a manifestation of ones own soul there to guide you through life and help make decisions; they are a life long companion that if hurt/killed affects you in the same manner. They do behave in ways that are independent of their human and are usually the opposite gender. When separated it's as if your soul has been ripped out. When you become an adult or go through a life changing experience, your daemon will settle on an animal form that represents and defines you.
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Now for the Patronuses. When you conjure a patronus it forms into animal or creature that often represents you or your deepest inner feelings. They are unique to their person and represent a part of them. I was very much reminded of patronuses when reading about deamons, but for the similarities I've found, there are also many differences. Patronuses do not have a metaphysical bond to the conjured; if it gets hit or cursed away, nothing will directly happen to the wizard and they could just as easily conjure it again. Patronuses don't neccesarily settle; yes they usually keep the same form, but they can change do to strong feelings or a life changing event (Tonk's patronus changed into a Werewolf form when she was in love with Lupin). This also backs up the fact that the patronus doesn't DEFINE the person, it just portrays certain feelings and characteristics of the person.
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Two great stories with two great ideas that share some kind-of sort-of similarities.
Two great stories with two great ideas that share some kind-of sort-of similarities.
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