Patronus may refer to:
* The ''patronus'' (Latin) or patron in ancient Roman society; see
Patronage in ancient Rome
Patronage is the support, encouragement, privilege, or financial aid that an organization or individual bestows on another. In the history of art, arts patronage refers to the support that kings, popes, and the wealthy have provided to artists su ...
* The apparition produced by the
Patronus Charm
The fictional universe of British author J. K. Rowling's ''Harry Potter'' series of fantasy novels comprises two distinct societies: the Wizarding World and the Muggle world. In the novels, the Muggle world is the world inhabited by the non- ...
in ''Harry Potter''
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