Patronus on a Postcard Neal Layton

Today marks 20 years since Professor Lupin taught Harry how to produce a full-fledged Patronus in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. To celebrate, Bloomsbury — the home of Harry Potter books in the UK — gathered 26 children’s book artists to draw their own interpretations of a Patronus for a campaign called “Patronus on a Postcard.” 

Potterheads can purchase the illustrations in an auction to raise money for the charity BookTrust, a program that helps kids across the UK develop a love for reading.

Check out some of our favorite Patronuses, including Neal Layton’s hedgehog, pictured above.

Patronus on a Postcard Steven Lenton

“Mole” by Steven Lenton

Patronus on a Postcard James Mayhew

“Husky” by James Mayhew

Patronus on a Postcard Emily Gravett

“Otter” by Emily Gravett

Patronus on a Postcard Levi Pinfold

“Doe” by Levi Pinfold

Bidding will be held from July 8-18 here.

Photos: Patronus on a Postcard

About the author

Jackie Cucco

Jackie Cucco

Jackie Cucco was a Senior Editor of The Toy Book, The Toy Insider, and The Pop Insider. She covered toy trends, pop culture, and entertainment news, and made appearances on national and regional outlets, including CBS, WPIX, News 12, and more. Jackie spends her time watching horror movies and working her way through every Stephen King novel out there.

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