Padma Patil
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Sibling: Parvati (Twin)
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Padma Patil (b. c. 1980) was a British witch of Indian heritage who was in the same year as Harry Potter at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.[13] She was the identical twin sister of Parvati Patil. Padma was sorted into Ravenclaw house, although her identical twin was sorted into Gryffindor, and became a prefect in her fifth year. She was also a member of Dumbledore's Army, an organisation taught and led by Harry Potter.[4]
She later fought in the Battle of Hogwarts in 1998.[14] Padma survived the final battle of the Second Wizarding War and graduated from school.[15] She was most likely present for Harry Potter's final defeat of Lord Voldemort.
Physical appearance
Both Padma and her sister were described by Dean Thomas in 1994 as "the two best-looking girls in the year". They are both very attractive girls with dark eyes and long dark hair.[8][6] Parvati usually wore her hair in a plait and Padma may have done likewise.
Both sisters were usually seen wearing silver necklaces with the letter "P" hanging from the chains around their necks and over their ties during their Hogwarts years.
Personality and traits
Padma seemed to be the less outgoing and more studious of the twins. She was sorted into Ravenclaw, a mark of her intelligence. Padma was not yet asked to the Yule Ball by the time she was fixed up with Ron Weasley; as despite her physical beauty the boys in her year did not seem to be interested in her, possibly due to her intelligence, not even Dean Thomas who commented on finding Padma attractive, but seemed to have attended the ball alone. Padma was also made a prefect, something her sister never achieved, making her appear better trusted for the position by her teachers than her sister.
She was also much quieter than her sister Parvati.[4] She was very annoyed when Parvati began dancing with another male Hogwarts student other than her date, but when Ron didn't want to dance with her, she deserted him as well, something Luna Lovegood later found hard to understand her reasoning behind. Her desertion of Ron after seeming angry that her sister deserted Harry made her slightly hypocritical.[5]
In spite of her flaws, Padma, much like her Gryffindor sister, was a courageous and determined individual, being unafraid to disobey and stand up to Dolores Umbridge's tyranny,[4][18] and later bravely fought in the Battle of Hogwarts against the Death Eaters and survived.[14]
Magical abilities and skills
Defence Against the Dark Arts: Padma along with her sister were loyal and devoted members of Dumbledore's Army, where she learned how to cast numerous defensive and offensive spells.[4]
Potions: In 1996, Padma and Parvati successfully brewed Babbling Beverage to disturb Dolores Umbridge's loudspeakers.[18] Unlike her sister, she took N.E.W.T. classes in this subject in her sixth year. This indicated she earned either an 'Outstanding' or 'Exceeds Expectations' O.W.L. in the subject, showing her proficiency in this field.[19]
Duelling: Padma would have been a very skilled and accomplished duellist, as she was taught how to duel as a member of Dumbledore's Army[4] and later survived the Battle of Hogwarts in 1997, showing her excellent skills in martial magic, given her ability to fight successfully against the Death Eaters and survive.[14]
Charms: Padma was capable of conjuring a non-corporeal Patronus.[12]
Possessions
Wand: Padma owned a wand, that was of an unknown length, wood and core material. She presumably purchased it from Ollivanders, Diagon Alley, before starting Hogwarts in 1991, and wielded her wand throughout her school life.
Dress robes: Along with her sister, Padma owned dress robes for which she wore to formal occasions and celebrations, such as for the Yule Ball in 1994. They were turquoise in colour.[5]
Prefect badge: Padma owned a Ravenclaw Prefect Badge, due to her becoming a Prefect in her fifth year in 1995.[4]