Harry Attempts to Fight Off the Dementors

PAGES: 384-385

Harry continues to fight off the Dementors, desperately repeating the Patronus Charm in an attempt to save himself, Hermione, and Sirius. Despite his efforts, his Patronus is too weak to stop the Dementors, and one of them starts to lower its hood, preparing to administer the Dementor's Kiss to Harry. The situation seems hopeless as Harry collapses, overwhelmed by the Dementor's presence.