Raptus Regaliter

Patient Name : Potter, H.

Brief History :

Patient was initially taken into care at age 11, when he was found to be living in abusive conditions with his uncle and aunt, who claimed to have adopted him after the death of his parents in a car-crash. Claims of legal adoption by the couple have gone unproven due to lack of documentation. The Patient was found to be imprisoned in a cupboard underneath the stairs.

The Patient was subsequently admitted to an Orphanage, and seemed to settle in well, making friends with a number of other children. However, at the onset of puberty, the patient has sunk into a delusional fantasy world, that seems to be the product of his treatment by his relatives. The patient is rapidly approaching adulthood, and, although fit and healthy, is not in a satisfactory state in which to be released into the community.

Notes :

Patient believes the orphanage to be a school for magically-gifted children, who will grow up to be wizards and witches. Patient refuses to accept the death of his parents, believing them to have been killed by a "Lord Voldemort" - also known as "He Who Must Not Be Named". Patient has notable scar on forehead, believed to be caused by mistreatment at the hands of his relatives. The patient claims this scar comes from an attempt by Lord Voldemort to kill him, after killing his parents.

Although patient is friendly and easy-going, attempts to contradict his fantasy world can lead to violent episodes, as can using the name "Voldemort". Patient is ever-more insistent that "Lord Voldemort" is using sorcery to take over the world, and that only he can stop him. Patient insists on taking a broom with him wherever he goes, including during football practice. Patient also insists on constantly carrying a single chopstick, from a visit to a sushi-bar, believing it to be a magic wand.  Patient has recently become obsessed with collecting pictures of Nikki Lauda, believing him to be "Lord Voldemort".

Patient responds to animals well, particularly the pet budgerigar that he insists is an owl.

Patient has also become close to members of staff. Dr. Albert Dumble, former head of the Orphanage, seemed to be able to communicate well with the patient. Since Dr. Dumble's retirement, the patient has become reclusive, believing that Dr. Dumble has died at the hands of Voldemort's followers. Patient rarely speaks and has become depressive, predicting further deaths.

Conclusions:

Regrettably, the patient's neurosis seems to have deepened with maturity. Dr. Snipe has noted that medication deepens the neurosis, and that the patient has formed a deep dislike of Dr. Snipe due to the forced administration of medication on several occasions. We regret that, at this time, we cannot recommend that the patient be discharged into the community.