In the magical world of the Harry Potter series of fictional novels, many spells are used by the characters. Usually a wand is used for casting spells, although some may be performed without a wand. This article describes magic in the fictional Harry Potter universe. ... Cover of the original novel in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone. ...

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Canon Spells

Spells in the series seem to be enacted mostly by speaking a few words, typically in a modified form of Latin, and gesturing with a wand. Certain wizards can perform some of them without speaking the incantation. Certain spells are also known as charms, curses, hexes, or jinxes. Look up Spell in Wiktionary, the free dictionary For spelling in linguistics, see orthography. ... Latin is the language originally spoken in the region around Rome called Latium. ... A wand consists of a thin, straight, hand-held stick of wood, ivory, or metal, approximately 30 cm (a foot) long and up to 25 mm (an inch) in circumference. ... Look up Charm in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Charm can have the following meanings: In the world of paranormal magic, a charm can mean either: An amulet or talisman, or A spell. ... This article needs to be wikified. ... A jinx, in popular superstition and folklore, is: A sort of curse placed on a person that makes them prey to large numbers of minor misfortunes and other forms of bad luck; A person afflicted with a similar curse, who, while not directly subject to a series of misfortunes, seems...

Accio

The Summoning Charm. It attracts an object to the caster. Knowing the object's general location is vital. The necessary incantation is "Accio", along with a firm mental picture of the object in question. When the object is out of sight, it is usually supplemented by the name of the requested object (e.g. "Accio Broomstick") for easier visualization. It was first used by Mrs. Weasley in GoF to summon all the Ton-Tongue Toffees from all sorts of unlikely places, including the lining of George's jacket and the turn-ups of Fred's jeans. Molly Weasley, née Prewett (born October 30, c. ... Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth book in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. ... Fred and George Weasley (both born April 1, 1978)[1][2] are fictional characters in the Harry Potter series of novels, created by J. K. Rowling. ... Fred and George Weasley (both born April 1, 1978)[1][2] are fictional characters in the Harry Potter series of novels, created by J. K. Rowling. ...

Aguamenti

The charm sends a stream of water from the tip of the wand. The prefix is derived from the latin word, aqua, meaning "water". The water may come out in various amounts: Two times he performed the spell was the put out the fire on Hagrid's hut (must have been a huge jet of pounding water) and another to fill a goblet (must have been a gentle stream of water). This shows that the volume of water conjured from Aguamenti can be controlled.

Alohomora

This spell is used to open a locked door or window. Pointing a wand at a door and saying "Alohomora" will unlock the door. This spell was first used by Hermione in the Philosopher's/Sorcerer's Stone when she, Ron and Harry are escaping from Argus Filch. It helps get them to the corridor where they find Fluffy. This spell can also open doors which have been magically sealed with the Colloportus spell. Doors can be magically sealed with sufficiently advanced spells so that Alohomora cannot open them, such as the door in the flying key room in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's/Sorcerer's Stone" and the main gate to the Hogwarts grounds as seen in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince". The front door of a house is often decorated to appear inviting. ... Highly decorative Window in a Japanese Onsen in Hakone A window is an opening in an otherwise solid, opaque surface through which light can pass. ... In Greek mythology, Hermione (mythology) was a daughter of Menelaus and Helen. ... Cover of the International edition, distributed in the United Kingdom, Australia, India and Canada Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone is the first volume in a planned series of seven books for children written by British author J. K. Rowling, and featuring Harry Potter, a young wizard. ... Cover of the International edition, distributed in the United Kingdom, Australia, India and Canada Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone is the first volume in a planned series of seven books for children written by British author J. K. Rowling, and featuring Harry Potter, a young wizard. ...

Anapneo

This spell was used to dislodge pheasant from Marcus Belby's throat in HBP. Appears to be an Anti-Choking spell of some sort. The word is Greek and means "I breathe" so this spell is seemingly used to make or help someone breathe. The word also shares its root with Apnea, a disorder in which one's breathing becomes irregular during sleep; the prefix an- is an analog to non- or dis-. Crowds wait outside a Borders store in Delaware for the midnight release of the book Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth novel in J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter series. ...

Aparecium

This spell makes invisible ink and perhaps invisible items in general appear. First used in CoS when Hermione Granger tried to make something appear in Tom Riddle's diary. See also Specialis Revelio. This article needs cleanup. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Hermione Jane Granger (born September 19, 1979) is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of books. ... Tom Riddles diary is a fictional magical object that appears in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. ...

Avis

Makes birds fly out of the wand of the spellcaster. Used in GoF by Mr. Ollivander to test Viktor Krum's wand. It is also possible that this is the spell used by Hermione Granger in HBP to summon canaries. If so, the incantation Oppugno makes birds summoned this way attack. Avis in Latin means Bird and along with many other spells is in a similar but different language. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth book in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. ... Mr. ... Viktor Krum is a fictional character in J. K. Rowlings Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. ... Hermione Jane Granger (born September 19, 1979) is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of books. ... Crowds wait outside a Borders store in Delaware for the midnight release of the book Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth novel in J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter series. ...

Colloportus

This spell can magically lock a door, preventing it from being opened for a presumably limited amount of time. It is easily countered by Alohomora, however. The word is a combination of "colligere" (Latin for "bind together") and "portus" (Latin for "door"). Used in OotP when Hermione needs to seal a door in the Department of Mysteries against some Death Eaters. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2003 book, the fifth book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ... In Greek mythology, Hermione (mythology) was a daughter of Menelaus and Helen. ... In J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter series of novels, the Ministry of Magic is the governing body of the magical community of Britain, succeeding the earlier Wizards Council. ... In the fictional Harry Potter series, a Death Eater is a follower of Lord Voldemort. ...

Deletrius

Erases images. First seen in GoF when Amos Diggory gets rid of the echo of the Dark Mark from Harry's wand. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth book in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. ... Amos Diggory is a character in J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter series of novels and the father of Cedric Diggory. ... The back cover of the American edition of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince depicting the Dark Mark The Dark Mark, in the Harry Potter book series, is the symbol of Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters. ...

Densaugeo

Makes the victim's teeth grow rapidly. Introduced in GoF when Draco Malfoy attacked Hermione outside of the Potions classroom. "Dens" is a Latin noun and means "a tooth". "Augeo" is a Latin verb and means "I grow" (from the infinitive "augere" which means "to grow"). Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth book in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. ... Draco Malfoy (born June 5, 1980) is a fictional character in J. K. Rowlings Harry Potter books. ... In Greek mythology, Hermione (mythology) was a daughter of Menelaus and Helen. ...

Diffindo

Severs the target. In GoF when Harry urgently wants to talk to Cedric Diggory he casts this spell to rip his bag, thus delaying him for class. Harry also tried to use it in OotP to save Ron from the brains in the Department of Mysteries, and also in HBP when he wanted to switch the cover of the Half-Blood Prince's Advanced Potion-Making for a new one, in order to fool Professor Slughorn. Ron also uses this spell to trim the lace off of his dress robes in GoF. Also, in the Chamber of Secrets videogame, it is mentioned that Diffindo cuts (or severs) things that are organic (or plant-based) in material. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth book in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. ... Cedric Diggory, a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of novels, was the Hufflepuff Quidditch captain and Seeker through Harrys third year of school. ... Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2003 book, the fifth book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ... It has been suggested that Map of Ministry of Magic, London be merged into this article or section. ... Crowds wait outside a Borders store in Delaware for the midnight release of the book Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth novel in J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter series. ... Half-Blood Prince may refer to: Spoiler warning: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the sixth installment in the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, or The character, whose identity is revealed near the end of the book. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth book in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. ...

Dissendium

Causes the statue of the humpbacked witch hiding the secret passage to Honeydukes to open up. First seen in PoA. This may probably be not a spell, but a magical password like 'Mimbulus Mimbletonia'(once a password for the Fat Lady) and 'Acid Pops' (password for Dumbledore's office gargoyle in HBP). Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the third book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ...

Engorgio

Makes something grow larger. Seen in GoF when the Imposter Professor Moody casts it on a spider to enhance a demonstration of the effects of a Cruciatus Curse. Hagrid is also suspected of performing the charm on his pumpkins once. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth book in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. ... Families See Taxonomy section Spiders are invertebrate animals that produce silk, have eight legs and no wings. ...

Enervate

The counterspell to the Stunning Spell. In GoF, Amos Diggory uses it to wake up Winky, while later on Professor Dumbledore uses it to wake up Viktor Krum. Maybe not a counterspell, there have been instances when it is used to help people regain consciousness who haven't been Stupefied. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth book in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. ... Amos Diggory is a character in J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter series of novels and the father of Cedric Diggory. ... A list of pure-blood families in the Harry Potter books by J. K. Rowling. ... Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of books written by J. K. Rowling. ... Viktor Krum is a fictional character in J. K. Rowlings Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. ...

Episkey

Nymphadora Tonks uses this spell in HBP to fix Harry's broken nose, later Harry uses it to heal a fat lip. This leads the reader to the conclusion that it is a spell to heal minor injuries (assuming you consider a broken nose a mild injury). The word comes from the Greek "episkevi" ("επισκευή"), which means "repair". JK Rowling writes in HBP, Harry's knowledge tells him that this spell could belong to a family (or variety) of Healing Spells, like how a plant belongs to a genus. Nymphadora Tonks is a fictional character in J. K. Rowlings Harry Potter novels, first appearing in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2003). ... Crowds wait outside a Borders store in Delaware for the midnight release of the book Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth novel in J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter series. ...

Evanesco

Makes something vanish. Used in OotP when Snape makes Harry's Draught of Peace disappear from his cauldron. Also used in the CoS when Snape makes the snake disappear. In OotP this spell is used to make Bill's scrolls on the kitchen table vanish. It is presumed that whatever that is Vanished can be made to reappear - surely Bill didn't want his scroll to disappear completely, never finding them again? Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2003 book, the fifth book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ... Spoiler warning: Severus Snape (born January 9, circa 1960) is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of novels. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Spoiler warning: Severus Snape (born January 9, circa 1960) is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of novels. ... Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2003 book, the fifth book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ...

Expecto Patronum

Main article: Patronus Charm Harry performing the Patronus, in the Prisoner of Azkaban movie The Patronus Charm is a very difficult spell featured in the Harry Potter series of fantasy novels by J. K. Rowling. ...

This spell conjures a Patronus, a silvery phantom shape, usually that of an animal, which is the embodiment of the positive thoughts or character/personality/desire of the caster. A Patronus will drive away Dementors and Lethifolds. A patronus "is an anti-Dark device, which makes it highly resilient to Dark wizards; it is not hindered by physical barriers; each Patronus is unique and distinctive; nobody else can conjure another person's Patronus." Harry conjures a stag as his Patronus, while Hermione Granger conjures an otter and Cho Chang a swan; but, a Patronus can change form when someone has undergone emotional turmoil (as character/personality of the caster may change as well). In order for the spell to work, the person must concentrate on a happy memory, which is especially difficult in the presence of a Dementor. Literally translated "expecto patronum", which is Latin, means "I expect a guardian" , although ex + pector would mean from the chest (prehaps "from the heart", implying that the Patronus is "the heart's guardian). If the thought is not focused on strongly enough, a silver glow or mist appears, which does little but slow down a Dementor for a moment. Members of the Order of the Phoenix are taught by Dumbledore how to send messages through their Patronuses, and they are the only ones in the world who know this special technique, as it is Dumbledore who came up with this ingenious idea. A dementor is an utterly foul fictional being, the worst creature J. K. Rowlings Harry Potter book series has to offer. ... A Lethifold is a fictional animal in the Harry Potter book series by J.K. Rowling. ... Genera About 15 in 4 subfamilies. ... Hermione Jane Granger (born September 19, 1979) is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of books. ... Genera Amblonyx Aonyx Enhydra Lontra Lutra Lutrogale Pteronura Otters are aquatic or marine carnivorous mammals, members of the large and diverse family Mustelidae, which also includes weasels, polecats, badgers and others. ... Cho Chang is a fictional character in J. K. Rowlings Harry Potter series of novels. ... Genera Cygnus Coscoroba Swans are large water birds of the family Anatidae, which also includes geese and ducks. ...

Expelliarmus

"The knockback jinx" This spell is used to disarm another wizard, typically by causing the victim's wand to fly out of reach. As demonstrated in the novel PoA, simultaneous use of this spell by multiple people on a single wizard can be powerful enough to knock back the wizard himself. First seen in CoS, when Snape disarms Lockhart in the Duelling Club. Also used in HBP, when Draco Malfoy disarms Dumbledore. It can also be used as a shield much like the portego charm, and if aimed at the owner it can make their spell back fire at the person. As seen in PoA the game. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the third book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Spoiler warning: Severus Snape (born January 9, circa 1960) is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of novels. ... Gilderoy Lockhart (Order of Merlin, Third Class, Honorary Member of the Dark Force Defence League, and five-time winner of Witch Weeklys Most Charming Smile Award) is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of books. ... Draco Malfoy (born June 5, 1980) is a fictional character in J. K. Rowlings Harry Potter books. ... Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the third book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ...

Ferula

Creates a splint. Used by Remus Lupin in PoA to bind Ron's leg in the Shrieking Shack. The name ferula comes from Latin, and means "carrier" or "vehicle." Remus John Lupin (born March 10, 1959 or 1960) is a fictional character in the Harry Potter novels, portrayed by David Thewlis in the films. ... Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the third book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ...

Finite Incantatem

Stops the effects of spells. Snape uses it in CoS to restore order in the Duelling Club. Lupin uses the short form "Finite" in OotP also. This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2003 book, the fifth book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ...

Flagrate

With this spell, the caster's wand can leave fiery marks of the caster's choosing. Used by Hermione in OotP in the Department of Mysteries in the Ministry of Magic to identify which doors they had already opened by marking an "X" on them. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2003 book, the fifth book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ... In J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter series of novels, the Ministry of Magic is the governing body of the magical community of Britain, succeeding the earlier Wizards Council. ... It has been suggested that Map of Ministry of Magic, London be merged into this article or section. ...

Furnunculus

Makes boils appear on the victim. Used in GoF when Harry and Draco Malfoy get in a fight and Harry hits Gregory Goyle accidentally. Later on the return journey of the Hogwarts Express Harry casts this spell on Crabbe while George casts the Jelly-Legs Jinx, however the mixture causes little tentacles to sprout all over Crabbe's face. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth book in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. ... Draco Malfoy (born June 5, 1980) is a fictional character in J. K. Rowlings Harry Potter books. ... Gregory Goyle (born in 1980) is a fictional character in the Harry Potter books. ... Rubeus Hagrid meets the Hogwarts Express at Hogsmeade station in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Gregory Goyle. ... Fred and George Weasley (both born April 1, 1978)[1][2] are fictional characters in the Harry Potter series of novels, created by J. K. Rowling. ...

Impedimenta

This hex makes something slow down momentarily. Used in GoF when Harry is practicing for the third task. Stronger uses of this spell seem capable of blowing targets away. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth book in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. ...

Impervius

Known as the Impervius Charm, this spell makes something repel water. It's used by Hermione in PoA on Harry's glasses and also by the Gryffindor Quidditch team in OotP. In Greek mythology, Hermione (mythology) was a daughter of Menelaus and Helen. ... Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the third book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ... In the Harry Potter series, the Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry is divided into four houses, each bearing the last name of its founder - Godric Gryffindor, Salazar Slytherin, Rowena Ravenclaw and Helga Hufflepuff. ... Quidditch is a fictional airborne ballgame played on broomsticks, a sort of magical variant of football or polo. ... Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2003 book, the fifth book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ...

Incarcerous

Ties someone or something up with ropes. Seen in the Harry Potter Trading Card Game. The Incarcerous incantation is first heard in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix but the same spell may have been used non-verbally to tie up Peter Pettigrew in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Cover of the original novel in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone. ... Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2003 book, the fifth book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ... Peter Pettigrew is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of novels. ... Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the third book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ...

Incendio

Produces fire. Used in GoF by Arthur Weasley to create a fire for Floo powder. In the video game based on the first book, this spell is used to temporarily stun dangerous plants. A large bonfire Fire is a form of combustion. ... Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth book in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. ... Arthur Weasley (born February 6, c. ... In the fictional Harry Potter universe, many magical objects exist for the use of the characters. ... The game Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone (known in the United States as Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone) was released first in 2001 by Electronic Arts for the PC and the Game Boy Advance. ...

See also Lacarnum Inflamari.

Langlock

A spell created by the Half-Blood Prince. Glues the subject's tongue to the roof of their mouth. Possibly derived from the Latin word lingua, meaning "tongue." Spoiler warning: If you do not want to know the name of the titular character in J. K. Rowlings book, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, please click the back button. ...

Levicorpus

A non-verbal spell, invented by the Half-Blood Prince in which the victim is dangled upside-down by their ankles with a flash of light. Described "as though an invisible hook had hoisted [Ron] up by the ankle". Used in HBP, where Harry Potter learns it by reading notes written by the Half-Blood Prince. From Snape's pensieve, Harry watches his father, James Potter use the spell against Severus Snape. Also may have been used in GoF during the Quidditch world cup. Spoiler warning: If you do not want to know the name of the titular character in J. K. Rowlings book, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, please click the back button. ... Crowds wait outside a Borders store in Delaware for the midnight release of the book Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth novel in J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter series. ... Cover of the original novel in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone. ... Geraldine Somerville as Lily Potter, Adrian Rawlins as James Potter, and one of the Saunders triplets as one-year-old Harry Potter in Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone In the Harry Potter series, James and Lily Potter are the late parents of Harry Potter. ... Spoiler warning: Severus Snape (born January 9, circa 1960) is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of novels. ... Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth book in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. ...

Liberacorpus

Non-verbal (keep in mind all spells may be non-verbal) counter-jinx for Levicorpus. Emits a flash of light and frees the target of being hoisted by their ankle. "Libera" is probably a changing of the word "liberty", which means "free". Though this is the Half-Blood Prince's creation, it can be speculated that Tonks used this spell to free Harry from Petrificus Totalus inside the Hogwarts Express, as the spell she used also emitted a flash of light.

Locomotor

The target of the spell, which is said after "Locomotor", rises in the air and can be moved around by the wizard. Tonks uses it in OotP to move Harry's trunks. ( "Locomotor Trunk" ) "Locomotor" can be interpreted from "locus" (place) and "movere" (movi, motum: to move) "to move to another place". Nymphadora Tonks is a fictional character in J. K. Rowlings Harry Potter novels, first appearing in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2003). ... Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2003 book, the fifth book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ...

Locomotor Mortis

The leg locker curse. Malfoy uses this on Neville in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone AKA "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone". In the Philosopher's Stone video game, this is used to stun enemies for a short period of time. "Mortis" is Latin for "death"; therefore, the spell is intended to mean "death of motion". Cover of the International edition, distributed in the United Kingdom, Australia, India and Canada Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone is the first volume in a planned series of seven books for children written by British author J. K. Rowling, and featuring Harry Potter, a young wizard. ...

Lumos

This spell creates a narrow beam of light that shines from the wand's tip, like a torch. The incantation is the accusative plural form of the Latin term lumen, meaning a light. Despite it being rudimentary, the charm is used countless times throughout the series. Different versions of this spell used in the movie are Lumos Solarum and Lumos Maxima. Green Flashlight Flashlight is the NATO designation for the Yakovlev Yak-25 Soviet military jet. ... The accusative case of a noun is the grammatical case used to mark the direct object of a verb. ... Latin is the language originally spoken in the region around Rome called Latium. ...

Mobiliarbus

This spell was used by Hermione to move a tree. It is combined from the Latin words "mobilis", movable, and "arbus", tree.

Mobilicorpus

Levitates bodies. Sirius Black uses it on Snape in PoA. It seems that Mobiliarbus and Mobilicorpus are variations of the same basic spell, since they share the "Mobili" root. One can believe that there is a whole family of Mobili-spells. Sirius Black (c. ... Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the third book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ...

Morsmordre

This spell conjures the Dark Mark. It was apparently invented by Lord Voldemort. It is used by Barty Crouch Jr. in GoF. Also used in HBP, over the castle to lure Dumbledore to his death. Comes from the Latin words mortis meaning death, and mordere, meaning to bite. The back cover of the American edition of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince depicting the Dark Mark The Dark Mark, in the Harry Potter book series, is the symbol of Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters. ... Lord Voldemort (born December 31, 1926) is a fictional character and the archvillain in the Harry Potter series. ... Bartemius Barty Crouch Junior is a fictional character from the Harry Potter series of books. ... Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth book in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. ... Crowds wait outside a Borders store in Delaware for the midnight release of the book Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth novel in J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter series. ...

Muffliato

This spell fills peoples' ears with an unidentifiable buzzing, to keep them from hearing nearby conversations. It was created by the Half-Blood Prince. It is used in HBP by Harry and Ron on various teachers and people such as Madam Pomfrey, while Hermione refused to use any of the HBP's spells. Spoiler warning: If you do not want to know the name of the titular character in J. K. Rowlings book, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, please click the back button. ... Crowds wait outside a Borders store in Delaware for the midnight release of the book Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth novel in J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter series. ... Harry James Potter (born July 31, 1980)[1], the only son of James Potter and Lily Potter, is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Harry Potter series. ... Ronald Ron Bilius Weasley (born March 1, 1980) is a fictional character in J. K. Rowlings Harry Potter series of childrens books. ... Hermione Jane Granger (born September 19, 1979) is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of books. ...

Nox

This spell turns off the light which is activated by the Lumos spell, and may be used to turn out other lights (like the Put-Outer), though nothing of this is mentioned in any of the first six books. Nox is Latin and means "Night".

Obliviate

This spell is used to bury or perhaps alter the victim's memories of an event. The person who wants to modify someone's memory points his or her wand at the victim and utters the incantation "Obliviate". "Oblivisci" is Latin for "forget". The spell is most often used against Muggles who have seen something of the wizarding world. The Ministry of Magic employees assigned to modifying the memories of Muggles are called Obliviators. The charm can be broken by powerful magic, as Lord Voldemort was able to torture Bertha Jorkins into remembering details that Barty Crouch had forced her to forget using the charm. First used in CoS by Professor Lockhart in an attempt to wipe Harry and Ron's memories in the Chamber of Secrets. Muggles is the plural of the word Muggle, used to describe a person without magical abilities in J. K. Rowlings Harry Potter fantasy books and films. ... The wizarding world is the setting of the wildly-popular, fictional Harry Potter series. ... This article is about minor members of the Ministry of Magic in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. ... Bartemius Barty Crouch Senior(born December 29, 1933-c. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ...

Oppugno

Hermione uses this spell in HBP to make a flock of birds she had summoned attack Ron. "Oppugno" is Latin for "I attack." Likely causes animals or other beings of lesser intelligence to attack. Crowds wait outside a Borders store in Delaware for the midnight release of the book Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth novel in J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter series. ... Ronald Ron Bilius Weasley (born March 1, 1980) is a fictional character in J. K. Rowlings Harry Potter series of childrens books. ...

Orchideous

Makes a bouquet of flowers appear out of the wand. Used in GoF by Mr. Ollivander testing Fleur Delacour's wand. "Orchideous" may be a portmanteau of orchid and hideous. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth book in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. ... Mr. ... Fleur Delacour is a fictional character from the Harry Potter series of books. ... A portmanteau (plural: portmanteaux or portmanteaus) is a word that is formed by combining both sounds and meanings from two or more words. ... Orchid re-directs here; for alternate uses see Orchid (disambiguation) Genera Over 800 See List of Orchidaceae genera. ... Gargoyles are often described as ugly or grotesque. ...

"Pack"

This spell literally packs a person's trunk for them - the neatness of the 'packing' seems to be dependent upon the caster's experience. Nymphadora Tonks performs the spell, once with the word 'Pack' and again with just a flick of the wand but says her mother is far better at this sort of household spell. It may be that "pack" is not the actual incantation, and that Tonks was finishing her sentence while performing a non-verbal spell. Nymphadora Tonks is a fictional character in J. K. Rowlings Harry Potter novels, first appearing in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2003). ...

Petrificus Totalus

The full Body Bind Curse. This spell is used to temporarily make the victim be frozen in a position much like a soldier at attention, and usually the person falls down. "Petrificus" comes from the Latin word "petra", meaning "stone"; "totalus" comes from the Latin word "tota", meaning "whole, full". First used in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by Hermione, who was trying to prevent Neville from stopping her, Ron, and Harry from leaving the common room to hunt for the Philosopher's Stone. Draco Malfoy uses it on Harry to freeze him while he hid under his invisibility cloak on the train in HBP. Cover of the International edition, distributed in the United Kingdom, Australia, India and Canada Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone is the first volume in a planned series of seven books for children written by British author J. K. Rowling, and featuring Harry Potter, a young wizard. ...

"Point Me"

The Four-Point Spell causes the caster's wand tip to point to the north cardinal point, acting like a compass. This handy navigation spell was used by Harry during the third task of the Triwizard Tournament in GoF and was allegedly invented by Hermione Granger. This article is about the navigational instrument. ... Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth book in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. ... Hermione Jane Granger (born September 19, 1979) is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of books. ...

Portus

The spell which turns an object into a Portkey, a device which transports the toucher to a desired destination. Used by Dumbledore in OotP. Portkeys were originally used in GoF in order to transport Harry, Hermione, and the Weasleys to and from the Quidditch World Cup. In the fictional Harry Potter universe, many magical objects exist for the use of the characters. ... Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2003 book, the fifth book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ... Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth book in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. ... Quidditch is a fictional airborne ballgame played on broomsticks, a sort of magical variant of football or polo. ...

Prior Incantato

Makes a shadowy image of the effect of the last spell cast by a wand emerge from its tip. This is called an echo of the spell. The nature of the echo depends on the original spell; the echo of a conjuring spell, for example, is the object conjured, while the echo of an Avada Kedavra curse is its victim.

When two wands that share the same magical core are forced to engage in battle, a more powerful reverse spell effect called Priori Incantatem takes place- that is, the plural of Priori Incantato. One of the wands will be forced by the other to gradually regurgitate shadows of all the spells it has cast, in reverse chronological order. Priori Incantatem is a spell effect from the Harry Potter series. ...

Protego

The Shield Charm causes minor jinxes to rebound upon the attacker. Used in OotP by Harry against Snape's Legilimens spell, which enabled Harry to read Snape's mind for a moment and in HBP when Harry verbally uses it to deflect Snape's spell. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2003 book, the fifth book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ... Crowds wait outside a Borders store in Delaware for the midnight release of the book Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth novel in J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter series. ...

Quietus

Makes a magically magnified voice return to normal. Used in GoF by Ludo Bagman. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth book in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. ... Ludovic Ludo Bagman is a fictional character who appears in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. ...

Reducio

Makes something smaller. Mad-Eye Moody uses it in GoF. Countercharm to Engorgio. (Whether or not Reducio can also be used by itself, rather than countering Engorgio is unknown. If possible it would shrink normal sized items into minature versions of themselves. References in CoS by Arthur Weasley to 'shrinking doorkeys' would make this seem likely.) Alastor Mad-Eye Moody is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of books, an ex-Auror working for the Order of the Phoenix. ... Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth book in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Arthur Weasley (born February 6, c. ...

Reducto

The Reductor Curse. Its effects can blast solid objects out of the way. It is first used in GoF in practice for and during the third task. Harry uses it to create a hole in the hedge when Cedric Diggory is being tortured by the Cruciatus Curse by Viktor Krum, who was under the Imperius curse. In OotP, Harry remarks that thanks to the D.A. (Dumbledore's Army), Parvati Patil had produced such a good Reductor Curse that she manages to turn a table into dust, indicating that the spell can be strengthened like many others. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth book in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. ... Cedric Diggory, a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of novels, was the Hufflepuff Quidditch captain and Seeker through Harrys third year of school. ... Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2003 book, the fifth book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ... This article is about minor Harry Potter characters who are Gryffindor students in the same year as Harry. ...

Relashio

Used against Grindylows. Above ground it ejects sparks from the wand; below water it ejects boiling water from the wand. First used by Harry in the second task of the Triwizard Tournament. Relashio is also seen used in Chapter 10 of HBP where Gaunt is thrown backwards. It has been suggested that Fire-Crab be merged into this article or section. ... Crowds wait outside a Borders store in Delaware for the midnight release of the book Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth novel in J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter series. ...

Rennervate

This spell appears to rouse an unconscious person. Used by Harry in HBP. Possibly a cosmetic variation of "Ennervate". Crowds wait outside a Borders store in Delaware for the midnight release of the book Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth novel in J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter series. ...

Reparo

Used to repair objects. Used countless times throughout the books. First seen in the 1st book, used by Hermione Granger to fix Harry's glasses, as "oculus reparo". Oddly, also means "objection" or "misgiving" in Spanish. Hermione Jane Granger (born September 19, 1979) is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of books. ...

Rictusempra

Tickling Charm. The incantation comes from the Latin words risus ("laughter" or "ridule") and semper ("always") - "laughter always". Harry uses it on Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in the duelling club. In the Chamber of Secrets movie, Harry used this spell to fling Malfoy through the air and in the game Rictusempra is used to stun people or animals. Starring Daniel Radcliffe Rupert Grint Emma Watson Produced by David Heyman Distributed by Warner Brothers Release date November 15, 2002 Runtime 161 min. ... The video game Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was released in 2002. ...

Riddikulus

A spell used when fighting a Boggart, Riddikulus forces the Boggart to take the appearance of what the spellcaster is thinking as amusing so that the laughter will weaken it. First seen in PoA. The word "riddikulus" is a Latin noun meaning "exciting laughter" or simply "laughter". It is pronounced with a hard "c". A boggart in the Harry Potter fictional books is a shape-shifter that takes on the form of its intended victims worst fear. ... Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the third book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ...

Scourgify

Used to clean something. First used by Nymphadora Tonks in OotP to clean Hedwig's cage. Later in the book, Ginny performs the spell to clean up Stinksap in the Hogwarts Express, and we see in Severus Snape's pensieve that it can be used to wash someone's mouth out with soap. Nymphadora Tonks is a fictional character in J. K. Rowlings Harry Potter novels, first appearing in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2003). ... Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2003 book, the fifth book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ... Ginevra Ginny Molly Weasley (born August 11 1981)[1][2] is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series. ... Rubeus Hagrid meets the Hogwarts Express at Hogsmeade station in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone. ... Spoiler warning: Severus Snape (born January 9, circa 1960) is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of novels. ...

Sectumsempra

A spell that cuts. Supposition: it projects a cutting field from the tip of the wand, as demonstrated by its fruitless use on the Inferi, and is supported by the wild way Harry Potter swings his wand when using it against Draco Malfoy, causing a variety of deadly gashes across his face and chest. It is first used (possibly) in OotP, by Severus Snape on James Potter, (pg. 647, U.S. edition.) The spell was also used by Harry on Draco Malfoy in HBP. From the latin "Sectum" - "To Cut" and a variation on "Semper" - "Always". Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2003 book, the fifth book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ... Crowds wait outside a Borders store in Delaware for the midnight release of the book Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth novel in J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter series. ...

Serpensortia

Conjures a serpent from the spellcaster's wand. Used in CoS by Draco Malfoy. This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Draco Malfoy (born June 5, 1980) is a fictional character in J. K. Rowlings Harry Potter books. ...

Silencio

The Silencing Charm. Makes something silent (a bullfrog and raven were used as examples in the book). First used by Hermione in OotP. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2003 book, the fifth book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ...

Sonorus

Magnifies the spellcaster's voice. Ludo Bagman uses this in GoF to commentate at events without needing a megaphone. (Reversal spell, see Quietus) Ludovic Ludo Bagman is a fictional character who appears in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. ... Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth book in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. ... Categories: Technology stubs ...

Specialis Revelio

Causes something to show its hidden secrets. Used by Hermione Granger to find out more of Harry's Advanced Potion-Making book. Severus Snape cast a similar spell, but with different words ("Reveal your secret!"), on the Marauder's Map in PoA. It also seems to be able to distingush different ingredents in a potion. Hermione Jane Granger (born September 19, 1979) is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of books. ... Spoiler warning: Severus Snape (born January 9, circa 1960) is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of novels. ... Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the third book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ...

Stupefy

The Stunning Charm. It puts the victim in an unconscious state. Described in the novels as a beam of red light. The spell wears off after a short time, or can be countered by Ennervate. Useless on magic-resistant creatures such as dragons and giants unless used at once by a crowd of wizards/witches.

Tarantallegra

Makes victim's legs dance uncontrollably (possibly the tarantella dance). Malfoy uses it in the duelling club in CoS. A Death Eater also places the spell upon Neville Longbottom in OotP. The tarantella (tarentule, tarentella, tarantel) is a dance in 6/8 time characterised by the rapid whirling of couples. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Neville Longbottom (born July 30, 1980)[1] is a fictional character in the Harry Potter books by J. K. Rowling. ... Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2003 book, the fifth book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ...

Tergeo

A siphoning spell. Hermione Granger uses this spell in HBP to siphon blood from Harry's face, and it's later used to siphon ink, leading the reader to the conclusion it can siphon any liquid. Hermione Jane Granger (born September 19, 1979) is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of books. ... Crowds wait outside a Borders store in Delaware for the midnight release of the book Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth novel in J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter series. ...

Waddiwasi

Used by Remus Lupin in PoA to expel a wad of chewing gum from the key hole Peeves put it in and launch it up Peeves's nose. Specific function not clear. Possibly launches a small "wad" of any sort in the direction desired by the caster. Remus John Lupin (born March 10, 1959 or 1960) is a fictional character in the Harry Potter novels, portrayed by David Thewlis in the films. ... Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the third book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ...

Wingardium Leviosa

This spell levitates objects. First seen in Professor Flitwick's class, when the first years practice the spell with feathers. In the movie, it is used by saying "Wingardium Leviosa!" while making a "swish and flick" movement with the wand. "Wingardium" is a combination of the English word "wing" and the Latin word "arduus" (meaning "steep") and "leviosa", which contains the Latin word "levare" (meaning "ease, lift, pick up"). Spoiler warning: Filius Flitwick (born October 17, year unknown)[1] is a fictional character in the Harry Potter books. ...

Incantationless Spells and Spells With No Known Incantation

Non-Incantation Spells are spells cast by the caster in a nonverbal fashion. The use of these spells is to become faster in a duel and to catch an opponent off-guard. Takes a lot of concentration and a lot of practice of your mind. Note: Some of these spells may in fact have incantations, but no incantation is known to exist for these spells.

Anti-Disapparation Jinx

Used to prevent Disapparation. Only definite use is by Albus Dumbledore to contain Death Eaters in the Department of Mysteries in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of books written by J. K. Rowling. ... In the fictional Harry Potter series, a Death Eater is a follower of Lord Voldemort. ... It has been suggested that Map of Ministry of Magic, London be merged into this article or section. ... Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2003 book, the fifth book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ...

Bat-Bogey Hex

Ginny Weasley is supposedly very proficient at this particular spell, using it on Draco Malfoy in OoTP and on Zacharias Smith in HBP. It causes "bogies" to turn into bats and attack the victim. This may also be the "Curse of the Bogies" mentioned by Ron in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone as a potential punishment should either Hermione Granger or Neville Longbottom get him and Harry in trouble. 'Bogey' is British slang for 'boogers', or dried snot, making this an appropriately juvenile hex. Ginevra Ginny Molly Weasley (born August 11 1981)[1][2] is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series. ... Draco Malfoy (born June 5, 1980) is a fictional character in J. K. Rowlings Harry Potter books. ... Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2003 book, the fifth book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ... The following are minor characters from the Harry Potter series in Hufflepuff House. ... Crowds wait outside a Borders store in Delaware for the midnight release of the book Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth novel in J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter series. ... Cover of the International edition, distributed in the United Kingdom, Australia, India and Canada Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone is the first volume in a planned series of seven books for children written by British author J. K. Rowling, and featuring Harry Potter, a young wizard. ... Hermione Jane Granger (born September 19, 1979) is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of books. ... Neville Longbottom (born July 30, 1980)[1] is a fictional character in the Harry Potter books by J. K. Rowling. ...

Bubblehead Charm

Puts a large bubble of air around the head of the user. Used as a magical equivalent of a breathing set. Cedric Diggory and Fleur Delacour used this underwater in the second task of the Triwizard Championship in Goblet of Fire. It is also used by many Hogwarts students when walking through the hallways in OotP, because of the bad smells caused by the various pranks on Dolores Umbridge. For breathing apparatus used underwater, see scuba sets and rebreather and surface supplied diving. ... Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2003 book, the fifth book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ... Dolores Jane Umbridge is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of novels by J.K. Rowling. ...

Cheering Charm

Incantation unknown. Causes the person whom the spell was cast upon to become happy and contented, though heavy-handedness with the spell may cause the person to break into an uncontrollable laughing fit. Invented by Felix Summerbee (1447-1508). First seen in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the third book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ...

Confundus Charm

Incantation unknown (despite speculation). The Confundus Charm is a confusion spell. The word is derived from the Latin "confundere", to perplex. [1] First mentioned in PoA, when Professor Snape suggests that Harry and Hermione have been "Confunded" so that they will believe Sirius Black's claim to innocence. In GoF, it is revealed as the charm responsible for the Goblet choosing a fourth Triwizard Contestant. It is first seen in action when Hermione uses it on Cormac McLaggen during Quidditch tryouts in HBP. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the third book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ... Spoiler warning: Severus Snape (born January 9, circa 1960) is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of novels. ... Sirius Black (c. ... Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth book in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. ... Hermione Jane Granger (born September 19, 1979) is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of books. ... Cormac McLaggen is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series. ... Quidditch is a fictional airborne ballgame played on broomsticks, a sort of magical variant of football or polo. ... Crowds wait outside a Borders store in Delaware for the midnight release of the book Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth novel in J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter series. ...

Conjunctivitis Curse

A curse that affects the victim's eyesight and vision. Suggested by Sirius Black and used by Viktor Krum in the first task of the Triwizard Tournament in GoF. Sirius Black (c. ... Viktor Krum is a fictional character in J. K. Rowlings Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. ... The Champions of the 1994 Triwizard Tournament The Triwizard Tournament is a fictional tournament featured in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. ... Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth book in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. ...

Disillusionment Charm

Causes the target to become able to change color as camouflage, like chameleons and flatfish and octopuses can. Alastor Moody uses it on Harry Potter in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Anolis caroliensis showing blending camouflage and counter-shading. ... Genera Bradypodion Calumma Chamaeleo Furcifer Brookesia Rhampholeon For alternative meanings of the word, see chameleon (disambiguation) Chameleons (family Chamaeleonidae) are small to mid-size reptiles that belong to one of the best known lizard families. ... Families Suborder Psettodoidei     Psettodoidae Suborder Pleuronectoidei     Citharidae     Scophthalmidae     Bothidae (lefteye flounders)     Pleuronectidae (righteye flounders)     Paralichthyidae     Achiropsettidae (southern flounders)     Samaridae Suborder Soleoidei     Soleidae (soles)     Achiridae (American soles)     Cynoglossidae (tonguefishes) The flatfish are an order (Pleuronectiformes) of ray-finned fish, also called the Heterosomata, sometimes classified as a suborder of Perciformes. ... Families 14 in two suborders, see text. ... Alastor Mad-Eye Moody is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of books, an ex-Auror working for the Order of the Phoenix. ... Cover of the original novel in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone. ... Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2003 book, the fifth book in the Harry Potter series of childrens books by J. K. Rowling. ...

Featherweight Charm

Makes something lightweight. Harry contemplates using this in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban to lighten his trunk so he can carry it by broom to Hogwarts. Before he uses it, however, he accidentally summons the Knight Bus. The Knight Bus in the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban film The Knight Bus is a heavily enchanted purple, triple-decker bus which transports magical folk in the Harry Potter fiction novels by J. K. Rowling. ...

Fidelius Charm

This complex charm enables secret information to be hidden within a single living soul of someone known as a Secret-Keeper. The information is then irretrievable until and unless the Secret-Keeper chooses to reveal it; not even those who have the secret revealed to them can reveal it to others. It originates from the Latin word "fidelis", which means "faithful" or "trusting".

So far, there have been only two uses