Colloportus – The Daily Prophet (2024)

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What does Colloportus mean in Harry Potter? ›

The Locking Spell (Colloportus) was a charm that locked doors, making it so that they could not be opened manually. This charm was featured in The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1 and its counter-charm was the Unlocking Charm (Alohom*ora).

Alohom*ora is a spell that is used to opens locks on doors and windows.

The Colour Change Charm (Colovaria), also known as the Colour-Changing Charm, was a charm that changed the colour of the target. Its incantation was similar to that of the Growth Charm.

The charm was invented by Felix Summerbee sometime between the mid-15th century and 1508. People attributed the friendliness and cheerfulness of the knight Sir Affpuddle to his talent with Cheering Charms.

Cruciatus Curse ('Crucio')

Harry tried to use this spell himself. The first time was against Bellatrix after she had killed Sirius. His attempt was unsuccessful because, as Bellatrix mockingly explained: 'You need to really want to cause pain – to enjoy it – righteous anger won't hurt me for long…'

During the Middle Ages, Muggle witch-hunts were at their peak. Stemming from the desire to experience a pleasant tickling sensation from the Flame-Freezing Charm, Wendelin took upon herself to be captured no less than forty-seven times in various disguises to be repeatedly burned at the stake.

In a karmic way, the Memory Charm became Lockhart's downfall when he attempted to perform it with a broken wand, causing it to backfire and destroy his own memories instead. The charm was covered in The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2 by Miranda Goshawk.

Effect. The Fidelius Charm (incantation unknown) was a very powerful spell used to hide things or places, or to conceal secrets. It was an extremely difficult, multifaceted, and potent charm that could be used to conceal a secret inside an individual's soul.

Yes, this is the smart little spell that Professor Lupin uses on Peeves when the poltergeist tries to put chewing gum in a keyhole. Simply cast Waddiwasi and the chewing gum will shoot up the poltergeist's nostril.

What is the hair dying spell in Harry Potter? ›

Crinus Muto was the incantation of a transfiguration spell that could be used to transform the colour and style of the caster's hair.

Vermillious Tria was the incantation of a charm that produced a jet of red sparks that could be used offensively in duelling.

A magical plant that resembled a large black slug, Bubotubers were full of very valuable pus which could be used to cure acne. The Bubotubers needed to be handled carefully and extraction was done with the use of dragon-hide gloves to prevent damage to the wearer's hands.

History. Professor Flitwick taught Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and the rest of the class the charm in Harry's third year. Hermione Granger missed it due to distractions by Draco Malfoy's bullying.

Bowtruckles were drawn to fairy eggs and ate them, along with woodlice. Hermione Granger mentioned this in response to Professor Grubbly-Plank's question in a Care of Magical Creatures lesson on Bowtruckles in 1995 at Hogwarts.

The Incarcerous Spell (Incarcerous) was a spell that conjured thick ropes or thin cords from "thin air", that bound whatever the caster was pointing their wand at.

Salvio Hexia: Gives some protection against minor hexes. From the Latin word salveo, meaning "to be in good health,", and a pseudo-Latin derivative of the English word hex. Scourgify: Cleans an object. Perhaps related to English scour, meaning "clean". -ify is a common English suffix meaning "to make".

Anapneo was the incantation of a healing spell and charm that cleared the target's airway by vanishing whatever the target was choking on.

Reducto is a spell used to break, shatter an object, typically causing it to explode or burst apart. When cast, it releases a powerful force that can destroy the target. This charm is commonly used in battle to obliterate obstacles, blast through barriers, or incapacitate opponents.