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Herbivicus (Herbivicus Charm)

on May 24, 2019

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Type: Charm

Pronunciation: her-BIV-i-cuss

Description: Rapidly grows plants.

Seen/Mentioned: In 1994–1995 school year, not in books or films.

Herbivicus (Herbivicus Charm)

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Vulnera Sanentur

Type: Healing Spell Pronunciation: VUL-ner-ah sah-NEN-tour Description: Healing spell that slows blood flow, clears residue, and knits wounds. It is the counter-curse to Sectumsempra. Seen/Mentioned: Used by Severus Snape to heal the wounds of Draco Malfoy caused by the Sectumsempra curse cast by Harry Potter in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Etymology: Vulnera Sanentur derives from the Latin vulnus, "wound,"[11] and sanare, "to heal"; it is translated "may the wounds be healed." Snape using Vulnera Sanentur to cure Draco Malfoy's wounds

Piertotum Locomotor

Type: Charm Pronunciation: peer-TOH-tuhm loh-kuh-MOH-tor Description: Brings animates inanimate targets. Seen/Mentioned: In the Battle of Hogwarts, Professor McGonagall used this spell to animate the suits of armour and statues within Hogwarts, to defend the castle. Possibly used by Albus Dumbledore to enchant the statues on the fountain in the entrance to the Ministry of Magic Department. Etymology: Pier means "friend" or "colleague", totum refers to "the whole" or "total", and locomotor means "the movement of".

Expecto Patronum (Patronus Charm)

Type: Charm Pronunciation: ecks-PECK-toh pah-TROH-numb Description: This charm is a defensive spell which will conjure a spirit guardian of their positive emotions to defend against dark creatures; it can also send messages to other witches or wizards. The Patronus takes the form of an animal, unique to each person who casts it. The form of a Patronus can change when one has undergone a period of heightened emotion. Seen/Mentioned: Taught to Harry by Professor Lupin; Harry later taught Dumbledore's Army this charm. This is the only known spell effective against Dementors or Lethifolds. Etymology: Patronus means "protector" in Latin; in archaic Latin, it means "father"; considering the form Harry's takes, this is interesting. The Latin word expecto means "I await"

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