Deprimo

Spell Name: Hole Blasting Curse

Incantation: Deprimo

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛprɨmoʊ/ DEP-rim-oh

Spell Branch: Charms

Magical Discipline(s): Curses; Defensive

Appearance: Green light

Description: Deprimo was the incantation of a charm used to blast holes in the ground. It was strong enough to shatter the floor of an entire room in a matter of seconds.

It conjures a very powerful wind that can loosen and/or soften a variety of things; it can also be used to detach objects.

Taught in the fifth year of Defence Against the Dark Arts.

Regulations: Legal

Skill Level: Intermediate

Etymology: The incantation is Latin, meaning "dig deep" or "press down".

References:

• Introduced in Deathly Hallows when Hermione casts this to blast a hole in the Lovegoods' living room floor.Template:DH
• Aliya Grumman uses it in the fourth Tetra-wizard Tournament task[1]
• Charlene Malone practises it as an auror[2]
• Alberic Grimm uses it to help evacuate the Three Broomsticks during a dementor attack led by Lawrence Musgrave[3]
• Lorelei Hunt uses it against Duncan McBoid[4]

Notes: See HP Wiki[5]