Fumos

Spell Name: Smokescreen Spell

Incantation: Fumos

Pronunciation: FYOO-moss

Spell Branch: Charms

Magical Discipline(s): Defensive

Appearance: Grey light.

Description: The Smokescreen Spell (Fumos) is a charm used to create a defensive cloud of smoke from the wand that hindered visibility. This spell is quite useful in duelling, as the smoke hides the caster, preventing an opponent from accurately aiming their spells, as well as allowing the caster to escape unseen.

This spell is covered in the book The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Professor Quentin Trimble.

Taught in the fifth year or before in Defence Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts.

Regulations: Legal

Skill Level: Intermediate

Etymology: The Latin word fumo means "smoke," hence creating smoke.

References:

Notes: See also Fumos Duo and Nebulus.

• The 'Fumos' name is also shared by a magical species of bat.