Protego Totalum

Spell Name: Wide Shield

Incantation: Protego Totalum

Pronunciation: /proʊˈteɪɡoʊ toʊˈtæləm/ proh-TAY-goh toh-TAL-əm

Spell Branch: Charms

Magical Discipline(s): Defensive; Enchantments

Appearance: Shimmer of the air during spell duration, wide reach of several metres either side of caster.

Description: Provides protection of some form for an area or dwelling. Creates a hard magical barrier, which reflects back the spell directed at it to the attacker. Will protect more than just the caster. Caster feels resistance and force from the attack and may be forced backwards. May fail under extreme attack. Inefficient spell to hold for any length of time unless combined with other wards.

Intermediate to Advanced, taught at OWL level.

Regulations: Legal

Skill Level: Intermediate

Etymology: Latin protego, "to protect", and totalum, from totus meaning "whole, entire, complete, all."

References:

• In Deathly Hallows, this is one of the spells used by Hermione and Harry to protect their camp site from unwanted visitors.

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