Silencio

Spell Name: Silencing Charm

Incantation: Silencio

Pronunciation: /sɪˈlɛnsi.oʊ/ si-LEN-see-oh

Spell Branch: Charms

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Appearance:

Description: Silences something immediately

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Etymology:

References: First used by Hermione in Order of the Phoenix to silence a frog and a raven in Charms class, then later to silence a Death Eater who was trying to use a spell against Harry Potter. It was also used by Voldemort in Deathly Hallows during the Battle of Hogwarts.

• Silencing charms are mandatory on noisy objects around Shackles, the dragon Ligeia Canterbury sponsors, lest he be reminded of Clankers.
• Nightingale Kesali uses a clockwork bird enchanted with secrets to test the 4th years on the Silencing charm.[1]
• Rick Donovan revisits the charm with the now 5th years silencing Jarveys from Slandermouth.[2]

Notes:

• See also: Quietus