Ustulo

Spell Name: Burn Hex

Incantation: Ustulo

Pronunciation: YOO-styoo-loh

Spell Branch: Charms

Magical Discipline(s): Defensive; Curses; Hexes

Appearance: A flash of light

Description: Causes a painful burning sensation on the target, as if he or she has been struck with a red-hot whip. Instantaneous.

Regulations: Legal

Skill Level: Intermediate

Etymology: Latin “I burn/scorch/singe”

References:

• Used by Narcissa Malfoy on Bellatrix Lestrange in Half-Blood Prince to make Bellatrix release Narcissa. Later used by Snape on Harry during the Flight of the Prince.
• A go-to for Ignan Storm [1], [2]

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