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{{Spell | |||
|name= | |||
|incantation=Alohomora | |||
|pronunciation={{IPAc-en|ə|ˌ|l|oʊ|h|ə|ˈ|m|ɔər|ə}} {{Respell|ə|LOH|hə|MOHR|ə}} | |||
|spell branch=Canon | |||
|appearance= | |||
|description=Used to open and/or unlock doors, but doors can be bewitched so that this spell has no effect.{{PStone|16}} | |||
|regulations= | |||
|skill level= | |||
|etymology= | |||
|references=Used throughout the series, with the first use by Hermione in [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]. Used gradually less in the series as the characters discover more and more doors, chests, etc. with counter-charms on them. For example, the doors into Professor Snape's and Professor Umbridge's offices are mentioned as being Alohomora-proof. | |||
|notes=J. K. Rowling stated that the word was from the West African Sidiki dialect used in geomancy and has the literal meaning Friendly to thieves. | |||
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Revision as of 18:52, 15 July 2014
Spell Name:
Incantation: Alohomora
Pronunciation: /əˌloʊhəˈmɔərə/ ə-LOH-hə-MOHR-ə
Spell Branch: Canon
Magical Discipline(s):
Appearance:
Description: Used to open and/or unlock doors, but doors can be bewitched so that this spell has no effect.Template:PStone
Regulations:
Skill Level:
Etymology:
References: Used throughout the series, with the first use by Hermione in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Used gradually less in the series as the characters discover more and more doors, chests, etc. with counter-charms on them. For example, the doors into Professor Snape's and Professor Umbridge's offices are mentioned as being Alohomora-proof.
Notes: J. K. Rowling stated that the word was from the West African Sidiki dialect used in geomancy and has the literal meaning Friendly to thieves.
