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|pronunciation=Ver-dee-mill-ee-uhs Dew-oh
|pronunciation=Ver-dee-mill-ee-uhs Dew-oh
|spell branch=Charms
|spell branch=Charms
|magical discipline=
|appearance=produces green or red energy from the tip of the wand
|appearance=produces green or red energy from the tip of the wand
|description=holds a number of useful purposes, and is rather easy to cast. Has two forms with very different effects, the spell's dual forms are marked by varying colours. If one quickly casts the charm while aiming for a specific target, green sparks and electrical discharge will explode from the wand and crackle all around the victim, hence proving very useful in duelling. When used a number of times by more than one witch or wizard on a werewolf, the beast will be temporarily subdued. If one draws out the casting, saying the incantation slowly and waving the wand in a circle overhead, aiming for thin air above the caster, an orb of red light will be thrown skywards from the tip of the wand like a flare. Once it reaches a certain point it will explode several feet away in a blinding flash of white light, thereby illuminating the entire room for a short time. While the light of the charm fills the room, objects hidden by Dark magic will be revealed, although unlike its precursor, objects hidden by Verdimillious Duo remain tangible and visible even after the light fades. Nonetheless, green sparks will still be floating around the enchanted objects for a while after the light disappears.
|description=Holds a number of useful purposes, and is rather easy to cast. Has two forms with very different effects, the spell's dual forms are marked by varying colours.  
 
*If one quickly casts the charm while aiming for a specific target, green sparks and electrical discharge will explode from the wand and crackle all around the victim, hence proving very useful in duelling. When used a number of times by more than one witch or wizard on a werewolf, the beast will be temporarily subdued.  
*If one draws out the casting, saying the incantation slowly and waving the wand in a circle overhead, aiming for thin air above the caster, an orb of red light will be thrown skywards from the tip of the wand like a flare. Once it reaches a certain point it will explode several feet away in a blinding flash of white light, thereby illuminating the entire room for a short time. While the light of the charm fills the room, objects hidden by Dark magic will be revealed, although unlike its precursor, objects hidden by Verdimillious Duo remain tangible and visible even after the light fades. Nonetheless, green sparks will still be floating around the enchanted objects for a while after the light disappears.
|regulations=Legal
|regulations=Legal
|skill level=Beginner
|skill level=Beginner
|etymology=most likely derived from Latin "viridis", meaning "green" and French "mille", meaning "a thousand". The modifier "duo" means "two" and is common in incantations.
|etymology=most likely derived from Latin "viridis", meaning "green" and French "mille", meaning "a thousand". The modifier "duo" means "two" and is common in incantations.
|references=*Professor Quirrell taught his first year Defence Against the Dark Arts students this spell in the 1991–1992 school year, something the Ministry of Magic approved of.
|references=*Professor Quirrell taught his first year Defence Against the Dark Arts students this spell in the 1991–1992 school year, something the Ministry of Magic approved of.
*A spell tailored by a current group of Hogwarts students who call themselves [[The Nightshades]].
*Taught to first year Defence Against the Dark Arts students in 2009-2010 school year.
|notes=Paper surfaces that enable this charm to work must be treated with [[Shadow Ink]] and charmed ''accipio scribbilis''.
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Latest revision as of 05:41, 21 October 2014

Spell Name: Verdimilous Duo Charm

Incantation: Verdimilious Duo

Pronunciation: Ver-dee-mill-ee-uhs Dew-oh

Spell Branch: Charms

Magical Discipline(s):

Appearance: produces green or red energy from the tip of the wand

Description: Holds a number of useful purposes, and is rather easy to cast. Has two forms with very different effects, the spell's dual forms are marked by varying colours.

  • If one quickly casts the charm while aiming for a specific target, green sparks and electrical discharge will explode from the wand and crackle all around the victim, hence proving very useful in duelling. When used a number of times by more than one witch or wizard on a werewolf, the beast will be temporarily subdued.
  • If one draws out the casting, saying the incantation slowly and waving the wand in a circle overhead, aiming for thin air above the caster, an orb of red light will be thrown skywards from the tip of the wand like a flare. Once it reaches a certain point it will explode several feet away in a blinding flash of white light, thereby illuminating the entire room for a short time. While the light of the charm fills the room, objects hidden by Dark magic will be revealed, although unlike its precursor, objects hidden by Verdimillious Duo remain tangible and visible even after the light fades. Nonetheless, green sparks will still be floating around the enchanted objects for a while after the light disappears.

Regulations: Legal

Skill Level: Beginner

Etymology: most likely derived from Latin "viridis", meaning "green" and French "mille", meaning "a thousand". The modifier "duo" means "two" and is common in incantations.

References:

  • Professor Quirrell taught his first year Defence Against the Dark Arts students this spell in the 1991–1992 school year, something the Ministry of Magic approved of.
  • Taught to first year Defence Against the Dark Arts students in 2009-2010 school year.

Notes: