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{{Spell | |||
|name=Hardening Charm | |||
|incantation=Duro | |||
|pronunciation={{IPAc-en|ˈ|d|jʊər|oʊ}} {{Respell|DEWR|oh}} | |||
|canon=Yes | |||
|spell branch=Charms | |||
|magical discipline=Enchantments | |||
|appearance=The spell has a D shape wand movement, but no visible appearance other than its effect on the target object (turning to stone). | |||
|description=Turns an object hard, into stone. | |||
Taught in the third year of Transfiguration. | |||
|regulations=Legal | |||
|skill level=Beginner | |||
|etymology=Duro is Latin for "I harden" or "I stiffen"; the same term is Spanish and Portuguese for "hard" or "rough"; | |||
|references=*Seen in Deathly Hallows, cast by Hermione while escaping from Death Eaters in Hogwarts.{{DH|32}} | |||
|notes=''"The Hardening Charm will turn an object into solid stone. This can be surprisingly handy in a tight spot. Of course, most students only seem to use this spell to sabotage their fellow students' schoolbags or to turn a pumpkin pasty to stone just before someone bites into it. It is unwise to try this unworthy trick on any of your teachers."'' - [[Miranda Goshawk]], Book of Spells | |||
*HP Wiki[https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Hardening_Charm] | |||
}} | |||
Latest revision as of 20:30, 14 February 2021
Spell Name: Hardening Charm
Incantation: Duro
Pronunciation: /ˈdjʊəroʊ/ DEWR-oh
Spell Branch: Charms
Magical Discipline(s): Enchantments
Appearance: The spell has a D shape wand movement, but no visible appearance other than its effect on the target object (turning to stone).
Description: Turns an object hard, into stone.
Taught in the third year of Transfiguration.
Regulations: Legal
Skill Level: Beginner
Etymology: Duro is Latin for "I harden" or "I stiffen"; the same term is Spanish and Portuguese for "hard" or "rough";
References:
- Seen in Deathly Hallows, cast by Hermione while escaping from Death Eaters in Hogwarts.Template:DH
Notes: "The Hardening Charm will turn an object into solid stone. This can be surprisingly handy in a tight spot. Of course, most students only seem to use this spell to sabotage their fellow students' schoolbags or to turn a pumpkin pasty to stone just before someone bites into it. It is unwise to try this unworthy trick on any of your teachers." - Miranda Goshawk, Book of Spells
- HP Wiki[1]
