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| This is a list of Curses, Hexes, and Jinxes considered "A.O. Canon". For a full list of all A.O. Canon spells, see [[List of Spells (A.O. Canon)]]
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| ==Key==
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' How the spell is pronounced (roughly) aloud.
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| :'''Appearance:''' What the spell looks like, including any accompanying wand motions.
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| :'''Description:''' What the spell does and how it works.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:'''
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| ::'''Regulation Levels:'''
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| :::''Legal:'' Performing this spell is not specifically prohibited by law.
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| :::''Controlled:'' This spell is either legal only in some cases, or legal, but not widely known.
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| :::''Illegal:'' Performing this spell is specifically against Wizarding law.
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| ::'''Skill Levels:'''
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| :::''Beginner:'' A first-year student would be capable of performing this spell.
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| :::''Intermediate:'' A fourth-year student would be capable of performing this spell.
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| :::''Advanced:'' A fully-qualified wizard (17 or older) would be capable of performing this spell.
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| :::''Master:'' This spell requires greater experience or specialized knowledge, and is unlikely to be performed successfully by anyone under age 30.
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| :'''Etymology:''' The root language and meaning of the word(s) in the spell.
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' If the spell is canonical, this section notes at least one reference to it.
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| :'''Notes:''' Any other information about the spell.
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| ==Curses, Jinxes, and Hexes==
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| ===''Absumo'' (Consumption Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' ab-SOO-moh
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| :'''Appearance:'''
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| :'''Description:''' An itemic curse which causes a cursed item, when touched, to inflict the curse on the victim. The curse causes the body of the victim to wither, starting at the contact point and spreading over the body until the victim dies. If checked (through spells and a golden potion), the victim will retain some functionality in the afflicted area, but the curse can not be contained forever, and will eventually kill the target.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Illegal. Master.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin “to consume, waste, destroy”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Cast by Voldemort on the Peverell Ring.
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| :'''Notes:''' The spell itself is invisible, but the cursed object glows briefly.
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| ===''Accido'' (Trip Jinx)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' ak-SEE-doh
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the target to trip and fall. Instantaneous.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Beginner.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin “to fall down”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Used by Draco Malfoy on Harry Potter in ''Order of the Phoenix''.
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| ===''Angustio'' (Constricting Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' ang-GOO-stee-oh
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| :'''Appearance:''' A revolving sparkler that arcs into the target’s side. Accomplished with a sideways flick of the wand arm, like throwing a shuriken.
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the ribs to squeeze unpleasantly on the lungs, resulting in shortness of breath and a compressed heart, which together can cause dizziness or even fainting. Lasts an hour, but easily dispelled.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Controlled, Intermediate to Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''angustus'', meaning “constricted breath''
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| :'''Notes:''' Invented by Jason MacDonell in his seventh year at Hogwarts, and known only to him and his close circle.
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| ===''Angustium Fatalis'' (Constriction Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' ang-GOO-stee-uhm fuh-TAHL-ihs
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| :'''Appearance:''' A red revolving sparkler, emitting black sparks, arcs into the target’s side. Accomplished with a sideways flick of the wand arm, like throwing a shuriken.
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the ribs to squeeze more violently on the lungs, until the target suffocates or the heart ruptures from the pressure. Takes approximately five minutes until the target blacks out, another five until death.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Controlled (but would probably be illegal if known), Master.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''angustus'', meaning “constricted breath”, and ''fatalis'', meaning “deadly, fatal”
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| :'''Notes:''' Developed from the Constricting Hex by Jason MacDonell during his time as an Auror, and known only to him and his close circle.
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| ===''Capusangre'' (Bleeding Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' cap-oo-SAHNG-gray
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| :'''Appearance:''' A jet of maroon light, which emits sparks en route to the target.
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the target to bleed from one or more points on the head. The weakest use will produce a mild nosebleed, whereas the strongest could make the target bleed voluminously from the ears, nose, eyes, and mouth simultaneously, causing unconsciousness in less than a minute. Lasts from a few minutes to an hour or more.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Not illegal in and of itself, but commonly grounds for a charge of assault. Intermediate to Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''caput'', meaning “head”, and ''sangre'', meaning “blood”
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| ===''Cohorrauris'' (Twitchy-Ear Jinx)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' KOH-hor-ROR-ihs
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| :'''Appearance:''' A zigzagging red line
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the victim’s ears to twitch. In addition to feeling and looking awkward, it can also cause sound distortion, so the victim can not properly determine where sounds are coming from. Lasts up to an hour if cast forcefully enough.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Intermediate.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''cohorresco'', “to shudder or shiver”, and ''auris'', “the ear”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Used by Barty Crouch, Jr. (impersonating Alastor Moody), to test the fourth year DADA class on hex-deflection in ''Goblet of Fire''.
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| ===''Concusso'' (Shockwave Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' cuhn-CUSS-oh
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible
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| :'''Description:''' Causes a powerful magical shockwave, which can be either directed or 360 degrees. This may destroy some weaker objects, and can injure or stun living targets. It is cast with a flick of the wand. Instantaneous.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From the word “concussion”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Used by Dumbledore against Voldemort during their duel. It had no visible effect, but Voldemort’s shield rang like a struck gong.
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| ===''Conjuncto'' (Conjunctivitis Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' cuhn-JUNK-toh
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| :'''Appearance:''' A jet of light
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| :'''Description:''' Causes pain and swelling in the eyes of the target, but must be aimed correctly at the eyes for the desired effect. Lasts fifteen minutes.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Intermediate.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From the word and disease “conjunctivitis”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Used by Viktor Krum against the Chinese Fireball during the first task of the Triwizard Tournament.
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| :'''Notes:''' Noted to be one of the more efficacious ways for a single wizard to combat a dragon.
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| ===''Contamortem'' (Death Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' CON-tuh-MOR-tuhm
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible, though the cursed object glows briefly.
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| :'''Description:''' Causes an item to be imbued with killing properties. Most often, this is simply causing instant death from touching the item. More complicated variants can cause the killing property to activate only if the item is subjected to certain conditions. [i]Very[/i] brief contact with such an item [i]may[/i] cause only severe injury, rather than death. Permanent.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Illegal. Master.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''contactus'', “contact”, and ''mortem'', “death”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' The necklace Draco Malfoy sent to Dumbledore through Katie Bell in [i]Half-Blood Prince[/i] carried such a curse. Dumbledore himself said that wearing or even truly touching the necklace would have killed Katie, perhaps instantly.
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| ===''Convacies'' (Eyeball Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' cuhn-VAH-see-aes
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible, but cast with a half-circle flick of the wand
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the eyes of the target to turn 180 degrees, so they stare at the inside of the head. Though painless, this spell can be very jarring and frightening, both for the victim and observers. Instantaneous effect, lasts an hour or two, during which the eyes will gradually drift back to their proper position.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Controlled, Intermediate.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''converto'', “to turn around”, and ''acies'', “eyes”
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| :'''Notes:''' Invented by Jason MacDonell during his sixth year at Hogwarts, and known only to him and his close circle.
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| ===''Convomo'' (Vomiting Jinx)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' cuhn-VOH-moh
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| :'''Appearance:''' A flash of sickly green light
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the target to vomit. Lasts a few moments.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Beginner.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin “to vomit”
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| ===''Deflagratio Infernum'' (Fiendfyre Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' deh-fluh-GRAH-tee-oh in-FER-nuhm
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| :'''Appearance:''' Sends out flames which take on the form of animals and monsters.
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| :'''Description:''' Creates semi-sentient Dark fire that consumes everything in its path. The flames do not have the physical weaknesses of real fire (i.e., immune to water), and are also resistant to any counter-curses but the specific Fiendfyre Counter (so ''Finite'' also does not work). The flames can be controlled by a skilled and concentrating caster, but distraction can cause him to lose control of them, after which they are nearly impossible to dominate again without stopping them entirely. The flames can theoretically rampage indefinitely unless they run out of objects to fuel them or are controlled.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Illegal. Master.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''deflagratio'', “burning, destruction by fire”, and ''Inferno'', “hell”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Used by Vincent Crabbe in [i]Deathly Hallows[/i]. His inability to control it destroyed the Room of Hidden Things and killed Crabbe himself.
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| ===''Desinoviscus'' (Organ-Stopper Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' deh-SEE-noh VISS-cuss
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| :'''Appearance:''' ] A jet of light; the target usually experiences an instant of shock and pain before dying, if cast on a crucial organ, or otherwise reacts with great pain
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the struck organ of the target to stop. If this hits a vital organ (brain, heart, lungs), death will occur after a second. Instantaneous effect.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Illegal. Master.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''desino'', “to cease/stop/end”, and ''viscus'', “organs”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Used by Molly Weasley to kill Bellatrix Lestrange at the Battle of Hogwarts (hit in the heart).
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| ===''Devinctus'' (Subjugation Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' deh-VINK-tuss
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| :'''Appearance:''' A bolt of jagged white light
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the target to be both disarmed and forced to his knees. Unlike the Disarming Charm, the wand of the victim simply flies away, rather than going to the caster. Instantaneous.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''devinco'', “to conquer thoroughly, subjugate”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Used by Dumbledore on Snape in 1981, as seen in the Pensieve in [i]Deathly Hallows[/i].
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| ===''Diffrus Perfigum'' (Fragmentation Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' DIFF-roos pare-FEE-goom
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| :'''Appearance:''' A jet of white light, giving off black sparks en route. The caster draws an “X” shape in the air, then flicks the wand over it in the direction of the victim.
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| :'''Description:''' Causes random bones in the body to fracture and explode in random directions. Is almost always ultimately fatal, given that ribs will eventually fracture and usually explode into the heart and lungs (although, strictly in theory, all ribs might explode outwards only). Also phenomenally painful; continuing to fight after the first few broken bones is very rare. Takes thirty four and one-third minutes, with bones exploding roughly one every ten seconds.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Illegal. Master.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''diffringo'', “to shatter”, and ''perfigo'', “to stab”
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| :'''Notes:''' Like Antonin Dolohov’s curse, the incantation must be spoken aloud for full effect. Casting it nonverbally will cause the bones to crack, but not explode outwards, and is thus much easier to survive (if no less painful).
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| ===''Dispando'' (Stretching Jinx)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' diss-PAN-doh
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the target to stretch vertically. Target’s mass does not increase, so the target will become less and less able to balance, and if the spell is overcast, the target can become nearly two-dimensional. Lasts a few hours.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Intermediate to Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin “to stretch out”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Mrs. Weasley tells Harry in [i]Half-Blood Prince[/i] that both he and Ron, who have gotten taller, look as if they have had Stretching Jinxes cast on them.
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| ===''Effodio'' (Deep Gash Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' eh-FOH-dee-oh
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| :'''Appearance:''' A brilliant purple lightning bolt
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| :'''Description:''' Deep bloody gashes and diminished strength around the point of impact. The weakening element acts like poison, crippling the victim until he is administered dittany and given rest.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Illegal. Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin “to dig out, gouge out”
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| ===''Eructoviscus'' (Entrail-Expelling Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' eh-RUHP-toh VISS-cuss
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| :'''Appearance:''' Red and blue sparks racing toward the target, cast with a low stabbing motion
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the target to slowly vomit the organs of the digestive tract in reverse order. An excruciatingly painful way to die, second only to the Cruciatus Curse in agony for the victim. However, it takes several (painful) hours to do irreparable damage, and thus it can be treated with magical first aid and several complicated potions.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Illegal. Master.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''eructo'', “to belch forth, throw up, vomit”, and ''viscus'', “organs”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Urquhart Rackharrow, whose portrait hangs in St. Mungo’s, is credited with inventing this curse.
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| ===''Evomovermis'' (Slug-Vomiting Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' eh-VOH-moh VIR-mees
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| :'''Appearance:''' A jet of green light
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the target to vomit slugs for around half an hour, though it may occasionally flare up later.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Intermediate.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''evomo'', “to vomit forth”, and ''vermis'', “worms”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Attempted use by Ron Weasley against Draco Malfoy in ''Chamber of Secrets'', though it backfired on Ron himself.
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| :'''Notes:''' Though attempted by second-year Ron, Hermione describes it as “difficult to work at the best of times”, suggesting it would have been beyond a second year even ''without'' a broken wand
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| ===''Exolesco'' (Aging Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' EX-oh-LEH-scoh
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| :'''Appearance:''' A jet of white light
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the target to age rapidly, with the side effects of age (diminished mobility, strength, and reflexes). Lasts three hours if untreated, but can be shortened with potions or counter-curses.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Intermediate.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin “to grow old and weak, decay”
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| ===''Exsecro Saxificum'' (Petrification Philter Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' ex-SAY-kroh sax-SIH-fee-koom
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| :'''Appearance:''' Wand is used to stir the potion counterclockwise one full turn while saying the first word; wand is then withdrawn and stabbed violently downward (though not touching the mixture) for the second word. When cast on a Petrifying Potion, the potion seems to boil, producing a few dark purple bubbles before settling back down.
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| :'''Description:''' Enchants a properly prepared Petrifying Philter to petrify those who drink it (without the curse, the Philter merely causes horrible illness). Permanent effect.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Illegal. Master.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''exsecratio'', “curse, execration”, and ''saxificus'', “petrifying”
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| :'''Notes:''' Part of the process of preparing the Petrifying Philter.
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| ===''Exsomnis Insomnio'' (Insomnia Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' ex-SAHM-nees ihn-SAHM-nee-oh
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible.
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| :'''Description:''' Prevents the target from falling asleep, though he will become increasingly tired. An unskilled casting may keep the victim awake for only a day or two, but a powerful enough casting will keep him awake until he dies for lack of rest or is treated (countered with the Draught of Living Death).
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal in and of itself, but use resulting in target’s death is grounds for a charge of murder. Advanced to cast at all, Master for permanent effect.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''exsomnis'', “sleepless, wakeful”, and ''insomnia'', “sleeplessness, loss of sleep”
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| ===''Extorqueo'' (Dislocation Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' EX-tor-KAY-oh
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| :'''Appearance:''' Thin jet of purple light
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the joint it hits to be dislocated. Will not work on immovable joints. If it strikes a muscle, it will simply causes a painful wrenching sensation (similar to a Charlie Horse), with no further ill effect. If successful, the joint remains dislocated until treated.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin “to twist out, dislocate”
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| ===''Foefacies'' (Pus Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' FOH-eh-FAH-see-aes
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible, but accompanied by a bang
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| :'''Description:''' Causes pus to exude from the nose, as well as other facial pores if more forcefully cast.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Intermediate.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''foedus'', “foul, filthy, horrible, disgusting”, and ''facies'', “face”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Used by Morfin Gaunt on Bob Ogden in ''Half-Blood Prince''.
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| ===''Gorgonum'' (Stone Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' gor-GOH-num
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| :'''Appearance:''' A billowing, rush cloud of sparking smoke
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| :'''Description:''' Turns the target to stone. Initially, the curse only affects the skin, giving a few moments for a victim to be revived by a talented colleague or a Healer. However, the curse slowly permeates the skin, slowly turning the curse victim into a statue. The victim is conscious of the entire process, and though it is painless (other than shortness of breath), the immobility and dimming consciousness are psychologically scarring. Takes approximately fifteen minutes for full effect, half that before damage is irreversible.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Illegal. Master.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From the word “gorgon”, a monster in Greek mythology which could turn people to stone by looking at them.
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| ===''Inflictum Mactabilis'' (Antonin Dolohov’s Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' ihn-FLIK-toom mock-TAH-bih-lees
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| :'''Appearance:''' Zigzagging purple fire
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the complete and permanent cessation of function of whatever it strikes (e.g. a limb would cease to function, internal organs would shut down). When spoken aloud, it is always fatal when it strikes the torso or head. Immediate effect.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Controlled (and Illegal), Master.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''infligo'', “to inflict a blow, cause damage”, and ''mactatus'', “slaughter, destroy”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Used by Dolohov against Hermione during the Battle of the Department of Mysteries.
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| :'''Notes:''' Damage is reduced if the incantation is not spoken aloud, but the curse must still be treated immediately for the victim to survive.
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| ===''Infligo'' (Smack Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' ihn-FLEE-goh
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible
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| :'''Description:''' A lighter casting will cause the victim to be knocked back a pace; a more forceful casting will knock him off his feet. Instantaneous.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Beginner to Intermediate.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin “to inflict a blow, cause damage”
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| ===''Infligo Proterex'' (Smiting Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' ihn-FLEE-goh proh-TARE-ex
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible
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| :'''Description:''' Blasts a single opponent off his feet and backwards through the air. Instantaneous.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal, Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin ''infligo'', “to inflict a blow, cause damage”, and ''protero'', “to crush”
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| ===''Intabeviscus'' (Organ-Liquefying Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' ihn-TAH-beh-VISS-cuss
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| :'''Appearance:''' Red and purple sparks streaking toward the target, cast with a low stabbing motion
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| :'''Description:''' Derived from Rackharrow’s Entrail-Expelling Curse, the Organ-Liquefying Curse causes internal organs to slowly melt over the course of a few hours. Unlike Rackharrow’s curse, it affects all organs (instead of simply the ones in the digestive tract), and affects them all simultaneously. As such, it is more dangerous. Lasts until target dies or is treated.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Illegal. Master.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''intabesco'', “to melt”, and ''viscus'', “organs"
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| ===''Lacrimo'' (Weeping Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' LA-kree-moh
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible, cast with an inside stabbing motion of the wand
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the target to weep uncontrollably. Lasts ten to fifteen minutes.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Beginner.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin “I weep”
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| ===''Loquomnium'' (Babbling Jinx)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' loh-QUAHM-nee-um
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| :'''Appearance:''' Blue flash of light
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the victim to babble nonsensically, sometimes in human languages and sometimes not (though they may ask absurd questions and expect answers). Lasts half an hour at most.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Beginner.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin “to speak nonsense”
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| ===''Mordeo'' (Stinging Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' mor-DAY-oh
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible
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| :'''Description:''' Causes a painful stinging welt at the striking point, which lasts a few moments.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Intermediate.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin “to sting/bite/nip”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Harry accidentally produced a Stinging Hex against Snape during their Occlumency lessons.
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| ===''Obsurdesco'' (Deafening Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' OHB-sur-DEH-skoh
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| :'''Appearance:''' A blast of orange light. If the target is struck, puffs of smoke come out of his ears immediately after.
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| :'''Description:''' Deafens the target (a weak casting will only make him hard of hearing); the last thing the target hears is a small popping sound in his ears. Used as a mild hex, and sometimes as a dueling spell. Alternatively, some wizards also cast it on themselves if dealing with Mandrakes, Banshees, or other magical creatures which can cause injury or death using sound. Lasts up to an hour before the effects wear off.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Intermediate to Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin “to become deaf”
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| ===''Quasso'' (Shaking Jinx)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' KWA-soh
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| :'''Appearance:''' A flash of sky blue light
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the target (person or object) to shake violently. If used on a person, can be countered with ''Consisto''. Lasts approximately ten minutes.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Beginner.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin “to shake violently”
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| ===''Retrorgenus'' (Knee-Reversal Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' reh-TROR-jen-uss
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| :'''Appearance:''' A pink-and-white flash of light
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the knee joints to reverse themselves, leaving the leg bending backward (like a dog’s legs) rather than forward. The reversal itself is momentarily painful, and attempts to walk on reversed legs are very difficult. Can last indefinitely until cured, if cast forcefully enough, but at the least a few days.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''retrorsum'', “backwards”, and ''genu'', “knee”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Cast by Gertie Keddle on an early Quidditch player, as noted in Chapter Three of ''Quidditch Through the Ages''.
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| ===''Rimaporri'' (Leek Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' REE-muh-POR-ee
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| :'''Appearance:''' A flash of brown light and a squealing sound
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the target to spew leaks from his ears. Lasts an hour at most.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Beginner.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''rima'', “leak”, and ''porri'', “leeks”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Cast on an unnamed Gryffindor 4th year and Slytherin 6th year in ''Prisoner of Azkaban''.
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| ===''Rumpos'' (Bone-Breaker Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' RUM-pohs
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible, uses a snapping motion of the arm
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| :'''Description:''' Breaks whatever bone the wand of the caster is pointed at. Instantaneous.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Illegal. Intermediate.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin ''rumpo'', “to break, shatter”, and ''os'', “bone”
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| :'''Notes:''' Given the snapping motion necessary to cast the curse, practice is needed to effectively aim the curse at a certain bone.
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| ===''Somniculo'' (Nap Jinx)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' sahm-NIH-kyoo-loh
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| :'''Appearance:''' A sparkling ball of energy that bursts over the head of the victim, showering him with tiny sparkles.
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the victim to gradually fall asleep. An experienced caster can make the delay as little as a few seconds; a weaker casting would give the victim up to a minute to fight or counter the effects. Alternatively, sometimes used by wizards who need a “power nap” on themselves. Lasts anywhere from half an hour to a few hours (but never enough for a good night’s rest). For an experienced caster, his intention has some degree of control over the duration, but it is an inexact science.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Intermediate to Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''somnus'', “sleep”
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| ===''Sternumentum Malefico'' (Bat-Bogey Hex, Curse of the Bogeys)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' stir-noo-MEN-tum muh-LEH-fee-koh
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| :'''Appearance:''' Bogey-colored jet of light
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the target’s boogers to become batlike, crawling out of the victim’s nose and growing drastically in size to take flight. The hex itself acts only for a few seconds, though the resulting “bats” will flap around for ten minutes before disintegrating.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Intermediate.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''sternumentum'', “sneeze”, and ''maleficus'', “evil-doing, mischievous”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Referenced repeatedly throughout the series. Ginny Weasley in particular is noted to be a proficient caster of this hex.
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| ===''Strangulo'' (Strangulation Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' STRANG-gyoo-loh
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible, but wand must remain pointed at the target
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the target (which must be something that can be constricted, such as a blood vessel or windpipe) to constrict, reducing or cutting off the flow of whatever goes through it as long as the caster’s wand remains aimed at the target. This can make it lethal if aimed at the windpipe or blood vessels of the heart.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Illegal (use is a misdemeanor). Intermediate to Advanced (Advanced for fatal uses).
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin “I strangle/choke”
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| ===''Ustulo'' (Burn Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' YOO-styoo-loh
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| :'''Appearance:''' A flash of light
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| :'''Description:''' Causes a painful burning sensation on the target, as if he or she has been struck with a red-hot whip. Instantaneous.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Intermediate.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin “I burn/scorch/singe”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' 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.
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| ===''Vibrosura'' (Jelly-Legs Jinx)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' VEE-broh-SOO-ruh
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| :'''Appearance:''' Flash of pink light
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the legs to wobble uncontrollably, making standing difficult and walking impossible. Takes approximately half an hour for all twitches to completely disappear.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Beginner.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''vibro'', “to shake, tremble, quiver, vibrate”, and ''sura'', “the calf of the leg”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Referenced frequently in the series, as early as ''Sorcerer’s Stone''.
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| ===''Viscudeus'' (Transmogrifian Torture)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' VISS-koo-DAY-oos
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| :'''Appearance:''' Jet of pale yellow light
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| :'''Description:''' Turns the internal organs of the target to stone, causing instant death. Instantaneous.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Illegal. Master.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''viscus'', “organs”, and ''lapideus'', “of stone”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Mentioned by Gilderoy Lockhart when examining Mrs. Norris. Though Lockhart was speaking from ignorance, the events in his books ''did'' happen, so the spell likely exists. The frozen position and stunned expression of a Petrification victim might make the mistake of one for the other easy to an untrained or inattentive observer.
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