Accepted combative position

Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy in the accepted combative position in the Duelling Club in 1992.

"Lockhart and Snape turned to face each other and bowed; at least, Lockhart did, with much twirling of his hands, whereas Snape jerked his head irritably. Then they raised their wands like swords in front of them."

— Description.

The accepted combative position is a position in formal wizard duelling that both duellists adopt after shortly bowing to each other, in order to show readiness for duel. The position consists of brandishing the wands, like swords in modern fencing. After a beat or, if preferred, on the count of three, the duellers start casting their first spells and start the duel proper.

Known users

• Gilderoy Lockhart
• Severus Snape
• Draco Malfoy
• Harry Potter
• Lucius Malfoy
• Bellatrix Lestrange (possibly)
• Lord Voldemort
• Minerva McGonagall
• Alecto Carrow
• Amycus Carrow
• Filius Flitwick
• Molly Weasley

Gallery

Severus Snape in the accepted combative position

Minerva McGonagall in the accepted combative position

Gilderoy Lockhart in the accepted combative position

Lord Voldemort in the accepted combative position

Molly Weasley in the accepted combative position

Alecto Carrow in the accepted combative position

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Filius Flitwick in the accepted combative position

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Lucius Malfoy in the accepted combative position

Draco Malfoy in the accepted combative position.

Appearances

• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (First appearance)
• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2