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{{quote|she whipped out her wand, waved it, muttered something, and sent a jet of the same bluebell flames she had used on Snape at the plant. In a matter of seconds, the two boys felt it loosening its grip as it cringed away from the light and warmth.|Hermione using the spell against the Devil's Snare.|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone}}
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{{quote|She whipped out her wand, waved it, muttered something, and sent a jet of the same bluebell flames she had used on Snape at the plant. In a matter of seconds, the two boys felt it loosening its grip as it cringed away from the light and warmth.|Hermione using the spell against the Devil's Snare.|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone}}
   
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'''Bluebell Flames''', also known as '''Cold Fire''' or '''Blue Flames''',<ref>See [http://wiscreenwritersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/HARRY-POTTER-AND-THE-HALF-BLOOD-PRINCE-11-06-07-Yellow-Revs-full-FINAL.03.pdf this script]</ref> ''(incantation unknown)'' is a [[magic]]al [[fire]] that is produced by a [[charm]] of unknown [[Incantation]], flowing from the caster's [[Wands|wand]] in a stream or jet, which then condenses into a body of fire on a nearby object, similar to [[Incendio Uno|Incendio]].
'''Bluebell Flames''', also known as '''Cold Fire''', is a [[charm]] that conjures bright blue, waterproof flames.
 
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==Effects==
   
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The flames produced are described as being bright blue, waterproof, and radiating heat only to objects held directly above it. The fire can also be touched, penetrated and held without it burning the holder, though it is known to burn materials such as clothing and [[Devil's Snare|plants]]. As such, it may be safely carried in small objects, e.g. a jar, without the object being damaged. These unique flames can also be directed to a desired location by its caster, and return to its original position.
Although the fire produced can be scooped up and carried about in a jar<ref name="STONE"/>, it can still burn things.
 
 
==Known practicioners==
 
*[[Hermione Granger]]
 
*[[Remus Lupin]] {{Possible}}<ref name="AZKABAN">''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]''</ref>.
 
   
 
==Known uses==
 
==Known uses==
*Hermione Granger used the spell at least thrice in the [[1991-1992 school year]]; firstly to keep her, [[Harry Potter]], and [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] warm in the [[Entrance Courtyard]], the second to set [[Severus Snape]]'s robes aflame in order to distract him, believing that he was trying to jinx Harry, and the third time to burn some [[Devil's Snare]] that was attacking Ron and Harry.<ref name="STONE"/>
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*Hermione Granger, the charm's [[Signature spell|signature user]], used this spell at least thrice in her [[1991-1992 school year]], and often kept the unique flames in a jar that she carried with her; the first occurrence was to keep her, [[Harry Potter]], and [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] comfortably warm while in the [[Entrance Courtyard]]; the second to set [[Severus Snape]]'s robes aflame in order to distract him during a [[Quidditch]] game, believing that he was trying to jinx Harry (who was actually being thwarted by [[Quirinus Quirrell]]); and the third time to burn a specimen of [[Devil's Snare]] that had been constricting Ron and Harry, during their search for the [[Philosopher's Stone]].<ref name="STONE"/>
*She used it again the next year to produce some flames over with to illicitly brew a [[Polyjuice Potion]]<ref name="SECRETS">''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]''</ref>
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*It was used by her again the next year, in order to produce harmless flames over which she could illicitly brew a [[Polyjuice Potion]], thus allowing her and her friends to exact their plan of entering the [[Slytherin Dungeon]].<ref name="SECRETS">''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]''</ref>
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==Known practitioners==
 
*[[Hermione Granger]]
 
*[[Remus Lupin]] {{C|Possibly}}<ref name="AZKABAN">''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]''</ref>
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
 
==Behind the scenes==
[[File:Bluebell flames.JPEG|thumb|right|150px|A jar of bluebell flames.]]
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[[File:Bluebell_flames.JPEG|thumb|left|230px|A jar of bluebell flames.]]
*In [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)|the film]], this spell was replaced by ''[[Lacarnum Inflamarae]]'' and ''[[Lumos Solem]]'' respectively.
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*In [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)|the film]], this spell was replaced by ''[[Lacarnum Inflamarae]]'' when Hermione attempted to distract Snape, and ''[[Lumos Solem]]'' to attack the sunlight-sensitive Devil's snare.
*In [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1|the seventh film]], Ron tells Harry that he always liked these flames. In that film, they're the colour of normal fire, though in [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows|the book]] they're still blue.
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*In [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1|the seventh film]], Ron tells Harry that he always liked these flames. In that film, the flames are depicted as normal, reddish-orange fire, though in [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows|the book]] they appear blue, as in the other books.
*The video games make it seem like ''[[Fire-Making Spell|Incendio]]'' is the bluebell flames spell. However, ''Incendio'' makes normal fire, not blue fire.
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*The video game adaptions of Harry Potter depict this fire as similar to the ''[[Fire-Making Spell|Incendio]]''. However, these appearances must not be considered valid, as ''Incendio'' produces normal fire, not the blue magical fire that this spell creates.
*[[Hand-held flames]] may be a variation.
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*[[Hand-held flames]] may be a variation of this spell, as both produce flames that can be safely carried.
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==

Revision as of 01:31, 19 May 2014

"She whipped out her wand, waved it, muttered something, and sent a jet of the same bluebell flames she had used on Snape at the plant. In a matter of seconds, the two boys felt it loosening its grip as it cringed away from the light and warmth."
— Hermione using the spell against the Devil's Snare.[src]

Bluebell Flames, also known as Cold Fire or Blue Flames,[2] (incantation unknown) is a magical fire that is produced by a charm of unknown Incantation, flowing from the caster's wand in a stream or jet, which then condenses into a body of fire on a nearby object, similar to Incendio.

Effects

The flames produced are described as being bright blue, waterproof, and radiating heat only to objects held directly above it. The fire can also be touched, penetrated and held without it burning the holder, though it is known to burn materials such as clothing and plants. As such, it may be safely carried in small objects, e.g. a jar, without the object being damaged. These unique flames can also be directed to a desired location by its caster, and return to its original position.

Known uses

Known practitioners

Behind the scenes

Bluebell flames

A jar of bluebell flames.

  • In the film, this spell was replaced by Lacarnum Inflamarae when Hermione attempted to distract Snape, and Lumos Solem to attack the sunlight-sensitive Devil's snare.
  • In the seventh film, Ron tells Harry that he always liked these flames. In that film, the flames are depicted as normal, reddish-orange fire, though in the book they appear blue, as in the other books.
  • The video game adaptions of Harry Potter depict this fire as similar to the Incendio. However, these appearances must not be considered valid, as Incendio produces normal fire, not the blue magical fire that this spell creates.
  • Hand-held flames may be a variation of this spell, as both produce flames that can be safely carried.

Appearances

Notes and references