Bombardment Spell

Bombarda
Incantation	Bombarda (bom-BAR-dah)
Type	Charm
Effect	Provokes small explosions

Bombarda is a spell that provokes small explosions. One of this spell's uses are to blast open sealed doors. Bombarda Maxima is a stronger version of this spell.

Behind the scenes

• This spell was first seen in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, when Hermione Granger performed it in order to free Sirius Black from his cell on the Dark Tower. However, the usage of the spell in this situation is not considered canon, as the book states that Hermione used the Unlocking Charm to free Sirius.
• In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Lord Voldemort could have used this charm to blast open the door where Lily Evans was hiding with Harry, although there is a flash of white light, which means it is probably an entirely different spell.

See also

• Expulso
• Blasting Curse (Confringo)

Appearances

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film) (Possible appearance)
• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film) (Non-canonical appearance)