Bombarda
Incantation	Bombarda (bom-BAR-dah)
Type	Charm
Hand Movement	Twirl wand above head, swing to point at target
Light	None
Effect	Provokes small explosions

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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. This spell is only used in the film, because the book states that Hermione used the Unlocking Charm to free Sirius. Also, in the french translation of the movie, the incantation remains Alohomora.
• 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 Potter 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)
• Bombarda Maxima

Appearances

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film) (Possible appearance)
• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)^[1]
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (Possible appearance) (Appears in flashback(s))
• LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 (Possible appearance)

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