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"That's as much as I can do. At the very least, we should know they're coming, I can't guarantee it will keep out Vol—"
Hermione Granger[src]

Cave inimicum was the incantation of a protective charm that produced a boundary that kept the caster hidden from view. Those who were on the other side of the shield were not be able to see, hear, or (if the spell was well cast) smell them.[1]

History[]

During the 1989–1990 school year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Bill Weasley taught this charm to sixth-year students as part of his Defence Against the Dark Arts tutoring lessons.[2]

Known uses[]

Caster(s) Date Notes
Hermione Granger 1997-1998 school year Hermione used this charm as part of the protective enchantments used to hide the camp she shared with Harry Potter and Ron Weasley, during the hunt for the Horcruxes.[1]
Harry Potter Would occasionally cast protective enchantments, including this charm, to hide the camp he shared with Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley during the hunt for the Horcruxes.[3]

Known practitioners[]

Etymology[]

"Cave inimicum" is a Latin phrase meaning "beware of the enemy".

Behind the scenes[]

  • Based on the etymology alone, this spell would appear to warn of approaching enemies, similar to the Caterwauling Charm or Intruder Charm.
  • This spell may be similar to Repello Inimicum due to both spells sharing similar etymology, though Repello Inimicum is used to repel enemies instead of keeping the caster hidden from them.

Appearances[]

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Notes and references[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 14 (The Thief)
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 6, Chapter 21 (Moving Forward) - Defence Against the Dark Arts Lesson "Cave Inimicum"
  3. 3.0 3.1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 27 (The Final Hiding Place)
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