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{{Spell infobox
 
{{Spell infobox
|name=Cave Inimicum
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|name=''Cave Inimicum''
 
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|incantation=KAH-vay ih-nih-MIH-kum
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|incantation=''Cave Inimicum''<br/>(CAH-vay uh-NIM-i-kuhm)
|type=Protective Charm
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|type=[[Charm]]
|hand=
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|hand=Skyward flourish
|effect=Warns of any approaching enemies (possible)
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|effect=Unclear; protective charm of some variety
 
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'''Cave Inimicum''' is a [[spell]] which was used by [[Hermione Granger]] in [[1998]] to protect the tent she shared with [[Ron Weasley]] and [[Harry Potter]].
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'''''Cave Inimicum''''' is the [[incantation]] of a [[charm]] of uncertain effect, though it was among the [[spell]]s used by [[Hermione Granger]] and[[ Harry Potter]] in [[1997]] to protect the [[Perkins' tent|tent]] they shared with [[Ron Weasley]].
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==Practitioners==
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*[[Harry Potter]]<ref name="DH16">{{DH}} - Chapter 16 (''Godric's Hollow'')</ref><ref name="DH27">{{DH}} - Chapter 27 (''The final Hiding Place')</ref>
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*[[Hermione Granger]]<ref name="DH14">{{DH}} - Chapter 14 (''The Thief'')</ref>
   
 
==Etymology==
 
==Etymology==
Although the complete purpose of the spell is unknown, this Latin phrase translates to "beware of the enemy." As such, this spell probably warns of approaching intruders, or protects an area from unwanted eyes.
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''Cave Inimicum'' is a [[Latin]] phrase which translates to "beware of the enemy".
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==Behind the scenes==
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*Whilst the true effect of this spell is unclear it is possible that it serves as some sort of early warning system for approaching enemies, similar to the [[Intruder Charm]].
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==Appearances==
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''
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==Notes and references==
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{{Reflist}}
   
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[[es:Cave Inimicum]]
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[[fr:Cave inimicum]]
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[[pl:Cave Inimicum]]
 
[[Category:Charms]]
 
[[Category:Charms]]
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[[Category:Protective Spells]]
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[[Category:Spells with Incantations of Latin Origin]]
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[[Category:Horcrux hunt]]
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[[Category:Wizard secrecy]]

Revision as of 19:55, 1 September 2014

Cave Inimicum is the incantation of a charm of uncertain effect, though it was among the spells used by Hermione Granger andHarry Potter in 1997 to protect the tent they shared with Ron Weasley.

Practitioners

Etymology

Cave Inimicum is a Latin phrase which translates to "beware of the enemy".

Behind the scenes

  • Whilst the true effect of this spell is unclear it is possible that it serves as some sort of early warning system for approaching enemies, similar to the Intruder Charm.

Appearances

Notes and references

  1. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Chapter 16 (Godric's Hollow)
  2. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Chapter 27 (The final Hiding Place')
  3. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Chapter 14 (The Thief)