Cistem Aperio is a charm that is used to open chests. Being more specific that Alohamora may increase its potency against a warded target of the appropriate kind.
Known uses
- Tom Riddle used this spell to open the chest in which Aragog lived in Hogwarts Castle.
Etymology
Aperio is Latin for open, uncover, to uncover, lay bare, reveal, or make clear, the source of the English "appear". Cistem is Latin for chest, in the object form.
Behind the scenes
Severus Snape possibly casting the spell.
- This spell does not appear in the books.
- Severus Snape may have used this spell to open Alastor Moody's trunk in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film) (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film) (Possible appearance)
