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{{youmay|the Cushioning Charm|the [[Softening Charm]]}}
 
{{Spell infobox
 
{{Spell infobox
 
|name=Cushioning Charm
 
|name=Cushioning Charm
|image=[[File:Spongify.jpg|250px]]
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|image=[[File:Effects of Cushioning Charm.jpg|250px]]
|incantation=Spongify (s-pon-gee-fy)
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|incantation=
|type=Charm
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|type=[[Charm]]
 
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|light=
|light=*Orange ([[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)]])
 
 
|effect=Cushions an area/object
*Green ([[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)]])
 
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|creator=[[Elliot Smethwyck]] ([[1820]])
*Pink ([[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]])
 
|effect=Cushions an area/object.
 
 
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{{Quote|Harry heard the cart smash into pieces against the passage wall, heard Hermione shriek something, and felt himself glide back toward the ground as though weightless, landing painlessly on the rocky passage floor.|Description.|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows}}
The '''Cushioning Charm''' (''Spongify'') creates an unseen softening effect on sitting and landing surfaces. It is primarily used in [[broomstick]] manufacturing to make the brooms more comfortable for riders. This [[charm]] was invented by [[Elliot Smethwyck]] in [[1820s|1820]].
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The '''Cushioning Charm''' (''incantation unknown'') creates an unseen softening effect on target surfaces. It is primarily used in [[broomstick]] manufacturing to make the brooms more comfortable for riders. This [[charm]] was invented by [[Elliot Smethwyck]] in [[1820s|1820]].<ref name="QA9">''[[Quidditch Through the Ages (real)|Quidditch Through the Ages]]'' - Chapter 9 (''The Development of the Racing Broom'')</ref>
[[File:Effects of Cushioning Charm.jpg|left|thumb|The effects of the Cushioning Charm on a broomstick (invisible).]]
 
[[Hermione Granger]] used this charm for protection when the [[Gringotts]] cart in which she was riding derailed.[[File:Picture_12.png|thumb|Spongify mat]]
 
 
   
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During their [[Break-in of Gringotts Wizarding Bank (1998)|break-in]] of [[Gringotts Wizarding Bank]], [[Hermione Granger]] used this charm to protect [[Harry Potter]], [[Ronald Weasley]], [[Griphook]], herself and an [[Imperius Curse|Imperiused]] [[Bogrod]] when the [[Mine Cart]] in which they were riding derailed after passing through the [[Thief's Downfall]].<ref name="DH26">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' - Chapter 26 (''Gringotts'')</ref>
==Other Uses==
 
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In the video games, Spongify is taught in [[Defense Against the Dark Arts]] by professor [[Gilderoy Lockhart]]. To use the spell, you need a spongify mat, which is an area that has a swirly symbol on it. Performing the spell on the mat will[[File:Picture_11.png|thumb|left|Harry Potter is propelled into the air after bouncing on the purple mist above the spongify mat.]]cause a purple mist to cover the mat, then, if you jump on it, you bounce really high into the air.
 
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==Known practitioners==
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*[[Elliot Smethwyck]]
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*[[Hermione Granger]]
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==Behind the scenes==
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*Given its usage in ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]'', ''[[Aresto Momentum]]'' may be the Cushioning Charm mentioned in the [[Harry Potter books|novels]]. However, this is as of yet unconfirmed.
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
*''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)]]'' {{Comment|PS2, XBOX and GC versions only}}
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)]]'' {{Comment|PC/MAC version only}}
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]'' {{Comment|GBA and PC/MAC version only}}
 
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''
*''[[Quidditch Through the Ages (real)|Quidditch Through the Ages]]''
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*''[[Quidditch Through the Ages (real)|Quidditch Through the Ages]]'' {{1st}}
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*''[[Harry Potter: Trading Card Game]]''
 
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==Notes and references==
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{{Reflist}}
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[[it:Incantesimo Imbottito]]
 
[[Category:Charms]]
 
[[Category:Charms]]
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[[Category:Spells with Incantations of Latin Origin]]
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[[Category:Spells]]

Revision as of 19:11, 1 August 2013

"Harry heard the cart smash into pieces against the passage wall, heard Hermione shriek something, and felt himself glide back toward the ground as though weightless, landing painlessly on the rocky passage floor."
— Description.[src]

The Cushioning Charm (incantation unknown) creates an unseen softening effect on target surfaces. It is primarily used in broomstick manufacturing to make the brooms more comfortable for riders. This charm was invented by Elliot Smethwyck in 1820.[1]

During their break-in of Gringotts Wizarding Bank, Hermione Granger used this charm to protect Harry Potter, Ronald Weasley, Griphook, herself and an Imperiused Bogrod when the Mine Cart in which they were riding derailed after passing through the Thief's Downfall.[2]

Known practitioners

Behind the scenes

Appearances

Notes and references

  1. Quidditch Through the Ages - Chapter 9 (The Development of the Racing Broom)
  2. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Chapter 26 (Gringotts)