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| − | |light=*Orange ([[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)]]) |
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| + | |creator=[[Elliot Smethwyck]] ([[1820]]) |
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| − | *Pink ([[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]) |
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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}} |
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| − | [[File:Picture_12.png|thumb|right|Spongify mat]] |
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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> |
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| − | [[File:Effects of Cushioning Charm.jpg|left|thumb|The effects of the Cushioning Charm on a broomstick (invisible).]] |
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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> |
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| − | [[Hermione Granger]] used this charm for protection when the [[Gringotts cart]] in which she was riding derailed. |
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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== |
==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. |
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| − | [[File:Picture_11.png|thumb|left|Harry Potter is propelled into the air after bouncing on the purple mist above the spongify mat.]] |
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| − | In the [[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)|video game adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'', ''Spongify'' is taught in [[Defense Against the Dark Arts]] by Professor [[Gilderoy Lockhart]]. To use the spell, a spongify mat is needed, which is an area that has a swirly symbol on it. Performing the spell on the mat will cause a purple mist to cover the mat, which, when jumped on, will bounce the player high into the air. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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| − | *''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)]]'' {{Comment|PS2, XBOX and GC versions only}} |
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| − | *''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)]]'' {{Comment|PC/MAC version only}} |
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| − | *''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]'' {{Comment|GBA and PC/MAC version only}} |
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' |
*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' |
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| − | *''[[Quidditch Through the Ages (real)|Quidditch Through the Ages]]'' |
+ | *''[[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]] |
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[[Category:Charms]] |
[[Category:Charms]] |
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| + | [[Category:Spells with Incantations of Latin Origin]] |
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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
- Given its usage in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, Aresto Momentum may be the Cushioning Charm mentioned in the novels. However, this is as of yet unconfirmed.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- Quidditch Through the Ages (First appearance)
Notes and references
- ↑ Quidditch Through the Ages - Chapter 9 (The Development of the Racing Broom)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Chapter 26 (Gringotts)