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− | {{youmay|the Cushioning Charm|the [[Softening Charm]]}} |
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+ | {{youmay|the charm which creates an invisible cushioning effect|the [[Softening Charm]], which softens an object itself}} |
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− | |name=Cushioning Charm |
+ | |name = Cushioning Charm |
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+ | |image = Effects of Cushioning Charm.jpg |
+ | |incantation = ''Molliare''<ref name="CC1-11">{{CC|B|1|11}}</ref> |
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+ | (mul-lee-AR-ray) |
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− | |type=[[Charm]] |
+ | |type = [[Charm]]<ref name="DH26"/> |
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+ | |hand = |
+ | |light = |
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− | |effect=Cushions an area/object |
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+ | |effect = Placed a cushioning effect on an object<ref name="QA9"/> |
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− | |creator=[[Elliot Smethwyck]] ([[1820]]) |
+ | |creator = [[Elliot Smethwyck]] ([[1820]])<ref name="QA9"/> |
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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 |
+ | {{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''' ('' |
+ | The '''Cushioning Charm'''<ref name="DH26"/> (''Molliare'')<ref name="CC1-11" /> was a [[charm]] that created a cushioning effect on the target. It was primarily used in [[broomstick]] manufacturing to make the brooms more comfortable for riders.<ref name="QA9" /> |
+ | ==History== |
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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"> |
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+ | This [[charm]] was invented by [[Elliot Smethwyck]] in [[1820]].<ref name="QA9">{{QTA|R|9}}</ref> |
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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">{{DH|B|26}}</ref> |
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+ | [[Scorpius Malfoy]] and [[Albus Potter]] used this spell when [[Escape from the Hogwarts Express|escaping]] the [[Hogwarts Express]].<ref name="CC1-11"/> |
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==Known practitioners== |
==Known practitioners== |
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+ | <gallery widths="105" orientation="portrait" spacing="small" position="center"> |
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− | *[[Elliot Smethwyck]] |
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− | + | Hermione Granger.jpg|[[Hermione Granger]]<ref name="DH26">{{DH|B|26}}</ref> |
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+ | Albus Potter (HPCC).png|[[Albus Potter]]<ref name="CC1-11"/> |
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+ | Scorpius Malfoy (HPCC).png|[[Scorpius Malfoy]]<ref name="CC1-11"/> |
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+ | </gallery> |
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+ | *[[Elliot Smethwyck]]<ref name="QA9">{{QTA|R|9}}</ref> |
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+ | ==Etymology== |
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+ | The incantation ''Molliare'' is possibly derived from the Latin ''mollire'', which means "to soften". This corresponds to the cushioning effect of the spell. |
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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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+ | *In {{DH|F2}}, Hermione instead uses the [[Slowing Charm]] to slow the Trio's fall in Gringotts. |
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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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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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+ | *{{DH}} {{1st}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' |
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+ | *{{CC}} |
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− | *''[[Quidditch Through the Ages (real)|Quidditch Through the Ages]]'' {{1st}} |
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+ | *{{CC|P}} |
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+ | *{{QTA|R}} |
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+ | *{{MA}} {{Mention}} |
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+ | *{{HL}} {{Mention}} |
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==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
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{{Reflist}} |
{{Reflist}} |
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+ | ==See also== |
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+ | *[[Softening Charm]] |
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+ | [[de:Polsterungs-Zauber]] |
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+ | [[de2:Polsterungszauber]] |
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+ | [[es:Encantamiento del Almohadón]] |
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+ | [[fr:Sortilège de Coussinage]] |
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[[it:Incantesimo Imbottito]] |
[[it:Incantesimo Imbottito]] |
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+ | [[pl:Zaklęcie poduszkujące]] |
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+ | [[pt-br:Feitiço Amortecedor]] |
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+ | [[ru:Амортизирующие чары]] |
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[[Category:Charms]] |
[[Category:Charms]] |
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+ | [[Category:Spells with incantations of Latin origin]] |
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Latest revision as of 09:40, 30 January 2024
Warning!
At least some content in this article is derived from information featured in: Harry Potter: Magic Awakened & Hogwarts Legacy. |
- "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[2] (Molliare)[1] was a charm that created a cushioning effect on the target. It was primarily used in broomstick manufacturing to make the brooms more comfortable for riders.[3]
History
This charm was invented by Elliot Smethwyck in 1820.[3]
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]
Scorpius Malfoy and Albus Potter used this spell when escaping the Hogwarts Express.[1]
Known practitioners
Etymology
The incantation Molliare is possibly derived from the Latin mollire, which means "to soften". This corresponds to the cushioning effect of the spell.
Behind the scenes
- In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, Hermione instead uses the Slowing Charm to slow the Trio's fall in Gringotts.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (play)
- Quidditch Through the Ages
- Harry Potter: Magic Awakened (Mentioned only)
- Hogwarts Legacy (Mentioned only)