Finite Incantatem

Finite Incantatem

Incantation	fi-NEE-tay in-can-TAH-tem
Type	Counter-spell
Hand Movement	sweeping motion with whole arm
Effect	Ceases all spell effects

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Finite Incantatem is a general counter-spell used to terminate all spell effects in a surrounding area. It may be used in duels or on an entire home, as a precaution before a wizard answers the door.^[1] This spell is similar in to Finite, however, it targets an area rather than a specific object or individual. However, it is ineffective on the Unforgivable Curses.

1 Known uses
2 Behind the scenes
3 Etymology
4 Appearances
5 Notes and references

Known usesEdit

Hermione used this spell to stop the rogue bludger from injuring Harry even more after he caught the Golden Snitch in the Gryffindor-Slytherin Quidditch match in her second year.
Severus Snape used this spell to end the various unfortunate spells that were affecting members of the Duelling Club when things got a little out of hand.
During the Infiltration of the Ministry of Magic, Hermione suggested to Ron to attempt to use this spell to stop raining in Yaxley's office.

Behind the scenesEdit

In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Hermione Granger used this to end the spell bewitching a Bludger about to kill Harry Potter, resulting in the bludger's explosion. The Bludger had been tampered with by Dobby.
The spell is included in the Harry Potter: Spells application for the iPhone as a counter-attack spell.

EtymologyEdit

Finite Incantatem comes from the Latin imperative "Finite", meaning "stop" or "finish", and a variation of the Latin "incantationem", meaning "the art of enchanting".