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{{Spell infobox
 
{{Spell infobox
|name=Ghostly head spell
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|name=Ghostly head curse
 
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|incantation=''(name of spell) (colour)'' (possibly)
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|incantation=
 
|type=[[Curse]]
 
|type=[[Curse]]
 
|hand=[[Wandless spell|Wandless]]<ref>''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]] - Year 1; Level 6''</ref>
 
|hand=[[Wandless spell|Wandless]]<ref>''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]] - Year 1; Level 6''</ref>
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|effect=Creates a ghostly head that the caster can control
 
|effect=Creates a ghostly head that the caster can control
 
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The '''ghostly head''' is a [[Curse|curse]] that creates a ghostly head which can be controlled by the caster. The spell possibly exists in other colours than green.
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This '''spell''' is a [[curse]] that manifests itself as a ghostly green head that can be used to knock out an opponent.
   
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==Behind the scenes==
In the [[1991–1992 school year]] [[Quirinus Quirrell]]/[[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] used this curse against [[Harry Potter]] and [[Hermione Granger]] in an attempt to kill them.
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*In ''LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4'', [[Quirinus Quirrell]]/[[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] used this curse against [[Harry Potter]] and [[Hermione Granger]] in an attempt to kill them.
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*It would seem reasonable to assume that this curse might well be based on the Celtic warrior custom of decapitating enemies, coating the head in lime (the calcium-based variety), and hurling it at relatives of the deceased, as this would drain the second victim of life.
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]]'' {{1st}}
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*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]]'' {{Non-canon}}
   
 
==Notes and references==
 
==Notes and references==
 
{{Reflist}}
 
{{Reflist}}
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[[Category:Curses]]
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[[Category:Spells of unknown incantation]]
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[[Category:Unidentified spells]]

Revision as of 21:30, 26 April 2013

This spell is a curse that manifests itself as a ghostly green head that can be used to knock out an opponent.

Behind the scenes

  • In LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, Quirinus Quirrell/Lord Voldemort used this curse against Harry Potter and Hermione Granger in an attempt to kill them.
  • It would seem reasonable to assume that this curse might well be based on the Celtic warrior custom of decapitating enemies, coating the head in lime (the calcium-based variety), and hurling it at relatives of the deceased, as this would drain the second victim of life.

Appearances

Notes and references

  1. LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 - Year 1; Level 6