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A '''Hex''' is a spell that is less dark than a [[curse]] and darker than a [[jinx]]. Hexes cause a certain degree of pain and discomfort. Hexes are considered by some as a minor kind of [[Dark Arts|Dark Magic]], but they can also be used for protection by distracting people or creatures. For instance, in [[1995]], [[Ginevra Weasley|Ginny Weasley]] made the mere mention of [[Garrotting Gas]] in a [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] hallway and it was enough to keep students from going in that direction. In 1992, Ron tried to hex Draco Malfoy for calling Hermione a "mudblood". The spell backfired due to Ron's broken wand and Ron was hit with the hex. Although there is no class that teaches Hexes, one can assume that students learn it from each other, much like Muggles learn a variety of things, not taught by their teachers or parents, but, perhaps, siblings.
 
   
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[[File:Stinging_jinx1.gif|frame|[[Hermione]] casting a [[Stinging Hex]] on [[Harry Potter]] in 1998 ]]
====List of Known Hexes====
 
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A '''hex''' is one of the seven known [[spell]] types. They are affiliated with [[Dark Arts|Dark Magic]], darker than a [[jinx]] but not as dark as a [[curse]]<ref>[http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/extrastuff_view.cfm?id=24 J.K.Rowling Official Site - Extra Stuff]</ref>, and generally causes moderate suffering to the victim.
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== Usage ==
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Hexes can be used in a defensive capacity. For instance, in [[1996]], [[Ginevra Weasley|Ginny Weasley]] gained a reputation for being an accomplished caster of the [[Bat-Bogey Hex]] after using it to free herself from [[Dolores Umbridge]]'s [[Inquisitorial Squad]] and also for casting it on someone from her carriage on the [[Hogwarts Express]].<ref>In the Half-blood Prince (book) Slughorn walked past and saw a marvelous [[Bat-Bogey Hex]] on someone from her carriage.</ref>
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==List of Known Hexes==
 
*[[Bat-Bogey Hex]]
 
*[[Bat-Bogey Hex]]
 
*[[Bedazzling Hex]]
 
*[[Bedazzling Hex]]
*[[Densaugeo]]
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*[[Densaugeo]] (''Densaugeo'')
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*''[[Engorgio Skullus]]''
*[[Furnunculus]]
 
*[[Garrotting Gas]]
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*''[[Entomorphis]]''
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*[[Horn-growing hex]] (''Anteoculatia)''
*[[Histedius]]
 
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*[[Horn tongue hex]]
 
*[[Hurling Hex]]
 
*[[Hurling Hex]]
*[[Locomotor Wibbly]]
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*[[Illegal growth hex]]
*[[Mutatio Skullus]]
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*[[Instant scalping hex]]
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*[[Knee-Reversal Hex]]
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*''[[Mutatio Skullus]]''
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*[[Orange hex]]
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*[[Pepper breath hex ]]
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*[[Pus-squirting hex ]]
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*''[[Redactum Skullus]]''
 
*[[Sardine Hex]]
 
*[[Sardine Hex]]
 
*[[Steleus]]
 
*[[Steleus]]
*[[Stinging Hex|Stinging Jinx]]
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*[[Stinging Hex]]
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*[[Stickfast Hex]] (''Colloshoo)''
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*[[Tail-growing hex]]
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*[[Tickling Hex]] (''Titillando'')
 
*[[Toenail-growing hex]]
 
*[[Toenail-growing hex]]
*[[Twitchy Ears Hex]]
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*[[Twitchy Ears Hex|Twitchy-Ears Hex]]
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*[[Verdimillious|Verdillious/Verdimillious]]
 
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==Etymology==
*[[Vermillious]]
 
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The word "hex" may derive from Pensylvania German ''hexe'' meaning "to practice witchcraft" or German ''hexen'' "to hex"<ref name="HexEtym">[http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=hex&searchmode=none Hex, etymology of]</ref>, a meaning that the word still retains today when used as a verb. Its usage as a noun in contemporary English may refer to "a magic spell" or "a charm" and usually carries an connotation of ill will (though it used to refer to a an evil witch&mdash;such as a [[Hag]]&mdash;as well)<ref name="HexEtym" /><ref>[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/hex Hex, definition of]</ref>.
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==Behind the scenes==
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*Although there is no known class that teaches, it is probable that&mdash;if they are taught&mdash;they are included in the [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] syllabus. It is also highly likely that students learn them from each other.
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*A [[Hex-Breaker]] can counter the effects of these types of spells. Probably, there are also counter-hexes.
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==Appearances==
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]] ''(Possible appearance)
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)]]'' (Possible appearance)
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter Trading Card Game]]''
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*''[[J.K. Rowling's Official Site]]''
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*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 ]]''
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*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7]]''
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*''[[Quidditch Through the Ages]]''
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*''[[Pottermore]]''
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*''[[Wonderbook: Book of Spells]]''
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==See also==
 
==See also==
 
*[[Jinx]]
 
*[[Jinx]]
 
*[[Dark Arts|Dark Magic]]
 
*[[Dark Arts|Dark Magic]]
 
*[[Curse]]
 
*[[Curse]]
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[[Category:Branches of Magic]]
 
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==Notes and references==
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{{Reflist}}
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[[it:Maleficio]]
 
[[Category:Dark charms]]
 
[[Category:Hexes]]
 
[[Category:Hexes]]
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[[Category:Spell types]]
[[Category:Spells]]
 
[[Category:Stubs]]
 
[[Category:Dark magic]]
 
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Revision as of 17:50, 11 August 2014

Stinging jinx1

Hermione casting a Stinging Hex on Harry Potter in 1998

A hex is one of the seven known spell types. They are affiliated with Dark Magic, darker than a jinx but not as dark as a curse[1], and generally causes moderate suffering to the victim.

Usage

Hexes can be used in a defensive capacity. For instance, in 1996, Ginny Weasley gained a reputation for being an accomplished caster of the Bat-Bogey Hex after using it to free herself from Dolores Umbridge's Inquisitorial Squad and also for casting it on someone from her carriage on the Hogwarts Express.[2]

List of Known Hexes

Etymology

The word "hex" may derive from Pensylvania German hexe meaning "to practice witchcraft" or German hexen "to hex"[3], a meaning that the word still retains today when used as a verb. Its usage as a noun in contemporary English may refer to "a magic spell" or "a charm" and usually carries an connotation of ill will (though it used to refer to a an evil witch—such as a Hag—as well)[3][4].

Behind the scenes

  • Although there is no known class that teaches, it is probable that—if they are taught—they are included in the Defence Against the Dark Arts syllabus. It is also highly likely that students learn them from each other.
  • A Hex-Breaker can counter the effects of these types of spells. Probably, there are also counter-hexes.

Appearances

See also

Notes and references

  1. J.K.Rowling Official Site - Extra Stuff
  2. In the Half-blood Prince (book) Slughorn walked past and saw a marvelous Bat-Bogey Hex on someone from her carriage.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Hex, etymology of
  4. Hex, definition of