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| − | It was used in [[1991]] and [[1993]] by [[Albus Dumbledore|Dumbledore]], [[Nonverbal spell|nonverbally]], to detect Harry and Ron under his [[Cloak of Invisibility|Invisibility cloak]]. In [[1997]], [[Hermione Granger]] used this spell at [[12 Grimmauld Place]] after escaping pursuing [[Death Eaters]]. Later that year, [[Death Eaters]] (either [[Selwyn]] or [[Travers]]), used this spell to locate [[Harry Potter]] at [[Xenophilius Lovegood]]'s house. It is possible that it is related to the [[spell]] ''[[Specialis Revelio]]'' and it is very likely that the spell |
+ | It was used in [[1991]] and [[1993]] by [[Albus Dumbledore|Dumbledore]], [[Nonverbal spell|nonverbally]], to detect Harry and Ron under his [[Cloak of Invisibility|Invisibility cloak]]. In [[1997]], [[Hermione Granger]] used this spell at [[12 Grimmauld Place]] after escaping pursuing [[Death Eaters]]. Later that year, [[Death Eaters]] (either [[Selwyn]] or [[Travers]]), used this spell to locate [[Harry Potter]] at [[Xenophilius Lovegood]]'s house. It is possible that it is related to the [[spell]] ''[[Specialis Revelio]]'', and it is very likely that the spell cannot detect magical creatures such as [[house-elf|house-elves]], [[goblin]]s, etc. |
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Revision as of 21:28, 1 June 2013
- "...she raised her wand and said, 'Homenum revelio.' Nothing happened."
- — Hermione Granger's use of this spell in 1997[src]
The human-presence-revealing spell[1] (Homenum Revelio) is a charm which reveals human presences in the surrounding environment. The spell indicates a body by a marker, the appearance of which is yet unknown, but which can be felt by the target as something "swooping" low over him or her.
History
It was used in 1991 and 1993 by Dumbledore, nonverbally, to detect Harry and Ron under his Invisibility cloak. In 1997, Hermione Granger used this spell at 12 Grimmauld Place after escaping pursuing Death Eaters. Later that year, Death Eaters (either Selwyn or Travers), used this spell to locate Harry Potter at Xenophilius Lovegood's house. It is possible that it is related to the spell Specialis Revelio, and it is very likely that the spell cannot detect magical creatures such as house-elves, goblins, etc.
Known users
Etymology
The Latin word Homo/Hominis means "person" and Latin revelo means "to unveil".
Behind the scenes
- J.K. Rowling stated that Albus Dumbledore could cast a non-verbal Human-presence-revealing spell. This is the reason he was able to know Harry was present even while under the Invisibility cloak[1].
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Nonverbally)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Nonverbally)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film) (Nonverbally)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (First identified as Human-presence-revealing Spell)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1