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==Behind the scenes==
 
==Behind the scenes==
*In [[1991]], [[Quirinus Quirrell]] may have been casting a [[Nonverbal spell|wordless]] and [[wandless spell|wandless]] version of this spell on [[Harry Potter]]'s [[broomstick|broom]] during his first [[Quidditch]] match. However, it is stated that he was [[jinx]]ing the broom, not hexing it.
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*In [[1991]], [[Quirinus Quirrell]] may have been casting [[wandless spell|wandless]] version of this spell on [[Harry Potter]]'s [[broomstick|broom]] during his first [[Quidditch]] match. However, it is stated that he was [[jinx]]ing the broom, not hexing it.
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==

Revision as of 15:56, 28 June 2012

"It was as though the broom was trying to buck him off."
— Description.[src]

A Hurling Hex (incantation unknown) is a hex that is used to cause broomsticks to vibrate violently in the air and try to buck their rider off.

History

1993

"We've checked for most of the usual curses, but Professor Flitwick believes the broom might be carrying a Hurling Hex."
Minerva McGonagall.[src]

In 1993, Filius Flitwick suggested that Harry Potter's confiscated Firebolt might have been jinxed with this spell.

Behind the scenes

Appearances