- "We've checked for most of the usual curses, but Professor Flitwick believes the broom might be carrying a Hurling Hex."
- — Minerva McGonagall.[src]
A Hurling Hex is a hex that can be applied to a broomstick. It presumably causes the broomstick to attempt to hurl its rider off.
History
1991
- In 1991, Quirinus Quirrell used a wandless version of this spell on Harry Potter's broom during his first Quidditch match.
1993
- In 1993, Filius Flitwick suggested that Harry Potter's confiscated Firebolt might have been jinxed with this spell.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (First identified as Hurling Hex)