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{{Spell infobox |
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|name=Impediment Jinx |
|name=Impediment Jinx |
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+ | |image=[[File:Impedimenta Jinx.jpg|250px]] |
+ | |incantation=''Impedimenta''<ref name="GoF31">{{GOF}} - Chapter 31 (''The Third Task'')</ref><br/>(im-PED-a-MEN-ta)<ref name="GOFF">{{GOFF}}</ref> |
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− | |incantation=im-ped-ih-MEN-tah |
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− | |type=[[Jinx]] |
+ | |type=[[Jinx]]<ref name="GoF31"/> |
+ | |hand=[[File:Impedimenta movement.png|70px]] |
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− | |effect=Impedes forward motion |
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+ | |light=Turquoise<ref name="wonderbook">''[[Wonderbook: Book of Spells]]''</ref> |
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+ | |effect=Temporarily slows target<ref name="GoF31"/> |
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+ | |creator= |
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− | The '''Impediment Jinx''' is a [[spell]] which impedes forward motion, either slowing or stopping an object or individual, effectively immobilising them for a short period of time. When cast with power, however, it may knock the target off their feet. It has sometimes knocked the target over, but not prevented movement. Whether these variations are accidental in the casting of the [[spell]], or the choice of the caster, is unclear. It can also sometimes just levitate people in an act that is like that of the spell [[Levicorpus]].<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)]]''</ref> |
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+ | {{Quote|Swift use of this jinx can freeze an attacker for a few moments, or stop a magical beast in its tracks. The jinx is a vital part of any duellist’s arsenal.|[[Miranda Goshawk]] introduces this spell in ''[[Book of Spells]]''.|Wonderbook: Book of Spells}} |
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− | ==Known users== |
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− | *[http://www.facebook.com/hardikmhatre Hardique Mhatre] |
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− | *[[Antonin Dolohov]] |
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− | *[[Death Eaters]] |
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− | *[[Dumbledore's Army]] |
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− | *[[Hogwarts]] students |
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− | *[[Jugson]] |
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− | *[[Order of the Phoenix]] |
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− | *[[Professor]]s |
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− | *[[Rolanda Hooch]] |
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− | *[[Scabior]] |
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− | *[[Snatchers]] |
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− | *[[Yaxley]] |
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+ | The '''Impediment Jinx'''<ref name="wonderbook"/> (''Impedimenta''<ref name="GoF31"/>), also known as the '''Impediment Hex'''<ref name="fantastic">''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (real)]]'' - An A-Z of Fantastic Beasts (''Lethifold'')</ref> is a [[jinx]] that slows the target<ref name="GoF31"/>. |
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− | ==Known uses== |
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− | *[[James Potter I|James Potter]] once used this on [[Severus Snape]].<ref name="OTP"/> |
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− | *[[Hermione Granger]] taught [[Harry Potter]] this spell to help him in the [[1994]] [[Triwizard Tournament]]. He used it in the Triwizard Maze of the Third Task, against the [[Acromantula]] and [[Blast-Ended Skrewt]].<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''</ref> |
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− | *[[Rolanda Hooch|Madam Hooch]] used this spell to prevent [[Harry Potter]] and [[Draco Malfoy]] from colliding at the [[Quidditch]] pitch at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] following the [[Gryffindor]] vs. [[Slytherin]] [[Quidditch]] match in their 5th year. On this occasion it had the opposite effect: [[Harry Potter|Harry]] was knocked back but not immobilised. |
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− | *This jinx was used by [[Death Eaters]] [[Antonin Dolohov]] and [[Jugson]] against Harry, Hermione, and [[Neville Longbottom]] in the [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries]].<ref name="OTP"/> |
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− | *[[Harry Potter]] used the [[spell]] against the [[Inferius|Inferi]] in the [[Horcrux cave]]. |
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− | *During the [[Battle of the Astronomy Tower]], Harry used this spell to distract [[Amycus Carrow]] from attacking [[Ginevra Weasley|Ginny Weasley]].<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''</ref> |
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− | *When [[Death Eaters]] were chasing Harry on brooms in the [[Battle of the Seven Potters]], he used this spell to stop one of them.<ref>"[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]"</ref> This spell was also used by the [[Death Eaters]] and the [[Order of the Phoenix]] during that battle. |
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− | *It was used several times by [[Harry Potter]], [[Hermione Granger]] and [[Ronald Weasley]] in [[1997]] against [[Death Eaters]], [[Snatchers]], [[Yaxley]], the [[Malfoy family|Malfoys]] and [[Bellatrix Lestrange]] while [[Horcrux hunt|chasing Horcruxes]].<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (video game)]]''</ref> Likewise it was also by Death Eaters, Snatchers, Yaxley, the Malfoys and Bellatrix against the [[Trio]]. |
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− | *It was used several times by students, [[Professor|teachers]], [[Death Eaters]] and [[Snatchers]] in the [[Battle of Hogwarts]].<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)]]''</ref> |
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− | *This spell was used by [[Neville Longbottom]] against [[Scabior]] during a [[Skirmish at the Covered Bridge|skirmish]] that took place at the [[Covered Bridge]] during the Battle of Hogwarts. It was also used by Scabior against Neville. |
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+ | ==Effects== |
+ | It is only temporary<ref name="GoF31"/>, lasting about ten seconds<ref name"psh">''[[Pottermore]] at PlayStation Home''</ref>. Although it is capable of freezing a [[wasp]] in mid-air<ref name="GoF31"/>, it is ineffective against [[lethifold]]s<ref name="fantastic"/>. |
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+ | The [[curse]] will usually simply immobilise a target<ref name="GoF31"/>, it can also be used to throw a target backward<ref name="OotP19"/> or simply decrease the velocity of the victim's movement<ref name="wonderbook"/>, and can also levitate them<ref name="OOTPF"/>. |
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− | ==Behind the scenes== |
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− | *It is debatable whether the spell is a [[jinx]], or a [[hex]]. In ''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'', ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix|Order of the Phoenix]]'' and ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince|Half-Blood Prince]]'', it is called a jinx. In ''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]'', it is referred to as a [[hex]]. |
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+ | ==Practitioners== |
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− | *Impedimenta is a usable spell in ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (video game)]]''. Which, in the game, if used rapidly, it will defeat an opponent. However in ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)]]'' it is a long range shot which will split up and strike multiple targets, making them disappear at once. Its depiction is almost like homing missiles. |
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+ | *[[Antonin Dolohov]]<ref name="OOTP35">{{OOTP}} - Chapter 35 (''Beyond the Veil'')</ref> |
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+ | *[[Flavius Belby]]<ref name="fantastic"/> |
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+ | *[[Jugson]]<ref name="OOTP35"/> |
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+ | *[[Miranda Goshawk]]<ref name="wonderbook"/> |
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+ | *[[Rolanda Hooch]]<ref name="OotP19">{{OOTP}} - Chapter 19 (''The Lion and the Serpent'')</ref> |
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+ | *[[Scabior]]<ref name="DHV1">{{DHVG1}}</ref> |
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+ | *[[Yaxley]]<ref name="DHV1"/> |
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+ | ==Etymology== |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'' |
+ | *''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'' {{1st}} |
− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)]]'' {{C|Disc 2}} |
+ | *''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)]]'' {{C|Disc 2 extra}} |
*''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)]]'' |
*''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)]]'' |
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' |
*''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' |
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]'' {{Possible}} |
*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]'' {{Possible}} |
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)]]'' |
*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Wonderbook: Book of Spells]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Pottermore]]'' {{C|PlayStation Home, during Book Herding}} |
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==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
Revision as of 19:41, 20 May 2014
- "Swift use of this jinx can freeze an attacker for a few moments, or stop a magical beast in its tracks. The jinx is a vital part of any duellist’s arsenal."
- — Miranda Goshawk introduces this spell in Book of Spells.[src]
The Impediment Jinx[3] (Impedimenta[1]), also known as the Impediment Hex[4] is a jinx that slows the target[1].
Effects
It is only temporary[1], lasting about ten seconds[5]. Although it is capable of freezing a wasp in mid-air[1], it is ineffective against lethifolds[4].
The curse will usually simply immobilise a target[1], it can also be used to throw a target backward[6] or simply decrease the velocity of the victim's movement[3], and can also levitate them[7].
Practitioners
- Antonin Dolohov[8]
- Bellatrix Lestrange[9]
- Draco Malfoy[9]
- Flavius Belby[4]
- Harry Potter[1]
- Hermione Granger[1]
- James Potter[7]
- Jugson[8]
- Lucius Malfoy[8]
- Miranda Goshawk[3]
- Narcissa Malfoy[9]
- Neville Longbottom[9]
- Rolanda Hooch[6]
- Ronald Weasley[1]
- Scabior[10]
- Yaxley[10]
Etymology
The incantation "Impedimenta" is derived from the Latin word "impedimentum", meaning "a hindrance".
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film) (Disc 2 extra)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film) (Appears in flashback(s))
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (Possible appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)
- Wonderbook: Book of Spells
- Pottermore (PlayStation Home, during Book Herding)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Chapter 31 (The Third Task)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Wonderbook: Book of Spells
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (real) - An A-Z of Fantastic Beasts (Lethifold)
- ↑ Pottermore at PlayStation Home
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Chapter 19 (The Lion and the Serpent)
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Chapter 35 (Beyond the Veil)
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (video game)