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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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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"/>. 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 '''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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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"/>.
   
 
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"/>.
  
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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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

Harry-Potter-and-the-Deathly-Hallows-Part-2-e1312464436765

Neville casting the Impediment Jinx against Scabior

Impedimenta

James Potter casting this spell on Severus Snape in his teenage years

Etymology

The incantation "Impedimenta" is derived from the Latin word "impedimentum", meaning "a hindrance".

Appearances

Notes and references

  1. ↑ 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)
  2. ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Wonderbook: Book of Spells
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (real) - An A-Z of Fantastic Beasts (Lethifold)
  5. ↑ Pottermore at PlayStation Home
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Chapter 19 (The Lion and the Serpent)
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Chapter 35 (Beyond the Veil)
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (video game)
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