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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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− | 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. |
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+ | |effect=Temporarily slows target<ref name="GoF31"/> |
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+ | |creator= |
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+ | }} |
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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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− | *[[Antonin Dolohov]] |
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− | *[[Dumbledore's Army]] |
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− | *[[Jugson]] |
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− | *[[Colin Creevey]] |
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− | *[[Severus Snape]] |
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− | *[[Kingsley Shacklebolt]] |
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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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− | *[[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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− | *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> |
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− | *In [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]], it is possible that [[Kingsley Shacklebolt]] used this jinx on a Death Eater as it crashed through a window during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] before being blasted away. |
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− | == |
+ | ==Effects== |
+ | It is only temporary<ref name="GoF31" />, lasting about ten seconds<ref>''[[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 [[jinx]] will usually simply immobilize 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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− | *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 dissappear at once. |
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+ | {| class="wikitable" border="1" 500px;" |
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+ | ! align="center" width="20%" |Caster(s) |
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+ | ! align="center" width="20%" |Date |
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+ | ! scope="col" |Notes |
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+ | | colspan="1" rowspan="7" |[[Harry Potter]] |
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+ | |[[June]], [[1995]] |
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+ | |Harry learned this spell to use in the third task of the [[Triwizard Tournament]]. |
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+ | |[[24 June]], [[1995]] |
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+ | |Harry used it to good effect on the [[Acromantula]] and on the huge [[Blast-Ended Skrewt]] in the hedge maze. |
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+ | |[[18 June]], [[1996]] |
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+ | |Harry used this jinx during the [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries]] on a [[Death Eater]] and on [[Lucius Malfoy]]. |
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+ | | colspan="1" rowspan="3" |[[30 June]], [[1997]] |
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+ | |Harry used this on [[Amycus Carrow]] while the latter was duelling Ginny during the [[Battle of the Astronomy Tower]]. |
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+ | |He attempted to cast it on [[Snape]], when the latter was trying to flee school grounds after killing [[Albus Dumbledore]] |
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+ | |[[27 July]], [[1997]] |
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+ | |Cast by Harry on a Death Eater just after the sidecar he was riding in broke off the flying motorbike. |
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+ | |[[D.A.]] members |
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+ | | colspan="1" rowspan="2" |[[1995-1996 school year]] |
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+ | |Harry taught the D.A. to use this jinx. |
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+ | |Madam Hooch used this to knock Harry away from [[Draco Malfoy]] as they were fighting after a [[Quidditch]] match. |
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+ | |[[June]] [[1976]] |
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+ | |Harry saw his father use this on Snape in the [[Pensieve]], while he was bullying him. |
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+ | |} |
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+ | *[[Antonin Dolohov]]<ref name="OOTP35">{{OOTP}} - Chapter 35 (''Beyond the Veil'')</ref> |
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+ | *[[Bellatrix Lestrange]]<ref name="DHVG2">{{DHVG2}}</ref> |
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+ | *[[Draco Malfoy]]<ref name="DHVG2" /> |
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+ | *[[Flavius Belby]]<ref name="fantastic" /> |
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+ | *[[Harry Potter]]<ref name="GoF31" /> |
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+ | *[[Jugson]]<ref name="OOTP35" /> |
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+ | *[[Lucius Malfoy]]<ref name="OOTP35" /> |
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+ | *[[Miranda Goshawk]]<ref name="wonderbook" /> |
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+ | *[[Narcissa Malfoy]]<ref name="DHVG2" /> |
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+ | *[[Neville Longbottom]]<ref name="DHVG2" /> |
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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)]]'' {{ |
+ | *''[[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]]'' |
*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' |
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (video game)]]'' |
*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (video game)]]'' |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]] {{Possible}} |
+ | *''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]'' {{Possible}} |
*''[[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== |
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Revision as of 23:22, 4 February 2015
- "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 jinx will usually simply immobilize 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].
Known uses
Caster(s) | Date | Notes |
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Harry Potter | June, 1995 | Harry learned this spell to use in the third task of the Triwizard Tournament. |
24 June, 1995 | Harry used it to good effect on the Acromantula and on the huge Blast-Ended Skrewt in the hedge maze. | |
18 June, 1996 | Harry used this jinx during the Battle of the Department of Mysteries on a Death Eater and on Lucius Malfoy. | |
30 June, 1997 | Harry used this jinx on Inferi in the crystal cave. | |
Harry used this on Amycus Carrow while the latter was duelling Ginny during the Battle of the Astronomy Tower. | ||
He attempted to cast it on Snape, when the latter was trying to flee school grounds after killing Albus Dumbledore | ||
27 July, 1997 | Cast by Harry on a Death Eater just after the sidecar he was riding in broke off the flying motorbike. | |
D.A. members | 1995-1996 school year | Harry taught the D.A. to use this jinx. |
Madam Hooch | Madam Hooch used this to knock Harry away from Draco Malfoy as they were fighting after a Quidditch match. | |
James Potter I | June 1976 | Harry saw his father use this on Snape in the Pensieve, while he was bullying him. |
Known 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)