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| − | |name=Lapifors Spell |
+ | |name = Lapifors Spell |
| − | |image= |
+ | |image = LapiforsB.jpg |
| − | |incantation=''Lapifors'' |
+ | |incantation = ''Lapifors''<ref name="TCG">{{TCG}}</ref><br/>(LAP-i-fors)<ref name="VG">{{POA|G}}</ref> |
| − | |type=[[Transfiguration]] |
+ | |type = *[[Transfiguration]]<ref name="VG"/> |
| + | *[[Jinx]]<ref name="VG2"/> |
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| − | |hand=Point wand at target |
+ | |hand = Point [[wand]] at target<ref name="VG"/> |
| − | |light=Pink |
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| + | |light = Green<ref name="VG">{{POA|G}}</ref> |
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| − | |effect=Turns small objects to rabbits |
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| + | |effect = Turns target into rabbit<ref name="TCG"/> |
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| + | |creator = |
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| + | The '''Lapifors Spell'''<ref name="VG"/> (''Lapifors'')<ref name="TCG"/><ref name="VG"/> was a [[Transforming Spells|transforming]] [[spell]] that could be used to transform the target into a [[rabbit]];<ref name="TCG"/> it worked best on smaller targets such as [[statue]]s,<ref name="VG"/> [[Fire Dwelling Salamander|salamanders]]<ref name="VG2"/> or [[cat]]s.<ref name="TCG"/> The spell could be viewed as a [[jinx]] when used to transform creatures into [[rabbit]]s.<ref name="VG2"/> |
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| + | ==History== |
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| + | ==Effects== |
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| − | The '''Lapifors Spell''' (''Lapifors'') is a [[transfiguration]] [[spell]] which turns small objects into rabbits, including rabbit statues, [[salamander]]s and cats. |
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| + | Once performed, the [[Wizardkind|caster]] had an option to control the [[rabbit]] in question, directing its movements.<ref name="VG"/> |
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| + | ==Known practitioners== |
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| + | <gallery widths="105" orientation="portrait" spacing="small" position="center"> |
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| + | Mcgonagall.jpg|[[Minerva McGonagall]]<ref name="VG"/> |
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| − | ==Practitioners== |
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| − | + | Hermione Granger HBP.jpg|[[Hermione Granger]]<ref name="VG"/><ref name="VG2"/> |
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| + | OOTP_promo_front_Harry_cropped.jpg|[[Harry Potter]]<ref name="VG2">{{GOF|G}}</ref> |
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| − | *[[Professor]] [[Minerva McGonagall|McGonagall]] |
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| + | OOTP_promo_front_Ron_cropped.jpg|[[Ronald Weasley]]<ref name="VG2"/> |
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| + | </gallery> |
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==Etymology== |
==Etymology== |
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| + | From [[Latin]] "''lepus''", meaning "''hare''", with the [[-fors suffix]] attached as with most transforming spells. |
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| − | The prefix "Lapi-" from Latin ''lepus'' meaning "hare", and the suffix ''-fors'' (often used in transfiguration spells) is Latin for "good chance, luck, fortune, stroke, wealth, karma", though it may also come from ''forma'' (or simply English form) meaning form. |
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| + | Alternatively, ''Lapi-'' could be derived from Latin ''Lapis'', meaning "stone", in reference to the statues Lapifors can transform. |
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| + | ==Behind the scenes== |
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| + | *The first two syllables of the incantation of this spell, "lapi", sounds very much like "lapin", a French word meaning "rabbit". |
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| + | *The [[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)|''Goblet of Fire'' video game]] categorises this spell under "[[Jinx]]es", but it is unknown if this is [[canon]] or not, since no video game depict this spell as a jinx, but simply as a harmless transfiguration spell. |
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| + | *[[Frog-Rabbit]] could be a by-product of incorrectly-performed version of this spell. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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| + | {{Imagecat|Images of the Lapifors Spell}} |
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| − | *''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]'' {{1st}} |
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| + | *{{POA|G}} {{1st}} {{C|PC version}} |
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| − | *''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)]]'' |
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| + | *{{GOF|G}} {{C|Console and PC versions only}} |
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| − | *''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)]]'' {{C|NDS and Game Boy only}} |
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| + | *{{OOTP|G}} {{C|NDS and Game Boy versions only}} |
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| − | *''[[Harry Potter Trading Card Game]]'' |
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| + | *{{TCG}} |
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| + | *{{HM}} {{C|Mentioned in a question in [[Transfiguration (class)|Transfiguration]] class}} |
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| + | ==Notes and references== |
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| + | {{Reflist}} |
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{{Transfiguration}} |
{{Transfiguration}} |
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| + | [[de2:Verwandlung in Hasen]] |
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| + | [[es:Hechizo Lapifors]] |
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[[fr:Lapifors]] |
[[fr:Lapifors]] |
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| + | [[ja:ラピフォース]] |
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| + | [[pl:Lapifors]] |
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| + | [[ru:Лапифорс]] |
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| + | [[Category:Jinxes]] |
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| + | [[Category:Rabbits]] |
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| + | [[Category:Spells with incantations of Latin origin]] |
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| + | [[Category:Trans-species Transformations]] |
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[[Category:Transforming spells]] |
[[Category:Transforming spells]] |
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Latest revision as of 09:12, 25 March 2024
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Warning!
At least some content in this article is derived from information featured in Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery. Spoilers will be present within the article. |
- "Right! Lapifors - the transformation of a small object into a rabbit"
- — Hermione Granger defining the spell[src]
The Lapifors Spell[2] (Lapifors)[1][2] was a transforming spell that could be used to transform the target into a rabbit;[1] it worked best on smaller targets such as statues,[2] salamanders[3] or cats.[1] The spell could be viewed as a jinx when used to transform creatures into rabbits.[3]
History
This spell was learned in third-year Transfiguration class at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, taught by Professor Minerva McGonagall. This spell was covered in third-year exams at the end of the school year.[2]
Effects
Once performed, the caster had an option to control the rabbit in question, directing its movements.[2]
Known practitioners
![Minerva McGonagall[2]](/wiki/File:Mcgonagall.jpg "Mcgonagall.jpg (54 KB)")
![Hermione Granger[2][3]](/wiki/File:Hermione_Granger_HBP.jpg "Hermione Granger HBP.jpg (300 KB)")
![Harry Potter[3]](/wiki/File:OOTP_promo_front_Harry_cropped.jpg "OOTP promo front Harry cropped.jpg (131 KB)")
![Ronald Weasley[3]](/wiki/File:OOTP_promo_front_Ron_cropped.jpg "OOTP promo front Ron cropped.jpg (191 KB)")
Etymology
From Latin "lepus", meaning "hare", with the -fors suffix attached as with most transforming spells.
Alternatively, Lapi- could be derived from Latin Lapis, meaning "stone", in reference to the statues Lapifors can transform.
Behind the scenes
- The first two syllables of the incantation of this spell, "lapi", sounds very much like "lapin", a French word meaning "rabbit".
- The Goblet of Fire video game categorises this spell under "Jinxes", but it is unknown if this is canon or not, since no video game depict this spell as a jinx, but simply as a harmless transfiguration spell.
- Frog-Rabbit could be a by-product of incorrectly-performed version of this spell.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game) (First appearance) (PC version)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game) (Console and PC versions only)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game) (NDS and Game Boy versions only)
- Harry Potter Trading Card Game
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (Mentioned in a question in Transfiguration class)
