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The Legilimency Spell (Le-JIL-ih-mens (IPA: [lɛ.'dʒɪl.ɪ.ˌmɛnz])) allows the caster to perform Legilimency. In other words, to delve into the mind of the victim, permitting the caster to see memories, emotions and thoughts. Skilled Legilimens, such as Lord Voldemort, are able to perform Legilimency without using the incantation or a wand.

Seen/Mentioned

Used by Professor Snape on Harry Potter while attempting to train him in Occlumency in the 1995–1996 school year. Snape also used it nonverbally in 1997 to find out where Harry learned the Sectumsempra spell.

As Bellatrix Lestrange taught her nephew Draco Malfoy Occlumency, it is likely she also used this spell to achieve the same method as Snape did Harry.

Etymology

Latin legere, "to read", and mens, "mind".