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*This is the last [[spell]] cast in the [[Harry Potter (book series)|series]].<ref name="DH"/>
  
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*The [[Vanishing Cabinet]] is one of the few things unable to be mended by this charm alone, as [[Draco Malfoy]] spent almost an entire school year to repair it through other means.
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*The [[Vanishing Cabinet]] is one of the few things unable to be mended by this charm alone, as [[Draco Malfoy]] spent almost an entire school year to repair it through other means, due to the complexity of the magical passage.
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*[[Wand]]s are another thing incapable of being mended by this charm alone; although it can repair the physical form, the magical capacity would be damaged beyond repair, causing the wand in question to fall apart once again. The sole exception goes to the [[Elder Wand]], due to the strength.
 
*According to ''[[Pottermore]]'', the hand movement is thus:<br/>[[File:Mending-charm.png]]<br/>Also, the books state alternately that one must point their wand at (from the fourth book) or tap (from the sixth book) the broken object.
  
*According to ''[[Pottermore]]'', the hand movement is thus:<br/>[[File:Mending-charm.png]]<br/>Also, the books state alternately that one must point their wand at (from the fourth book) or tap (from the sixth book) the broken object.
   

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"The Mending Charm will repair broken objects with a flick of the wand. Accidents do happen, so it is essential to know how to mend our errors."
— An excerpt from the entry in Book of Spells.[src]

The Mending Charm[1], also known as the Repairing Charm[2] (incatation: Reparo) was a charm that could be used to seamlessly repair a broken object.

Casting and effects

The Mending Charm was effective at repairing most materials.[2] However, damage caused by certain rare, powerful curses was impossible to undo.[2]

The charm was suitable for use only on inanimate objects.[2] Use on living beings was entirely proscribed.[2] Serious scarring could result if it were cast on a person or animal in an attempt to heal wounds.[2]

While a properly cast Mending Charm was generally enough to fix an object, it seems less experienced casters might not succeed in returning liquids to broken containers.[3]

Invention

This charm was invented by Orabella Nuttley, an employee of the Improper Use of Magic Office in the British Ministry of Magic, in or before 1754. She used her charm to repair the Colosseum after it had been accidentally destroyed. Thereafter, it became famous; this instance was recorded in Book of Spells, by Miranda Goshawk.[2]

Teaching

There are various textbooks containing instructions for this spell, including The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1[1], although there is still a spellbook designated entirely to the teaching of this charm[4]. Due to its being a level one spell, it is likely taught in the first year.

Practicioners

Variations

There is a similar spell, Oculus Reparo, which is used to repair eyeglasses; its history and relation to this spell apart from the etymology and effects are unknown[9].

Etymology

Latin reparo meaning "to renew" or "repair".[10]

Behind the scenes

  • This is the last spell cast in the series.[7]
  • The Vanishing Cabinet is one of the few things unable to be mended by this charm alone, as Draco Malfoy spent almost an entire school year to repair it through other means, due to the complexity of the magical passage.
  • Wands are another thing incapable of being mended by this charm alone; although it can repair the physical form, the magical capacity would be damaged beyond repair, causing the wand in question to fall apart once again. The sole exception goes to the Elder Wand, due to the strength.
  • According to Pottermore, the hand movement is thus:
    Mending-charm
    Also, the books state alternately that one must point their wand at (from the fourth book) or tap (from the sixth book) the broken object.

Appearances

Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Pottermore
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Wonderbook: Book of Spells
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
  4. ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)
  5. ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
  6. ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
  8. ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
  9. ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
  10. ↑ Dictionary and Grammar Aid, University of Notre Dame, accessed 3-18-2008.
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