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{{Quote|As though invisible strings were tied to Snape's wrists, neck and knees he was pulled into a standing position, head lolling unpleasantly, like a grotesque puppet. He hung a few inches above the ground, his limp feet dangling.|[[Remus Lupin]]'s use on fellow [[Professor]] [[Severus Snape]]|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban}}
 
{{Quote|As though invisible strings were tied to Snape's wrists, neck and knees he was pulled into a standing position, head lolling unpleasantly, like a grotesque puppet. He hung a few inches above the ground, his limp feet dangling.|[[Remus Lupin]]'s use on fellow [[Professor]] [[Severus Snape]]|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban}}
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'''''Mobilicorpus''''' is a [[spell]] which is used to move the bodies of those who find themselves unable to walk, regardless of whether or not they are conscious.<ref name="scholastic"/> It may be a variation of the same basic spell ''[[Mobiliarbus]]'' is, linked by a base [[Latin]] word.<ref name=prop>''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)]]'' (see [[:File:TheoryofCharmsExam.jpg|this image]])</ref>
'''''Mobilicorpus''''' is a [[spell]] which is used to levitate and move [[human]]s, and hence presumably other animals, given the etymology.
 
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==Practicioners==
 
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==Practitioners==
*[[Professor]] [[Remus Lupin]]
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*[[Remus Lupin]]
*[[Professor]] [[Severus Snape]]
 
*[[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]
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*[[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] (possibly)
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==Etymology==
 
==Etymology==
 
This [[incantation]] comes from the [[Latin]] words ''mobilis'' (which means "movable") and ''corpus'' (a term meaning "body").
 
This [[incantation]] comes from the [[Latin]] words ''mobilis'' (which means "movable") and ''corpus'' (a term meaning "body").
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==Behind the scenes==
 
==Behind the scenes==
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*This spell is possibly the spell used by Voldemort to [[Levitation|levitate]] the unconscious body of [[Charity Burbage]] at the [[Meeting at Malfoy Manor]] in ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''.
*It is probable, given the similar etymologies (they share the word ''mobilis''), that this [[charm]] and the [[Mobiliarbus]] [[Spell]] are variations of the same basic spell, modified for their purposes.
 
*It is possible, given the lack of record toward the contrary, that the victim must be unconscious in order for the spell to be performed upon them.
 
 
*This spell bears similarities (including the etymology and effects) of the [[Levicorpus]] [[Jinx]].
 
*This spell bears similarities (including the etymology and effects) of the [[Levicorpus]] [[Jinx]].
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==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'' {{1st}}
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' {{C|Not explicitly stated}}
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)]]'' {{Mention}}
*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1]]'' {{C|Not explicitly stated}}
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' {{Possible}}
*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (video game)]]'' {{C|Not explicitly stated}}
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1]]'' {{Possible}}
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (video game)]]'' {{Possible}}
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==Notes and references==
 
==Notes and references==
 
{{Reflist}}
 
{{Reflist}}

Revision as of 17:49, 10 July 2013

"As though invisible strings were tied to Snape's wrists, neck and knees he was pulled into a standing position, head lolling unpleasantly, like a grotesque puppet. He hung a few inches above the ground, his limp feet dangling."
Remus Lupin's use on fellow Professor Severus Snape[src]

Mobilicorpus is a spell which is used to move the bodies of those who find themselves unable to walk, regardless of whether or not they are conscious.[2] It may be a variation of the same basic spell Mobiliarbus is, linked by a base Latin word.[3]

Practitioners

Etymology

This incantation comes from the Latin words mobilis (which means "movable") and corpus (a term meaning "body").

Behind the scenes

Appearances

Notes and references