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'''''Orchideous''''' is a [[Transfiguration]] [[spell]] that [[Conjuration|conjures]] a bouquet of flowers from the end of the caster's [[wand]]. The movement for this [[spell]] is to move one's wand in a circle in the air.
  
   
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'''''Orchideous''''' is an incantation for a [[Transfiguration]] [[spell]] that [[Conjuration|conjures]] a bouquet of flowers from the end of the caster's [[wand]]. The movement for this [[spell]] is to move one's wand in a circle in the air.
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==Etymology==
  
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From the Latin "Orchideae", the name for the orchid plant family
  
   
 
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*[[Ollivander]] used this spell in [[1994]] when he tested [[Fleur Delacour]]'s wand at the [[Wand Weighing ceremony]] before the [[Triwizard Tournament]]. The spell probably conjured orchids or some kind of flowers, which Ollivander gave to Fleur after conjuring them.<ref name="GOF">''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''</ref>
  
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*The spell, or a variation of it, was used by [[Hermione Granger]] in [[1997]] to conjure a wreath of Christmas roses [[nonverbal spell|nonverbally]] for [[Harry Potter]] to place on the graves of [[James Potter]] and [[Lily Evans]]
  
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*In the [[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)|video game version]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'' the spell was used to transform certain creatures into flowers, rather then the spell being used to conjure flowers.
  
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|[[Ollivander]] used this spell in [[1994]] when he tested [[Fleur Delacour]]'s wand at the [[Wand Weighing ceremony]] before the [[Triwizard Tournament]]. The spell probably conjured orchids or some flowers, which Ollivander gave to Fleur after conjuring them. <ref name="GOF">''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''</ref>
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|The spell, or a variation of it, was used by Hermione to conjure a wreath of Christmas roses [[nonverbal spell|nonverbally]] for [[Harry Potter]] to place on the graves of [[James Potter I|James Potter]] and [[Lily Evans]].
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==Etymology==
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From the Latin "Orchideae", the name for the orchid plant family
   
 
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{{Quote|Remember you can use the Orchideous Jinx to transfigure your opponent into a flowering shrub.|[[Alastor Moody]]|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)}}
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*In the [[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)|film adaptation]] of [[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]], the [[Wand Weighing ceremony]] is omitted, therefore [[Ollivander]] is not seen casting this spell.
  
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*In the [[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)|video game adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'', ''orchideous'' is the incantation for a spell called the Orchideous Jinx. This jinx, which takes the form of pink/purple light, can transform certain enemies into a flower, a bouquet of flowers, or a flowering shrub.
 
*Tom Riddle once "produced a bunch of roses from nowhere" for [[Hepzibah Smith]], which was either sleight of hand or possibly this spell (or a similar one) cast [[Nonverbal magic|nonverbally]].<ref>[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]], Chapter 20</ref>
  
*Tom Riddle once "produced a bunch of roses from nowhere" for [[Hepzibah Smith]], which was either sleight of hand or possibly this spell (or a similar one) cast [[Nonverbal magic|nonverbally]].<ref>[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]], Chapter 20</ref>
   
 
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Revision as of 18:04, 8 September 2015

" Orchideous! and a bunch of flowers burst from the wand tip."
— Mr Ollivander use of this spell[src]

Orchideous is an incantation for a Transfiguration spell that conjures a bouquet of flowers from the end of the caster's wand. The movement for this spell is to move one's wand in a circle in the air.

Known uses

Caster(s) Date Notes
Garrick Ollivander 1994-1995 school year Ollivander used this spell in 1994 when he tested Fleur Delacour's wand at the Wand Weighing ceremony before the Triwizard Tournament. The spell probably conjured orchids or some flowers, which Ollivander gave to Fleur after conjuring them. [1]
Hermione Granger 24 December, 1997 The spell, or a variation of it, was used by Hermione to conjure a wreath of Christmas roses nonverbally for Harry Potter to place on the graves of James Potter and Lily Evans.

Etymology

From the Latin "Orchideae", the name for the orchid plant family

Behind the scenes

"Remember you can use the Orchideous Jinx to transfigure your opponent into a flowering shrub."
— Alastor Moody[src]
  • In the video game adaptation of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, orchideous is the incantation for a spell called the Orchideous Jinx. This jinx, which takes the form of pink/purple light, can transform certain enemies into a flower, a bouquet of flowers, or a flowering shrub.
  • Tom Riddle once "produced a bunch of roses from nowhere" for Hepzibah Smith, which was either sleight of hand or possibly this spell (or a similar one) cast nonverbally.[2]

See also

Appearances

Notes and references

  1. ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
  2. ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 20
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