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+ | |name=Priori Incantatem |
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+ | |image=[[File:Priori Incantatem Pottermore.png|250px]] |
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+ | |incantation=''Prior Incantato''<br>(PRI-or in-can-TAH-toh) |
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+ | |type=[[Charm]] |
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+ | |hand=Hold tip of wand to targeted wand |
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+ | |light=Gold |
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+ | |effect=Relives previous [[spell]]s |
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+ | |creator= |
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+ | }} |
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⚫ | {{Quote|A jet of green light issued from Voldemort's wand just as a jet of red light blasted from Harry's — they met in midair — and suddenly Harry's wand was vibrating as though an electric charge were surging through it; his hand seized up around it; he couldn't have released it if he'd wanted to — and a narrow beam of light connected the two wands, neither red nor green, but bright, deep gold. Harry, following the beam with his astonished gaze, saw that Voldemort's long white fingers too were gripping a wand that was shaking and vibrating.|Description|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire}} |
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+ | '''Priori Incantatem''', sometimes referred to as the '''Reverse-spell Effect''', is a magical phenomenon that occurs when two [[wand]]s sharing the same [[Wand core|core]] are forced to compete in combat. The effect can be induced by using the [[incantation]] ''Prior Incantato.''<ref name="PM">''[[Pottermore]]'' - [http://www.pottermore.com/en/book4/chapter36/moment1/priori-incantato From the Story: Priori Incantato (Book 4, Chapter 36)]</ref> If the spell is conjured by incantation, the echoes may be destroyed by means of the [[Eradication Spell]]. |
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− | ==Effects== |
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+ | ==History== |
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− | During a wand [[duel]], a simultaneous spellcasting by both parties with twin [[wand core]]s will trigger an effect whereby both wands are linked through separate threads of spell energy. The two wand holders then compete in a battle of wills, in which the loser's wand is forced to display in ghostly form the spells which had been cast by said wand, in order of most recent to least recent. If any of those spells are [[Killing Curse]]s, the victims will appear in ghost-like form, capable of holding a conversation with nearby living beings. |
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+ | ===1994-1995=== |
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+ | In the woods at the [[1994 Quidditch World Cup]] in [[Dartmoor]], [[England]], this effect was invoked by [[Amos Diggory]] by incantation on [[Harry Potter's wand]], which had been wielded by [[Winky]] the [[house-elf]], in order to determine who had conjured the [[Dark Mark]] over the campsite. |
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+ | [[File:Duel_graveyard.gif|thumb|245x245px|left|Priori Incantem in Harry's first duel with Voldemort.]] |
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+ | In the [[Little Hangleton Graveyard]] on [[24 June]], [[1995]], Lord Voldemort was [[Return of Tom Riddle|resurrected]] from [[Death|the dead]] with the [[blood]] of [[Harry Potter]]. A duel ensued, in which the wands, both of which possessed [[phoenix]] feathers from [[Fawkes]], pet of [[Albus Dumbledore]], were locked together in golden light, and Voldemort's wand, submissive to Harry's, created shadows of [[Frank Bryce]], [[Bertha Jorkins]], [[Cedric Diggory]], and [[James Potter|James]] and [[Lily Evans|Lily Potter]]. |
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− | When the spells come into contact they send out a seismic pulse which has enough force to knock onlookers from their feet. When the spells meet, they intertwine, making it difficult for either caster to break the connection. A spell-like residue falls from the core of the connection, possibly representing the wills of the casters and the energy of the incantations. A dome effect occurs during the connection, in order to keep any intruders from attacking either wizard or witch. The sound of the connection is similar to electrical arcs. |
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+ | ==Effects== |
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− | The effect is similar to the spell ''[[Prior Incantato]]'' (but this spell does not need a wand connection), which causes the targeted wand to recall its last spells. |
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+ | Where a [[duel]] occurs between parties with [[wand core]]s from the same source, simultaneous spell-casting by both [[Wizardkind|witches or wizards]] will trigger an effect whereby both wands are linked through a single, golden thread of energy, off of which shoot hundreds of beams of golden light forming a cage around the casters. |
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+ | The two wand holders are forced to compete in a battle of wills in which the loser's wand is forced to regurgitate ghostly echoes of previous spells cast by said wand in reverse order of which they were cast. The victims of [[Killing Curse|murder]] are able to hold conversations with those around them, and are capable of remembering the events leading up to and even after their deaths. |
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− | ==Known instances== |
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− | The only widely-known instance of Priori Incantatem came about in [[1995]], at the graveyard in [[Little Hangleton]], when [[Harry Potter]] first duelled with the resurrected [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]. The two wands in question both had a phoenix feather at their core from [[Fawkes]], pet of [[Albus Dumbledore]]. Due to rarity of twin cores ever meeting up with each other, this phenomenon is also rare. |
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− | Priori Incantatem rarely ever happens when two opponents forcibly use their wands in battle. The reason for the case of the [[1995]] duel between Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort are the shared wand cores; since the wands recognised each other as "brothers", they refused to destroy each other. When spurred on, however, the dominant (Harry's) forced the submissive to regurgitate its spells. |
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⚫ | *Throughout the [[Harry Potter films|film adaptations]] of the story, there are several instances of two wizards locking spells with one another, presumably for dramatic effect. Instances of this include [[Albus Dumbledore]] and [[Lord Voldemort]] during the [[duel in the Ministry Atrium]] in {{OOTP|F}}; a [[Death Eater]] and [[Arthur Weasley]] in the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] in ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]''; and [[Harry Potter]] (using [[Draco Malfoy's wand]]) and Lord Voldemort (using the [[Elder Wand]]) several times during [[Voldemort's Last Stand]], also in {{DH|F2}}. |
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+ | *[[Peter Pettigrew]] took [[Tom Riddle's wand|Voldemort's wand]] after the [[Attack at Godric's Hollow (1981)|attack on Godric's Hollow]] failed, fearing that the Ministry would use this spell to check the wand to discover Pettigrew's treason.<ref>[[Rumours!]] section of J.K. Rowling's Official site</ref> This suggests that the wand has record of Pettigrew's affiliation (such as branding the [[Dark Mark]] onto his arm). |
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+ | *In {{DH|F1}}, during the [[Skirmish at Malfoy Manor]] in [[1998]] [[Bellatrix Lestrange]] used this spell on [[Hermione Granger's wand]] to learn if she used a [[Stinging Hex]] on [[Harry Potter]] to make him unrecognisable. |
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+ | *In the novel of {{GOF}}, Bertha Jorkins' echo appears during Voldemort's duel with Harry, while in the film adaptation of {{GOF|F}}, her echo doesn't appear. This is because the character of Bertha Jorkins has been omitted entirely from the films. |
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− | == |
+ | ==Appearances== |
+ | * {{GOF}} {{1st}} |
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− | <gallery widths="300" position="center" spacing="small" captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true"> |
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+ | * {{GOF|F}} |
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− | File:Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Priori Incantatem|Priori Incantatem |
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+ | * {{GOF|G}} |
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− | </gallery>{{VideoFooter}} |
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+ | * {{DH|F1}} {{Comment|Indirect mention}} |
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− | ==Etymology== |
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− | A possible etymology for Priori Incantatem is ''prior incarnation'', referring to its effect of "regurgitating" previous spells. However, the Latin literally means "prior incantation" or "previous spell"; more literally, an incantation is a spell spoken aloud. |
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+ | * {{LEGO|1}} |
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+ | * [[Harry Potter: The Character Vault]] |
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+ | ==References== |
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+ | {{Reflist}} |
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− | [[File:Tumblr_lq90540gqt1qedoxoo5_250.gif|frame|Priori Incantem in the fourth film.]] |
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− | *During the duel, Voldemort's wand emitted "echoing screams of pain", which may refer to the [[Cruciatus Curse]] he used earlier on both Harry and [[Peter Pettigrew|Wormtail]] (when punishing the latter for letting [[Bartemius Crouch Sr.|Barty Crouch Sr.]] escape). |
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⚫ | *Throughout the [[Harry Potter films|film adaptations]] there are several instances |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'' {{1st}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)]]'' |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)]]'' |
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Revision as of 16:50, 25 April 2016
"Then he waved the wand once, and the letters of his name rearranged themselves..."
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- "A jet of green light issued from Voldemort's wand just as a jet of red light blasted from Harry's — they met in midair — and suddenly Harry's wand was vibrating as though an electric charge were surging through it; his hand seized up around it; he couldn't have released it if he'd wanted to — and a narrow beam of light connected the two wands, neither red nor green, but bright, deep gold. Harry, following the beam with his astonished gaze, saw that Voldemort's long white fingers too were gripping a wand that was shaking and vibrating."
- — Description[src]
Priori Incantatem, sometimes referred to as the Reverse-spell Effect, is a magical phenomenon that occurs when two wands sharing the same core are forced to compete in combat. The effect can be induced by using the incantation Prior Incantato.[1] If the spell is conjured by incantation, the echoes may be destroyed by means of the Eradication Spell.
History
1994-1995
In the woods at the 1994 Quidditch World Cup in Dartmoor, England, this effect was invoked by Amos Diggory by incantation on Harry Potter's wand, which had been wielded by Winky the house-elf, in order to determine who had conjured the Dark Mark over the campsite.
In the Little Hangleton Graveyard on 24 June, 1995, Lord Voldemort was resurrected from the dead with the blood of Harry Potter. A duel ensued, in which the wands, both of which possessed phoenix feathers from Fawkes, pet of Albus Dumbledore, were locked together in golden light, and Voldemort's wand, submissive to Harry's, created shadows of Frank Bryce, Bertha Jorkins, Cedric Diggory, and James and Lily Potter.
Effects
Where a duel occurs between parties with wand cores from the same source, simultaneous spell-casting by both witches or wizards will trigger an effect whereby both wands are linked through a single, golden thread of energy, off of which shoot hundreds of beams of golden light forming a cage around the casters.
The two wand holders are forced to compete in a battle of wills in which the loser's wand is forced to regurgitate ghostly echoes of previous spells cast by said wand in reverse order of which they were cast. The victims of murder are able to hold conversations with those around them, and are capable of remembering the events leading up to and even after their deaths.
Behind the scenes
- Throughout the film adaptations of the story, there are several instances of two wizards locking spells with one another, presumably for dramatic effect. Instances of this include Albus Dumbledore and Lord Voldemort during the duel in the Ministry Atrium in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film); a Death Eater and Arthur Weasley in the Battle of Hogwarts in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2; and Harry Potter (using Draco Malfoy's wand) and Lord Voldemort (using the Elder Wand) several times during Voldemort's Last Stand, also in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.
- Peter Pettigrew took Voldemort's wand after the attack on Godric's Hollow failed, fearing that the Ministry would use this spell to check the wand to discover Pettigrew's treason.[2] This suggests that the wand has record of Pettigrew's affiliation (such as branding the Dark Mark onto his arm).
- In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, during the Skirmish at Malfoy Manor in 1998 Bellatrix Lestrange used this spell on Hermione Granger's wand to learn if she used a Stinging Hex on Harry Potter to make him unrecognisable.
- In the novel of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Bertha Jorkins' echo appears during Voldemort's duel with Harry, while in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film), her echo doesn't appear. This is because the character of Bertha Jorkins has been omitted entirely from the films.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (Indirect mention)
- Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Book (Mentioned only)
- LEGO Harry Potter
- Harry Potter for Kinect
- Harry Potter: The Character Vault
References
- ↑ Pottermore - From the Story: Priori Incantato (Book 4, Chapter 36)
- ↑ Rumours! section of J.K. Rowling's Official site