A Probity Probe is a type of Dark Detector that looks like a golden car antenna. It is waved in front of a person in order to detect concealment spells or hidden magical objects.
History
- In 1996, Filch used one on the students coming into the school.
- When the Death Eaters took over Gringotts in 1997, they stationed guards outside the doors with Probity Probes. Harry Potter used a Confundus Charm on the Death Eaters from under the Invisibility Cloak during his break-in so he wouldn't be discovered by them.
Possible uses
- In 1995, Harry Potter might have had had a Probity Probe used on him by Eric Munch whilst checking him into the Ministry of Magic before his hearing.[1]
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Possible appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film) (Mentioned in original script as "security detector" and "the wand"[2])
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Notes and references
- ↑ Since the physical description of a Secrecy Sensor and a Probity Probe are quite similar, this could have been a Secrecy Sensor, but it is unlikely.
- ↑ Half-Blood Prince Original Script, available via Web Archive