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Revision as of 17:33, 23 August 2012
Protego Horribilis is a stronger version of the Shield Charm which protects a very large area against highly Dark Magic. It causes anything within the ranges of Dark Magic to rebound off the shield.
Known uses
- This spell was cast by Headmaster Albus Dumbledore to protect the boundaries of Hogwarts Castle from the Death Eater forces in the early hours of 1 September, 1996.
- This spell was cast by Charms Master Filius Flitwick to protect the boundaries of Hogwarts Castle from the Death Eater forces in the late hours of 1 May, 1998, prior to the Battle of Hogwarts that started at midnight the next day.
Etymology
Protego Horribilis starts to break.
Latin Protego, "I protect", and Horribilis, "horrible , frightful, dreadful".
Behind the scenes
- Protego Maxima replaced this book-spell in the film. It is another variant of the Shield Charm.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows