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{{Spell infobox
 
{{Spell infobox
|name=''Repello Inimicum''
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|name = ''Repello Inimicum''
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|image = DH2 Protego Maxima, Fianto Duri, Repello Inimicum.gif
|image=[[File:fusionedshield.png|250px]]
 
|incantation=''Repello Inimicum''<br />(re-PEH-lloh ee-nee-MEE-cum)
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|incantation = ''Repello Inimicum''<ref name="DHF2"/><br />(re-PEH-lloh ee-nee-MEE-cum)<ref name="DHF2"/>
|type=[[Charm]]
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|type = [[Charm]]<ref name="DHF2"/>
|hand=Point skyward
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|hand = Point [[wand]] skyward<ref name="DHF2"/>
|light=Blueish white
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|light = Blueish white<ref name="DHF2"/>
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|effect = Repels enemies; if used with [[Protego Maxima]] and [[Fianto Duri]], it disintegrates anything that comes in contact with the barrier<ref name="DHF2"/>
|effect=Unclear; protection — repels enemies (most likely)
 
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{{Quote|Protego Maxima. Fianto Duri. Repello Inimicum.|[[Filius Flitwick]] conjures up magical defences prior to the [[Battle of Hogwarts]].|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2}}
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{{Quote|Protego Maxima. Fianto Duri. Repello Inimicum.|[[Filius Flitwick]] conjures up magical defences prior to the [[Battle of Hogwarts]]|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2}}
'''''Repello Inimicum''''' is a [[charm]] that, when cast in combination with ''[[Protego Maxima]]'' and ''[[Fianto Duri]]'', conjures up an almost impregnable magical protection barrier. Bodies crossing the boundaries of the barrier disintegrate on the spot, while spells cast at it (if not of enough power to break it) create large, resonating explosions. This spell's effect is most likely seen when the charging snatchers run at the shield, and disintegrate instantly.
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'''''Repello Inimicum''''' was the [[incantation]] of a [[charm]] that, when cast in combination with ''[[Protego Maxima]]'' and ''[[Fianto Duri]]'', conjured up a barrier of magical protection around the place the caster is trying to protect.<ref name="DHF2"/>
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==Known uses==
 
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==Effect==
[[File:DesintegrateSnatcher.JPG|thumb|left|220px|[[Snatchers]] being disintegrated by the power of this spell combined with other protections.]]
 
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Bodies crossing the boundaries of the barrier of this spell disintegrated on the spot and spells cast at it if they are unable to break the barrier, create large, resonating explosions.<ref name="DHF2"/>
This spell was cast by [[Charms Master]] [[Filius Flitwick]] to protect the boundaries of [[Hogwarts Castle]] from the [[Death Eaters|Death Eater]] forces in the late hours of [[1 May]], [[1998]], prior to the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] that started at midnight the [[2 May|next day]]. The [[Death Eaters]], on [[Tom Riddle|Voldemort]]'s command, started bombarding the magical protection with spells, and they were ultimately brought down by a [[Shield penetration spell|spell cast by Voldemort]].
 
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==History of use==
 
This spell was cast by [[Charms Master]] [[Filius Flitwick]] to protect the boundaries of [[Hogwarts Castle]] from the [[Death Eaters|Death Eater]] forces in the late hours of [[1 May]] [[1998]], prior to the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] that started at midnight the [[2 May|next day]]. The [[Death Eaters]], on [[Tom Riddle|Voldemort]]'s command, started bombarding the magical protection with spells, and they were ultimately brought down by a [[Shield penetration spell|spell cast by Voldemort]].<ref name="DHF2">{{DH|F2}}</ref>
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
 
DesintegrateSnatcher.JPG|[[Snatchers]] being disintegrated by the power of this spell combined with other protections
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Vlcsnap-2011-12-01-00h41m00s131.png|The spell's protective barrier
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RepeloInimigotumhs.png|[[Horace Slughorn]] casting this spell
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RepelloInimigotummw.png|[[Molly Weasley]] casting this spell
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</gallery>
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==Etymology==
 
==Etymology==
*The incantation is derived from the Latin "''Repello''", meaning "I drive away" and "''inimicum''", the accusative singular form of "''inimīcus''" meaning "foe" or "enemy". Altogether the incantation means "I push back the enemy".
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*The incantation is derived from the Latin "''Repello''", meaning "I drive away" and "''inimicum''", the accusative singular form of "''inimīcus''" meaning "foe" or "enemy". Altogether, the incantation means "I push back the enemy".
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==Behind the scenes==
 
==Behind the scenes==
*[[File:Vlcsnap-2011-12-01-00h41m00s131.png|thumb|204px]]The concrete effect of this spell is unknown, though given its etymology it appears it was devised to repel enemies. And, in [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2]], [[Dementors]] dodged the spell, but the only spell that repels Dementors is the [[Patronus Charm]]. However it is still possible that the Dementors moved away because they were not fond of the spell (which is different from 'repelling').
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*The concrete effect of this spell is unknown, though given its etymology it appears it was devised to repel enemies. And, in {{DH|F2}}, [[Dementor]]s dodged the spell, but the only spell that repels Dementors is the [[Patronus Charm]]. However it is still possible that the Dementors moved away because they were not fond of the spell (which is different from 'repelling').
*[[File:RepeloInimigotumhs.png|thumb|200px|[[Horace Slughorn]] using this spell]][[File:RepelloInimigotummw.png|thumb|200px|[[Molly Weasley]] using this spell]]In ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'', the protective enchantments around the grounds were summoned by [[Filius Flitwick]], and Flitwick alone. In the [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2|second part of the film adaptation]], Flitwick is joined by [[Molly Weasley]], [[Horace Slughorn]] and [[Poppy Pomfrey]] to do so.
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*In {{DH}}, the protective enchantments around the grounds were summoned by [[Filius Flitwick]] alone. In the film {{DH|F2}}, Flitwick is joined by [[Molly Weasley]], and [[Horace Slughorn]] to do so.
 
*In {{LEGO|Y2}}, the protective enchantments around the ground are summoned by Filius Flitwick, Horace Slughorn and Minerva McGonagall.
*Despite the subtitles saying '''''Repello''''' Inimicum, some fans still believe the casters said ''[[Cave Inimicum]]''.
 
 
*This is possibly the same spell Flitwick uses to charm the entrance gates to Hogwarts in {{HBP}}.
*In [[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7]], the protective enchantments around the ground are summoned by Filius Flitwick, Horace Slughorn and Minerva McGonagall.
 
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*This spell may be similar to [[Cave inimicum]] due to both spells sharing similar etymology, though ''Cave inimicum'' is presumed to be used for warning the caster of enemies instead of repelling them them.
*This is possibly the same spell Flitwick uses to charm the entrance gates to Hogwarts in The Half-blood Prince.
 
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' {{Comment|Indirect mention}}
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*{{DH}} {{Comment|Indirect mention}}
*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]'' {{1st ID}}
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*{{DH|F2}} {{1st}} {{1st ID}}
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*{{LEGO|Y2}}
*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7]]''
 
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*{{MA}} {{Flashback}}
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*{{HL}}
   
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==Notes and references==
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Latest revision as of 10:52, 16 November 2023

"Protego Maxima. Fianto Duri. Repello Inimicum."
Filius Flitwick conjures up magical defences prior to the Battle of Hogwarts[src]

Repello Inimicum was the incantation of a charm that, when cast in combination with Protego Maxima and Fianto Duri, conjured up a barrier of magical protection around the place the caster is trying to protect.[1]

Effect

Bodies crossing the boundaries of the barrier of this spell disintegrated on the spot and spells cast at it if they are unable to break the barrier, create large, resonating explosions.[1]

History of use

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. The Death Eaters, on Voldemort's command, started bombarding the magical protection with spells, and they were ultimately brought down by a spell cast by Voldemort.[1]

Gallery

Etymology

  • The incantation is derived from the Latin "Repello", meaning "I drive away" and "inimicum", the accusative singular form of "inimīcus" meaning "foe" or "enemy". Altogether, the incantation means "I push back the enemy".

Behind the scenes

Appearances

Notes and references