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The '''Scouring Charm''' is a household [[charm]] used to clean an object. The incantation for this charm is ''Scourgify''. Another similar spell for such a purpose is ''[[Tergeo]]''. |
The '''Scouring Charm''' is a household [[charm]] used to clean an object. The incantation for this charm is ''Scourgify''. Another similar spell for such a purpose is ''[[Tergeo]]''. |
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| − | The Scouring Charm was used by [[Nymphadora Tonks]] when attempting to clean [[Hedwig]]'s cage during their liberation of [[Harry Potter]] from [[4 Privet Drive]] in [[1995]]. |
+ | The Scouring Charm was first used by [[Nymphadora Tonks]] when attempting to clean [[Hedwig]]'s cage during their liberation of [[Harry Potter]] from [[4 Privet Drive]] in [[1995]]. |
It can also be used on humans. James used it on Snape in the grounds, causing soap to fill his mouth. Many wizarding families use this spell, both for cleaning and punishing people who swear. |
It can also be used on humans. James used it on Snape in the grounds, causing soap to fill his mouth. Many wizarding families use this spell, both for cleaning and punishing people who swear. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' |
*''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' |
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[[Category:Charms]] |
[[Category:Charms]] |
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Revision as of 23:59, 28 May 2009
The Scouring Charm is a household charm used to clean an object. The incantation for this charm is Scourgify. Another similar spell for such a purpose is Tergeo.
The Scouring Charm was first used by Nymphadora Tonks when attempting to clean Hedwig's cage during their liberation of Harry Potter from 4 Privet Drive in 1995. It can also be used on humans. James used it on Snape in the grounds, causing soap to fill his mouth. Many wizarding families use this spell, both for cleaning and punishing people who swear.