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|image=[[File:Carpe.jpg|250px]] |
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|type=[[Charm]] |
|type=[[Charm]] |
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| + | |hand=Whip-like |
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| + | |light=Golden/orange, Purple |
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| − | |pronuncation=CAR-pe RE-TRAC-tum |
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| − | |hand=Similar to casting a fishing line |
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| − | |light=* Orange (with creatures) |
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| − | * Purple (with objects) |
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| ⚫ | {{Quote|...which is why the Carpe Retractum [[spell]] is useful. It allows you to seize and pull objects within your direct line of sight towards you...|[[Professor]] [[Filius Flitwick|Flitwick]] [[Charms (class)|teaching]] his [[third year]]s this [[charm]]|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)}} |
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| − | [[File:Carpe2.jpg|thumb|left|The spell as depicted in ''Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'' video game.]] |
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| ⚫ | The '''Seize and Pull Charm''' (''Carpe Retractum'') is a [[charm]] that [[Conjuration|creates]] a retractable, [[magic]]al rope made of [[Light-creation spells|light]]. This rope can be used to pull objects within a certain distance towards the [[Wizardkind|caster]], or to pull the caster toward whatever they affix the [[spell]] to. It is generally used on inanimate targets, although it can be used on [[Herbology|plants]] or [[Creature|animals]]. |
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| − | In the [[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)|PC version]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'', ''Carpe Retractum'' was [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley's]] specialty meaning that he was the only one that could perform the spell, whereas it was Harry's in the console versions. In the [[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)|succeeding game]], however, the two of them (plus Hermione) can use the spell. |
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| + | ==History== |
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| + | [[Third year]] [[Wizardkind|witches and wizards]] were taught this spell throughout the [[1993-1994 school year]] in [[Charms (class)|charms class]] by [[Professor]] [[Filius Flitwick]], as well as in [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] by [[Professor]] [[Remus Lupin]]. The [[charm]] appeared in the [[third year exams]] for both classes. |
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| + | ==Casting== |
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| + | Although the [[spell]] is easy enough to cast, it takes a fair amount of force to pull the target upon which the [[charm]] has been affixed. It is easier for stronger, more muscular individuals to pull things than it is for those with less strength. Therefore, it is recommended that the caster lean backwards when pulling heavier targets, thus allowing their body weight to carry a portion of the target's weight. |
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| + | ==Practitioners== |
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| + | *[[Filius Flitwick]] |
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| + | *[[Harry Potter]] |
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| + | *[[Hermione Granger]] |
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| + | *[[Remus Lupin]] |
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| + | *[[Ronald Weasley]] |
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==Etymology== |
==Etymology== |
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| + | From [[Latin]] ''carpe'', meaning "seize", and ''retractum'', meaning "remote". |
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| − | * "Carpe" means "seize" in Latin. |
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| − | * "Retractum" is based off the word retract, which means "pull or draw in". |
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| + | [[File:Carpe2.jpg|thumb|Ron using ''Carpe Retractum'' in his third year.]] |
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| + | *In the PC version, only [[Ronald Weasley|Ron]] could perform this spell, whereas in the console version only [[Harry Potter|Harry]] could cast it; in the succeeding game, all of the [[trio]] can use it. |
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| + | *In ''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]'', the [[charm]] is purple in colour and used exclusively on similarly coloured objects, whereas in ''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)]]'' it is orange or golden and used in a variety of objects and creatures. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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+ | *''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]'' {{1st}} |
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+ | *''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)]]'' |
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| + | [[es:Carpe Retractum]] |
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| + | [[fr:Carpe Retractum]] |
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| + | [[pl:Carpe Retractum]] |
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[[Category:Charms]] |
[[Category:Charms]] |
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[[Category:Spells with Incantations of Latin Origin]] |
[[Category:Spells with Incantations of Latin Origin]] |
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Revision as of 04:41, 29 August 2015
The Seize and Pull Charm (Carpe Retractum) is a charm that creates a retractable, magical rope made of light. This rope can be used to pull objects within a certain distance towards the caster, or to pull the caster toward whatever they affix the spell to. It is generally used on inanimate targets, although it can be used on plants or animals.
History
Third year witches and wizards were taught this spell throughout the 1993-1994 school year in charms class by Professor Filius Flitwick, as well as in Defence Against the Dark Arts by Professor Remus Lupin. The charm appeared in the third year exams for both classes.
Casting
Although the spell is easy enough to cast, it takes a fair amount of force to pull the target upon which the charm has been affixed. It is easier for stronger, more muscular individuals to pull things than it is for those with less strength. Therefore, it is recommended that the caster lean backwards when pulling heavier targets, thus allowing their body weight to carry a portion of the target's weight.
Practitioners
Etymology
From Latin carpe, meaning "seize", and retractum, meaning "remote".
Behind the scenes
Ron using Carpe Retractum in his third year.
- In the PC version, only Ron could perform this spell, whereas in the console version only Harry could cast it; in the succeeding game, all of the trio can use it.
- In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game), the charm is purple in colour and used exclusively on similarly coloured objects, whereas in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game) it is orange or golden and used in a variety of objects and creatures.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game) (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)
