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| − | |name=Seize and |
+ | |name = Seize and pull charm |
| − | |image= |
+ | |image = Carpe Rectractum GOFG.jpg |
| + | |incantation = ''Carpe Retractum''<ref name=":PC"/><ref name="POAG"/><ref name="GOFG"/><br/>(KAR-pay ruh-TRACK-tum)<ref name=":PC"/><ref name="POAG"/><ref name="GOFG"/> |
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| + | |type = [[Charm]]<ref name="POAG">[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube)|''Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'' (PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube)]] |
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| − | |pronunciation=(KAHR-pay ruh-TRACK-tum) |
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| + | </ref><ref name="GOFG">{{GOF|G}}</ref> |
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| − | |type=[[Charm]] |
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| + | |hand = V-shape<ref name=":PC">[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (PC)|''Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'' (PC)]]</ref> |
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| − | |hand=Whip-like |
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| + | |light = Orange<ref name="POAG"/><ref name="GOFG"/> or Purple<ref name=":PC"/> |
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| − | |light=Orange |
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| + | |effect = Pulled something towards the caster or vice versa<ref name=":PC"/> |
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| − | |effect=Pulls things |
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| − | |creator= |
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| + | {{Quote|Carpe Retractum has two primary uses — to pull yourself towards something, or to pull something towards you.|[[Professor]] [[Remus Lupin|Lupin]] explaining this charm's usage to [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]]|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (PC)}} |
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| + | The '''seize and pull charm''',<ref name="POAG"/> also known as the '''Carpe Retractum Spell'''<ref name=":PC"/> (''Carpe Retractum''), was a [[charm]] that produced a [[magic]]al, retractable cord of light, that could be used to pull objects towards the caster, or, if the target was fixed in place, to pull the caster towards the target.<ref name=":PC"/> |
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| + | ==Casting== |
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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|250px|thumb|left|Ron Weasley using ''Carpe Retractum'']] |
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| + | In order to successfully connect the charm, the target must be in direct line of sight of the caster, as well as being relatively nearby. Once connected, the caster could pull on the rope with their wand, quickly retracting it.<ref name="POAG"/><ref name=":PC"/><ref name="GOFG"/> |
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| + | Objects that were not fixed in place would be pulled towards the caster. If the target was immovable, then the retracting rope would swiftly drag the caster towards the object. Being pulled in this manner enabled the caster to traverse through the air or over large gaps.<ref name="POAG"/><ref name=":PC"/> |
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| − | The '''Seize and Pull Charm''' (''Carpe Retractum'') is a [[charm]] that [[Conjuration|creates]] a retractable, [[magic]]al rope made of orange and golden [[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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| + | While the charm was generally used on inanimate objects, it could also be used on living things such as [[Bubotuber]]s and [[Erkling]]s.<ref name="GOFG"/> |
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| ⚫ | Although the [[ |
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| ⚫ | Although the [[charm]] was easy enough to cast, it took a fair amount of force to pull heavy objects or to hold on to the wand while being dragged through the air. This could be negated to a certain degree if the caster leaned backwards while pulling heavier targets by allowing their body weight to carry a portion of the target's weight.<ref name="POAG"/> |
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| ⚫ | [[Third year]] [[Wizardkind|witches and wizards]] were taught this spell throughout the [[ |
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| ⚫ | [[Third year|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]],<ref name="POAG"/> as well as in [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] by Professor [[Remus Lupin]].<ref name=":PC"/> The [[charm]] appeared in the [[third year exams]] for both classes.<ref name="POAG"/><ref name=":PC"/> |
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| − | *[[Filius Flitwick]] |
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| − | *[[Harry Potter]] |
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| + | During the [[2009–2010 school year]], [[Kevin Farrell]] used this charm in the [[Hogwarts Library]] in an attempt to rescue the [[portrait]] of [[Gossamer]] from behind some bookshelves.<ref name="MA">{{MA}}</ref> |
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| − | *[[Hermione Granger]] |
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| − | *[[Remus Lupin]] |
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| + | ==Casters== |
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| − | *[[Ronald Weasley]] |
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| + | <gallery widths="105" orientation="portrait" spacing="small" position="center"> |
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| + | HarryPOA.jpg|[[Harry Potter]]<ref name="POAG"/><ref name="GOFG"/> |
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| + | OOTP promo front Ron cropped.jpg|[[Ronald Weasley]]<ref name=":PC"/><ref name="GOFG"/> |
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| + | Hermione Granger Half Blood Prince.jpg|[[Hermione Granger]]<ref name="GOFG"/> |
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| + | Filius Flitwick profile.jpg|[[Filius Flitwick]]<ref name="POAG"/> |
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| + | Remus Lupin Deathly Hallows promo image.jpg|[[Remus Lupin]]<ref name=":PC"/> |
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| + | Kevin Farrell Gryffindor.png|[[Kevin Farrell]]<ref name="MA"/> |
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| + | </gallery> |
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==Etymology== |
==Etymology== |
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| − | From [[Latin]] ''carpe'', meaning "seize", and |
+ | From [[Latin]] ''carpe'', meaning "seize", and ''retractum'', which is a singular neuter declension of ''retractus'', meaning "withdrawn". |
==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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| + | *In the [[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (PC)|PC version of the ''Prisoner of Azkaban'' video game]], only [[Ronald Weasley|Ron]] could perform this spell,<ref name=":PC"/> whereas in the [[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube)|console versions of the same game]], only [[Harry Potter|Harry]] could cast it.<ref name="POAG"/> In the [[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)|succeeding game]], all of the [[trio]] can use it.<ref name="GOFG"/> |
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| − | [[File:Carpe2.jpg|thumb]] |
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| + | *In the [[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (PC)|PC version of the ''Prisoner of Azkaban'' video game]], Ron could use the spell as a form of grappling hook, to pull other things towards him, or to pull himself to other things. If he used it on a suspended target, he could swing from platform to platform, or hang in midair until he let go of the spell, as seen in the picture on the right.<ref name=":PC"/> This feature of the spell was not reused in subsequent games. |
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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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| + | *It seems odd that in the [[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (PC)|PC version of the ''Prisoner of Azkaban'' video game]] that this charm is taught in [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]], as this spell has no defensive or offensive properties. However in the [[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube)|console versions]] of the game, this spell is more believably taught in [[Charms (class)|Charms]] instead. |
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| − | *When used on inanimate targets, the [[charm]] is purple in colour, whereas when used on plants or animals it is orange or golden. |
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| + | *In {{HL}}, the mechanics of the [[Summoning Charm]], in both gameplay and story, work similarly to those of this charm, by sending out a string of light that wraps around the target and pulls it towards the caster, or pulls the caster towards a target, as well as being capable of releasing the object before it reaches the caster.{{fact}} |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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| + | {{Imagecat|Images of the seize and pull charm}} |
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| − | *''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]'' {{1st}} |
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| + | *{{POA|G}} {{1st}} |
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| − | *''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)]]'' |
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| + | *{{GOF|G}} |
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| + | *{{MA}} |
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| + | ==Notes and references== |
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| + | {{Reflist}} |
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| + | {{Charms}} |
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| + | {{Defence Against the Dark Arts}} |
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| + | [[de2:Lichtseilzauber]] |
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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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| + | [[pt-br:Feitiço de Agarrar e Puxar]] |
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| + | [[ru:Карпе Ретрактум]] |
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[[Category:Charms]] |
[[Category:Charms]] |
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| − | [[Category:Spells |
+ | [[Category:Spells with a light]] |
| + | [[Category:Spells with incantations of Latin origin]] |
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Latest revision as of 11:46, 23 December 2023
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Warning!
At least some content in this article is derived from information featured in: Harry Potter: Magic Awakened & Hogwarts Legacy. |
- "Carpe Retractum has two primary uses — to pull yourself towards something, or to pull something towards you."
- — Professor Lupin explaining this charm's usage to Ron Weasley[src]
The seize and pull charm,[2] also known as the Carpe Retractum Spell[1] (Carpe Retractum), was a charm that produced a magical, retractable cord of light, that could be used to pull objects towards the caster, or, if the target was fixed in place, to pull the caster towards the target.[1]
Casting
Ron Weasley using Carpe Retractum
In order to successfully connect the charm, the target must be in direct line of sight of the caster, as well as being relatively nearby. Once connected, the caster could pull on the rope with their wand, quickly retracting it.[2][1][3]
Objects that were not fixed in place would be pulled towards the caster. If the target was immovable, then the retracting rope would swiftly drag the caster towards the object. Being pulled in this manner enabled the caster to traverse through the air or over large gaps.[2][1]
While the charm was generally used on inanimate objects, it could also be used on living things such as Bubotubers and Erklings.[3]
Although the charm was easy enough to cast, it took a fair amount of force to pull heavy objects or to hold on to the wand while being dragged through the air. This could be negated to a certain degree if the caster leaned backwards while pulling heavier targets by allowing their body weight to carry a portion of the target's weight.[2]
History
Third-year witches and wizards were taught this spell throughout the 1993–1994 school year in Charms class by Professor Filius Flitwick,[2] as well as in Defence Against the Dark Arts by Professor Remus Lupin.[1] The charm appeared in the third year exams for both classes.[2][1]
During the 2009–2010 school year, Kevin Farrell used this charm in the Hogwarts Library in an attempt to rescue the portrait of Gossamer from behind some bookshelves.[4]
Casters
![Harry Potter[2][3]](/wiki/File:HarryPOA.jpg "HarryPOA.jpg (213 KB)")
![Ronald Weasley[1][3]](/wiki/File:OOTP_promo_front_Ron_cropped.jpg "OOTP promo front Ron cropped.jpg (191 KB)")
![Hermione Granger[3]](/wiki/File:Hermione_Granger_Half_Blood_Prince.jpg "Hermione Granger Half Blood Prince.jpg (65 KB)")
![Filius Flitwick[2]](/wiki/File:Filius_Flitwick_profile.jpg "Filius Flitwick profile.jpg (21 KB)")
![Remus Lupin[1]](/wiki/File:Remus_Lupin_Deathly_Hallows_promo_image.jpg "Remus Lupin Deathly Hallows promo image.jpg (951 KB)")
![Kevin Farrell[4]](/wiki/File:Kevin_Farrell_Gryffindor.png "Kevin Farrell Gryffindor.png (736 KB)")
Etymology
From Latin carpe, meaning "seize", and retractum, which is a singular neuter declension of retractus, meaning "withdrawn".
Behind the scenes
- In the PC version of the Prisoner of Azkaban video game, only Ron could perform this spell,[1] whereas in the console versions of the same game, only Harry could cast it.[2] In the succeeding game, all of the trio can use it.[3]
- In the PC version of the Prisoner of Azkaban video game, Ron could use the spell as a form of grappling hook, to pull other things towards him, or to pull himself to other things. If he used it on a suspended target, he could swing from platform to platform, or hang in midair until he let go of the spell, as seen in the picture on the right.[1] This feature of the spell was not reused in subsequent games.
- It seems odd that in the PC version of the Prisoner of Azkaban video game that this charm is taught in Defence Against the Dark Arts, as this spell has no defensive or offensive properties. However in the console versions of the game, this spell is more believably taught in Charms instead.
- In Hogwarts Legacy, the mechanics of the Summoning Charm, in both gameplay and story, work similarly to those of this charm, by sending out a string of light that wraps around the target and pulls it towards the caster, or pulls the caster towards a target, as well as being capable of releasing the object before it reaches the caster.[citation needed]
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game) (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)
- Harry Potter: Magic Awakened
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (PC)
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Harry Potter: Magic Awakened
