Serpensortia
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Serpensortia (ser-pen-SOR-shah, SER-pehn-SOR-tee-ah) |
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Conjures a snake |
Serpensortia is a spell that conjures a snake. This spell was originated in India and is often used today by wizards who are called by the Muggle moniker, "Snake Charmers". [1]
It was used by Draco Malfoy while engaging in a practice duel against Harry Potter in 1992 in the Dueling Club, after Severus Snape whispered the advice to Draco. This prompted Harry to speak to the snake, discovering for the first time that he was a Parselmouth and causing some other students to suspect that he was the Heir of Slytherin. It is very strange that Malfoy is able to cast this spell in his second year as it summons a live creature, a very advanced form of magic not taught at Hogwarts until sixth year.[2]
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[edit] Etymology
Serpens is Latin for "serpent". Ortus is the past participle of the Latin verb ortir, "to come into existence".[3]
[edit] Behind the scenes
- In film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the counter-spell of Serpensortia is shown to be Vipera Evanesca. Professor Snape used it to vanish the snake Draco conjured. It should also be interesting to note that, while the book says the Serpensortia snake is long and black, the film version's is a cobra.
[edit] Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
