A '''signature spell''' (or '''signature move''') is the [[spell]] most commonly cast by a [[Wizardkind|witch or wizard]], especially when used in the context of [[duel]]ling. Even though the spell may be the one the caster is best at, its predictability can make its user vulnerable.
A '''signature spell''' (or '''signature move''') is the [[spell]] most commonly cast by a [[Wizardkind|witch or wizard]], especially when used in the context of [[duel]]ling. Even though the spell may be the one the caster is best at, its predictability can make its user vulnerable.
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According to [[Remus Lupin]] in 1997, [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]'s [[Death Eaters]] thought [[Harry Potter]]'s signature spell was the [[Disarming Charm]], and he urged Harry not to allow that to be the case.
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According to [[Remus Lupin]] in [[1997]], [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort's]] [[Death Eaters]] thought [[Harry Potter]]'s signature spell was the [[Disarming Charm]], and he urged Harry not to allow that to be the case. Despite this, Harry continued to make good use of the charm, and ultimately used it to defeat Voldemort.
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The [[Killing Curse]] was thought by most of the [[wizarding world]] to be [[Voldemort]]'s signature spell, and ''[[Sectumsempra]]'' wasseenbythosewhoknew of it tobethe signature moveofits[[Spellcreation|inventor]],[[SeverusSnape]].
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The [[Killing Curse]] was thought by most of the [[wizarding world]] to be Voldemort's signature spell, due to his frequent and indiscriminate usage of it; he certainly massacred enough to create an army of [[Inferius|Inferi]]. He also invented the ''[[Morsmordre]]'' curseforhissubordinates,towhich it becamesomewhatof a signature astheyusuallycastitoverlocations where they commit murder.
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''[[Sectumsempra]]'' was [[Spell creation|invented]] by [[Severus Snape]], and was thought to be his signature move, as Lupin noted after the [[Battle of the Seven Potters]].
==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
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*The [[Full Body-Bind Curse]] seems to be the signature move of most if not all ''[[Pottermore]]'' users, as it is the most popular out of all; ''[[Pimple Jinx|Furnunculus]]'' is the least popular.
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*The [[Full Body-Bind Curse]] seems to be the signature move of most if not all ''[[Pottermore]]'' users, as it is the most popular out of all (not without reason, as it is the most effective spell when [[Duel]]ling, if properly cast); ''[[Pimple Jinx|Furnunculus]]'' is the least popular.
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' {{1st}} {{Mention}}
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' {{1st}} {{Mention}}
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Latest revision as of 20:25, April 20, 2013
"Expelliarmus is a useful spell, Harry, but the Death Eaters believe it's your signature move and I urge you not to let it become so!"
A signature spell (or signature move) is the spell most commonly cast by a witch or wizard, especially when used in the context of duelling. Even though the spell may be the one the caster is best at, its predictability can make its user vulnerable.
According to Remus Lupin in 1997, Lord Voldemort'sDeath Eaters thought Harry Potter's signature spell was the Disarming Charm, and he urged Harry not to allow that to be the case. Despite this, Harry continued to make good use of the charm, and ultimately used it to defeat Voldemort.
The Killing Curse was thought by most of the wizarding world to be Voldemort's signature spell, due to his frequent and indiscriminate usage of it; he certainly massacred enough to create an army of Inferi. He also invented the Morsmordre curse for his subordinates, to which it became somewhat of a signature as they usually cast it over locations where they commit murder.
The Full Body-Bind Curse seems to be the signature move of most if not all Pottermore users, as it is the most popular out of all (not without reason, as it is the most effective spell when Duelling, if properly cast); Furnunculus is the least popular.
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