| Stinging Hex | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Light |
Burst of white light |
| Effect |
Stings flesh, causing pain and inflammation |
The Stinging Hex is a hex that inflicts stinging pain and, in severe cases, swelling of the affected area. It takes the appearance of a burst of white light.
Known uses
- Harry Potter inadvertently used this hex on Professor Snape during an Occlumency lesson in 1996.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (First appearance)