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What does Harmonia Nectere Passus mean?

Writer Isabella Ramos
Harmonia Nectere Passus was the incantation of a charm used to repair a broken Vanishing Cabinet and perfect its performance. It required more than simply speaking the incantation in front of the damaged device, as proven it took Draco Malfoy a year of effort to fix it.

What was Draco doing with the Cabinet?

When Lord Voldemort commanded Draco to assassinate Albus Dumbledore, Draco decided to use the Cabinets to allow Death Eaters into the castle to assist him.

Why does Malfoy cry in the bathroom?

Throughout the 1996–1997 school year, Draco Malfoy would go to the washroom to find company with Moaning Myrtle, confiding the stress of his mission and fear of failing it.

What does the dead bird in the Vanishing Cabinet mean?

The bird died in the Vanishing Cabinet in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince because the cabinet was broken and, therefore, unable to transport a living being from one location to another in one piece. This symbolizes the introduction of evil forces into Hogwarts through the cabinet.

What is the Sectumsempra spell?

Sectumsempra is a very dark curse that causes a cut (Latin "sectum" = "cut") which will not heal ever (Latin "semper" = "forever").

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Why did Snape curse George's ear?

The injury was caused by Snape's Sectumsempra spell in order to stop the Death Eaters from hurting George (who he thought was Harry) and Lupin, but missed and hit George.

What does Relashio spell do?

Relashio is a spell that is used to release an object from another object that is binding it, like chains.

Why did Draco give Katie the necklace?

The Opal Necklace was a cursed Dark object, made of opals, that was, for a period of time, on sale at Borgin and Burkes. It was claimed to have taken the lives of nineteen different Muggles. It was also used by Draco Malfoy in a failed attempt to assassinate Albus Dumbledore, that ended up cursing Katie Bell instead.

How did Harry know bezoar?

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On 1 March, 1997, Ron Weasley was poisoned when he drank some poisoned oak-matured mead that was intended for Albus Dumbledore. Harry, remembering the above mentioned incident in Potions class, quickly found the bezoar he had given Professor Slughorn and shoved it down Ron's throat, saving his life.

Why did they burn the Burrow?

Blowing up the Burrow wasn't intended as much as a replacement of a scene in the book as it was a way to shock the audience (especially those who read the books and knew it didn't happen) and to make the point that, yes, these people are not only evil, but there is no place to hide from them.

Why did Harry cast Sectumsempra on Malfoy?

In LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7, Harry uses Sectumsempra on Malfoy only to find out the spell has, apparently, painlessly sliced him in half. While this curse's effect is similar to the Severing Charm, it is used for more malicious intent.

How did Draco get his dark mark?

Draco Malfoy is branded with the Dark Mark and formally made a Death Eater. This initiation ceremony was the ritual in which Draco Malfoy was branded with the Dark Mark and, consequently, was regarded as a Death Eater. It took place at Borgin and Burkes, an antiquarian at Knockturn Alley, on 3 August, 1996.

Does Draco throw his wand to Harry?

It turns out that instead of rejoining the Death Eaters, Draco was supposed to help Harry at the very last second by throwing him his wand to help him defeat Lord Voldemort.

What do the birds mean in Half Blood Prince?

Sure, the bird is primarily a demonstration of how Draco can send/receive stuff from a very not-nice-person. Draco sends the live bird somewhere through the cabinet, and it comes back dead. The meaning, as we've discussed elsewhere, is pretty clear: the cabinet can bring evil into Hogwarts.

Who put the Imperius Curse on Katie Bell?

On the 12 October, while on a trip to Hogsmeade, Katie was put under the Imperius Curse by the Three Broomsticks innkeeper, Madam Rosmerta (herself under the Imperius Curse by Draco Malfoy).

Are bezoars real?

A bezoar is a mass often found trapped in the gastrointestinal system, though it can occur in other locations. A pseudobezoar is an indigestible object introduced intentionally into the digestive system.

Who gave Slughorn the poisoned mead?

Occasionally, Slughorn's greediness works out for the best. When Draco sends a bottle of poisoned Mead intended for Dumbledore, Slughorn keeps it for himself.

What spell does Snape use to heal Draco?

Vulnera Sanentur was the song-like incantation of a healing spell and counter-curse to the Sectumsempra Spell, which was invented by Severus Snape.

What did the girl touch in Half-Blood Prince?

In book 6, the Half-Blood Prince, Katie Bell was handed a package in the girl's bathroom at the three broomsticks. On her way back to Hogwarts from Hogsmede, the oject in the package, a necklace, touched her and it cursed her.

What curse did Malfoy put on the necklace?

During the first Hogsmeade trip of the 1996–1997 school year, Draco Malfoy cast an Imperius Curse on Madam Rosmerta. She in turn cast another Imperius Curse on student Katie Bell. Bell was ordered to take a package containing the opal necklace to Albus Dumbledore.

What did Malfoy give Borgin?

So far, close to the book. Then, in a scene where the book has Malfoy giving Borgin a parchment with a list of items he wishes to sell, the movie's deleted scene instead has him put down a big box full of items, and Borgin examines them one by one.

What does Salvio Hexia do?

Salvio hexia was the incantation of a protective enchantment which deflected hexes from the area.

What does Diffindo spell do?

The Severing Charm (Diffindo) is a charm used to precisely and accurately cut something. It is taught in second year charms classes, and if used inappropriately can cause death or injury.

What does protego Totalum do?

Protego totalum was the incantation of a protective enchantment used to shield a certain area or dwelling for an extended period of time.