Calefax

From Absit Omen Lexicon

Spell Name: Hot Air Charm

Incantation: Calefax

Pronunciation: KAL-uh-fax

Spell Branch: Charms

Magical Discipline(s):

Appearance: Invisible, but a spray of hot air from the tip of the wand, like a hairdryer

Description: Causes hot air to shoot from the wand, which dries whatever is in its path, or melts things which would normally be melted by hot air (such as snow). Lasts until the caster stops it.

Regulations: Legal

Skill Level: Beginner

Etymology: Latin “to make warm, heat”

References:

  • Used by Hermione to dry her robes in Order of the Phoenix.
  • Megan Ruiz suggests it for drying robes [1]

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