Containing Shield

Spell Name: Containing Shield

Incantation: Protego Contineo

Pronunciation: proh-TEG-oh con-TIN-ee-oh

Spell Branch: Charms

Magical Discipline(s): Defensive

Appearance: Shimmer of the air during spell duration, a bubble-like, sphere shape around the target object.

Description: Creates a hard magical barrier, which reflects back the spell directed at it to the target. Will protect more than just the caster. Caster and others feel resistance and force from the attack and may be forced backwards. May fail under extreme attack. Inefficient spell to hold for any length of time unless combined with other wards.

Regulations:

Skill Level: Advanced, taught at NEWT level

Etymology: Latin protego, "to protect", and contineo, meaning "to keep in, surround, contain, confine, include."

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Notes:

• Ignan Storm uses it to contain a magical explosion on 17 Mar 2012 - [1]