Deletrius

Spell Name: Eradication Spell

Incantation: Deletrius

Pronunciation: /dəˈliːtri.əs/ də-LEE-tree-əs

Spell Branch: Charms

Magical Discipline(s): Counter-Spells

Appearance:

Description: The Eradication Spell (Deletrius) is a charm that can disintegrate certain objects and served as the counter-charm to the Reverse Spell, vanishing the shadow emitted from the wand.

Removes or dismisses the effect of Prior Incantato.

Taught in fifth year charms at Hogwarts.

Regulations: Legal

Skill Level: Intermediate

Etymology: Latin verb delere meaning to destroy, from which the English word "delete" is derived, meaning to remove.

References:

• Seen in Goblet of Fire when Amos Diggory gets rid of the echo of the Dark Mark from Harry's wand.Template:GF
• Deus Deres uses it to dismiss a Prior Incantato[1]
• Fauna Blake uses it in a Defences lesson[2]

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