Episkokaley

From Absit Omen Lexicon

Spell Name: Broken Bone Charm

Incantation: Episkokaley

Pronunciation: eh-PISS-koh-KAH-lee

Spell Branch:

Magical Discipline(s): Healing

Appearance: The affected area glows briefly

Description: Causes major broken bones (which can not be fixed with Episkey) to heal. Takes a few seconds.

Regulations: Legal

Skill Level: Advanced to Master

Etymology: From Greek episkey, “to mend”, and kokalo, “bone”

References:

  • In Chamber of Secrets, after Harry’s arm is broken by a bludger, Madam Pomfrey claims, “I can mend bones in a second”.
  • Vivienne Thorpe mends the bone of Apollo Ackerzonne [1]

Notes: A qualified wizard could get the bone on the way to healing, but it might re-fracture if strained; a trained Healer can repair it completely, immediately.