Erecto

From Absit Omen Lexicon

Spell Name: Put Up Charm

Incantation: Erecto

Pronunciation: /ɛˈrɛkt/ e-REK-toh

Spell Branch: Charms

Magical Discipline(s): Enchantments

Appearance: No visible appearance apart from the effect on the target object.

Description: Used to erect something. Erecto is the incantation of a charm that straightened out the target object and set it up.

Regulations: Legal

Skill Level: Intermediate

Etymology: Erectum is past participle of erigere, a Latin verb meaning "to erect".

References:

  • Possibly used in Goblet of Fire by wizards at the campsites near the Quidditch World Cup. Used by Hermione and Harry in Deathly Hallows.
  • Georg Kirchlehner uses it to put up a tent[1]
  • Vampire Violet Islington refers to it in conversation with Felix Dagon[2]

Notes:

Could also be called the 'Erection Charm' but it is a brave Hogwarts teacher who refers to it as such.