Fianto Duri
From Absit Omen Lexicon
Spell Name: Durability Charm
Incantation: Fianto Duri
Pronunciation: fee-AHN-toe DYOU-ree
Spell Branch: Charms
Magical Discipline(s): Defensive; Enchantments
Appearance: Blueish white.
Description: Fianto Duri is the incantation of a charm that, when combined with a protective spell such as Protego Maxima, can cause magical defences to become hard or more durable.
Regulations: Legal
Skill Level: Advanced
Etymology: The incantation is likely derived from the Latin fiat, meaning "so be it," or fio, which is "to be made or done", or "to come into being", and durare, which means "to become hard or solidify."
References:
- This spell was cast by Charms Master Filius Flitwick to protect the boundaries of Hogwarts Castle from the Death Eater forces in the late hours of 1 May, 1998.
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