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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