Flipendo Maxima

From Absit Omen Lexicon

Spell Name: Knockback Max Jinx

Incantation: Flipendo Maxima

Pronunciation: FLIP-end-OH MAX-ee-ma

Spell Branch: Charms

Magical Discipline(s): Jinxes

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Description: Flipendo Maxima is a more powerful variation of the Knockback Jinx, which throws the target back further and with greater force that the original spell. Can be used on single targets.

Regulations: None

Skill Level: Advanced

Etymology: The spell is derived from the English words "flip" and "end," simply meaning "to flip someone onto their end".

References: It was invented by Ravenclaw student Badeea Ali in the 1989–1990 school year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, after Ben Copper asked her to invent a more powerful variation of the Knockback Jinx. After the spell was finished, Badeea Ali taught Merula Snyde and another student how to cast it.

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