Incendium Careulagilis

Spell Name: Bluebell Flame Charm

Incantation: Incendium Careulagilis

Pronunciation: in-SEHN-dee-um cuh-ROO-luh-JEE-liss

Spell Branch: Charms

Magical Discipline(s):

Appearance: Blue flames

Description: Creates a blue flame that can be moved around without a source, even air. The flames can be sent away from the caster, then transported back to the hand of the caster, or even carried around in a container. The flames create light and heat, but do not actually burn. Lasts indefinitely or until dispelled.

Regulations: Legal

Skill Level: Intermediate.

Etymology: From Latin incendium, “fire”, careuleus, “blue”, and agilis, “easily moved”

References:

• Used repeatedly by Hermione Granger (an exception to the Skill Level because of her atypical talent) in Sorcerer’s Stone, and then again in Deathly Hallows.
• Algernon Shepherd keeps a jar of the flames in his cloak [1]
• Miles Faraday speculates about magic fire that doesn't actually burn [2]
• Dahlia Collins uses the flames against a Devil's Snare during her Herbology mid-term [3]; it is also her best spell during her first year [4]
• Torquil Foley used them against mummies [5]
• Bridget Nilson lit twigs alight [6]
• Regina Grayson consider use of the spell to keep warm [7]

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