Inflictum Mactabilis

Spell Name: Antonin Dolohov’s Curse

Incantation: Inflictum Mactabilis

Pronunciation: ihn-FLIK-toom mock-TAH-bih-lees

Spell Branch:

Magical Discipline(s): Curses

Appearance: Zigzagging purple fire

Description: Causes the complete and permanent cessation of function of whatever it strikes (e.g. a limb would cease to function, internal organs would shut down). When spoken aloud, it is always fatal when it strikes the torso or head. Immediate effect.

Regulations: Controlled

Skill Level: Master

Etymology: From Latin infligo, “to inflict a blow, cause damage”, and mactatus, “slaughter, destroy”

References:

• Used by Dolohov against Hermione during the Battle of the Department of Mysteries.
• Cináed Tawse welcomes Cameron Rosier to the neighborhood [1]

Notes:

• Damage is reduced if the incantation is not spoken aloud, but the curse must still be treated immediately for the victim to survive.
• Legal in Self-Defense