Skurge

Spell Name: Skurge Charm

Incantation: Skurge

Pronunciation: Skurge

Spell Branch: Charms

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Description: There is a way of cleaning away ectoplasm without resorting to a can of Mrs Skower’s Magical Mess Remover, and this is with an effective scouring charm such as Skurge." — Miranda Goshawk, The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2, Chapter 6 ⁠(Cleanliness Equals Wizardliness)

The Skurge Charm (Skurge) is a charm that can be used to clean up the sticky green ectoplasm created by passing ghosts. It can also be used to frighten spirits, such as the aforementioned ghosts, as well as poltergeists. It is not be confused with the more versatile Scouring Charm.

Taught in second year charms at Hogwarts.

Regulations: Legal

Skill Level: Beginner

Etymology:

References: Ligeia Canterbury uses this spell to 'exorcise' ghostly Prof Binns out of a schooldesk during a multi-year Divination lesson taught by Ananke Cosmos.[1]

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