Strangulo

Spell Name: Strangulation Hex

Incantation: Strangulo

Pronunciation: STRANG-gyoo-loh

Spell Branch:

Magical Discipline(s): Hexes

Appearance: Invisible, but wand must remain pointed at the target

Description: Causes the target (which must be something that can be constricted, such as a blood vessel or windpipe) to constrict, reducing or cutting off the flow of whatever goes through it as long as the caster’s wand remains aimed at the target. This can make it lethal if aimed at the windpipe or blood vessels of the heart.

Regulations: Illegal

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Etymology: Latin “I strangle/choke”

References:

• Another of Melanthe Grumman's tortures on Devlin Matthews [1]

Notes:

• Use of this spell is a misdemeanor