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{{Spell | |||
|name=Body-Bind Curse | |||
|incantation=Petrificus Totalus | |||
|pronunciation={{IPAc-en|p|ɛ|ˈ|t|r|ɪ|f|ɨ|k|ə|s|_|t|oʊ|ˈ|t|æ|l|ə|s}} {{Respell|pe|TRIF|i-kəs}} {{Respell|toh|TAL|əs}} | |||
|canon=Yes | |||
|spell branch=Charms | |||
|description=Used to temporarily bind the victim's body in a position much like that of a soldier at attention; this spell does not restrict breathing or seeing, and the victim will usually fall to the ground. | |||
|references=First used in Philosopher's Stone by Hermione, who was trying to prevent Neville from stopping her, Ron, and Harry from leaving the common room to hunt for the [[Magical objects in Harry Potter#Philosopher's Stone|Philosopher's Stone]].{{PStone|16}} It is then used throughout the rest of the series, especially during the Battle of the Department of Mysteries in Order of the Phoenix. Seen in Half-Blood Prince twice: in the beginning, Draco uses the spell against Harry on the train, and later when Dumbledore casts the spell non-verbally to make Harry freeze so he does not give himself away in the Astronomy Tower. The spell was broken when Dumbledore was killed. | |||
* [[Iona Ballentyne]] uses it with success on [[Carla Byatt]][https://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=22030.msg204158#msg204158] | |||
|notes=The eyes of the target remain mobile, as seen in the Philosopher's Stone, and in the Deathly Hallows. | |||
}} | |||
Latest revision as of 20:59, 29 December 2023
Spell Name: Body-Bind Curse
Incantation: Petrificus Totalus
Pronunciation: /pɛˈtrɪfɨkəs toʊˈtæləs/ pe-TRIF-i-kəs toh-TAL-əs
Spell Branch: Charms
Magical Discipline(s):
Appearance:
Description: Used to temporarily bind the victim's body in a position much like that of a soldier at attention; this spell does not restrict breathing or seeing, and the victim will usually fall to the ground.
Regulations:
Skill Level:
Etymology:
References: First used in Philosopher's Stone by Hermione, who was trying to prevent Neville from stopping her, Ron, and Harry from leaving the common room to hunt for the Philosopher's Stone.Template:PStone It is then used throughout the rest of the series, especially during the Battle of the Department of Mysteries in Order of the Phoenix. Seen in Half-Blood Prince twice: in the beginning, Draco uses the spell against Harry on the train, and later when Dumbledore casts the spell non-verbally to make Harry freeze so he does not give himself away in the Astronomy Tower. The spell was broken when Dumbledore was killed.
- Iona Ballentyne uses it with success on Carla Byatt[1]
Notes: The eyes of the target remain mobile, as seen in the Philosopher's Stone, and in the Deathly Hallows.
