Arresto Momentum

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Spell Name: Slowing Charm

Incantation: Arresto Momentum

Pronunciation: ah-REST-oh mo-MEN-tum

Spell Branch: Charms

Magical Discipline(s): Counter-Spells

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Description: The Slowing Charm (Arresto Momentum) is a charm that can be used to slow the velocity of an object.

It is taught in second-year and fifth-year Charms class at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

This charm was invented by the witch Daisy Pennifold in 1711 so it could be used to slow down falling Quaffles in Quidditch matches, allowing for Chasers to grab them in mid-air.

Regulations: Legal

Skill Level: Intermediate

Etymology: Likely the combination of two words; the Anglo-French "arester", meaning "to bring to a stop", and the Latin "Momentum", meaning "the force or strength gained whilst moving". Literal translation: "bring its momentum to a stop".

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