Knockback Jinx

The Knockback Jinx is a spell which can be used to 'knockback' an opponent, blast jars and creatures or activate magically charmed switches. The incantation of this spell is Flipendo. It is considered to be a most basic spell and is described as 'utilitarian'. Chapter One in The Standard Book of Spells Grade 1 and 2 are both descriptions of how to cast and use this jinx. It can easily be deflected by a simple Shield or Disarming Charm.

Hogwarts
The Flipendo Spell is taught to first years in Defence Against the Dark Arts and is used up until fourth year. The textbooks 'The Standard Book of Spells' Grade 1 and 2, contain the directions on how to cast and charge the spell. The caster must build up the power on their Wand and release the magic when the spell turns a purple-blue colour. The spell is capable of defeating the many Imps, Fire crabs and Pixies residing in Hogwarts, as well as helping defend against creatures in the Forbidden Forest.

In 1993, a book entitled Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection was brought to Fred and George's Shop on the sixth floor. The book contained information to duplicate the power of the Flipendo Jinx and enabled the caster to fire three Flipendo spells at once. The book was bought by Hermione Granger, a Third year Gryffindor, who taught the magic to her friends, Harry Potter and Ron Weasley.

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
 * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game) 
 * Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (video game)

Flipendo