Hex

A hex is one of the seven known spell types. They are affiliated with Dark Magic, darker than a jinx but not as dark as a curse, and generally causes moderate suffering to the victim. However, they can be used in a defensive capacity. For instance, in 1996, Ginny Weasley gained a reputation for being an accomplished caster of the Bat-Bogey Hex after using it to free herself from Dolores Umbridge's Inquisitorial Squad and to also cast it on someone from her carriage.

List of Known Hexes

 * Bat-Bogey Hex
 * Bedazzling Hex
 * Densaugeo (Densaugeo)
 * Engorgio Skullus
 * Entomorphis
 * Horn-growing hex (Anteoculatia)
 * Horn tongue hex
 * Hurling Hex
 * Illegal growth hex
 * Instant scalping hex
 * Knee-Reversal Hex
 * Mutatio Skullus
 * Orange hex
 * Pepper breath hex
 * Pus-squirting hex
 * Redactum Skullus
 * Sardine Hex
 * Steleus
 * Stinging Hex
 * Stickfast Hex (Colloshoo)
 * Tail-growing hex
 * Tickling Hex (Titillando)
 * Toenail-growing hex
 * Twitchy-Ears Hex

Etymology
The word "hex" may derive from Pensylvania German hexe meaning "to practice witchcraft" or German hexen "to hex", a meaning that the word still retains today when used as a verb. Its usage as a noun in contemporary English may refer to "a magic spell" or "a charm" and usually carries an connotation of ill will (though it used to refer to a an evil witch&mdash;such as a Hag&mdash;as well).

Behind the scenes

 * Although there is no known class that teaches, it is probable that&mdash;if they are taught&mdash;they are included in the Defence Against the Dark Arts syllabus. It is also highly likely that students learn them from each other.
 * A Hex-Breaker can counter the effects of these types of spells. Probably, there are also counter-hexes.

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Possible appearance)
 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film) (Possible appearance)
 * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
 * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
 * Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
 * Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
 * Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
 * Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
 * Harry Potter Trading Card Game
 * J.K. Rowling's Official Site
 * LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
 * LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
 * Quidditch Through the Ages
 * Pottermore
 * Wonderbook: Book of Spells

Notes and references
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