Finite Incantatem

Finite Incantatem is used to cease all spells in a surrounding area. It can be used as a counter-spell in duels. It may also be used on an entire home, as a precaution before a wizard answers the door.

This spell is similar in to Finite, however, it targets an area rather than a specific object or individual.

Known uses

 * Severus Snape used this charm to block several Crucio attempts by Harry Potter in 1997. He achieved this non-verbally.


 * During the Infiltration of the Ministry of Magic, Hermione suggested to Ron to attempt to use this spell to stop raining in Yaxley's office.

Behind the scenes

 * In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Hermione Granger used this to explode a Bludger about to kill Harry Potter. The Bludger had been tampered with by Dobby.

Etymology
Finite Incantatem comes from the Latin imperative "Finite", meaning "stop" or "finish", and a variation of the Latin "incantationem", meaning "the art of enchanting".

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
 * Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows