Jinx

A Jinx is a spell that is suppose to cause damage or another negative effect. A Jinx is similiar to a curse, but a curse is more powerful, and more dangerous. Jinx's are part of defensive Magic, and Defense Aginst the Dark Arts students learn them, but Dolores Umbridge tried to teach Jinxs should not be used this way, even in self-defense.

Wilbert Slinkhard said, "A Counter-Jinxes are improperly named. That a Counter-Jinx is a name Wizards give their spells to make it sound more friendly." Hermione disagrees.

Jinx effects can be removed by Counter-Jinxes, and they can be prevented by Anti-Jinxes. Some Jinxes are refered to as Hexes.