Protego Maxima

"Impressive, isn't it?"

- Luna Lovegood on Protego Maxima

Protego Maxima is a stronger version of the Shield Charm, allowing it to protect a very large area. This spell creates a powerful shield when cast along with Repello Inimigotum and Fianto Duri. It was used during the Battle of Hogwarts where it was cast multiple times to protect the entirety of Hogwarts Castle.

Known uses

 * ProtegoMaxima.png spell was used by professors Filius Flitwick, and [[Horace Slughorn]], along with Order of the Phoenix member Molly Weasley and another wizard (probably a professor) to protect Hogwarts Castle in 1998. The shield was later destroyed by a spell cast by Lord Voldemort with the Elder Wand.

Etymology
Latin Protego, "I protect", and Maxima, which means "very great" or "greatest".

Behind the Scenes

 * In the film, this spell replaced the book-spell Protego Horribilis. It is another variant of the Shield Charm.

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
 * Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)