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- "She whipped out her wand, waved it, muttered something, and sent a jet of the same bluebell flames she had used on Snape at the plant. In a matter of seconds, the two boys felt it loosening its grip as it cringed away from the light and warmth."
- —Hermione using the spell against the Devil's Snare[src]
Hermione placing the Bluebell Flames in a jar
Bluebell Flames (incantation unknown), also known as Cold Fire,[5] was a charm that created magical blue flames with unique properties.[4]
Effects
Bluebell flames were bright blue in appearance and were waterproof.[6] Not as dangerous as real fire, these magical flames could be touched, penetrated and held without it burning the holder, though it was known to singe materials such as clothing and plants.[4] As such, it might be safely carried in small objects, such as a jar, without the object being damaged.[7] These unique flames could also be directed to a desired location by its caster, and return to its original position.
Known practitioners
- Unidentified Hogwarts student
- Hermione Granger
- Remus Lupin (Possibly)[8]
Known uses
| Caster(s) | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified Hogwarts student | 1986–1987 | An unidentified Hogwarts student used the bluebell flames and burned all the cushions used in Charms class for the Banishing Charm to be practised.[9] |
| Hermione Granger | 1991–1992 | Hermione cast a bluebell flame that could be carried around in a jar.[7] |
| She used it to set Snape's robes on fire during the match between Gryffindor and Slytherin of her first year.[7] | ||
| 4 June, 1992 | Hermione used this spell against Devil's Snare when she, Harry, and Ron worked through the challenges surrounding the Philosopher's Stone.[4] | |
| December, post-Christmas, 1997 | Hermione once again contained the flames in a jar to keep both Harry and her warm while retreating in the Forest of Dean.[10] |
Behind the scenes
A jar of bluebell flames
- In the film, this spell was replaced by Lacarnum Inflamari when Hermione attempted to distract Snape by igniting his robes, and Lumos Solem to attack the sunlight and heat sensitive Devil's Snare.
- In the seventh film, Ron tells Harry that he always liked these flames. In that film, the flames are depicted as normal, reddish-orange fire which levitate without a surface to burn on, though in the book they appear blue, as in the other books.
- The video game adaptions of Harry Potter depict this fire as similar to the Incendio. However, these appearances must not be considered valid, as Incendio produces normal fire, not the bluebell flames that this spell creates.
- Hand-held flames may be a variation of this spell, as both produce flames that can be safely carried.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game) (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
- Pottermore
- Harry Potter Trading Card Game
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (Mentioned only)
Notes and references
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 11 (Quidditch) and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 16 (Through the Trapdoor) - When casting this spell, Hermione respectively "whispered a few, well chosen words" and "muttered something," so the incantation must have plural words.
- ↑ Harry Potter Trading Card Game
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 16 (Through the Trapdoor) - When casting this spell, Hermione "whipped out her wand, waved it."
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 16 (Through the Trapdoor)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 11 (Quidditch)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 5 (The Dementor)
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 3, Chapter 4 (Filching from Filch) - Charms Lesson "Depulso"
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 19 (The Silver Doe)
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