Bluebell Flames

Bluebell Flames
Incantation	Unknown, at least 2 words
Type	Charm
Hand movement	Wave wand
Light	Bright blue
Effect	Conjures blue flames

"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

Hermione placing the Bluebell Flames in a jar

Bluebell Flames, also known as Cold Fire or Blue Flames, (incantation unknown) is a charm that creates magical blue flames with unique properties, unlike ordinary fire.

Bluebell flames

Bluebell flames are bright blue in appearance, waterproof, and radiate heat only to objects held directly above it. The fire can also be touched, penetrated and held without it burning the holder, though it is known to burn materials such as clothing and plants. As such, it may be safely carried in small objects, such as a jar, without the object being damaged. These unique flames can 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)

Known uses

Caster(s)	Date	Notes
Unidentified Hogwarts student	1986–1987	An unidentified Hogwarts student used bluebell flame and burned all the cushions used in Charms class for Banishing Charm practise.
Hermione Granger	1991–1992	Hermione cast a bluebell flame that could be carried around in a jar.
		She used it to set Snape's robes on fire during the match between Gryffindor and Slytherin of her first year.
	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.
	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.

Behind the scenes

A jar of bluebell flames

• In the film, this spell was replaced by Lacarnum Inflamari when Hermione attempted to distract Snape, and Lumos Solem to attack the sunlight-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)