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- "...and the suits of armour had all been bewitched to sing carols whenever anyone passed them."
- — Christmas holidays at Hogwarts[src]
Cantis[1] was the incantation of a charm[2][3] used to make the target break out in song.[1]
Known uses[]
The Professors of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry used this spell to enchant Suits of Armour in the 1994–1995 school year to make them sing Christmas carols. It did not seem to work well, perhaps suggesting it was only meant for human use, as one suit attempted to sing "O Come, All Ye Faithful" when it knew only half the lyrics. Peeves took to hiding inside the enchanted armour and filling in the gaps with crude and inappropriate lyrics.[2]
Etymology[]
The word cantare is Latin for "to sing".[4]
Behind the scenes[]
This spell as depicted in LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
- This spell is available in the 5 Spell Pack DLC for LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7.
- Dialogue found in home console versions of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban show that this spell was to appear during duels.[5]
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game) (Cut from console versions)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (First appearance)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 (First identified as Cantis)
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery