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A '''Counter-spell''' is a type of [[spell]] where the primary effect is to inhibit, remove, or negate the effects of another [[spell]]. |
A '''Counter-spell''' is a type of [[spell]] where the primary effect is to inhibit, remove, or negate the effects of another [[spell]]. |
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Despite there not being a specified definition for a counter-spell, one would naturally assume from the name that counter-spells counter the spell type that replaces the "-spell" suffix in their name (if it does so). For example, a counter-charm should theoretically reverse a charm, a counter-curse should reverse a curse, a counter-jinx a jinx, a counter-transfiguration a transfiguration and so on. However, this theory appears to be canonically contradicted on several occasions. |
Despite there not being a specified definition for a counter-spell, one would naturally assume from the name that counter-spells counter the spell type that replaces the "-spell" suffix in their name (if it does so). For example, a counter-charm should theoretically reverse a charm, a counter-curse should reverse a curse, a counter-jinx a jinx, a counter-transfiguration a transfiguration and so on. However, this theory appears to be canonically contradicted on several occasions. |
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− | For example, in their confrontation in the [[Chamber of Secrets]], [[Tom Riddle]] asked [[Harry Potter]] how he survived the former's Killing Curse and then concluded that it was the result of Lily's [[Sacrificial Protection]], which he mentioned was a powerful counter-''charm''. Similarly, in [[1991]], while Quirrell ''[[Broom jinx|jinxed]]'' Harry Potter's broom, Snape was later revealed to have been muttering a counter-''curse''. Whilst this would suggest that counter-curse refers to a counter-spell that counter a spell of ''any'' type, this cannot be true due to the known existence of [[counter-jinxes]]. |
+ | For example, in their confrontation in the [[Chamber of Secrets]], [[Tom Riddle]] asked [[Harry Potter]] how he survived the former's Killing Curse and then concluded that it was the result of Lily's [[Sacrificial protection|Sacrificial Protection]], which he mentioned was a powerful counter-''charm''. Similarly, in [[1991]], while Quirrell ''[[Broom jinx|jinxed]]'' Harry Potter's broom, Snape was later revealed to have been muttering a counter-''curse''. Whilst this would suggest that counter-curse refers to a counter-spell that counter a spell of ''any'' type, this cannot be true due to the known existence of [[counter-jinxes]]. |
− | Likewise, there is the term [[Untransfiguration]] (which reverses transfiguration) as opposed to counter-transfiguration, which would be expected.<ref>{{OOTP}}</ref> Therefore, the true counter-spell nomenclature is unknown, though (according to all canonical sources), it seems to go as such: |
+ | Likewise, there is the term [[Untransfiguration]] (which reverses transfiguration) as opposed to counter-transfiguration, which would be expected.<ref>{{OOTP}}</ref> Therefore, the true counter-spell nomenclature is unknown, though (according to all canonical sources), it seems to go as such: counter-spells that act like [[charm]]s (regardless of the spell type they counter and regardless of whether they prevent or remove the spell in effect) are termed counter-charms; counter-spells that act like [[Transfiguration]]s are Untransfigurations; a counter-spell designed to foil another offensive [[spell]] is termed either a counter-jinx, -hex or -curse depending on how strong it is (similar to the offensive spell hierarchy); and counter-spells that ''prevent'' jinxes (but do not ''remove'' them) are termed [[anti-jinxes]]. |
⚫ | For the purposes of this wiki, broad-spectrum counter-spells (such as the widely-used ''[[General Counter-Spell|Finite Incantatem]]'', which simply terminates spell effects in general) or ones that appear to be counter-spells but are of unknown type are termed '''undifferentiated''' counter-spells. Although they could also be considered as more general counter-charms, to lessen or terminate any charms and minor Dark spell effects. |
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− | *Counter-spells that act like [[charms]] (regardless of the spell type they counter and regardless of whether they prevent or remove the spell in effect) are termed counter-charms. |
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− | *Counter-spells that act like [[Transfigurations]] are Untransfigurations. |
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− | *A counter-spell designed to foil another offensive [[spell]] is termed either a counter-jinx, -hex or -curse depending on how strong it is (similar to the offensive spell hierarchy). |
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− | *Counter-spell that ''prevent'' jinxes (but do not ''remove'' them) are termed [[anti-jinxes]]. |
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+ | ===Counter-spells=== |
− | *''[[Finite Incantatem]]'' - Non-specific counter-spell that acts over an area to terminate spell effects in general. |
+ | *''[[General Counter-Spell|Finite Incantatem]]'' - Non-specific counter-spell that acts over an area to terminate spell effects in general. |
− | *''[[Finite]]'' - Same as ''Finite Incantatem'', but acts on a specified target. |
+ | *''[[General Counter-Spell|Finite]]'' - Same as ''Finite Incantatem'', but acts on a specified target. |
*''[[Meteolojinx Recanto]]'' - terminates magical weather effects. |
*''[[Meteolojinx Recanto]]'' - terminates magical weather effects. |
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+ | *''[[Surgito]] ''- counter-spell to remove several enchantments. |
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+ | *''[[Offero]] ''- counter-spell to return elements to their previous state. |
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+ | *''[[Reverte]] ''- counter-spell to reverse physical and magical actions and movements of objects. |
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+ | ===Counter-curses=== |
− | [[File:Snape Jinxing Quirrell.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Severus Snape performing a Counter-curse on [[Harry Potter]]'s [[Harry Potter's Nimbus 2000 broomstick|broom]].]] |
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*[[Counter-curse for Leg-Locker Curse|Counter-curse]] for [[Leg-Locker Curse]] |
*[[Counter-curse for Leg-Locker Curse|Counter-curse]] for [[Leg-Locker Curse]] |
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+ | *[[Counter-curse for the Jelly-Legs Curse|Counter-curse]] for [[Jelly-Legs Curse]] |
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+ | *[[Counter-curse for Curse of the Bogies|Counter-curse]] for [[Curse of the Bogies]] |
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*[[Counter-curse for Broom-jinxing|Counter-curse]] for [[Broom jinx]] |
*[[Counter-curse for Broom-jinxing|Counter-curse]] for [[Broom jinx]] |
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*''[[Liberacorpus]]'' for ''[[Levicorpus]]'' |
*''[[Liberacorpus]]'' for ''[[Levicorpus]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Snake-Vanishing Spell|Vipera Evanesca]]'' for ''[[Snake Summons Spell|Serpensortia]]'' |
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+ | *[[Anti-Alohomora Charm]] for ''[[Unlocking Charm|Alohomora]]'' |
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*An unknown charm counters ''[[Annihilare]]'', ''[[Dunamis]]'', ''[[Emancipare]]'', and ''[[Liberare]]'' |
*An unknown charm counters ''[[Annihilare]]'', ''[[Dunamis]]'', ''[[Emancipare]]'', and ''[[Liberare]]'' |
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*''[[Wand-Extinguishing Charm|Nox]]'' for ''[[Wand-Lighting Charm|Lumos]]'' |
*''[[Wand-Extinguishing Charm|Nox]]'' for ''[[Wand-Lighting Charm|Lumos]]'' |
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− | *''[[Quietus]] for [[Sonorus]]'' |
+ | *''[[Quietening Charm|Quietus]] for [[Amplifying Charm|Sonorus]]'' |
*[[Counter-charm for hiccoughs|Counter-Charm]] for hiccoughs |
*[[Counter-charm for hiccoughs|Counter-Charm]] for hiccoughs |
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+ | *''[[Reviving Spell|Rennervate]] ''for ''[[Stunning Spell|Stupefy]]'' |
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− | *[[Sacrificial Protection]] for the [[Killing Curse]]<ref> |
+ | *[[Sacrificial protection|Sacrificial Protection]] for the [[Killing Curse]]<ref>{{COS}} - Tom Riddle Jr directly refers to Sacrificial Protection as this</ref> |
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+ | ===Untransfigurations=== |
− | [[File:Snape.JPG|thumb|right|''[[Vipera Evanesca]]'', Untransfiguration to ''[[Serpensortia]]''.]] |
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+ | *''[[Reparifarge]]'' for poorly performed or partial [[Transfiguration]]s. |
+ | *''[[Snake-Vanishing Spell|Vipera Evanesca]]'' for ''[[Snake Summons Spell|Serpensortia]]''. |
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− | *[[Animagus reversal spell]] for [[Animagi]]. |
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+ | *[[Animagus reversal spell]] for [[Animagus|Animagi]]. |
+ | *[[Pig into desk|Pig Into Desk]] for [[Desk Into Pig]]. |
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*Ferret to human for [[Human to ferret]]. |
*Ferret to human for [[Human to ferret]]. |
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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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*[[Gilderoy Lockhart]] claimed that he knew the [[Counter-curse for Petrification|Counter-Curse]] to prevent the [[Petrification]], in the [[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)|second film]], as opposed to the [[Transmogrifian Torture]], in the [[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets|novel]]. Of course, due to his dishonesty, it is debatable as to whether such Counter-Curses exist in the first place, let alone whether or not he would actually know them. |
*[[Gilderoy Lockhart]] claimed that he knew the [[Counter-curse for Petrification|Counter-Curse]] to prevent the [[Petrification]], in the [[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)|second film]], as opposed to the [[Transmogrifian Torture]], in the [[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets|novel]]. Of course, due to his dishonesty, it is debatable as to whether such Counter-Curses exist in the first place, let alone whether or not he would actually know them. |
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*[[Wilbert Slinkhard]] once said that the term "Counter-Jinx" was improperly named, and that "''Counter-Jinx is a name wizards give their spells to make them sound more friendly''". [[Hermione Granger]] disagreed with this assessment. |
*[[Wilbert Slinkhard]] once said that the term "Counter-Jinx" was improperly named, and that "''Counter-Jinx is a name wizards give their spells to make them sound more friendly''". [[Hermione Granger]] disagreed with this assessment. |
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− | *According to [[Wizards' Ordinary Magic and Basic Aptitude Test|W.O.M.B.A.T.]], it may not be possible to Untransfigure a person or object without knowing what they were originally. However, in |
+ | *According to [[Wizards' Ordinary Magic and Basic Aptitude Test|W.O.M.B.A.T.]], it may not be possible to Untransfigure a person or object without knowing what they were originally. However, in {{GOF}}, when [[Draco Malfoy]] is turned into a ferret, [[Minerva McGonagall|Professor McGonagall]] Untransfigures him while only knowing that it was a student, not who it was specifically. This implies that either one does not need to know very specific details about what the object was before Transfiguration or that she guessed it was Malfoy due to his absence from his usual gang. |
*Given the nature of these spells, as well the fact that counter-jinxes have only been heard of in a [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] textbook, it appears likely that these types of spells comprise a large part of the syllabus of that particular subject. |
*Given the nature of these spells, as well the fact that counter-jinxes have only been heard of in a [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] textbook, it appears likely that these types of spells comprise a large part of the syllabus of that particular subject. |
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− | *It is not known why there are specific spells to counter other spells, when one could theoretically counter any spell with a broad-spectrum one such as [[Finite Incantatem]]. It may be that certain spells have in built protections or are simply too robust for a general counter-spell to work against them and therefore might require something specifically tailored to work around their specific protections to remedy this. This should be especially true for the [[conjuration]] [[serpensortia]], the snake produced by which was dispelled not with a simple Vanishing spell but a specific Untransfiguration and Counter-curse. |
+ | *It is not known why there are specific spells to counter other spells, when one could theoretically counter any spell with a broad-spectrum one such as [[General Counter-Spell|Finite Incantatem]]. It may be that certain spells have in built protections or are simply too robust for a general counter-spell to work against them and therefore might require something specifically tailored to work around their specific protections to remedy this. This should be especially true for the [[conjuration]] [[Snake Summons Spell|serpensortia]], the snake produced by which was dispelled not with a simple Vanishing spell but a specific Untransfiguration and Counter-curse. |
*Since it does not appear that the categories of counter-spells are mutually exclusive (in the same way that the categories of spell types are not) it may be that all counter-spells the counter-curse, -hex, -jinx nomenclature classifies the counter-spell based on its strength and counter-charm/Untransfiguration are used to refer to its M.O. |
*Since it does not appear that the categories of counter-spells are mutually exclusive (in the same way that the categories of spell types are not) it may be that all counter-spells the counter-curse, -hex, -jinx nomenclature classifies the counter-spell based on its strength and counter-charm/Untransfiguration are used to refer to its M.O. |
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− | *Similarly, there may be an identical series of counter-spell labels for counter-spells that ''prevent'' certain magics, e.g. anti-jinxes, anti-hexes, anti-charms etc. |
+ | *Similarly, there may be an identical series of counter-spell labels for counter-spells that ''prevent'' certain magics, e.g. anti-jinxes, anti-hexes, anti-charms etc. These may be largely taught about in Charms class as part of several protective enchantments. |
==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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+ | *{{PS}} {{1st}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'' {{1st}} |
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+ | *{{PS|F}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)]]'' |
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+ | *{{PS|G}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)]]'' |
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+ | *{{COS}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'' |
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+ | *{{COS|F}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)]]'' |
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+ | *{{COS|G}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)]]'' |
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+ | *{{POA}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'' |
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+ | *{{POA|F}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)]]'' |
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+ | *{{POA|G}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]'' |
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+ | *{{GOF}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'' |
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+ | *{{GOF|F}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)]]'' |
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+ | *{{GOF|G}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)]]'' |
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+ | *{{OOTP}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' |
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+ | *{{OOTP|F}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)]]'' |
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+ | *{{OOTP|G}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)]]'' |
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+ | *{{HBP}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'' |
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+ | *{{HBP|F}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)]]'' |
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+ | *{{HBP|G}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' |
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+ | *{{DH}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]'' |
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+ | *{{DH|F2}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)]]'' |
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+ | *{{DH|G2}} |
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+ | *{{COG|S}} |
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+ | *{{HM}} |
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+ | *{{WU}} |
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− | ==Notes and |
+ | ==Notes and references== |
{{Reflist}} |
{{Reflist}} |
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+ | {{Defence Against the Dark Arts}} |
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+ | [[pl:Przeciwzaklęcie]] |
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[[Category:Spell types]] |
[[Category:Spell types]] |
Revision as of 01:22, 16 November 2019
Warning!
At least some content in this article is derived from information featured in: Harry Potter: Wizards Unite & Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery. |
"Are you a wizard, or what?"
The title of this article is conjectural. Although it is based on canonical information, the actual name is a conjecture and may be supplanted at any time by additional information released from canonical sources. If this occurs, please move this page to the appropriate title. |
A Counter-spell is a type of spell where the primary effect is to inhibit, remove, or negate the effects of another spell.
Classification
Despite there not being a specified definition for a counter-spell, one would naturally assume from the name that counter-spells counter the spell type that replaces the "-spell" suffix in their name (if it does so). For example, a counter-charm should theoretically reverse a charm, a counter-curse should reverse a curse, a counter-jinx a jinx, a counter-transfiguration a transfiguration and so on. However, this theory appears to be canonically contradicted on several occasions.
For example, in their confrontation in the Chamber of Secrets, Tom Riddle asked Harry Potter how he survived the former's Killing Curse and then concluded that it was the result of Lily's Sacrificial Protection, which he mentioned was a powerful counter-charm. Similarly, in 1991, while Quirrell jinxed Harry Potter's broom, Snape was later revealed to have been muttering a counter-curse. Whilst this would suggest that counter-curse refers to a counter-spell that counter a spell of any type, this cannot be true due to the known existence of counter-jinxes.
Likewise, there is the term Untransfiguration (which reverses transfiguration) as opposed to counter-transfiguration, which would be expected.[1] Therefore, the true counter-spell nomenclature is unknown, though (according to all canonical sources), it seems to go as such: counter-spells that act like charms (regardless of the spell type they counter and regardless of whether they prevent or remove the spell in effect) are termed counter-charms; counter-spells that act like Transfigurations are Untransfigurations; a counter-spell designed to foil another offensive spell is termed either a counter-jinx, -hex or -curse depending on how strong it is (similar to the offensive spell hierarchy); and counter-spells that prevent jinxes (but do not remove them) are termed anti-jinxes.
For the purposes of this wiki, broad-spectrum counter-spells (such as the widely-used Finite Incantatem, which simply terminates spell effects in general) or ones that appear to be counter-spells but are of unknown type are termed undifferentiated counter-spells. Although they could also be considered as more general counter-charms, to lessen or terminate any charms and minor Dark spell effects.
It should be noted that the categories are not mutually exclusive either. For example, Vipera Evanesca is both a Counter-curse and untransfiguration at the same time.
Counter-spells
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Counter-charms
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Untransfigurations
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See also
Behind the scenes
- Gilderoy Lockhart claimed that he knew the Counter-Curse to prevent the Petrification, in the second film, as opposed to the Transmogrifian Torture, in the novel. Of course, due to his dishonesty, it is debatable as to whether such Counter-Curses exist in the first place, let alone whether or not he would actually know them.
- Wilbert Slinkhard once said that the term "Counter-Jinx" was improperly named, and that "Counter-Jinx is a name wizards give their spells to make them sound more friendly". Hermione Granger disagreed with this assessment.
- According to W.O.M.B.A.T., it may not be possible to Untransfigure a person or object without knowing what they were originally. However, in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, when Draco Malfoy is turned into a ferret, Professor McGonagall Untransfigures him while only knowing that it was a student, not who it was specifically. This implies that either one does not need to know very specific details about what the object was before Transfiguration or that she guessed it was Malfoy due to his absence from his usual gang.
- Given the nature of these spells, as well the fact that counter-jinxes have only been heard of in a Defence Against the Dark Arts textbook, it appears likely that these types of spells comprise a large part of the syllabus of that particular subject.
- It is not known why there are specific spells to counter other spells, when one could theoretically counter any spell with a broad-spectrum one such as Finite Incantatem. It may be that certain spells have in built protections or are simply too robust for a general counter-spell to work against them and therefore might require something specifically tailored to work around their specific protections to remedy this. This should be especially true for the conjuration serpensortia, the snake produced by which was dispelled not with a simple Vanishing spell but a specific Untransfiguration and Counter-curse.
- Since it does not appear that the categories of counter-spells are mutually exclusive (in the same way that the categories of spell types are not) it may be that all counter-spells the counter-curse, -hex, -jinx nomenclature classifies the counter-spell based on its strength and counter-charm/Untransfiguration are used to refer to its M.O.
- Similarly, there may be an identical series of counter-spell labels for counter-spells that prevent certain magics, e.g. anti-jinxes, anti-hexes, anti-charms etc. These may be largely taught about in Charms class as part of several protective enchantments.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)
- Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - The Original Screenplay
- Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
- Pottermore (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
- Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
Notes and references
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Tom Riddle Jr directly refers to Sacrificial Protection as this