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- "Harry heard the cart smash into pieces against the passage wall, heard Hermione shriek something, and felt himself glide back toward the ground as though weightless, landing painlessly on the rocky passage floor."
- — Description[src]
The Cushioning Charm[2] (Molliare)[1] was a charm that created a cushioning effect on the target. It was primarily used in broomstick manufacturing to make the brooms more comfortable for riders.[3]
History[]
This charm was invented by Elliot Smethwyck in 1820.[3]
During their break-in of Gringotts Wizarding Bank, Hermione Granger used this charm to protect Harry Potter, Ronald Weasley, Griphook, herself, and an Imperiused Bogrod when the Mine Cart in which they were riding derailed after passing through the Thief's Downfall.[2]
Scorpius Malfoy and Albus Potter used this spell when escaping the Hogwarts Express.[1]
Known practitioners[]
![Hermione Granger[2]](/wiki/File:Hermione_Granger.jpg "Hermione Granger.jpg (408 KB)")
![Albus Potter[1]](/wiki/File:Albus_Potter_(HPCC).png "Albus Potter (HPCC).png (1.68 MB)")
![Scorpius Malfoy[1]](/wiki/File:Scorpius_Malfoy_(HPCC).png "Scorpius Malfoy (HPCC).png (3.02 MB)")
Etymology[]
The incantation Molliare is possibly derived from the Latin mollire, which means "to soften". This corresponds to the cushioning effect of the spell.
Behind the scenes[]
- In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, Hermione instead uses the Slowing Charm to slow the Trio's fall in Gringotts.
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (play)
- Quidditch Through the Ages
- Harry Potter: Magic Awakened (Mentioned only)
- Hogwarts Legacy (Mentioned only)