Dunamis was the incantation of a door-opening charm. The topmost cell of the Dark Tower was charmed to resist this spell.[1]
Known practitioners[]
Etymology[]
Dunamis may derive from the Greek δύναμις (dynamis), meaning "connected with power". The English word dynamite comes from the same word, possibly indicating this spell was meant to blow the door up like Bombarda.
Behind the scenes[]
- This spell is mentioned only in the script of the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. It does not appear in the final release of the film.
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film) (Script only, cut from final release)