Erecto was the incantation of a charm that straightened out the target object and set it up.[1]
History
Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, and Harry Potter used this spell frequently through out the 1997-1998 school year to set up a tent for themselves while hunting Lord Voldemort's Horcruxes during the height of the Second Wizarding War.[1]
Behind the scenes
Erecting a tent is the only known use in the series, but it could presumably be used to erect any structure given that the required materials were present.
Etymology
Erectum is past participle of erigere, a Latin verb meaning "to erect".
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film) (Possible appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
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