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- "This spell is best used with other protective charms. Fianto Duri!"
- — Albus Dumbledore[src]
Fianto Duri was the incantation of a charm that, when combined with a protective spell such as Protego Maxima, could cause magical defences to become hard or more durable.[1]
Effects[]
Bodies crossing the boundaries of the barrier disintegrate on the spot (which may or may not be an effect of this spell,) while spells cast at it (if not of enough power to break it) create large, resonating explosions. This spell's effect was most likely one that, when combined with the other two, bolsters the strength of the shield itself against extremely powerful spells; this was unlike minor shield spells, which only block weak jinxes, hexes and curses. Given its etymology, it was likely this spell causes a solid barrier to be made out of spells such as Protego Maxima or other protective spells.[1]
Known uses[]
- "Protego Maxima. Fianto Duri. Repello Inimicum."
- — The Hogwarts faculty magically reinforcing the Castle's boundaries prior to the Battle of Hogwarts[src]
Snatchers being disintegrated by the power of this spell combined with other protections
Following the attempted attack on Hogwarts by the cabal known as "R" in the summer of 1991, during which he was absent from the grounds, Albus Dumbledore cast protective spells around the castle, among them Fianto Duri.[2]
This spell was cast by Charms Master Filius Flitwick to protect the boundaries of Hogwarts Castle from the Death Eater forces in the late hours of 1 May 1998, prior to the Battle of Hogwarts that started at midnight the next day. The Death Eaters, on Voldemort's command, started bombarding the magical protection with spells, and it was ultimately brought down by a spell cast by Voldemort.[1]
Known casters[]
Etymology[]
The incantation is likely derived from the Latin fiat, meaning "so be it," or fio, which is "to be made or done", or "to come into being", and durare, which means "to become hard or solidify".
Behind the scenes[]
- In the film script, this is misspelled as "Finato Duri".[3]
- In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the protective enchantments around the grounds were summoned by Filius Flitwick, and Flitwick alone. In the film adaptation Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, Flitwick is joined by Molly Weasley, Horace Slughorn, and Poppy Pomfrey to do so.
- In LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7, the protective enchantments around the ground are summoned by Filius Flitwick, Horace Slughorn and Minerva McGonagall .
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Indirectly mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (First appearance) (First identified as Fianto Duri)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter: Magic Awakened (Appears in flashback(s))