Fogging Spell

Fogging Spell
Incantation	Nebulus (NEB-yoo-lus)
Type	Charm
Hand movement
Light	Grey
Effect	Conjured fog

"I do enjoy a view. Nebulus."

— Albus Dumbledore casting this spell over London

The Fogging Spell (Nebulus) was a charm that conjured fog from the tip of the wand.

History

In 1927, Albus Dumbledore used this spell to conjure a fog in London whilst standing on top of St Paul's Cathedral to provide concealment for his meeting with Newt Scamander.

In the 1980s and early 1990s at Hogwarts, this spell was commonly used by students in the Duelling Club.

Prior to the 2010–2011 school year, Colby Frey managed to learn this spell after many attempts. Fearing that his brother, Fischer, would catch him reading poetry in the Hogwarts Library, as Fischer believed that "reading was for prats," Colby used the spell to hide himself in a cloud of fog. Upon learning of the fog from Kevin Farrell, a student used the Windy Spell to blow away the fog before it could damage the books, angering Colby. After a brief confrontation, Colby explained the situation, claiming that the spell was also good for ambushing before threatening them if they told Fischer about what had happened.

Known practitioners

Albus Dumbledore

Jacob's sibling

Colby Frey

Etymology

• The incantation comes from Latin "nebula", meaning fog, cloud, or vapour.

Behind the scenes

• This may be the Ministry of Magic Fog.

Appearances

• Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - The Original Screenplay (First appearance)
• Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
• Wizarding World (Mentioned only) (First identified as Fogging Spell)
• Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
• Harry Potter: Magic Awakened

See also

• Smokescreen Spell