- "Hermione screamed in pain, and Harry turned his wand on her in time to see a jeweled goblet tumbling from her grip. But as it fell, it split, became a shower of goblets, so that a second later, with a great clatter, the floor was covered in identical cups rolling in every direction, the original impossible to discern amongst them."
- — Description of the Geminio curse used with the Flagrante curse[src]
The Gemino Curse is a curse that causes whatever object it is cast on to duplicate itself whenever touched (and hence it is used as a security measure for Gringotts treasure, see above). It should be noted that the target is not duplicated twice each time but many times per duplication (producing a "shower" of duplicates with each touch)
Etymology
The Effects of the Gemino Curse
Latin gemininare meaning "to double." This is appropriate, as the spell duplicates the target. Gemini is also the Latin name for the Twins, a constellation and third sign of the zodiac.[1]
Behind the scenes
- This curse appears to be related to the spell Geminio.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7