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- "He raised his own wand, pointed it at Winky, and said, “Rennervate!” Winky stirred feebly."
- — Amos Diggory uses the spell on Winky[src]
The Reviving Spell[4] (Rennervate)[1] is a charm that awakens whomever the caster's wand is pointed at.[3] Consequently, it serves as the counter-charm to the Stunning Spell.
Effect
This spell is accompanied by a flash of brilliantly coloured red light.[1]
This can be used to counteract a single Stunning Spell, although it is ineffective against multiple Stunners hitting an individual.[5] It is also ineffective against Dark Magic such as the Drink of Despair.[1]
Known uses
Caster(s) | Date | Notes |
---|---|---|
Amos Diggory | 25 August, 1994 | Used it to revive Winky after he and others Ministry employees stunned her in order to stun Harry, Ron and Hermione after the 422nd Quidditch World Cup riot. |
Albus Dumbledore | 24 May, 1995 | Used it to revive Viktor Krum after he was stunned by Bartemius Crouch Junior disguised as Alastor Moody while watching over Bartemius Crouch Senior. |
24 June, 1995 | Used it to revive Bartemius Crouch Junior, after he was stunned by him. | |
Harry Potter (possibly) | Late May, 1995 | Used it to revive Ron Weasley after he stunned him in prepare for the Third Task of the Triwizard Tournament. |
Harry Potter | 30 June, 1997 | Used it to revive Albus Dumbledore after he drank the Drink of Despair, while searching for Horcrux locket in the crystal cave. |
Known practitioners
Etymology
The original incantation was Enervate, which means "to weaken".[7] Due to this misconception, J. K. Rowling officially renamed it to "Rennervate",[7] which means "to energize".
See also
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
- Pottermore
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (Mentioned only)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 26 (The Cave)
- ↑ Pronunciation Guide at Scholastic Official Site
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 9 (The Dark Mark)
- ↑ Pottermore (see this URL)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 32 (Out of the Fire)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 28 (The Madness of Mr Crouch)
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Harry Potter Lexicon: changes in text