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Tergeo[1] was the incantation of a cleaning spell used to siphon liquids such as blood,[1] dust or grease,[3] and to clean objects.[4]
Known uses
Caster(s) | Date | Notes |
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Harry Potter | 24 December, 1997 | Used it to remove the dust from photographs while at Bathilda Bagshot's home.[5] |
Ron Weasley | 29 July, 1997 | Used it to siphon grease off of a handkerchief for Hermione Granger.[3] |
Hermione Granger | 1 September, 1996 | Used it to remove the dried blood off of Harry Potter's face.[1] |
Mathilda Grimblehawk's partner | 21st century | Used this spell to harvest Flobberworm Mucus from a Flobberworm, and to clean up dried ink previously spilt onto a letter for Bilius Finbok.[6] |
Etymology
In Latin the verb tergere means "to rub off, wipe off, wipe dry, wipe clean, cleanse".
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- Wizarding World (Mentioned only)
- Fantastic Beasts: Cases from the Wizarding World
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 8 (Snape Victorious)
- ↑ Scholastic Pronunciation Guide via The Internet Archive (see this image)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 6 (The Ghoul in Pyjamas)
- ↑ Scholastic Glossary via The Internet Archive
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 17 (Bathilda's Secret)
- ↑ Fantastic Beasts: Cases from the Wizarding World - Case 2: The Smell of Fear, Act 4
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