- "The wand siphoned off most of the grease. Looking rather pleased with himself, Ron handed the slightly smoking handkerchief to Hermione."
- —Description[src]
Tergeo is the incantation of a cleaning spell used to siphon liquids such as blood, dust or grease, and to clean objects.[2]
Known uses
| Caster(s) | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Potter | 24 December, 1997 | Used it to remove the dust from photographs while at Bathilda Bagshot's home.[3] |
| Ron Weasley | 29 July, 1997 | Used it to siphon grease off of a handkerchief for Hermione Granger.[4] |
| Hermione Granger | 1 September, 1996 | Used it to remove the dried blood off of Harry Potter's face.[5] |
| Mathilda Grimblehawk's partner | 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
- Fantastic Beasts: Cases from the Wizarding World
Notes and references
- ↑ Scholastic Pronunciation Guide via The Intenet Archive (see this image)
- ↑ Scholastic Glossary via The Internet Archive
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 17 (Bathilda's Secret)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 6 (The Ghoul in Pyjamas)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 8 (Snape Victorious)
- ↑ Fantastic Beasts: Cases from the Wizarding World - Case 2: The Smell of Fear, Act 4
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