Windy Spell

Windy Spell
Incantation	Ventus (VEN-tuss)
Type	Charm
Hand movement
Light	Grey
Effect	Jet of spiralling wind

"A spiralling gust of wind is emitted from the end of the wand."

— Description

The Windy Spell (Ventus) was a charm which shot a jet of strong, spiralling wind from the tip of the wand.

Effects

A gust of wind created with this charm

This cyclone was able to blow away heavy objects or even people. The wind could also entrap people, preventing them from leaving due to the violent wind speed.

Ventus Duo and Ventus Tria were stronger versions of this spell, creating far more violent gusts of wind.

History

In London in 1927, Newt Scamander used this spell to shake off Stebbins, an Auror whom the Ministry of Magic had sent to tail him. The spell was strong enough to first stop him in his tracks before blowing him backwards in the opposite direction, much to the bemusement of passing Muggles, who were not affected by it whatsoever and were unable to explain such a strange phenomenon. This allowed Newt to carry on with his duties without being intrusively spied on by the Ministry.

During the 2008–2009 school year, Cassandra Vole used this spell in the Duelling Club.

During the 2010–2011 school year, a student used this spell in the Hogwarts Library to clear out the fog conjured by Colby Frey's Fogging Spell before it could damage the books.

Known practitioners

Newton Scamander

Jacob's sibling

Harry Potter

Hermione Granger

Ronald Weasley

Cassandra Vole

Todd Cribb

• Unidentified Muggle-born Hogwarts student

Etymology

Ventus is a Latin word, meaning "wind".

Behind the scenes

This spell as depicted in Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells

• Despite the wand movement being a "V-shape", Newt Scamander, in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, points his wand upward and twirls it upright to create the windy effect of this spell, mimicking a tornado's shape and spinning motion.

Appearances

• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game) (First appearance) (GBA and NDS versions only)
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game) (GBA version only)
• Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - The Original Screenplay
• Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
• Wizarding World (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
• Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells (First identified as Windy Spell)
• Harry Potter: Magic Awakened

See also

• Hot Air Charm