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Locking Spell

Seals a door, making an odd squelching noise.

References from the canon

  • Hermione, Harry, and several other members of the D.A. used this spell to try to block the attacking Death Eaters during the battle of the Department of Mysteries (OP35).
  • Severus Snape locks the door to his office so that he and Scorpius Malfoy can get away unnoticed (CC3.5).
  • Delphi uses this to lock the doors inside St Jerome's Church so that none of the other wizards can help Harry Potter during their duel (CC4.11).

Commentary

Etymology

"colligo" L. to bind together + "portus" L. door

Pensieve (Comments)

Tags: doors locks protection security

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