The Spellman's Basic Book of Spells - List F
written by gkh2006
This book gives a full understanding of all the Harry Potter spells that has appeared in the movies, book or games that start with F. I hope you enjoy~!!
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Fidelius Charm
Chapter 5
Description: A complex charm used to hide secret information within the soul of the charm's recipient, who is called a Secret Keeper.The information is irretrievable unless the Secret Keeper chooses to reveal it, and only the aforementioned person can do it.
Seen/Mentioned: In 1993, it was explained that when Harry was merely an infant, he and his parents were hidden from Voldemort with this charm; from 1995 onward it was used to protect Grimmauld's Place, and in 1998 it was used to protect Shell Cottage.
Etymology: Latin fidelis, which means "faithful"
Notes: Although the author previously explained that when a Secret Keeper dies the secret they held can never be revealed to anyone else, in 1997 it was clearly explained that upon the Keeper's death all those who had been told the secret become keepers in turn.
Notes (2): This charm seems to have no effect with regards to animals, as Hedwig found Ron and Hermione in a location that was protected by this charm; however, it is possible that Dumbledore somehow told her, ludicrous though such may seem.
Notes (3): In 1981, Hagrid managed to get to Harry before all the Muggles could look at it; this makes it as though the Killing Curse will negate the effect of the Fidelius Charm.
Notes (4): Those who have been told of the secret by the secret keepers still cannot pass the secret on, as proven by Severus Snape and Bellatrix Lestrange.
Seen/Mentioned: In 1993, it was explained that when Harry was merely an infant, he and his parents were hidden from Voldemort with this charm; from 1995 onward it was used to protect Grimmauld's Place, and in 1998 it was used to protect Shell Cottage.
Etymology: Latin fidelis, which means "faithful"
Notes: Although the author previously explained that when a Secret Keeper dies the secret they held can never be revealed to anyone else, in 1997 it was clearly explained that upon the Keeper's death all those who had been told the secret become keepers in turn.
Notes (2): This charm seems to have no effect with regards to animals, as Hedwig found Ron and Hermione in a location that was protected by this charm; however, it is possible that Dumbledore somehow told her, ludicrous though such may seem.
Notes (3): In 1981, Hagrid managed to get to Harry before all the Muggles could look at it; this makes it as though the Killing Curse will negate the effect of the Fidelius Charm.
Notes (4): Those who have been told of the secret by the secret keepers still cannot pass the secret on, as proven by Severus Snape and Bellatrix Lestrange.
