The Standard Book of Spells Grade Two
written by Hermione Potter
Informative book for pupils!
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Chapter Thirteen: Mimblewimble
Chapter 13
Chapter Thirteen
Tongue-Tying Spell
__M I M B L E W I M B L E
A practical offensive spell in duels, Mimblewimble is the Tongue-Tying Spell, though is also known as the Tongue-Tying Curse, however, that is an inaccurate description of the spell as it is, at most, a jinx. The name, however, had caught on regardless.
Effects/Limits
This spell binds the target's tongue to keep him or her from talking about a specific subject. This feature also allows one to prevent the victim from incanting, and—like the Silencing Charm—it is useful when dueling (though it can be overcome with nonverbal magic.) The spell manifests itself by causing the tongue to temporarily curl backwards upon itself. The light from this spell is blue.
History
During Medieval Ages, it is known that mimes, minstrels, bards, storytellers, and jugglers traveled in search of new audiences and financial support. As the story goes, this spell was invented by a nobleman who took a strong liking to mimes yet absolutely despised minstrels, bards, and especially storytellers. In his ire, he created the spell so all performers would be mimes to properly amuse him. Whether or not this story is true is unknown, but the legend has persevered through the ages and deserved recognition in this book.
Etymology
Derived from Latin "mimi" meaning "mime" and Latin suffix "-able" which roughly means “capable or worthy of”. Unlike other spells, this incantation's translation is a play on words. Mime's being notorious as 'tongue tied' in their silent theatrics. "Wimble" has no Latin root but is instead a stylized version of "mimble".
Pronunciation
MIM-bull-WIM-bull
Wand Movement
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Tongue-Tying Spell
__M I M B L E W I M B L E
A practical offensive spell in duels, Mimblewimble is the Tongue-Tying Spell, though is also known as the Tongue-Tying Curse, however, that is an inaccurate description of the spell as it is, at most, a jinx. The name, however, had caught on regardless.
Effects/Limits
This spell binds the target's tongue to keep him or her from talking about a specific subject. This feature also allows one to prevent the victim from incanting, and—like the Silencing Charm—it is useful when dueling (though it can be overcome with nonverbal magic.) The spell manifests itself by causing the tongue to temporarily curl backwards upon itself. The light from this spell is blue.
History
During Medieval Ages, it is known that mimes, minstrels, bards, storytellers, and jugglers traveled in search of new audiences and financial support. As the story goes, this spell was invented by a nobleman who took a strong liking to mimes yet absolutely despised minstrels, bards, and especially storytellers. In his ire, he created the spell so all performers would be mimes to properly amuse him. Whether or not this story is true is unknown, but the legend has persevered through the ages and deserved recognition in this book.
Etymology
Derived from Latin "mimi" meaning "mime" and Latin suffix "-able" which roughly means “capable or worthy of”. Unlike other spells, this incantation's translation is a play on words. Mime's being notorious as 'tongue tied' in their silent theatrics. "Wimble" has no Latin root but is instead a stylized version of "mimble".
Pronunciation
MIM-bull-WIM-bull
Wand Movement
Learn in class
