Cursebreaking for Curse-Breakers
written by Hermione Potter
This textbook should be in possession of every student attending Cursebreaking. However, Hogwarts stores copies which can be found in the Specified Magic Section of the library.
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Deprehensio
Chapter 4
Chapter Four
Spell Detection Charm
Deprehensio
___. D E P R E H E N S I O
______ "Deep-RE-HEN-see-OH"
The Deprehensio spell is an important staple in the art of Cursebreaking; this utilitarian spell can be used to detect the presence of an enchanted or bewitched item. (Not to be confused with a transfigured or cursed object.) Essentially created to maneuver Ancient Egyptian pyramids and catacombs, it is unknown who the original creator of this spell was but it has been speculated that this spell became the "building block", so to speak, for more advanced spells that had been created by later Curse-Beakers. It is essential for beginners to master the pronunciation of this spell as it will be featured more then once in the following chapters.
Based on the Latin origin, the etymology for Deprehensio means "to detect".
To cast the spell, recite the incantation and simply wave the wand over the intended target. Or in the case of searching a wide area or room, guide the wand in a wide sweeping gesture around the vicinity.
If cast successfully, enchanted objects and spell locations will pulsate with a bright silver essence. In fact, every detection spell associated with the Deprehensio spell is silent, does not cause a spark or jet from the wand, and instead, causes the afflicted object to emit the same silver glow.
Spell Detection Charm
Deprehensio
___. D E P R E H E N S I O
______ "Deep-RE-HEN-see-OH"
The Deprehensio spell is an important staple in the art of Cursebreaking; this utilitarian spell can be used to detect the presence of an enchanted or bewitched item. (Not to be confused with a transfigured or cursed object.) Essentially created to maneuver Ancient Egyptian pyramids and catacombs, it is unknown who the original creator of this spell was but it has been speculated that this spell became the "building block", so to speak, for more advanced spells that had been created by later Curse-Beakers. It is essential for beginners to master the pronunciation of this spell as it will be featured more then once in the following chapters.
Based on the Latin origin, the etymology for Deprehensio means "to detect".
To cast the spell, recite the incantation and simply wave the wand over the intended target. Or in the case of searching a wide area or room, guide the wand in a wide sweeping gesture around the vicinity.
If cast successfully, enchanted objects and spell locations will pulsate with a bright silver essence. In fact, every detection spell associated with the Deprehensio spell is silent, does not cause a spark or jet from the wand, and instead, causes the afflicted object to emit the same silver glow.
