Absolutely, Alchemy
written by Hermione Potter
Brilliantly written, German Alchemist Marin Bratsch delves into the basic essential knowledge of alchemy, its history, and its famous works. Brief, concise instructions are emblazoned within every spell and every potion. Many references founded by the famous alchemists of our time are featured in the text with special chapters dedicated to Nicholas Flamel, Albus Dumbledore, and Harry Potter, the boy who lived.
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Inveratus
Chapter 9
Inveratus
The counter charm to Corrumpo, is Inveratus. Of Latin derivation, it translates to "hardened by age, or long lasting." The proper pronunciation is in-VET-er-A-tus, which is quite different from what the name itself would suggest and requires a keen emphasis to achieve the desired effects of the spell.
If cast with precision, the spell reverses the years of weathering rust from any iron based object, and acts as the counter charm to Corrumpo. Like it's counter charm, the spell is ineffective against goblin made steel.There is a limit, however, as the spell can only take effect upon an object which is still intact, in other words, it cannot help if an object has already withered away into rusted dust (it will instead form the rudimentary, crude iron into individual rocks or ores if there is enough dust to do so.) The effects are permanently and must be reversed with its counter charm or wait and allow the natural flow and progression of time to retain its rusty veneer.
In order to properly cast Inveratus, a stiff wrist should hold the wand at the ready, then thrust the point towards the object which must be in visible sight and conclude in strict strokes in zig-zag form. The longer the zig-zag lasts, the more potent its effects tend to usually take, but does not apply to Corrumpo as that spell requires more focus and concentration than wandwork precision.
The counter charm to Corrumpo, is Inveratus. Of Latin derivation, it translates to "hardened by age, or long lasting." The proper pronunciation is in-VET-er-A-tus, which is quite different from what the name itself would suggest and requires a keen emphasis to achieve the desired effects of the spell.
If cast with precision, the spell reverses the years of weathering rust from any iron based object, and acts as the counter charm to Corrumpo. Like it's counter charm, the spell is ineffective against goblin made steel.There is a limit, however, as the spell can only take effect upon an object which is still intact, in other words, it cannot help if an object has already withered away into rusted dust (it will instead form the rudimentary, crude iron into individual rocks or ores if there is enough dust to do so.) The effects are permanently and must be reversed with its counter charm or wait and allow the natural flow and progression of time to retain its rusty veneer.
In order to properly cast Inveratus, a stiff wrist should hold the wand at the ready, then thrust the point towards the object which must be in visible sight and conclude in strict strokes in zig-zag form. The longer the zig-zag lasts, the more potent its effects tend to usually take, but does not apply to Corrumpo as that spell requires more focus and concentration than wandwork precision.
