Overview
Hermione’s early use of the Unlocking Charm demonstrates how study can become immediate practical help. Its name should not be taken as a promise that every door in the magical world can be opened with the same spell; the protections around important objects often require different solutions.
In the books
Facts below follow the novels. Adaptation details are not merged into the book account.
Hermione opens a locked door while the students flee Filch.
Source: Philosopher’s Stone, “The Midnight Duel”.Reading notes
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Sources
- J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, chapter “The Midnight Duel”.
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