Overview
The charm becomes closely associated with Harry, but its first demonstration to him comes from Snape. Its usefulness rests on depriving an opponent of a wand rather than directly causing injury. As with other spells, its outcome depends on the encounter rather than a fixed game-like damage value.
In the books
Facts below follow the novels. Adaptation details are not merged into the book account.
Snape disarms Lockhart during the Duelling Club demonstration.
Source: Chamber of Secrets, “The Duelling Club”.Harry uses the spell during the confrontation in the graveyard.
Source: Goblet of Fire, “Priori Incantatem”.Reading notes
This entry distinguishes what the story establishes from what a character believes. For context, read the named chapters rather than relying on an isolated statement. A film scene, game mechanic or fan theory is not evidence that the same event occurs in the novels.
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Sources
- J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, chapter “The Duelling Club”.
- J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, chapter “Priori Incantatem”.
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