Mobilicorpus
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Mobilicorpus
Incantation
Mobilicorpus[1]
(moh-bil-lee-COR-pus)Hand movement
- "The incantation Mobilicorpus is used to levitate and move people. The person who casts the spell can control the recipient almost like a puppet; it is as though invisible strings are supporting them."
- — Description[src]
Mobilicorpus was theincantation of acharm[2] which was used to move bodies bysuspending them a few inches above the air.[1] This spell was able to move people who find themselves unable to walk, regardless of whether or not they are conscious.[4] It may have been a variation of the same basic spellMobiliarbus was, linked by a baseLatin word.[5]
Known uses[]
- "As though invisible strings were tied to Snape's wrists, neck and knees he was pulled into a standing position, head lolling unpleasantly, like a grotesque puppet. He hung a few inches above the ground, his limp feet dangling."
- —Remus Lupin's use on fellowProfessorSeverus Snape[src]
| Caster(s) | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MACUSAAurors | 30 May1927 | MACUSAAurors used this spell to levitateAbernathy (transfigured intoGellert Grindelwald) from his cell in MACUSA prison to aThestral-drawn carriage.[6] |
| Patricia Rakepick | 1989–1990 school year | Rakepick used this spell againstMerula Snyde to defend herself outside theSunken Vault when Merula tried to use theCruciatus Curse on her.[7] |
| Jacob's sibling | 1991–1992 school year | Jacob's sibling used this spell to levitate an unconsciousMountain Troll to transport it safely back to the mountains.[8] |
| Remus Lupin | 6 June1994 | Lupin used this spell to levitateSnape's unconscious body for transport back to school from theShrieking Shack.[9] |
| Sirius Black | Sirius took over the levitation while Lupin coveredWormtail with his wand, and Sirius didn't seem to be very careful about keeping Snape from bumping into things.[10] | |
| Lord Voldemort | July1997 | Lord Voldemort used this charm to levitate the body ofCharity Burbage during aDeath Eater meeting, before murdering her and feeding her body to his snake,Nagini.[11]  |
| Draco Malfoy | September2020 | Used during aduel withHarry Potter in the latter'shouse.[12] |
Known practitioners[]
![Patricia Rakepick[7]](/mt/?noimg=&dark=on&url=http%3a%2f%2fharrypotter.wikia.com%2fwiki%2fFile%3aPatricia_Rakepick_-_Hogwarts_Mystery.png "Patricia Rakepick - Hogwarts Mystery.png (700 KB)")
![Jacob's sibling[8]](/mt/?noimg=&dark=on&url=http%3a%2f%2fharrypotter.wikia.com%2fwiki%2fFile%3aJacob%2527s_sibling_generic.png "Jacob's sibling generic.png (175 KB)")
![Filius Flitwick[8]](/mt/?noimg=&dark=on&url=http%3a%2f%2fharrypotter.wikia.com%2fwiki%2fFile%3aFilius_Flitwick_profile.jpg "Filius Flitwick profile.jpg (21 KB)")
![Remus Lupin[9]](/mt/?noimg=&dark=on&url=http%3a%2f%2fharrypotter.wikia.com%2fwiki%2fFile%3aRemus_Lupin_Deathly_Hallows_promo_image.jpg "Remus Lupin Deathly Hallows promo image.jpg (951 KB)")
![Sirius Black[10]](/mt/?noimg=&dark=on&url=http%3a%2f%2fharrypotter.wikia.com%2fwiki%2fFile%3aSirius_Black_Profile.JPG "Sirius Black Profile.JPG (61 KB)")
![Lord Voldemort[11]](/mt/?noimg=&dark=on&url=http%3a%2f%2fharrypotter.wikia.com%2fwiki%2fFile%3aVoldemort_Headshot_DHP1.png "Voldemort Headshot DHP1.png (3.58 MB)")
![Draco Malfoy[12]](/mt/?noimg=&dark=on&url=http%3a%2f%2fharrypotter.wikia.com%2fwiki%2fFile%3aDraco_Malfoy_TDH.png "Draco Malfoy TDH.png (1.18 MB)")
Etymology[]
Thisincantation comes from theLatin wordsmobilis (which means "movable") andcorpus (a term meaning "body").
Behind the scenes[]
- This is possibly the spellLord Voldemort uses to move a deadGiant out of his way inHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.
- Mobilicorpusis possibly theincantation for theSomnambulist Charm, given that they are used in the same context.
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban(First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)(Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2(Possible appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (play)
- Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - The Original Screenplay
- Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
- Pottermore
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
Notes and references[]
- ↑1.01.11.2Pottermore
- ↑2.02.12.2Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery,Duelling Club (seethis video)
- ↑Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Chapter 1 (The Dark Lord Ascending)
- ↑4.04.1Scholastic Official Site (Harry Potter Glossary)
- ↑Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film) (seethis image)
- ↑Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - The Original Screenplay
- ↑7.07.1Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 6, Chapter 42 (The Final Vault)
- ↑8.08.18.2Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Beyond Hogwarts, Volume 1,
- ↑9.09.1Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 19 (The Servant of Lord Voldemort)
- ↑10.010.1Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 20 (The Dementor's Kiss)
- ↑11.011.1Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 1 (The Dark Lord Ascending)
- ↑12.012.1Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Act Two, Scene Thirteen
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