Hermione's Special Spells Trivia Quiz

Answer: Geminio

Hermione uses this spell so that Umbridge doesn't realize that the locket was stolen. The spell is Latin for "to double." This spell is also put on the contents of the Lestranges' Gringotts vault. Along with the Flagrante curse, which makes objects hot, this spell makes it difficult for people to steal the Lestranges' treasure.

Answer: Homenum Revelio

At first, Ron thinks that Hermione did the spell incorrectly, because nothing happens. In reality, nothing happened because there was no one at Grimmauld Place to reveal. Travers and Selwyn, two of Voldemort's Death Eaters, later use this spell on Harry, Ron, and Hermione in "Deathly Hallows" when they are at the Lovegoods' house. Harry feels like something is "swooping" over them and the Death Eaters are immediately aware of their presence.

Answer: Gouges out walls

Hermione uses this spell in "Deathly Hallows" to help the dragon escape from Gringotts. Her spell gouges out the cave wall so that the dragon can escape more quickly. Harry and Ron copy her, and the dragon is soon free. The spell is Latin for "dig out."

Answer: Reveals invisible ink

Hermione uses this spell in "Chamber of Secrets" to see if there is anything invisible written in Tom Riddle's diary. She also uses a Revealer, an object that reveals invisible ink. Nothing happens, however, because there was nothing written in the book. The incantation is from the Latin word "appareo", which means "to appear".

Answer: Protego Horribilis

Hermione uses Cave Inimicum, Salvio Hexia, and Repello Muggletum when she, Harry, and Ron are searching for Horcruxes. Professor Flitwick uses the spell Protego Horribilis in "Deathly Hallows" to keep Dark forces out of Hogwarts during the Battle of Hogwarts. This spell is Latin for "I protect against the horrible."

Answer: Causes a fiery red trail to emerge from a wand

Hermione uses this spell in "Order of the Phoenix" in the Department of Mysteries. She marks red 'X's on the doors of the Entrance Room so that the group can recall which rooms they have entered. Flagrate comes from the Latin for "flagro", meaning "blaze".

Answer: Blasts holes in objects

Hermione uses this spell in "Deathly Hallows" at the Lovegoods' house. She blasts a hole in the floor, allowing her, Ron, and Harry to escape the Death Eaters. The incantation is Latin for "dig deep" or "press down".

Answer: Turns stairs to a slide

Hermione uses this spell in "Deathly Hallows" to help her and Harry escape from Death Eaters. This is also the spell that prevents boys from entering the girls' dormitories. The incantation comes from the French word "glisser", meaning "to slide".

Answer: Erecto

Hermione uses the incantation "Erecto" to erect the tent in "Deathly Hallows". Anapneo is used for the first and only time by Horace Slughorn in "Half-Blood Prince" to clear the airway of a choking Marcus Belby. Langlock, one of the Half-Blood Prince's spells, is first used by Harry in "Half-Blood Prince" to glue Peeves's tongue to the roof of his mouth. Episkey is first used by Nymphadora Tonks in "Half-Blood Prince" to mend Harry's broken nose.

Answer: Prisoner of Azkaban

Hermione uses this spell when the Gryffindor Quidditch team is playing Hufflepuff in "Prisoner of Azkaban". Hermione's spell allows Harry to see the Snitch better. Despite Hermione's quick thinking, Gryffindor loses the match when dementors enter the stadium and Harry passes out.