| Body-Bind Curse | |
|---|---|
| Incantation |
Petrificus Totalus[1] |
| Type |
Curse[1] |
| Hand Movement |
Point[1] |
| Light |
None[1] |
| Effect |
Paralyses[1] |
| [Source] | |
The Body-Bind Curse[2] (Petrificus Totalus[1]) is a spell that can be used to paralyse the victim, forcing their arms, jaws and legs together; the only part of their body that can move is their eyes[1].
Practitioners[]
Behind the scenes[]
- Fred Weasley stated that at the time of his wedding, he would use this curse on his mother so that everyone could wear and do what they wanted[2]; he died, however, before he could be married[3].
Appearances[]
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Chapter Sixteen - Through the Trapdoor)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Chapter Eight - The Wedding)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Chapter Thirty-One - The Battle of Hogwarts)