Sunday, August 07, 2011

List of spells in Harry Potter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

List of spells in Harry Potter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Legilimens
Pronunciation: /lɛˈdʒɪlɨmɛnz/ le-jil-i-menz
Description: Allows the caster to delve into the mind of the victim, allowing the caster to see the memories, thoughts, and emotions of the victim.
Seen/mentioned: Used by Snape on Harry during Occlumency lessons in Order of the Phoenix and by Dumbledore on Kreacher. Also used nonverbally by Snape on Harry in Half-Blood Prince to allow him to see where Harry had learned the Sectumsempra spell. Used by Lord Voldemort multiple times to see Harry's thoughts.
Suggested etymology: Latin legere meaning 'to read' and Latin mens meaning 'mind'.[12]
Notes: See also Legilimency for more information."