Can alohomora open any lock?

The Unlocking Charm (Alohomora), also known as the Thief's Friend, was a charm that unlocked objects such as doors or windows. It was also able to open doors locked by the Locking Spell (Colloportus), and as such, acted as its counter-charm.
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What is the opposite of alohomora?

The opposite of Alohomora is Colloportus, a charm that locks doors rendering them unable to be opened manually. This charm is taught to first-year Charms class students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
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Is Aberto and alohomora the same?

We're looking at you, Alohomora. Unlike Alohomora, Aberto doesn't seem to open locked doors. It really just opens doors, presumably. If you're capable of wandless magic and have your hands full, this spell might come in handy.
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What does the alohomora do?

Here's a closer look at some of them: The spell Alohomora is used to open and unlock doors. The word is supposedly from the West African Sidiki dialect and means “friendly to thieves.”
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Is Harry Potter real?

2. Harry Potter. While no, there is no actual Harry Potter, he was based on a real person! JK Rowling drew her inspiration for The Boy Who Lived from her neighbor Ian Potter who lived just four doors down from Rowling when she was a child.
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Man Can Open Any Kind Even The Hardest Safes And Locks Easily



What spell is Avada Kedavra?

Avada Kedavra, also known as the Killing Curse, kills a person instantaneously and without injury. There is no countercurse for it, and only one person, Harry Potter, has ever survived it.
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Does Harry Potter ever use Avada Kedavra?

Throughout the Harry Potter series, the titular hero never used the Killing Curse for several reasons. Avada Kedavra was Lord Voldemort's signature spell.
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What is Hermione's favorite spell?

And the third favorite Wingardium Leviosa, used for levitation, and known, perhaps most memorably, for Hermione Granger's pronunciation of it in Harry Potter Sorcerer's Stone.
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What is the most powerful spell in Harry Potter?

Harry Potter: 15 Most Powerful Spells
  • 8 Sectumsempra.
  • 7 Apparition.
  • 6 Expelliarmus.
  • 5 Obliviate.
  • 4 Cruciatus Curse.
  • 3 Imperius Curse.
  • 2 Avada Kedavra.
  • 1 Expecto Patronum.
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What are the 4 Unforgivable Curses?

They were first classified as "Unforgivable" in 1717. They are the Killing Curse, Avada Kedavra, the Cruciatus Curse, Crucio, and the Imperius Curse, Imperio.
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What is Rictusempra?

The Tickling Charm (Rictusempra), also known as the Rictusempra Charm, is a spell that causes a victim to buckle with laughter. It also has at least two other side effects on the victim. It is usually used as a diversionary tactic in duels.
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How did J.K. Rowling name the spells?

J.K. Rowling used Latin as inspiration for the spells in "Harry Potter." Some translations are very literal; "avis" means "bird." Others are complex. For example "sectumsempra" can be translated to "constant cut."
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Can knock open arcane lock?

A knock spell does not remove an arcane lock; it only suppresses the effect for 10 minutes.
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What does Accio spell do?

Accio – This summoning charm is a direct translation from Latin, meaning “I summon”. It is summoned by Harry in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire to complete the first task of the Triwizard Tournament.
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When was alohomora taught?

Numerous books on spells in the Hogwarts library also mention this charm. Alohomora is also a relatively simple charm and is one of the first ones taught to students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in their first year.
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What is Ginny's signature spell?

Ginevra Weasley was well-known for her ability to cast a particularly potent Bat-Bogey Hex, which could be considered her signature spell as she used it several times on people who annoyed her and was referred as "an accomplished caster" of the spell.
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Can you Accio a person?

Yes you can Accio a person, but not directly. Accio, is only known to work on inanimate objects. While people, animals and magical creatures may be indirectly affected or moved by the charm, it can not move people directly through the charm it's self.
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What is Voldemort's signature spell?

Voldemort's signature spell was Avada Kedavra.
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Did Ron use an Unforgivable Curse?

None of the good guys dare use the Killing Curse throughout the events of the movies and books, no matter how high the stakes and how difficult things are. But Ron Weasley is the exception, giving it a go in the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 movie when himself and Hermione look destined to die via Nagini.
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How did Hermione Dodge Avada Kedavra?

Hermione shot a Stunning Spell which almost hit Crabbe, who only avoided it because Draco pulled him out of the way. To retaliate for this he fired the Killing curse at Hermione with every intention of killing her.
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Why did crucio not work on Harry?

The primary reason the Cruciatus Curse didn't work on Harry was that Voldemort wasn't the true owner of the Elder Wand. The Elder Wand, like other wands being semi-sentient, knew who it's true master was. It was aware of the fact that Harry had won over Draco and it belonged to him.
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Who created crucio?

Creation. The Cruciatus Curse was invented during the early middle ages, by dark witches or wizards. The curse was created for torture purposes, but has also been used effectively in duels. According to Barty Crouch Jr., the curse was once very popular.
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What spell killed Bellatrix Lestrange?

She is mine!" Bellatrix then started taunting Mrs Weasley over her son's death, proceeding to laugh at Molly's enraged response that the Death Eater "will never touch our children again!". This provided an opening for Molly to strike Bellatrix with a curse that hit her straight in the heart, killing her.
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What does crucio mean?

3. Crucio — causes opponent unbearable pain. The Latin word for "cross" is "crux," and the verb "cruciare" means "to crucify/torture." Crucio means "I torture," which is literally what the spell does in "Harry Potter." Crucio is one of the Unforgiveable Curses — meaning its use is punishable by death.
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