What spell did Grindelwald use blue fire?

In the film, Grindelwald casts this spell during his rally in an arena under the Père Lachaise Cemetery, but doesn't actually say it aloud (as he's one of those advanced wizards who doesn't need to actually say spell names). But the spell is in the script, and here's what it's called: Protego Diabolica.
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What was Grindelwald's blue fire?

Grindelwald was able to unleash the ring of fire in an attempt to destroy Paris. The fire soon manifested as what appeared to be a fiery, winged demon or dragon within it as it spread and burnt everything in sight, similar to the effects of Fiendfyre.
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Does Grindelwald use Fiendfyre?

Grindelwald's spell is different than Fiendfyre. The spell Grindelwald used to create his circle of protective fire doesn't seem to be Fiendfyre. When Fiendfyre burns, it seems to burn indiscriminately - Crabbe casts it in the Room of Requirement but it shows no loyalty to him.
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What were Grindelwald's powers?

Elemental Magic Mastery: Grindelwald was extremely accomplished with the manipulation of the elements, particularly fire, lightning, and water, and his mastery apparently could be comparable with even Albus Dumbledore's own.
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Is protego Diabolica the strongest spell?

The Protego Diabolica seems to be very advanced magic but it's not that powerful in itself. Within the Wizarding World, there's always a trade-off between rate of fire of a magic and control of said magic.
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Can Protego Maxima block Avada Kedavra?

Nope. None can block the Killing Curse, but yeah it can be dodged.
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Can Protego Maxima block crucio?

You can't block unforgivable curses or any other really powerful curses/hexes with the Shield Charm. @Harrypotterexpert101 You're right on that count, but I'm pretty sure Protego Maxima can block Crucio. Wait, no. That's Protego Horriblis.
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What is Grindelwald's signature spell?

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

But the spell is in the script, and here's what it's called: Protego Diabolica. The Harry Potter wiki describes this spell as an “incantation to a protective spell, a modified version of the Shield Charm.
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Was Grindelwald a Slytherin?

Grindelwald is mentioned by Ron Weasley, who erroneously states he was sorted into Slytherin House at Hogwarts.
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Who is worse Grindelwald or Voldemort?

Based on the facts about the wizarding world that we know so far, Voldemort would be the most powerful wizard, but Grindelwald would be the most dangerous one.
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Is protego DIabolica stronger than Fiendfyre?

Protego DIabolica seems way more controlled than Fiendfyre. It only burns those who have ill intentions towards the one who summoned it, something that Fiendfyre wouldn't do showed by the fact that it even destroyed the one who cast it once (Crabbe in the Room of Requirements).
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What is Levicorpus spell?

The Dangling Jinx (Levicorpus) was a jinx, which was intended to be cast nonverbally but the incantation could also be spoken aloud, caused the victim to be hoisted into the air by their ankle; the counter-jinx for this jinx was Liberacorpus.
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What is the spell for Fiendfyre?

Fiendfyre (incantation unknown) was a curse that produced enchanted flames of immense size and heat that were capable of destroying nearly anything in its path, taking the form of gigantic fiery beasts such as serpents, Chimaeras, dragons, and birds of prey that seek out living targets.
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What spell did Newt use of Grindelwald?

At the end of "Fantastic Beasts," Newt uses a spell called "revelio" to reveal (get it?) that Percival Graves was really Grindelwald in disguise. Warner Bros.
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What is the skull Grindelwald uses?

This skull-hookah belonged to Gellert Grindelwald, and was made of an aged human skull. When used, it allowed others to experience Grindelwald's visions.
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Who invented Protego Diabolica?

Grindelwald created this spell around himself Aurors arrived at his Paris rally. Most of his Acolytes walked through the black flames to join him inside the circle.
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What was Grindelwald's famous slogan?

"I wish you were working with me now. Towards a world where we wizards are free to live openly, and to love freely,"
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Is Grindelwald a pureblood?

It's difficult to find out anything about Grindelwald, as there is very little information about Gellert Grindelwald's past. However, by some evidence, it can well be concluded that he was in-fact a pure blood.
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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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What does Engorgio spell do?

Engorgio is a spell that enlarges an object. It means 'To Fill In'.
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What does Alohamora spell 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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How did Dumbledore counter Avada Kedavra?

At the end of Fantastic Beasts 3 though, Grindelwald attempts to use Avada Kedavra on Credence, but Albus and Aberforth Dumbledore successfully block it using golden magic.
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What is Harrys strongest spell?

Harry Potter: 15 Strongest Spells In The Wizarding World, Ranked
  1. 1 The Mirror Of Erised Charm.
  2. 2 Avada Kedavra Is The Ultimate Unforgivable Curse. ...
  3. 3 Unsupported Flight Is Nothing Less Than A Magical Revolution. ...
  4. 4 Protego Diabolica Burns Away The Caster's Enemies. ...
  5. 5 Expecto Patronum Summons A Powerful Protector. ...
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Is Sectumsempra unforgivable?

The reason it wasn't classified as an Unforgivable Curse is because the Ministry wouldn't have known about it - they would be unable to make any decision on something they don't know exists. That, by itself, doesn't say whether the Ministry would classify it as one if they knew about it.
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