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In the [[Magic (Harry Potter)|magical]] world of the ''[[Harry Potter]]'' series of fictional novels by [[J.K. Rowling]], many (often incredible) things are accomplished through the use of [[spell (paranormal)| magical spells]] by the characters. A more general discussion of spells, and similar magic magic, in the world of [[J.K. Rowling]], can be found in the article [[Spells and spell-like magic in the world of Harry Potter]].

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:When two wands that share the same magical core are forced to engage in battle, a more powerful reverse spell effect called ''[[List of spells in Harry Potter#Priori Incantatem Effect|Priori Incantatem]]'' takes place. This effect is seen during Harry's battle with [[Voldemort|Lord Voldemort]] at the end of ''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''.

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Proteus (The Protean Charm)===

:'''Pronunciation:''' pro-TAY-usUnknown
:'''Description:''' Causes copies of an object to be remotely affected by changes made to the original.
:'''Seen/Mentioned:''' First used in ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]''. [[Hermione Granger]] put the charm on a number of fake [[Money in Harry Potter|Galleons]]. Instead of the serial number around the edge of the coin, the time and date of the next meeting of [[Dumbledore's Army]] appeared. In this case, the charm was used to avoid drawing attention to the meetings, and to  avoid Professor [[Umbridge]]'s suspicions. Hermione later tells Harry that she based the idea on Voldemort making the Dark Marks of his [[Death Eater|Death Eaters]] become warm, telling them that they must come to him. Hermione jokes that she thought it better to use coins rather than their members' skin. Also used by Draco Malfoy on a coin or coins to contact Madam Rosmerta in ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''.

:'''Etymology:''' Probably from the Greek ''Proteus'' (Προτευς), a shape-shifting god.
:'''Notes:''' In Hermione's casting, when the date changes the coin becomes hot, alerting the owner to look at the Galleon. This may not be a feature of the original charm.
:The ''Protean'' Charm is an [[NEWT]] standard charm, according to [[Minor Ravenclaws#Terry Boot|Terry Boot]], who is incredulous that Hermione can perform it already.

===Protego (Shield Charm)===

(contracted; show full) house-elf performs this or a similar spell non-verbally in ''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'', whilst levitating a pudding across the Dursleys' kitchen. In the movie, it is used by saying "Wingardium Leviosa!" while making a "swish and flick" movement with the wand (a movement also referred to in the book).

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