Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Magic/Langlock

Langlock
Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter - Magic
Type	Spell (Jinx)
Features	Binds the tongue to the roof of the mouth, preventing speech
First Appearance	Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Overview

The Langlock spell is one that prevents someone from speaking about something specific by binding their tongue to the roof of their mouth.

Extended Description

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Harry finds this spell in the Potions text that belonged to the Half-Blood Prince. He uses it at one point in the story to silence Peeves, who is loudly commentating a fight between Dobby and Kreacher. We also guess that this is the spell left in the entrance to Number 12, Grimmauld Place by Mad-Eye Moody as part of the attempt to prevent Snape's entrance.

Analysis

Questions

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Greater Picture

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