Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Magic/Serpensortia

Serpensortia
Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter - Magic
Type	Spell (Jinx)
Features	Creates a snake
First Appearance	Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Overview

Serpensortia makes a snake appear from the end of the caster's wand. Malfoy uses this spell against Harry during a duel in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

Extended Description

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This is a major plot point, as it is the first time that Harry has had to use Parseltongue in front of wizards, and while we have seen it before, neither he nor we understand its significance.

Analysis

Questions

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Greater Picture

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