A spell in the Harry Potter series that cuts the target several times like a sword. It was invented by Severus Snape and chronicled in his annotated Potions schoolbook, where Harry Potter learned it. The cuts can only be healed immediately after infliction by a countercurse also created by Severus Snape.
The spell is ineffective on Inferi or other creatures who do not have or need blood.
The name derives from the Latin sectum, "cut", and semper, "always"
The spell is ineffective on Inferi or other creatures who do not have or need blood.
The name derives from the Latin sectum, "cut", and semper, "always"
Harry Potter dropped Draco Malfoy like a convulsing brick by slashing him with the effects of Sectumsempra.
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A spell that can accidentally be used when the spell-caster means to use "Rictusempra" (the tickling charm). This spell will cause the target to suffer from sudden, frequent, and uncontrollable bowel movements.
Kira pointed her want at Jake - with the intention of using the tickle charm on him. She mispronounced the incantation and said "RECTUMSEMPRA!!"
Jake quickly rushed to the washroom.
Jake quickly rushed to the washroom.
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