Curses and Counter-Curses is a book written by Vindictus Viridian that can be found on the bench in Christmas at Hogwarts. It contains the more advanced duelling spells, including the most powerful first year spell: Full Body-Bind. As a spellbook it is not found in the Trunk and therefore cannot be traded.
Description[]
"Bewitch your friends and befuddle your enemies with the latest revenges: Hair loss, Jelly-Legs, Tongue-Tying and much, much more."
From the Story[]
"Curses and Counter-Curses, by Professor Vindictus Viridian, is a spellbook which contains jinxes and curses.".
Extract[]
This item can be read (but not collected) in Chapter 12 Moment 1 of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, located in the bookcase all the way to the back.
- “The Tickling Spell: Point your wand directly at your enemy and shout 'Titillando!'
- "The Leg-Locker Curse: Point your wand directly at your enemy and shout 'Locomotor Mortis!'
- "The Full-Body Bind: Point your wand directly at your enemy and shout 'Petrificus Totalus!'
- "Tongue-Tying Spell: Point your wand directly at your enemy and shout 'Mimble Wimble!'
- "Jelly-Legs Curse: Point your wand directly at your enemy and shout 'Locomotor Wibbly!'"
Spells[]
Below is a list of all the book's spells which can be used in Pottermore, each of which can be used for duelling Finding the book unlocks these spells:
- Full Body-Bind
- Jelly-Legs Curse
- Leg-Locker Curse
- Pimple Jinx
- Stickfast Hex
- Tickling Hex
- Tongue-Tying Spell
Trivia[]
- The book's description also mentions a Hair Loss curse not available in Pottermore.