What is Snape’s Counter Spell?

Snape’s counter spell to the Sectumsempra curse is Vulnera Sanentur, a healing spell that can be used to heal deep wounds and counter the effects of the Sectumsempra spell. This counter-curse is a song-like incantation that was specifically designed to reverse the Sectumsempra spell, which was invented by Severus Snape himself.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. What is Sectumsempra?: Sectumsempra is a curse invented by Professor Severus Snape that injures the target and causes severe bleeding.
2. What is the counter spell in Harry Potter?: A counter-spell for general use, Finite is used to terminate the effects of other spells and to reverse or counter minor curses, jinxes, and hexes.
3. How did Draco heal from Sectumsempra?: It’s implied that Septum Sempra is Snape’s own creation, that he used a specific counter-curse to heal Draco, and that the spell isn’t designed to be instantly fatal, but to inflict a gruesome, but relatively slow death if left untreated.

Spell-Related Questions

4. What is Hermione’s most used spell?: Alohomora, which is a spell that unlocks objects, is also Hermine Granger’s signature spell.
5. What spell is Salvio Hexia?: Salvio Hexia is a defensive spell which presumably deflects hexes from the area.
6. What is the red spell that counters Avada Kedavra?: The only known counter-spell to Avada Kedavra is sacrificial protection, which uses the magic of love.
7. What was Ginny’s best spell?: The Bat Bogey Hex is the spell that Ginny Weasley is famous for, which overpowered Draco Malfoy and the Inquisitorial Squad.

Character-Related Questions

8. What spell killed Bellatrix?: Molly Weasley first hits Bellatrix with a spell that freezes her, most likely Petrificus Totalus, and then launches another one that shatters her entire body into pieces.
9. What is the rarest power in Harry Potter?: Those that are gifted with the power of flight are perhaps more rare than any other wizard that has any other power.
10. What spell kills Voldemort?: In the final battle, Harry used his signature spell Expelliarmus with defiance, which ultimately led to Voldemort’s death.

Additional Questions

11. How can Expelliarmus counter Avada Kedavra?: Expelliarmus did not beat Avada Kedavra directly, but Harry and Voldemort’s wands recognized each other as twins and connected with each other in a mystical way.
12. How did Harry’s Expelliarmus beat Voldemort?: During his final confrontation with Voldemort, Harry knew that he was the Elder Wand’s true master, and he cast Expelliarmus, ejecting the wand from Voldemort’s hand into his own, as the Killing Curse rebounded off his body, fatally striking Voldemort.
13. What spell is Rictusempra?: The Tickling Charm (Rictusempra) is a spell that causes a victim to buckle with laughter, often used as a diversionary tactic in duels.
14. What spell did Hermione use on Snape’s cloak?: Hermione’s bluebell flames were used against Snape when she and Ron thought he was cursing Harry’s broom in his first Quidditch match.
15. What is Ron’s signature spell?: Stupefy is Ron Weasley’s go-to spell in combat, which is meant to stun his opponent, often used during fights, such as the one at the Department of Ministries in Order of the Phoenix.