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Alohomora

Alohomora is a charm that unlocks doors. Hermione uses it on the third-floor corridor the night of the midnight adventure, which is how they meet Fluffy. It opens ordinary locks and fails on doors sealed with stronger magic, such as the doors the trio meet while on the run.

Illustration of Alohomora

First mention

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Chapter: The Midnight Duel

Hermione unlocks the forbidden door on the third floor after Harry and Ron have gone looking for a duel with Draco.