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Expelliarmus

Expelliarmus is the Disarming Charm. It knocks a wand out of an opponent’s hand. Severus Snape uses it on Gilderoy Lockhart at the Duelling Club. It becomes Harry’s signature spell, and he casts it at Voldemort in the last duel of the Battle of Hogwarts.

Illustration of Expelliarmus

First mention

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Chapter: The Duelling Club

Snape disarms Lockhart on the stage in the Great Hall. Lockhart’s wand flies out of his hand.

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