Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Magic/Confundus
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| Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter - Magic | |
| Confundus Charm | |
|---|---|
| Type | Spell (Charm) |
| Features | Causes confusion in the subject |
| First Appearance | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Akaban |
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[edit] Overview
The Confundus charm makes the subject confused. It fairly advanced magic and is cast by muttering the incantation "Confundo." The Confundus charm can apparently also be cast silently.
[edit] Extended Description
In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Severus Snape knows that his story of what happened in the Shrieking Shack will differ radically from Harry's, so he claims that Harry was obviously suffering under the effects of a Confundus charm.
In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Hermione casts this charm on Cormac McLaggen, a potential goal-keeper, to prevent him looking better than Ron at the team try-outs.
[edit] Analysis
The latter use of this charm would indicate that there are physical as well as mental effects; McLaggen, some time after he is Confunded, has trouble navigating stairs.
