Silencio

[donnaimmaculata]

So, the Silencing Charm is used in Hogwarts dormitories so that the students can indulge in some quiet wanking or shagging. But is that canon? I don't remember that sort of Silencing Charm existing in the books. (Also, I am not a great fan of it. If drowning out any sounds were that simple, Harry could easily prevent Ron from hearing his nightmares, and IIRC this is something he worries about in OotP.) The only Silencing Charm I can think of is the one cast on living creatures (bullfrogs and ravens) in Flitwick's class. Somehow, the idea of Harry and Ron casting Silencing Charms on each other before wanking each other off is oddly appealing. Has anyone ever used it in a fic? (Doesn't have to be Harry and Ron, though.)

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[midnitemaraud-r.livejournal.com]

Silencio is used to mute a voice, as was pointed out.

How could they cast it on each other though - unless they do it simultaneously - because if one is silenced, he can't cast the charm on the other. And would they bounce off each other and hit something else if cast simultaneously? (Hermione and Goyle was it? - being hit with Harry and Draco's curses in GoF) Which brings up the next point - it would be impossible to 'uncast' it as well since they can't speak!

In the D/s scenario, that kind of moots the point of a safe word, don't you think? (Not having any experience with gags, I have no idea how that would work there either... O_o )

I see someone mentioned the Imperturbable charm - If it didn't block out sound, too, the kids should have been able to at least hear murmurs coming from behind the door that the extendible ears would have picked up. I can't see that Order meetings would be conducted in whispers, and you have to think that there were likely arguments from people - like Sirius - when decisions were made that they didn't like. They may all be on the same side, but few are concilatory by nature.

Of course if silencing spells in general were so common, you'd think they'd be used more often. Perhaps they're NEWT level. I personally don't like capitalizing Silencing Spell/Charm, because that implies that there's only the one. And in the case of smut, a Silencio isn't going to stop the bed from rocking or the springs from squeaking!

[midnitemaraud-r.livejournal.com]

Oh - you asked if we've ever used them in fic! Yes - I have. I made them up with the help of a latin generator.

Once again he vowed to research some silencing spells. The Insonitus charm his parents had taught him – the one they used at home when outside noises kept him awake – worked on solid surfaces, like doors, walls and windows but apparently had no effect on bedcurtains and draperies. He’d researched the Tacitus charm and thought that might work, but it was an O.W.L. level charm. The wand movement was rather complex, and the book’s description wasn’t very helpful. He’d have to ask Professor Flitwick about it after their next Charms class.

Then again, I'm of the opinion that considering the general lack of knowledge of Muggle gadgets and scientific principles, they probably have charms and spells for a LOT of things!

[sidial.livejournal.com]

Spells can be cast without words, they are just likely to be weaker.