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.)

Comments

[masterofmystery.livejournal.com]

I figured it was objects too, but I doubt if the kids went up to the door and listened they would hear anything. I reckon that along with blocking objects it blocks humans, and therefore they can't get close enough to hear anyway?

[mbmargarita.livejournal.com]

I reckon that along with blocking objects it blocks humans, and therefore they can't get close enough to hear anyway?

Yeah exactly, in that case anyway. But in the case of a dorm bed or something, curtains not being as thick as a door and all that, you might be able to stand across the room and still hear it, and so it would not be the effective spell to use.

And anyway, even if they didn't hear anything, if they tried to walk next to the bed and found themselves mysteriously being deflected to the center of the room... something would definitely be suspicious ;)

[jan-aq.livejournal.com]

It might also block sound waves. :)

[mbmargarita.livejournal.com]

Again, it only demonstrably blocks objects from the outside. It could be that it blocks objects (sounds waves, etc) from the inside from escaping as well, but I wouldn't assume that from the Imperturbable name, though I wouldn't quibble with a fanfic writer who wanted to.