Which of these charms is the dancing-feet jinx?
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Which of these charms is the dancing-feet jinx?
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he Dancing Feet Spell (Tarantallegra) is a charm used to force another person's legs to begin dancing uncontrollably. The spell requires a clear, unobstructed view of the target to be successfully cast.
Casting and Effects
It should be noted that although this spell requires the target to have legs (animate or inanimate) it can also provoke a reaction out of legless targets (for example, it is known to have caused Mt. Vesuvius to erupt).
Variations of use
- It is mainly used to make a victim do something hilarious, but it can be also be used in dueling.
Etymology
The Tarantella is a dance originating in Italy. It was believed to cure the effects of the bite of a Tarantula by causing the victim to sweat out the toxin. It wasn't until centuries later that scientists determined the Black Widow was actually the venomous spider in question; people merely blamed the Tarantula because of its size. Allegra may be derived from allegro, a musical tempo meaning "quick and lively"; or simply from the word "leg" as this is the only body part affected by the jinx.
OOC Dice Information
The Dancing Feet spell requires a player to be level 9 or higher.
"The 'Dancing Feet' spell has its origins in ancient Italy, but is best remembered for its improper usage by Warlock Zaccaria Innocenti who is credited with conjuring a 'dance' within Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD."— History of this spell, Cast-a-Spell handbook[6]
The Dancing Feet Spell[3] (Tarantallegra)[1] was a charm[3] that made a target's legs spasm wildly out of control,[3] making it appear as though they were dancing. It worked on both living and inanimate targets, so long as it had legs.[6] It was mainly used to humiliate a victim,[1] but it could be also be used in duelling.[1][7][8]
History
This Dancing Feet Spell was created in ancient Italy but was best remembered for its improper usage by warlock Zaccaria Innocenti who was credited with conjuring a 'dance' within Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, triggering its eruption.[6]
Casting
"Essential Tip # 1: You must have an unobstructed view of your subject in order to properly cast the Tarantallegra.
Essential Tip # 2: In order to make a subject dance, it must first possess legs (a
spell for growing legs appears in the advanced CAST-A-SPELL training handbook)."— Tips on casting, Cast-a-Spell
handbook[6]
In order to be successfully cast, the spell required a clear, unobstructed view of the target. The spell worked on both living and inanimate targets, but the target in question must possess legs for the spell to work properly, otherwise, the spell might provoke an undesired reaction, such as in the case of Mt. Vesuvius.[6]
Known uses
"Malfoy pointed his wand at Harry’s knees, choked, “Tarantallegra!” and the next second Harry’s legs began to jerk around out of his control in a kind of quickstep."— Draco Malfoy using this spell on Harry Potter at the Duelling Club[src]
Zaccaria Innocenti | 79 AD | Conjured a 'dance' within Mount Vesuvius, triggering its eruption and killing over a thousand people.[6] |
Unidentified third-year | 1987–1988 school year | Used this spell on a second-year jokingly.[9] |
First-years (possibly) | June 1992 | It is possible this was the spell used to make a pineapple dance across the classroom in the first-year Charms exam.[10] |
Draco Malfoy | 17 December, 1992 | Cast this spell on Harry Potter in 1992 at the first and last meeting of the Duelling Club.[1] |
Albus Dumbledore | June, 1996 | Albus Dumbledore used this spell at Hogwarts to make the suits of armour dance.[11] |
Antonin Dolohov | 18 June, 1996 | Used it against Neville Longbottom during the Battle of the Department of Mysteries making Neville smash the prophecy of Harry and the Dark Lord.[7] |
Harry Potter | September, 2020 | Harry used this spell while duelling Draco Malfoy in his home.[8] |
Known practitioners
- Zaccaria Innocenti[6]
Etymology
The Tarantella is a dance originating in Italy. It was believed to cure the effects of the bite of a Tarantula by causing the victim to sweat out the toxin. It wasn't until centuries later that scientists determined the Black Widow was actually the venomous spider in question; people merely blamed the Tarantula because of its size.[12] Allegra may be derived from allegro, a musical tempo meaning "quick and lively"; or simply from the word "leg" as this is the only body part affected by the charm.
Behind the scenes
The wand movement shown in Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells
- It can be bought at Wiseacre's Wizarding Equipment in Diagon Alley in LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4,[4] and in Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes in LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7.[5]
- It should be noted that although this spell requires the target to have legs (animate or inanimate) it can also provoke a reaction out of legless targets (for example, it is known to have caused Mt. Vesuvius to erupt).
- The hand movement required to use this charm, highly resembles a pair of legs dancing. This is most likely intentional as the spell causes the target to dance.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Possible appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (play)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
- Harry Potter Trading Card Game (Possible appearance)
- Pottermore
- Wizarding World (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter Official Site
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
- Harry Potter: Magic Awakened (Indirectly mentioned only)
- Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells
- Hogwarts Legacy
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 11 (The Duelling Club)
- ↑ Scholastic Pronunciation Guide
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Pottermore - The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 Tarantallegra entry on the Cast-a-Spell kit found in the Library section of the Harry Potter Official Site.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 35 (Beyond the Veil)
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Act Two, Scene Thirteen
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 4, "Become a Prefect" Achievement
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 16 (Through the Trapdoor)
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 38 (The Second War Begins)
- ↑ A&E Special on Spiders
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