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Caterwauling Charm

Caterwauling Charm

The Caterwauling Charm sets off a loud wailing noise when an unauthorized person enters the target area.

References from the canon

  • Hogsmeade was under a Caterwauling Charm that would go off if anyone moved around outside while curfew was in effect (DH28).

Commentary

Etymology

"caterwaul" Eng. to make a screaming noise like that of a cat during mating season

From the Web

"Caterwauling Charm" from Harry Potter Wiki

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