======Pimple Jinx======
=====Spell Information=====
  * **Incantation:** None stated. The spell may be cast non-verbally, or its incantation is unknown.
  * **Pronunciation:** Not applicable.
  * **Wand Movement:** None stated.
  * **Light:** None stated.
  * **Effect:** Causes the target to break out in an eruption of pimples or boils. Advanced applications of this [[jinx]] can cause the pimples to form specific shapes or words.
  * **Type:** [[Jinx]]
=====History and Known Uses=====
The Pimple Jinx is most famously and powerfully used by [[Hermione Granger]] in //Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix//. To ensure secrecy for [[Dumbledore's Army]], she bewitched the parchment that all members signed. The enchantment stipulated that if any member betrayed the group to [[Dolores Umbridge]], they would be afflicted by this jinx.
When [[Marietta Edgecombe]] informed [[Professor Umbridge]] about the secret defensive group, the jinx was activated. A dense formation of purplish pimples erupted across her nose and forehead, spelling out the word "SNEAK".
This particular application of the jinx proved to be remarkably resilient. The school matron, [[Madam Pomfrey]], a highly competent healer, confessed that she was unable to remove the pimples, stating that they defied all her attempts at magical removal. [[Hermione]] later confirmed to [[Harry Potter]] and [[Ron Weasley]] that she had designed the jinx to be long-lasting and that there was no simple counter-jinx for it. She expected the effects would eventually fade, though they might leave some scarring.
The jinx itself appears to be fairly well-known among students. Earlier in the school year, [[Ron Weasley]] jokingly suggested that [[Harry]] use a Pimple Jinx on [[Cho Chang]] to get her attention, indicating it is a common spell within the general magical repertoire at [[Hogwarts]].
=====Learning and Counter-Spells=====
The Pimple Jinx seems to be a standard-level spell learned by students at [[Hogwarts]], given its casual mention in conversation. However, [[Hermione Granger]]'s use of it demonstrates that, like many spells, its power and complexity can be significantly enhanced by the caster.
[[Hermione]]'s version was specifically crafted to be difficult to counteract. She stated that there was no counter-jinx for her specific enchantment on the [[Dumbledore's Army]] list. The inability of [[Madam Pomfrey]] to provide a remedy underscores the strength of the magical binding. This suggests that while a standard Pimple Jinx might be reversible, a more potent or custom-tailored version can bypass conventional healing magic and counter-spells, relying instead on fading over time.
=====Etymology=====
The spell's name is purely descriptive and straightforward.
  * **Pimple:** A common English word for a small pustule on the skin.
  * **[[Jinx]]:** A type of [[Dark Magic]] whose effects are generally minor, irritating, and vexing rather than causing serious or permanent harm.
=====Behind the Scenes=====
  * In the film adaptation of //Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix//, [[Marietta Edgecombe]]'s betrayal results in the word "SNEAK" appearing on her face in raised, pimple-like sores, visually representing the effect described in the novel. (film)
  * [[Hermione Granger]]'s clever and somewhat ruthless use of the Pimple Jinx is often cited by fans and critics as a significant character moment, showcasing her formidable magical talent and her fierce loyalty.