Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ======Four-Point Spell====== =====Spell Information===== * **Incantation:** [[Point Me]] * **Pronunciation:** //POYNT-mee// * **Wand Movement:** The [[wand]] is placed flat on the open palm of the caster. * **Light:** None described. * **Effect:** Causes the caster's [[wand]] to act like a compass, with the tip pointing due north. * **Type:** [[Charm]] =====History and Known Uses===== The Four-Point Spell was a practical navigational [[charm]] used to determine direction. Its most notable use occurred during the [[Third Task]] of the [[Triwizard Tournament]]. Before entering the maze, [[Hermione Granger]] taught the spell to [[Harry Potter]], having mastered it in preparation for the task. Inside the maze, [[Harry Potter]] used the spell successfully on multiple occasions. When faced with a choice of paths, he would place his [[wand]] flat on his palm and utter the incantation `//Point Me//`. The [[wand]] would then spin to indicate the northern direction, allowing him to maintain his bearings within the confusing, magically-altered maze and make informed choices about which way to proceed. This simple but effective piece of [[magic]] proved invaluable in helping him navigate toward the center of the maze where the [[Triwizard Cup]] was located. =====Learning and Counter-Spells===== The spell appears to be of moderate difficulty. [[Hermione Granger]], a highly proficient student, was able to learn it and subsequently teach it to [[Harry Potter]] in a short amount of time before the [[Third Task]]. This suggests it is well within the capabilities of a fourth-year [[Hogwarts]] student. There are no known counter-spells or methods to block the Four-Point Spell mentioned in the books. As a utility [[charm]] rather than a spell used in duelling, it is unlikely to have a direct counter-incantation. However, its effectiveness could presumably be negated by locations with powerful confounding [[magic]] or enchantments specifically designed to interfere with directional spells. =====Etymology===== The name "**Four-Point Spell**" is a direct reference to the four cardinal points of a compass: north, south, east, and west. The incantation, `//Point Me//`, is in plain English and is a literal command to the [[wand]], instructing it to point the caster in the correct direction. This is somewhat unusual, as many [[incantations]] are derived from [[Latin]], but not unprecedented. =====Behind the Scenes===== * In the film adaptation of //Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire//, [[Harry Potter]] is shown using the spell inside the hedge maze, consistent with the novel. (film) * In the video game adaptation of //Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix//, the spell is used as a primary navigational tool, casting a golden trail on the ground to guide the player to their selected destination on the [[Marauder's Map]]. (video game)
