Impediment Jinx

"Swift use of this jinx can freeze an attacker for a few moments, or stop a magical beast in its tracks. The jinx is a vital part of any duellist’s arsenal."

- Miranda Goshawk introduces this spell in Book of Spells.

The Impediment Jinx (Impedimenta ), also known as the Impediment Hex is a jinx that slows the target. It is only temporary, lasting about ten seconds. Although it is capable of freezing a wasp in mid-air, it is ineffective against lethifolds.

The curse will usually simply immobilise a target, it can also be used to throw a target backward or simply decrease the velocity of the victim's movement , and can also levitate them.

Practitioners

 * Antonin Dolohov
 * Bellatrix Lestrange
 * Draco Malfoy
 * Flavius Belby
 * Harry Potter
 * Hermione Granger
 * James Potter
 * Jugson
 * Lucius Malfoy
 * Miranda Goshawk
 * Narcissa Malfoy
 * Neville Longbottom
 * Rolanda Hooch
 * Ronald Weasley
 * Scabior
 * Yaxley

Etymology
The incantation "Impedimenta" is derived from the Latin word "impedimentum", meaning "a hindrance".

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
 * Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
 * Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
 * Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
 * Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
 * Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)
 * Wonderbook: Book of Spells
 * Pottermore