Spello-tape

Spello-tape is an adhesive tape that is used in the wizarding world to fix objects that either could not be fixed by a spell, or when magic was not deemed appropriate to the situation.

Known users

 * In 1992, Ron Weasley used Spello-tape borrowed from Seamus Finnigan to try to keep his broken wand together, though the wand was still too damaged to function properly.
 * Ginny Weasley used Spello-tape in 1994 to fix one of her textbooks.
 * Harry Potter found some Spello-tape in Dolores Umbridge's office.
 * Hermione Granger used it to restrain The Monster Book of Monsters, a biting book assigned by Hagrid in her third year.
 * Kreacher used it to repair the picture of Bellatrix Lestrange that he salvaged from the purge of 12 Grimmauld Place.

Behind the scenes

 * Sellotape is a British brandnamed cellophane adhesive tape. It is similar to Scotch tape in the U.S. This is an example of the numerous puns used in the books.
 * For learning the Mending Charm in Wonderbook: Book of Spells, the player is granted the PlayStation 3 Trophy "No need for Spellotape."

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
 * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
 * Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
 * Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
 * Pottermore
 * Wonderbook: Book of Spells