General Counter-Spell

""Finite Incantatem!" he shouted; Harry's feet stopped dancing, Malfoy stopped laughing and they were able to look up. A haze of greenish smoke was hovering over the scene."

- The spell's use at the Duelling Club

The General Counter-Spell (Finite or Finite Incantatem ) is, as its name indicates, a counter-spell for general use. It may be used in duels or on an entire home, as a precaution before a wizard answers the door. This spell is one of the seven covered in The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2.

Practitioners

 * Harry Potter
 * Hermione Granger
 * Luna Lovegood
 * Nymphadora Tonks
 * Remus Lupin
 * Severus Snape

Etymology
From Latin finire, meaning "end", and incantationem, meaning "enchantment".

Behind the scenes

 * This spell is included in the Harry Potter: Spells application for the iPhone as a counter-attack spell.

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
 * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
 * Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
 * Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
 * Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
 * Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (video game)
 * Harry Potter: Spells
 * Pottermore