Quietus

Quietus is a spell in the wizarding world that counteracts the effects of the “Sonorus” charm. When cast, it returns the volume of the caster’s voice to its normal level after it has been magically amplified.

qui·e·tus
/kwai-EE-tus/
spell

Quietus Overview

Function: Quietus is used to normalize a magically amplified voice. It’s essentially the “off” switch for the “Sonorus” charm.
Usage: The spell is commonly used in settings where someone needs to address a large crowd, such as Quidditch matches or large assemblies. After the announcer or speaker has finished addressing the crowd, they would use “Quietus” to return their voice to a regular volume.
Incantation Etymology

“Quietus” is derived from the Latin word “quietus,” meaning “calm” or “quiet.” Given the spell’s function to calm or quieten a magically enhanced voice, the name is apt.

What is the Sonorus charm?

The Sonorus charm, invoked with the incantation “Sonorus,” is used to magically amplify the caster’s voice. This allows them to be heard clearly over large distances or by large crowds. The charm essentially turns the caster’s throat into a magical megaphone.

How do you pronounce Quietus?

“Quietus” is pronounced as kwai-EE-tus. It has a soft “kwai” sound at the beginning, followed by the emphasis on the “EE” in the middle.

Who first used the Quietus spell?

In the canonical “Harry Potter” series, the first known use of the “Quietus” spell was by Albus Dumbledore during the Triwizard Tournament in “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.” After using “Sonorus” to amplify his voice for the announcements, he employed “Quietus” to return his voice to its normal volume.