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Maxilocks "You're all correct," Jared said, giving the class a collective nod. "Take two points each. Diffindo is the incantation for the Severing Charm, and Latin for 'split' or 'cleave.' The charm splits or divides its target and, depending upon a caster's abilities, it can be one of the weakest or most powerful charms out there. Someone with enough power and concentration could divide this classroom into two without having to say the incantation out loud."
"This charm is a historically famous one, and there are a number of recorded instances of famous witches and wizards using - or attempting to use - it. Does anyone know about any of these instances?"
"Could it have been used a few years back, professor?" Arya dropped the curl wrapped around her finger to raise her hand.
"When mermaids invaded the school? I'm sure they could have found use for it then..." Or maybe she was just thinking of the big battle?