called Occlumency 'the magical defence of the mind against external penetration' because Snape liked to talk this way. Those practised in the art of Legilimency – like Voldemort, apparently 'the most accomplished Legilimens the world has ever seen' – could enter another person's mind easily and so see when they were lying. Occlumency was the only method by which Legilimency could be repelled. It involved the subject of the Legilimency attack effectively shutting down their own mind so as to prevent access to their thoughts.
The connection between Voldemort and Harry meant both found it easy to delve into each other's minds. For Harry this was accidental and, initially, unwanted, but Voldemort – who often practised Legilimency on his followers and victims alike – began to use it against Harry as soon as he became aware of the insight he'd been giving him. That was when Dumbledore insisted Harry learn Occlumency.
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Protection Charm: Legilimens By: Franciscus Fieldwake
Historical FictionLearn what is is and how to protect your mind. your also going to be taught Occlumency.
