The ability to open and close any security system without the need of the key, pass code, etc. Advanced form of Lock-Picking.
Capabilities
The user can lock/unlock and/or activate/deactivate any/every device/system of security (latches, levers, knobs, handles, bolts, rigs, ropes, etc.) that can be used as the method to lock a gate, door or window.
Associations
Limitations
- Access & Occlusion is rarely a persons only power, so it is often used sparingly.
- Often needs to be in contact or very close quarters with locking device
- Some security systems/devices may be imbued with a counter-measure that prevents them from being unlocked.
- Function Impairment might render a door lock unoperable even when it should be.
Known Users
- Unlocking and Locking Charms users (Harry Potter)
- The Key (DC Comics)
- Keyblade wielders (Kingdom Hearts)
- Sora (Kingdom Hearts)
- Beatrice (Umineko No Naku Koro Ni)
- Hei (Darker than Black)
- Door (Neverwhere)
- Fleabyte (Sonic the Comic)
- Sophia Esteed (Star Ocean); via Connection
- Inspector Gadget (Inspector Gadget)
- Jill Valentine (Resident Evil)
- Blondie Lockes (Ever After High)
- Hacker Programs (Reboot)
- Mouse
- Lock Heart (Valkyrie Crusade)
- Twilight Sparkle (Sci-Twi) (My Little Pony Equestria Girls)
Known Objects
- Sonic Screwdriver (Doctor Who)
- Hand of Glory (European Folklore)
- Sonic Screwdrivers (Doctor Who)
- Keyblade (Kingdom Hearts)
Gallery
Severus Snape (Harry Potter) using the Locking Charm to slam the door in Peter Pettigrew's face, locking him out.
Lock Heart (Valkyrie Crusade) can close/lock and open/unlock anything,even someone's limits.
The Hand of Glory (European Folklore) was rumored to have the power to unlock any door in its vicinity.