All Harry Potter Spells List A to Z

Harry Potter fans of all ages love to learn about the spells that are used in the books and movies. These spells can be used for a variety of purposes, from opening doors to fighting dark wizards.

From the simple Lumos spell that lights a wand to the powerful Avada Kedavra curse that kills instantly, the spells in Harry Potter are a diverse and fascinating collection of magical abilities. In this article, we will take a closer look at some of the most popular and powerful spells from the Harry Potter series.

We will discuss the history, pronunciation, wand movement, and effects of each spell, as well as any limitations or restrictions. We will also provide some tips on how to cast these spells effectively.

Whether you are a beginner wizard or a seasoned pro, this article is a great resource for learning about the different spells that are available to you in the Harry Potter universe. With this knowledge, you will be able to cast spells like a pro and impress your friends and family.

Harry Potter Spells List Overview

Incantation	Type	Effect
Aberto	Charm	Opens objects
Accio	Charm	Summons objects
Age Line	Enchantment	Hides things from younger people
Aguamenti	Charm	Shoots water from wand
Alarte Ascendare	Spell	Shoots things high in the air
Alohomora	Charm	Opens locked objects
Anapneo	Spell	Clears airways
Anteoculatia	Hex	Turns head hair into antlers
Anti-Cheating	Spell	Prevents Cheating on Exams
Aparecium	Spell	Reveals invisible ink
Apparate	Spell	Teleportation
Appare Vestigium	Spell	Shows traces of recently used spells in the area
Arania Exumai	Spell	Blasts away Spiders
Aqua Eructo	Spell	Shoots water from wand
Arresto Momentum	Spell	Slows down objects
Ascendio	Spell	Moves an object upward
Avada Kedavra	Curse	Murders opponent – Unforgivable
Avenseguim	Curse	Tracking Spell
Avifors	Charm	Turns small objects into birds
Avis	Spell	Conjures birds
Babbling Curse	Curse	Makes a person babble
Bombarda	Spell	Causes explosions
Bombarda Maxima	Spell	Causes Large Explosions
Brackium Emendo	Spell	Fixes broken bones
Bubble Head	Charm	Puts a persons head in a protective air bubble
Calvario	Spell	Causes Hair Loss
Cantis	Spell	Forces a person to sing
Carpe Retractum	Spell	Shoots a rope from wand to snag things
Cascading	Jinx	Damages opponents
Caterwauling	Charm	Detects enemies and emits a scream
Cave Inimicum	Charm	Detects enemies and emits an alarm
Cheering	Charm	Makes a person happy and giddy
Cistem Aperio	Spell	Opens things
Colloportus	Spell	Locks Doors
Colloshoo	Spell	Makes a person’s shoes stick to the ground
Colovaria	Charm	Makes an object change color
Confringo	Curse	Explode Flames on target
Confundus	Charm	Used to confuse opponent
Conjunctivitis	Curse	Damages opponents eyesight
Cornflake Skin	Curse	Give a person cereal skin
Crucio	Curse	Inflicts torture
Cushioning	Charm	Helps cushion a fall
Defodio	Spell	Dig out materials
Deletrius	Spell	Dismisses effects of prior spell
Densaugeo	Spell	Enlarges Teeth
Deprimo	Spell	Wind Damaging Spell
Depulso	Charm	Drives an object away
Descendo	Spell	Moves an object downwards
Diffindo	Spell	Splits objects
Diminuendo	Spell	Shrinks the target
Dissendium	Spell	Opens passages
Disillusionment	Charm	Makes the target blend in to the surroundings
Duro	Spell	Turns objects to stone
Draconifors	Spell	Makes the target blend into the surroundings
Drought	Charm	Dries up puddles
Ducklifors	Spell	Turns things into ducks
Ears to Kumquats	Spell	Give a person kumquat ears
Ear Shriveling	Curse	Cause a person’s ears to shrivel
Ebublio	Jinx	Puts an object in a large bubble
Engorgio	Charm	Enlarges and item
Engorgio Skullus	Hex	Engorges a skull
Ennervate	Spell	Counters Stupefy
Entomorphis	Hex	Makes target an insect
Entrail-Expelling	Curse	Expel entrails from a body
Episkey	Spell	Heals minor injuries
Epoximise	Spell	Binds objects together
Erecto	Spell	Builds things
Evanesco	Spell	Vanishes objects
Everte Statum	Spell	Throws a victim backwards
Expecto Patronum	Charm	Creates a Patronus – A Defensive Guardian
Expelliarmus	Charm	Disarms your opponent
Expulso	Spell	Makes Objects Explode
Extinguishing	Spell	Puts out fires
Ferula	Spell	Creates bandages
Fianto Duri	Charm	Defensive Charm
Fidelius	Charm	Hides secrets
Fiendfyre	Curse	Difficult to control, large fire curse
Finestra	Spell	Turns windows to dust
Finite	Spell	Finishes spells in the casters area
Finite Incantatum	Spell	Stops any current spells
Flagrante	Curse	Multiplies and burns objects upon touch
Flagrate	Spell	Allows user to write on objects
Flame Freezing	Charm	Makes flames cool
Flipendo	Jinx	Knocks an object backwards
Flipendo Duo	Jinx	More Powerful Jinx than Flipendo
Flipendo Tria	Jinx	A tornado-like jinx
Flying	Charm	Makes objects fly
Fumos	Spell	A defensive cloud of smoke
Furnunculus	Curse	Produces boils on opponent
Geminio	Spell	Duplicates an Object
Glacius	Spell	Produces boils on an opponent
Glacius Tria	Spell	More power than Glacius
Glisseo	Spell	Turns stairs into ramps
Gripping	Charm	Makes it easier to hold things
Harmonia Nectere Passus	Spell	Mends broken things
Herbifors	Spell	Makes a person grow flowers
Herbivicus	Charm	Makes plants grow faster
Homenum Revelio	Spell	Reveals humans nearby
Homonculous	Charm	Lets a person track others movements on a map
Homorphus	Charm	Lockhart’s Werewolf “cure”
Horcrux	Curse	Allows a wizard to put his soul into an object
Illegibilus	Spell	Makes text unreadable
Immobulus	Charm	Renders target immobile
Impedimenta	Charm	Slows an advancing object
Imperio	Curse	Controls a person
Impervius	Charm	Makes an object repel water
Incarcerous	Spell	Ties someone up
Incendio	Spell	Starts a fire
Inflatus	Spell	Inflates objects
Informous	Spell	Gives caster information on beasts
Lacarnum Inflamarae	Spell	Shoots a fireball from caster’s wand
Langlock	Spell	Glues opponent’s tongue to roof of mouth
Lapifors	Spell	Turns target into a rabbit
Legilimens	Spell	Read the mind of a victim
Levicorpus	Spell	Hangs victim upside down by feet
Liberacorpus	Spell	Counterspell
Locomotor Mortis	Curse	Locks opponents legs
Lumos	Spell	Creates light at wand tip
Lumos Duo	Spell	Stronger version of Lumos
Lumos Maxima	Spell	Creates a Ball of Light that can brighten a room
Lumos Solem	Spell	Creates a strong beam of light from the wand
Maledictus	Curse	Human can shapeshift into a snake
Magicus Extremos	Spell	Makes spells stronger
Melofors	Jinx	Gives someone a pumpkin head
Meteolojinx Recanto	Spell	Causes weather effect spells to stop
Mimblewimble	Curse	Tongue Ties it’s victim
Mobiliarbus	Charm	Moves objects with wand
Mobilicorpus	Spell	Moves unconscious bodies
Morsmorde	Spell	Conjures the Dark Mark
Muffliato	Spell	Prevents nearby people from listening to conversations
Multicorfors	Spell	Changes colors of objects
Nebulus	Spell	Creates dense fog for many blocks
Nox	Spell	Counter to Lumos – turns off lights
Oculus Reparo	Spell	Repairs Eyeglasses
Obliteration	Charm	Removes things like footprints
Obliviate	Charm	Erases memories
Obscuro	Spell	Blindfolds the victim
Oppugno	Spell	Makes conjured items attack
Orbis	Jinx	Sticks the target into the ground (video games)
Orchideous	Spell	Conjures a bunch of flowers
Pack	Spell	Packs a trunk/suitcase
Partis Temporus	Spell	causes a gap in charmed barriers
Periculum	Spell	Makes fireworks from the wand tip
Permanent Sticking	Charm	Causes items to permanently stick to things
Peskipiksi Pesternomi	Spell	Removes Pixies
Petrificus Totalus	Spell	Body – Bind
Piertotum Locomotor	Spell	Animates statues and armor suits
Point Me	Charm	Wand acts like a compass
Portus	Charm	Makes an object a Portkey for traveling
Priori Incantatem	Spell	Result when brother wands duel, the loser’s wand shows all spells it recently cast
Prior Incantato	Spell	Reveals a wands last spell / cast
Protego	Charm	Cause spells to reflect back to the sender.
Protego Diabolica	Charm	Creates “Black Fire” – Protective Fire
Protego Horribilis	Charm	Protects one from Dark Magic
Protego Maxima	Charm	More powerful version of Protego Horribilis
Protego Totalum	Charm	Area Protection Spell
Quietus	Spell	Counter spell for Sonorus
Redactum Skullus	Hex	Shrinks Heads
Reducio	Spell	Returns items to original size. Counters Engorgio
Reducto	Spell	Blasts solid objects aside
Relashio	Spell	Releases user from binding
Rennervate	Spell	Cures unconsciousness
Reparo	Spell	Repairs Things
Repello Muggletum	Charm	Keeps Muggles away
Repello Inimicum	Charm	Keeps evil beings away. Wide Area Protection
Revelio	Spell	Reveals Hidden objects
Rictusempra	Charm	Tickles opponent
Riddikulus	Spell	Use this spell and laugh to defeat a boggart
Salvio Hexia	Spell	Protection against hexes
Scourgify	Charm	A Cleaning Charm
Scurge	Charm	Destroys the remains of ghosts
Sectumsempra	Spell	Causes wounds, as if slashed by a sword
Serpensortia	Spell	Produces Snake
Silencio	Spell	Silences victim
Slugulus Eructo	Charm	Makes victim vomit up slugs
Sonorus	Spell	Amplifies voice
Specialis Revelio	Spell	Reveals Hidden secrets or magical properties
Spongify	Charm	Softens things
Steleus	Hex	Makes victim sneeze
Stinging Jinx	Jinx	Makes victim feel stinging and get a rash
Stupefy	Spell	Knocks out opponent
Surgito	Spell	Removes a Love Enchantment from someone
Switching Spell	Spell	Switches objects
Tarantallegra	Spell	Forces opponent to dance
Tentaclifors	Jinx	Gives victim a tentacle head
Tergeo	Spell	Cleans up messes
Titillando	Hex	Tickles target and weakens
Transmogrify	Spell	Deforms the body of the target
Unbreakable Vow	Spell	If you break the vow you make, you die
Ventus	Spell	Shoots a strong gust of wind from wand
Ventus Duo	Spell	Stronger than Ventus
Vera Verto	Spell	turns animals into water
Verdillious	Spell	Causes wand damage foe
Vermillious	Charm	Causes wand damage foe
Verdimillious	Spell	Reveals objects and damages
Verdimillious Duo	Spell	More powerful than Verdimillious
Vipera Evanesca	Spell	Makes Snakes Vanish
Vulnera Sanentur	Spell	Heals victims
Waddiwasi	Spell	Unsticks an object
Wingardium Leviosa	Charm	Makes on object fly

Learn more about each spell in-depth below:

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Aberto

Category:	Charm
Summary:	Opens doors
Pronunciation:	“Ah-bare-toh”
Origin:	In Portuguese, aberto means “open”
Wand Movement:	Tap and twist
Limitations:	Can’t open doors that are made of indestructible materials

Aberto, also known to as “The Opening Charm,” is a charm that is utilized to open locks, doors, or other sealed objects.

To cast this spell, point your wand at the lock and make a tap and twist motion, focusing on the mechanism of the lock. The caster must maintain concentration on the lock to ensure the spell’s effectiveness.

This spell was notably used by Hermione Granger in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” to open a door in the Ministry of Magic.

Accio

Category:	Charm
Summary:	Summons objects
Pronunciation:	“AK-ee-oh”
Origin:	In Latin, accio means “I summon”
Wand Movement:	Make a rainbow shape in the air

Accio, also known as “The Summoning Charm,” is a spell used to call or summon objects to the witch or wizard who casts the spell. For example, Hermione uses the spell to find something in her charmed purse (that can hold pretty much anything) since it would take hours to dig through her bag.

The caster must think clearly of the object they want to summon in their mind for it to work. Of course, there are limitations to this spell. One cannot summon large objects.

Interestingly, it also cannot call magical Flobberworms to the caster – which is a magic worm that only eats plants. This is the same charm that Harry Potter utilized in the Triwizard Tournament to summon his broomstick.

Age Line

Category:	Charm
Summary:	Puts an age minimum or limit on something
Pronunciation:	Unknown incantation
Origin:	N/A
Wand Movement:	Unknown

The Age Line is an enchantment that prevents entry to those under a specified age. To cast this spell, point your wand at the ground and make a large circular motion, focusing on the age requirement and the area to be protected.

The Age Line is used in the “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” book when Dumbledore casts it around the Goblet of Fire to prevent underage students from entering their names.

“To ensure that no underage student yields to temptation, I will be drawing an Age Line around the Goblet of Fire once it has been placed in the entrance hall. Nobody under the age of seventeen will be able to cross this line.”

– Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Aguamenti

Category:	Charm, Conjuration
Summary:	Creates clean drinking water from the tip of a wand
Pronunciation:	“AH-gwah-MEN-tee”
Origin:	In Latin, aqua means “water,” and mention means “for the mind”
Wand Movement:	Use wand to make a sideways “S” shape in the air

Also referred to as “The Water-Making Spell,” Aguamenti is a spell used to produce clean water from the caster’s wand. It can be useful for a drink of water, or for putting out a fire.

To cast Aguamenti, point your wand at the target area and make a smooth, upward motion, focusing on the volume and flow of the water.

Aguamenti is used in both the books and movies, such as when Harry uses it to fill Dumbledore’s goblet in “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.”

Alarte Ascendare

Category	Charm
Summary	Launches an object
Pronunciation	“A-LAR-tay a-SEN-der-ay”
Origin	In Latin, ascendere means “to go up” or “to rise”
Wand Movement	Wave wand

Alarte Ascendare is a charm that launches an object into the air. To cast this spell, point your wand at the object you wish to launch and make a quick, upward flick, focusing on the object’s trajectory and the force with which it should be launched.

Alarte Ascendare is used in the “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” movie when Gilderoy Lockhart uses it to try to dispose of a Bludger during a Quidditch match.

“He brandished his wand at the snake and there was a loud bang; the snake, instead of vanishing, flew ten feet into the air and fell back to the floor with a loud smack.”

– Gilderoy Lockhart, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Albus Dumbledore’s Forceful Spell

Category	Spell
Summary	Used to detect how many times someone had split their soul
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	Dumbledore’s own creation
Wand Movement	Wave wand

The spell referred to as “Albus Dumbledore’s Forceful Spell” was created by Albus Dumbledore himself for the purpose of seeing how many times someone had split their soul. The spell can only be blocked if the opponent deflects it with a silver shield.

Dumbledore initially tried to use the spell on Lord Voldemort, but it was deflected, and thus began the roundabout way of trying to discover the Horcruxes and just how many there were.

Alohomora

Category	Charm
Summary	Unlocks locked doors (and other locked items)
Pronunciati:on	“ah-LOH-ho-MOR-ah”
Origin	In a West African dialect, it means “friendly to thieves.” In Hawaiian, aloha means “hello” or “goodbye” and mora means “obstacle” in Latin
Wand Movement	Make a backward “S” shape that resembles a snake

Alohomora, also known as “The Unlocking Charm,” is used to unlock doors and windows that are not protected by magical enchantments. To cast this spell, the caster must tap the lock and give their wand a slight twist.

The Alohomora spell was first introduced in “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” when Hermione used it to unlock the door to the forbidden third-floor corridor.

Amato Animo Animato Animagus

Category	Transfiguration
Summary	Must be performed to become an Animagus
Pronunciation	“ah-MAH-toh ah-NEE-moh ah-nee-MAH-toh an-a-MAY-jus”
Origin	Animo means “animal” and in Latin, magus means “wizard”
Wand Movement	Unknown

Also referred to as “The Animagus Spell,” Amato Animo Animato Animagus is a spell used in addition to drinking an Animagus Potion to become an Animagus – a witch or wizard who can change into an animal at will.

This is the same spell that James Potter, Sirius Black, and Peter Pettigrew recited to become Animagus’ to help their friend Remus Lupin, who was a werewolf.

“It took them the best part of three years to work out how to do it. Your father and Sirius here were the cleverest students in the school, and lucky they were, because the Animagus transformation can go horribly wrong — one reason the Ministry keeps a close watch on those attempting to do it. Peter needed all the help he could get from James and Sirius. Finally, in our fifth year, they managed it. They could each turn into a different animal at will.”

– Remus Lupin, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Anapneo

Category	Healing/Vanishment Spell
Summary	Alleviates choking by clearing the airway
Pronunciation	“ah-NAP-nee-oh”
Origin	In Greek, anapneo means “I breathe in”
Wand Movement	Point wand at the person

Anapneo is a healing spell that instantly clears the target’s airway, allowing them to breathe freely. This spell is especially useful in situations where someone is choking or experiencing difficulty breathing. To cast the Anapneo spell, point your wand at the target’s throat focusing on the obstruction and the airflow.

In “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” Slughorn used Anapneo to save Marcus Belby from choking during the Slug Club dinner.

Anteoculatia

Category	Dark Charm
Summary	Used to grow antlers on someone’s head
Pronunciation	“an-tee-oh-kyoo-LAY-chee-ah”
Origin	In Spanish, ante can mean “buckskin,” and can also mean “above” or “before.” In Latin, oculas means “eyes” or “to see”
Wand Movement	Wave wand upward to the right and make a tight swirl

Anteoculatia is a hex that causes the target’s head to sprout antlers. To cast this spell, point your wand at the target’s head and make a twisting motion, focusing on the size and shape of the antlers. The caster must maintain concentration on the target to ensure the spell’s effectiveness.

Anteoculatia is mentioned in the “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” book when it is used in the Triwizard Tournament’s second task.

“Pansy Parkinson, to Hermione’s delight, missed all her lessons the following day, as she had sprouted antlers.”

– Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Anti-Cheating Spell

Category	Charm
Summary	Hinders cheating
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

The Anti-Cheating Spell was used to prevent students from cheating on their exams at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Professors would use the spell on the quills and parchment paper during the Ordinary Wizarding Level (O.W.L.s) and Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Test (N.E.W.T.s) tests.

Anti-Disapparition Jinx

Category:	Jinx
Summary:	Prevents disapparation from an area
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin:	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

The Anti-Disapparition Jinx is a spell that prevents your opponent from disapparating from an area or trapping them there. At Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, this jinx is implemented to prevent disapparation from the grounds. Albus Dumbledore utilized it to trap Death Eaters during the Battle of the Department of Mysteries.

Anti-Intruder Jinx

Category:	Jinx
Summary:	Keeps intruders out of an area
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin:	N/A
Wand Movement:	Unknown

The Anti-Intruder Jinx prevents unwanted individuals from entering a specified area or location. This was a spell utilized at Hogwarts School to protect it when Death Eaters invaded.

Harry Potter: “I could climb a wall.“

Nymphadora Tonks: “No, you couldn’t. Anti-intruder jinxes on all of them. Security’s been tightened a hundredfold this summer.“

Harry Potter: “Well then, I suppose I’ll just have to sleep out here and wait for morning.“

– Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Antonin Dolohov’s Curse

Category:	Curse
Summary:	Inflicts potentially fatal injuries to a target
Pronunciation:	Unknown incantation
Origin:	N/A
Wand Movement:	Make a slashing movement in the air

Antonin Dolohov, a Death Eater, nonverbally cast a curse that is used to inflict major injuries and pain on the intended target, sometimes ending in death. He first used it during the Battle of the Department of Mysteries. To cast the spell, a witch or wizard must make “a sudden slashing movement with the wand.”

Interestingly, it’s unknown what exactly this spell does to cause so much pain, other than that a streak of purple flame shoots out of the wand to strike the opponent. It’s assumed that the wounds inflicted are internal, thus the cause for potential fatality. Also, if the curse was spoken verbally, it held more power.

Aparecium

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Makes invisible messages appear
Pronunciation	“AH-par-EE-see-um”
Origin	In Latin, apparere means “to appear”
Wand Movement	Wave wand in three squiggles to the right, then slash a straight line through them to the right

Aparecium is a charm used to reveal hidden messages or invisible ink on surfaces like parchment or walls. To cast the Aparecium spell, simply swipe the wand over the surface where the hidden message is believed to be. The caster must maintain concentration on the surface to ensure the spell’s effectiveness.

Aparecium is used in the “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” book when Hermione uses it to reveal Tom Riddle’s diary entries.

Appare Vestigium

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Shows any traces of magic (including footprints)
Pronunciation	“ah-PAR-ay ves-TEE-jee-um”
Origin	In Latin, appare means “you appear” and vestigium means “footprint or track”
Wand Movement	Unknown

Appare Vestigium is also known as “The Tracking Spell” because it was used to uncover magical footprints or detect if magic was used in an area. To cast this spell, point your wand at the ground and make a sweeping motion, focusing on the area’s magical history.

The Appare Vestigium spell was first seen used by Newt Scamander in the Fantastic Beasts movies to track down a witch.

Apparition

Spell Category	Transportation
Summary	Used to transport/teleport from one place to another
Pronunciation	N/A
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	N/A

Apparition is a magical transportation method that allows witches and wizards to teleport from one location to another almost instantly. No specific wand movement is required, but a wand can be held during the process. Apparition requires a strong mental focus on the destination, along with the determination and visualization of the caster’s body being transported.

Apparition requires a license, which can be obtained after completing a course at the age of seventeen. The dangers of Apparition, such as splinching, are shown throughout the series, and it is a prominent mode of transportation for characters in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.”

“Harry felt Dumbledore’s arm twist away from him and re-doubled his grip: the next thing he knew everything went black; he was pressed very hard from all directions; he could not breathe, there were iron bands tightening around his chest; his eyeballs were being forced back into his head; his ear-drums were being pushed deeper into his skull.”

– Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Aqua Eructo

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Produces water from the tip of a wand
Pronunciation	“A-kwa ee-RUCK-toh”
Origin	In Latin, aqua means “water” and eructo means “I raise”
Wand Movement	Point wand

Aqua Eructo, also known as the Water-Producing Spell, is a charm that produces a jet of water from the wand. To cast the Aqua Eructo spell, point your wand at the target and make a sweeping motion, focusing on the force and volume of the water. The caster must maintain concentration on the water to ensure the spell’s effectiveness.

Aqua Eructo is used in the “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” movie when Harry uses it to extinguish the fire surrounding the Triwizard Cup.

Arania Exumai

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Repels spiders
Pronunciation	“ah-RAHN-ee-a EKS-su-may”
Origin	In Latin, aranea means “spider” and exuo means “I lay aside”
Wand Movement	Make an upside-down “V” shape, then a loop, and another upside-down “V” shape

Arania Exumai is a spell that repels or blasts away large spiders or similar creatures. To cast this spell, point your wand at the target and make a sharp, jabbing motion, focusing on the force needed to repel the creature. The caster must maintain concentration on the target to ensure the spell’s effectiveness.

Arania Exumai is used in the Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets movie when Harry uses it to repel the Acromantula, Aragog, and its offspring in the Forbidden Forest.

Arresto Momentum

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Slows down a moving object or person
Pronunciation	“ah-REST-oh mo-MEN-tum”
Origin	Arester means “to bring to a stop” and in Latin, momentum means “the force or strength gained whilst moving”
Wand Movement	Wave wand in an “M” shape

Arresto Momentum is a charm that slows down or stops the motion of an object or person. To cast this spell, point your wand at the target and make an “M” shape, focusing on the object’s speed and the desired stopping point. The caster must maintain concentration on the target to ensure the spell’s effectiveness.

Arresto Momentum is used in the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban movie when Dumbledore uses it to slow down Harry’s fall during a Quidditch match.

Arrow-Shooting Spell

Spell Category	Conjuration
Summary	Used to shoot arrows
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Make a loose checkmark shape in the air

The Arrow-Shooting Spell was quite literally a spell used to shoot arrows from the tip of a wand. To cast this spell, point your wand at the target and make a loose checkmark shape while focusing on the speed and accuracy of the arrows. The caster must maintain concentration on the target to ensure the spell’s effectiveness.

The Arrow-Shooting Spell is mentioned in the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire book during the first task of the Triwizard Tournament. Ludo Bagman comments that one of the champions, Fleur Delacour, used this spell against her dragon.

Ascendio

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Flings the caster upwards
Pronunciation	“ah-SEN-dee-oh”
Origin	In Latin, ascendo means “to climb”
Wand Movement	Make a “b” shape in the air

Ascendio is a charm that lifts the caster into the air or propels them upwards. To cast this spell, make a “b” shape in the air focusing on the desired height and ascent speed. The caster must maintain concentration on their upward movement to ensure the spell’s effectiveness.

Ascendio is used in the “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” book and movie during the second task of the Triwizard Tournament. Harry uses this spell to propel himself to the surface of the Black Lake after successfully rescuing Ron and Gabrielle Delacour.

Avada Kedavra

Spell Category	Curse (an Unforgivable Curse)
Summary	Instantly kills a target
Pronunciation	“ah-VAH-dah keh-DAV-rah”
Origin	In Aramaic, avada kedavra means “let the thing be destroyed”
Wand Movement	Make a loose “S” in the air

Avada Kedavra, also known as the Killing Curse, is one of the three Unforgivable Curses. It is an extremely dark and dangerous spell that causes instant, painless death to the victim. The use of this curse is punishable by a life sentence in Azkaban, the wizarding prison. The curse is characterized by a flash of green light and a rushing noise upon casting.

Throughout the “Harry Potter” books and movies, Avada Kedavra is primarily associated with dark witches and wizards, particularly Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters. The curse is responsible for the deaths of numerous characters, including Harry’s parents, James and Lily Potter. Their deaths were a crucial event that set the stage for the series, as it led to Voldemort’s first downfall and marked Harry as the “Boy Who Lived.”

The power of Avada Kedavra is such that there are very few known defenses against it. The most prominent example is the sacrificial protection that Lily Potter inadvertently gave her son Harry when she died to protect him from Voldemort. This protection made the Killing Curse rebound on Voldemort, causing his temporary downfall.

Avifors

Spell Category	Transfiguration
Summary	Transfigures something into a bird
Pronunciation	“AH-vi-fors”
Origin	In Latin, avis means “bird” and forma means “shape”
Wand Movement	Wave wand in a loose loop, and then a small “v”

Avifors is a transfiguration spell that transforms small objects into birds. This spell is primarily used for practical purposes or as a means of distraction. The resulting birds are often small and harmless, such as sparrows or finches, but the specific type of bird can vary depending on the caster’s skill and intent.

The use of Avifors is seen in various Harry Potter adaptations, including the video games, where it is taught by Professor McGonagall during a transfiguration lesson.

Avenseguim

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Changes something into a tracker
Pronunciation	“ah-ven-SHE-gwim”
Origin	In Latin, avens is an adjective for “eager” and in Spanish, seguir means “to follow”
Wand Movement	Unknown

Avenseguim is a charm that reveals the location of a specific person. The caster must have a clear mental image of the person they wish to locate and a strong intent to find them. This spell is particularly useful in situations where someone is lost or hiding, and it can be instrumental in search and rescue missions.

Although not explicitly mentioned in the “Harry Potter” books or movies, the Avenseguim spell is part of the wider “Harry Potter” universe and can be found in supplementary materials related to the series.

Avis

Spell Category	Conjuration, Charm
Summary	Produces birds
Pronunciation	“AH-viss”
Origin	In Latin, avis means “bird”
Wand Movement	Wave wand in two loose upside-down u’s

Avis is a conjuration spell that creates a flock of small birds, which can be used for various purposes, such as creating a diversion, providing a spectacle, or even offering a temporary shield. The type of bird conjured may vary depending on the caster’s skill and intent, but they are generally harmless and non-threatening.

In the “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” book, Avis is used by Mr. Ollivander during the wand weighing ceremony at the beginning of the Triwizard Tournament. He uses the spell to test the champions’ wands and ensure they are functioning correctly. This scene showcases the spell’s ability to produce a stunning visual effect, as well as its potential for practical use in various situations.

Babbling Curse

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Causes uncontrollable babbling
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Wave wand in a straight line to the right, then make a big circle, and right before you close it, do a squiggle upward

The Babbling Curse is a spell that causes the victim to speak unintelligibly, rendering them incapable of coherent communication. This curse can be used to create confusion, disrupt conversations, or render an opponent speechless during a duel.

Although The Babbling Curse is not explicitly mentioned in the Harry Potter books or movies, it is part of the wider Harry Potter universe and can be found in supplementary materials related to the series.

“He usually picked Harry to help him with these reconstructions; so far, Harry had been forced to play a simple Transylvanian villager whom Lockhart had cured of a Babbling Curse, a yeti with a head cold, and a vampire who had been unable to eat anything except lettuce since Lockhart had dealt with him.”

– Harry Potter and te Chamber of Secrets

Badgering

Spell Category	Transfiguration
Summary	Transforms something into a badger
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

Badgering is a hex that compels the target to badger others incessantly. This spell can be used to create annoyance, disrupt social situations, or even as a form of punishment. The specific details of the spell, such as its duration and intensity, may vary depending on the caster’s skill and intent.

Badgering is not mentioned in the “Harry Potter” books or movies but is part of the wider “Harry Potter” universe.

Bat-Bogey Hex

Spell Category	Hex
Summary	Changes bogeys into bats
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Make the shape of a single batwing

The Bat-Bogey Hex is a spell that transforms the target’s bogeys into bats, causing them to fly out of the victim’s nose. This hex is particularly popular among young witches and wizards, who often use it as a means of pranking or retaliating against their peers.

In the “Harry Potter” series, Ginny Weasley is known for her skill in casting the Bat-Bogey Hex, using it to great effect on several occasions.

“But Ginny was best, she got Malfoy — Bat-Bogey Hex — it was superb, his whole face was covered in the great flapping things.”

– Ron Weasley, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Baubillious

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Produces bolt of light, effects unknown
Pronunciation	“baw-BILL-ee-us”
Origin	Unknown
Wand Movement	Unknown

Baubillious is a jinx that creates a bright, lightning-like flash when cast. The spell can be used for a variety of purposes, including signaling, illumination, or even as a temporary distraction during a duel.

The Baubillious spell is not mentioned in the “Harry Potter” books or movies, but it is part of the wider “Harry Potter” universe and can be found in related materials.

Bedazzling Hex

Spell Category	Hex
Summary	Conceals something
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

The Bedazzling Hex is a spell that creates a dazzling, disorienting effect on the target or an object. This hex can be used to temporarily blind or confuse an opponent, making it useful in duels or other confrontations.

Hermione Granger uses a variation of this hex to create the protective, illusionary enchantment on the DA’s meeting place, the Room of Requirement.

Bewitched Snowballs

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Snowballs hit the intended target
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Make the shape of only the top two circles of a snowman

Bewitched Snowballs is a jinx that causes snowballs to pelt a target relentlessly. This spell can be used for pranks, entertainment, or even as a light-hearted form of retaliation.

In the Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone book, Fred and George Weasley use this jinx to pelt Professor Quirrell with snowballs, unknowingly hitting the back of Lord Voldemort’s head, who was concealed under Quirrell’s turban.

“Oy!” bellowed Ron, finally losing patience and sticking his head out of the window. “I am a prefect and if one more snowball hits this window – OUCH! It’s Fred and George”, he said bitterly, slamming the window behind him. “Gits…”

– Ron Weasley, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Bluebell Flames

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Conjures blue flames
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Wave wand

Bluebell Flames is a charm that conjures cool blue flames, which can be used for various purposes, such as providing light or warmth. These magical flames do not burn the caster or other objects, unless specifically directed to do so

In the Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone book, Hermione uses this spell to create a source of light and warmth during the trio’s search for the Philosopher’s Stone. The Bluebell Flames charm demonstrates the versatility and utility of spells in the wizarding world.

Blue Sparks

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Produces blue sparks
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Wave wand in a backward “3” shape

Blue Sparks is a jinx that creates a burst of blue sparks when cast. The spell can be used for a variety of purposes, including signaling, illumination, or as a temporary distraction during a confrontation.

The Blue Sparks spell is not explicitly mentioned in the Harry Potter books or movies, but it is part of the wider Harry Potter universe and can be found in related materials.

Bombarda

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Causes a small explosion
Pronunciation	“bom-BAR-dah”
Origin	From bombard, meaning “to attack or batter with artillery fire”
Wand Movement	Make a straight line upward, then a straight line to the right

Bombarda is a charm that causes a small explosion, which can be used to break objects or create a distraction. The spell’s power and precision can vary depending on the caster’s skill and intent.

In the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix movie, Hermione uses the Bombarda spell to break open the door to the room where Sirius Black is being held captive.

Bombarda Maxima

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Causes a large explosion
Pronunciation	“BOM-bar-dah MAX-ih-mah”
Origin	From bombard, meaning “to attack or batter with artillery fire,” and in Latin, maxima means “the largest”
Wand Movement	Point wand

Bombarda Maxima is a more powerful version of the Bombarda charm, causing a large explosion with a significant amount of force. This spell can be used to break through barriers or create large-scale destruction.

The Bombarda Maxima spell is not mentioned in the “Harry Potter” books, but it is used in the movies as an example of advanced and powerful magic.

Brackium Emendo

Spell Category	Charm, Healing
Summary	Repairs broken bones
Pronunciation	“BRA-key-um ee-MEN-doh”
Origin	In Latin, brachium means “arm” and emendo means “mend”
Wand Movement	Point wand at broken bone

Brackium Emendo is a healing spell used to fix or mend a broken arm (or other bones) instantaneously. The only time we see it cast was by Professor Gilderoy Lockhart when he attempted to heal Harry Potter’s broken arm. However, he performed it incorrectly and instead of healing Harry’s arm, he caused the bone to vanish altogether.

Harry had to go to the infirmary to have his bone regrown with a potion called “Skele-Gro,” which was an extremely painful process.

“As Harry got to his feet, he felt strangely lopsided. Taking a deep breath he looked down at his right side. What he saw nearly made him pass out again. Poking out of the end of his robes was what looked like a thick, fleshcoloured rubber glove. He tried to move his fingers. Nothing happened. Lockhart hadn’t mended Harry’s bones. He had removed them.”

– Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Bravery Charm

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Enhances bravery
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

The Bravery Charm is a spell that increases the target’s courage, making them more confident and less likely to be affected by fear or anxiety. This charm can be useful in situations where a person needs to face their fears or overcome obstacles that would otherwise be too daunting.

The Bravery Charm is not explicitly mentioned in the books or movies, but it is part of the wider Harry Potter universe.

Bridge-Conjuring Spell

Spell Category	Charm, Transfiguration
Summary	Creates a bridge
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Wave wand

The Bridge-Conjuring spell is quite literally a spell used to conjure a bridge with the wave of a wand. We only hear about it utilized in the story of The Tale of the Three Brothers when they came upon a river with no way to get across (without risking their lives). The Peverell brothers cast the spell to create the bridge to cross the river, and it’s on this bridge that they encounter Death in the tale.

Although we haven’t seen it be used otherwise, it seems to be an extremely useful spell.

“However, these brothers were learned in the magical arts, and so they simply waved their wands and made a bridge appear across the treacherous water.”

– The Tales of Beedle the Bard

Broom Jinx

Spell Category	Jinx
Summary	Causes a broom to throw off the rider
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

The Broom Jinx is a powerful form of Dark Magic and causes a broom to try and throw off the witch or wizard riding it.

Because the caster must maintain eye contact for this spell to continue working, Hermione Granger mistakenly believed Professor Severus Snape was jinxing Harry Potter’s broom, even though Snape was trying to counter the jinx.It was actually Professor Quirinus Quirrell (and Lord Voldemort who was attached to him) who was reciting this jinx.

“His broom gave a sudden, frightening lurch. For a split second, he thought he was going to fall. He gripped the broom tightly with both hands and knees. He’d never felt anything like that. It happened again. It was as though the broom was trying to buck him off.”

– Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

Bubble-Head Charm

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Conjures an air bubble around caster’s head
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Make a small “u” then a larger upside-down “u” and another small “u”

The Bubble-Head Charm is used to create a bubble of breathable air around the caster’s head, allowing them to breathe freely in an otherwise unbreathable environment. This spell is particularly useful when underwater or in a smoke-filled room.

The charm is mentioned in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire during the second task of the Triwizard Tournament, where some of the champions use it to breathe underwater.

Bubble Spell

Spell Category:	Charm
Summary:	Conjures bubbles that don’t pop
Pronunciation:	Unknown incantation
Origin:	N/A
Wand Movement:	Make a curved line upward, then downward, then upward, then downward

The Bubble Spell is a charm that creates a stream of bubbles that don’t pop, which can be used for various purposes, such as decoration, entertainment, or even as a temporary distraction. The size, color, and duration of the bubbles can vary depending on the caster’s skill and intent.

The Bubble Spell is not explicitly mentioned in the books or movies, but it is part of the wider Harry Potter universe and can be found in related materials.

Calvorio

Spell Category:	Curse
Summary:	Removes hair
Pronunciation:	“cal-VOR-ee-oh”
Origin:	In Latin, calvus means “bald”
Wand Movement:	Unknown

Calvorio, also known as the Hair Loss Curse, is a jinx that causes the target to lose their hair. This spell can be used as a prank or as a form of retaliation.

The Calvorio spell is only seen in the wider “Harry Potter” universe and can be found in related materials, not in the movies or books

Cantis

Spell Category:	Charm
Summary:	Causes uncontrollable singing
Pronunciation:	“CAN-tiss”
Origin:	In Latin, Cantare means “sing”
Wand Movement:	Make a musical note shape in the air

Cantis, also known as the Singing Jinx, causes the target to sing uncontrollably, which can be used as a form of entertainment, a prank, or even as a means of retaliation. The specific style and duration of the singing may vary depending on the caster’s skill and intent.

The Cantis spell is not explicitly mentioned in the Harry Potter books or movies, but it is part of the wider Harry Potter universe and can be found in related materials.

Capacious Extremis

Spell Category:	Charm
Summary:	Expands the inside of an object
Pronunciation:	“ca-PAY-shus ex-TREEM-us”
Origin:	In English, capacious means “having a lot of space” and in Latin, capax means “capacity, and in Latin, extremus means “extreme”
Wand Movement:	Unknown

Capacious Extremis, also known as “The Extension Charm,” is a spell expands an object on the inside, but it still looks the exact same on the outside. We see this spell most frequently used on tents and luggage in the Harry Potter series.

When Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley were searching for the Horcruxes, they stayed in a tent that looked normal on the outside, but then opened up into a huge, multi-room tent because of this charm.

This spell was highly regulated by The Ministry of Magic, and it was not to be used on personal items. However, Hermione secretly used it on her purse so that she could fit everything she needed into it.

Carpe Retractum

Spell Category:	Charm
Summary:	Creates a rope made of light
Pronunciation:	“CAR-pay ruh-TRACK-tum”
Origin:	In Latin, carpe means “to seize” and retracto means “I draw back”
Wand Movement:	Make a “V” shape in the air

Carpe Retractum, also known as the Seize and Pull Charm, is a spell that creates a magical rope that can pull objects or people towards the caster. This spell can be used for a variety of purposes, such as retrieving items from a distance, pulling someone out of danger, or even as a means of traversal.

The Carpe Retractum spell is not mentioned in the “Harry Potter” books, but it is used in the movies and video games as an example of a versatile and practical charm.

Cascading Jinx

Spell Category:	Jinx
Summary:	Allows caster to attack multiple people
Pronunciation:	Unknown incantation
Origin:	N/A
Wand Movement:	Unknown

The Cascading Jinx is a spell that creates a cascade of magical energy, which can be used to cause havoc or create a distraction. This jinx can be particularly effective in situations where the caster needs to divert attention or confuse their opponents.

Caterwauling Charm

Spell Category:	Charm
Summary:	Causes shrieking if someone penetrates it
Pronunciation:	Unknown incantation
Origin:	N/A
Wand Movement:	Unknown

The Caterwauling Charm is used to set up an alarm system that creates a loud, wailing noise when someone enters a specific area or triggers the charm.

The charm is mentioned in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” when Harry, Ron, and Hermione infiltrate the Ministry of Magic and set off the charm, alerting the Death Eaters to their presence.

“The air was rent by a scream… It tore at every nerve in Harry’s body, and he knew immediately that their appearance had caused it.”

– Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Cauldron to Sieve

Spell Category	Transfiguration
Summary	Changes a cauldron into a sieve
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

The Cauldron to Sieve spell is a transfiguration spell that transforms a cauldron into a sieve. This spell could be used as a prank, for practical purposes when a sieve is needed, or to dispose of unwanted potions or substances.

Cauldron to Badger

Spell Category	Transfiguration
Summary	Changes a cauldron into a badger
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

The Cauldron to Badger spell is a transfiguration spell that transforms a cauldron into a badger. This spell could be used as a prank, for entertainment, or in situations where a badger might be useful, such as to dig tunnels or assist in locating underground resources.

Cave Inimicum

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Conceals the caster
Pronunciation	“CAH-vay uh-NIM-i-kuhm”
Origin	In Latin, this phrase means “beware of the enemy”
Wand Movement	Make a backward “C” shape in the air

Cave Inimicum is a powerful protection spell that creates a barrier around a designated area, shielding it from intrusion or detection by enemies. Cave Inimicum is used by Hermione in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” to protect the trio’s campsite from potential threats.

Cheering Charm

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Makes someone feel happy
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Make the shape of an open smile

The Cheering Charm is a spell that causes the target to feel a sudden sense of happiness and elation. To cast the Cheering Charm, perform a flick and swish motion with the wand.

The charm is introduced in “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” during Professor Flitwick’s Charms class, where students practice casting the spell on one another.

“The Cheering Charms had left them with a feeling of great contentment.”

– Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Circumrota

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Rotates objects
Pronunciation	“SIR-cum-roh-tuh”
Origin	In Latin, circumroto means “turn in a circle”
Wand Movement	Unknown

Circumrota is a charm that rotates an object, which can be used for various purposes, such as turning a heavy or unwieldy item, creating a spinning effect for decoration or entertainment, or even altering the orientation of an object to gain access to hidden compartments or features. The speed and direction of the rotation can likely be controlled by the caster, allowing for precise manipulation of the object.

Cistem Aperio

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Opens items
Pronunciation	“SIS-tem uh-PE-ree-o”
Origin	In Latin, aperio means “open” and cista means “chest”
Wand Movement	Make a large “C” and then a “V” in the air

Cistem Aperio is a charm that opens a container or chest, which can be useful when the caster needs to access the contents of a locked or sealed object. In the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows movie, Xenophilius Lovegood uses the Cistem Aperio spell to open a locked chest containing Luna Lovegood’s belongings.

Colloportus

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Locks things
Pronunciation	“cul-loh-POR-tus”
Origin	In Latin, colligere means “gather” and porta means “gate”
Wand Movement	Make a straight line to the right, straight line down, straight line to the left, then a straight line down again

Colloportus, also nown as “The Locking Spell,” is a charm used to seal doors, making them resistant to opening by normal means. To cast this spell, the caster must tap the door they want to seal and give their wand a slight twist.

This spell is first introduced in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix when Hermione uses it to seal the door to the room where Dumbledore’s Army practices. Colloportus is used to lock anything (that can be locked). It is also the counter-charm for Alohomora, the Unlocking Charm.

The Locking Spell is not permanent, but it is useful for slowing down someone who is chasing you, which is exactly when Hermione Granger utilized it.

“‘Colloportus!’ gasped Hermione and the door sealed itself with an odd squelching noise.”

– Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Colloshoo

Spell Category	Hex
Summary	Makes someone’s shoes get stuck
Pronunciation	“CAWL-low-shoo”
Origin	Shoo likely means “shoe,” and in Greek, collo means “to glue”
Wand Movement	Wave wand in a downward line, then a line to the right, and then up and a line to the left

Colloshoo is a jinx that causes the target’s shoes to stick to the ground, which can be useful for immobilizing someone, preventing escape, or as a prank. The adhesive effect created by this spell is strong enough to hold the target in place until the spell is countered or wears off.

The Colloshoo spell is mentioned in the Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets book when Hermione suggests using it to capture the Heir of Slytherin.

Colovaria

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Transforms the color of something
Pronunciation	“co-loh-VA-riah”
Origin	Likely stems from “color” and “vary”
Wand Movement	Make a curved squiggle line diagonally upward to the right

Colovaria is a charm that changes the color of an object or living thing, which can be used for aesthetic purposes, camouflage, or as a prank. The spell allows the caster to choose the desired color and can be applied to a wide variety of targets, ranging from clothing and accessories to animals and even people. The effect of the Colovaria charm can be temporary or permanent, depending on the caster’s intent and skill level.

Colovaria is used by Ron Weaslet in Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone book when he tries to turn his pet rat Scabbers yellow.

“Sunshine, daisies,
butter mellow,
turn this stupid,
fat rat yellow.“

– Ron Weasley, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

Confringo

Spell Category	Curse
Summary	Makes an object explode
Pronunciation	“kon-FRING-goh”
Origin	In Latin, confringo means “destroy”
Wand Movement	Make a “Z” shape in the air

Confringo, also known as the Blasting Curse, is a spell that causes an object or living thing to explode, which can be used offensively, for demolition purposes, or to create a diversion. The spell’s explosive force can cause significant damage to structures and harm or even kill living beings.

Confringo is used in various situations throughout the series, such as when Hermione uses it in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows to destroy the sidecar of the flying motorbike during their escape from the Death Eaters.

Confundo

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Makes the target confused
Pronunciation	“con-FUN-doh”
Origin	Confundo means “I confuse”
Wand Movement	Make a hook shape in the air

Confundo, also referred to as “The Confundus Charm,” is used to cause confusion and disorientation in the target, making them susceptible to manipulation or unable to perform tasks properly.

Confundo is used in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by Barty Crouch Jr. to bewitch the Goblet of Fire into accepting Harry’s name as a fourth competitor in the Triwizard Tournament.

“I was better than that McLaggen anyway. Did you see him lumbering off in the wrong direction on his fifth? Looked like he’d been Confunded…“

– Ron Weasley, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Conjunctivitis Curse

Spell Category	Curse
Summary	Causes eye inflammation
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	Conjunctivitis means “pink eye”
Wand Movement	Make a line upward, then make the shape of an eye

The Conjunctivitis Curse causes the target of the spell to have eye inflammation that was so bad it makes the eyes swell shut. The only way to counteract this curse is Oculus Potion, which renews eyesight. Sirius Black recommended that Harry Potter use this spell on a dragon because dragon eyes are extremely vulnerable and weak compared to the rest of their body which is more armor-like.

Cornflake Skin Spell

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Makes skin resemble corn flakes
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

The Cornflake Skin Spell quite literally makes the target’s skin look like cornflakes. This charm is a form of Dark magic and the only time we see it used is when Cassius Warrington ends up in the infirmary with a skin complaint and it turns out he was the target of this spell.

Cracker Jinx

Spell Category	Jinx
Summary	Conjures exploding Wizard Crackers
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

The Cracker Jinx is a spell that produces a small explosion, akin to a firecracker, which can serve as a form of entertainment or to create a distraction. The sound and visual effect of the explosion can be startling and attention-grabbing, making it an effective way to divert attention in a tense situation.

The Cracker Jinx’s power is generally non-destructive, making it more suitable for non-violent uses. This jinx was most often used in duelling.

Cribbing Spell

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Enables cheating on tests
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

The Cribbing Spell is a magical technique that transfers information from one source to another, which can be helpful for cheating on exams or swiftly copying text. It is important to note that using this spell for dishonest purposes may have consequences, as cheating is generally frowned upon in the wizarding world.

Crinus Muto

Spell Category	Transfiguration
Summary	Transforms hairstyle and hair color
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	In Latin, crinis means “hair” and muto means “to change”
Wand Movement	Unknown

Crinus Muto is a transfiguration spell that alters the target’s hair, which can be employed for aesthetic reasons, as part of a disguise, or for amusement. The transformation can be temporary or permanent, and the spell’s effect can be reversed with a counter-spell or by the caster themselves.

“They had just embarked upon the immensely difficult topic of human Transfiguration; working in front of mirrors, they were supposed to be changing the colour of their own eyebrows.”

– Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Crucio (Cruciatus Curse)

Spell Category	Curse
Summary	Causes excruciating pain
Pronunciation	“KROO-see-oh”
Origin	In Latin, crucio means “I torture”
Wand Movement	Unknown

Crucio, also known as “The Cruciatus Curse,” is used to cause an extreme amount of pain to the target or victim. The curse does not inflict any physical damage that one can see, but it causes unbearable agony, nonetheless. Interestingly, this Dark Magic spell cannot be cast unless the caster genuinely wants to inflict pain on the other person, it cannot be done in the heat of the moment.

The Crucio spell is one of the three “Unforgivable Curses” and casting this spell results in a lifetime sentence to Azkaban. The Cruciatus Curse was the same one Bellatrix Lestrange utilized on Neville Longbottom’s parents, Frank, and Alice. They ended up in St. Mungo’s Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries after the spell made them go insane, which is a common side effect of the curse.

“Voldemort raised his wand, and before Harry could do anything to defend himself, before he could even move, he had been hit again by the Cruciatus curse. The pain was so intense, so all-consuming, that he no longer knew where he was… white-hot knives were piercing every inch of his skin, his head was surely going to burst with pain; he was screaming more loudly than he’d ever screamed in his life — ”

– Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Defodio

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Enables caster to dig through an object
Pronunciation	“deh-FOH-dee-oh”
Origin	In Latin, defodio means “I dig”
Wand Movement	Make a straight line upward, a straight line to the right, then another straight line up

Defodio, also known as “The Gouging Spell”, is used to dig through or gouge out material, such as earth or stone. To cast this spell, perform a jabbing motion with the wand.

In “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” Hermione uses Defodio to create a hole in the ground as a hiding place for the trio while they are on the run from Voldemort’s forces.

Deletrius

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Makes objects disintegrate
Pronunciation	“deh-LEE-tree-us”
Origin	In Latin, delere means “to destroy,” and in English, detritus means “rubble”
Wand Movement	Make a square shape in the air without closing the final corner of the square

Deletrius, also known as “The Eradication Spell,” is a counter-spell that erases the effects of a previously cast spell. To cast Deletrius, perform a flick and swish motion with the wand. The spell is used in “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” by Amos Diggory to erase the image of the Dark Mark conjured by the spell Morsmordre.

Densaugeo

Spell Category	Hex
Summary	Makes target’s teeth grow quickly
Pronunciation	“den-SAW-jee-oh”
Origin	In Latin, dens means “tooth,” and augeo means “I enlarge”
Wand Movement	Make a line upward, a slight diagonal light to the right, then a small line upward

Densaugeo is a hex that causes the target’s teeth to grow rapidly and uncontrollably. To cast this spell, perform a flick and jab motion with the wand. In “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” Draco Malfoy accidentally hits Hermione with this hex when attempting to hex Harry, causing Hermione’s front teeth to grow rapidly until they are corrected by Madam Pomfrey.

“It wasn’t a pretty sight. Hermione’s front teeth — already larger than average — were now growing at an alarming rate; she was looking more and more like a beaver as they elongated, past her bottom lip, towards her chin — panic-stricken, she felt them, and let out a terrified cry.”

– Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Deprimo

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Blows holes in the ground
Pronunciation	“deh-PREEM-oh”
Origin	The term deprimo means “to depress”
Wand Movement	Make a line to the left, a rounded line upward, a line to the right, then a rounded line downward

Deprimo is a destructive charm that causes an explosion to blow holes in the ground. Professor Quirinus Quirrell cast this charm to try and kill Harry Potter, who was a floor below him.

Depulso

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Pushes target away from caster
Pronunciation	“deh-PUL-soh”
Origin	In Latin, depulsio means “drive away”
Wand Movement	Make a loose “U” shape in the air

Depulso, also known as “The Banishing Charm,” is used to send objects flying away from the caster with great force. However, The Banishing Charm could only “banish” something within the caster’s view and the wand has to be pointed directly at it for the charm to work.

The charm is mentioned throughout the series, such as when students practice it in their Charms class under the instruction of Professor Flitwick.

Descendo

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Makes target object descend
Pronunciation	“deh-SEN-doh”
Origin	In Latin, descendo means “I descend”
Wand Movement	Make a straight line to the left and continue it into a “C” shape

Descendo is a charm that causes objects to move or descend downward in a controlled manner. To cast this spell, point your wand at the object you wish to lower and make a downward motion, concentrating on the speed and distance you want the object to descend. The caster must maintain focus on the target to ensure a smooth and controlled descent.

Descendo is mentioned in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” when Hermione uses it to lower a chandelier onto a group of Snatchers, allowing the trio to escape.

“With a whip-like movement, Crabbe pointed his wand at the fifty-foot mountain of old furniture, of broken trunks, of old books and robes and unidentifiable junk and shouted, “Descendo!” The wall began to totter, then crumbled into the aisle next door where Ron stood.”

– Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Desk Into Pig

Spell Category	Transfiguration
Summary	Changes a desk into a pig
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

The Desk into Pig spell quite literally changes desks into pigs. It is considered a more advanced transfiguration spell.

Deterioration Hex

Spell Category	Hex
Summary	Decreases opponent’s endurance
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

The Deterioration Hex caused the caster’s opponent’s energy or endurance to deteriorate. In the Harry Potter series, we don’t see this hex used until the 21^st century by Professor McGonagall. It is an extremely helpful and practical spell.

Diffindo

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Divides or cuts objects
Pronunciation	“dih-FIN-doh”
Origin	In Latin, diffindere means “to divide”
Wand Movement	Make a “V” shape with a swooping tail on the right side

Diffindo, also known as “The Severing Charm“, is used to split or sever objects cleanly, as if cut by a sharp blade. To cast this spell, point your wand at the object or area you wish to cut and make a slicing motion, focusing on the depth and precision of the cut. The spell can be used on a variety of materials, from paper to cloth or even ropes.

Diffindo is used multiple times throughout the series, such as when Hermione uses it to cut the tapestry in the Gryffindor common room to reveal the secret passageway to the Room of Requirement.

Diminuendo

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Shrinks target
Pronunciation	“dim-in-YEW-en-DOUGH”
Origin	In music terminology, diminuendo means “a gradual decrease of the volume of sound”
Wand Movement	Point wand at target object

Diminuendo is a spell that causes the target object to shrink. Some confuse Diminuendo with Reducio (The Shrinking Spell), but Reducio is specifically considered the counter-charm for The Engorgement Charm.

Disintegration Spell

Spell Category	Dark Charm
Summary	Makes target explode and disintegrate
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Point wand at target

The Disintegration Spell is a Dark Charm that makes whatever target it hits to explode and then disintegrate. This is the same spell Molly Weasley used to kill Bellatrix Lestrange during the Battle of Hogwarts (in the film adaptation).

Dissendium

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Opens secret passage
Pronunciation	“dih-SEN-dee-um”
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Tap with wand

Also referred to as “The One-Eyed Witch Spell,” Dissendium is a spell that opens a secret passage at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It can open other secret passageways, and it is unknown whether the charm works on other objects.

Disillusionment Charm

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Caster can camouflage into their surroundings
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Make an open-ended eye shape with another open-ended eye shape within it

The Disillusionment Charm is a spell that camouflages the target, allowing them to blend in with their surroundings and become nearly invisible. To cast this spell, tap the target with your wand while envisioning the desired camouflage. The caster must have a clear mental image of the surroundings to create an effective disguise.

This charm is mentioned throughout the series, such as when members of the Order of the Phoenix use it to conceal themselves while guarding the prophecy in the Department of Mysteries.

“Harry looked down at his body, or rather, what had been his body, for it didn’t look anything like his anymore. It was not invisible; it had simply taken on the exact colour and texture of the kitchen unit behind him. He seemed to have become a human chameleon.”

– Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Draconifors

Spell Category	Transfiguration
Summary	Changes an object into a dragon
Pronunciation	“drah-KOH-nih-fors”
Origin	In Latin, draco means “dragon,” and forma means “shape
Wand Movement	Slash wand toward the object

Draconifors is a transfiguration spell that changes an object into a dragon. The type of dragon is not one you would typically think of, but instead, it is a very small, and less dangerous dragon.

Drought Charm

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Dries up small amounts of water
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Make a “d” shape in the air

The Drought Charm is a spell used to dry up or evaporate a liquid, making it disappear. To cast this spell, point your wand at the liquid you wish to evaporate and make a circular motion, concentrating on the amount of liquid to be removed and the desired speed of evaporation. The caster must maintain focus on the liquid to ensure complete evaporation.

The Drought Charm is mentioned in “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” when Harry uses it to dry up a small puddle of water in the cave where he and Dumbledore search for one of Voldemort’s Horcruxes.

“I don’t reckon it can be done. There’s nothing. Nothing. Closest was that thing to dry up puddles and ponds, that Drought Charm, but that was nowhere near powerful enough to drain the lake.”

– Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Duckilifors

Spell Category	Transfiguration, Jinx
Summary	Changes an object into a duck
Pronunciation	“DUCK-lih-fors”
Origin	Derived from the English word duck, and in Latin, forma means “shape”
Wand Movement	Slash wand downward

Duckilifors is a spell that changes an object into a duck. It is most likely an advanced spell since it is presumed it was taught during Fourth Year Transfiguration Class.

Duro

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Changes an object into stone
Pronunciation	“DYOO-roh”
Origin	In Latin, duro means “harden”
Wand Movement	Make a “D” shape in the air

Also known as “The Hardening Charm,” Duro is a spell that transforms the target object into stone.

“The Hardening Charm will turn an object into solid stone. This can be surprisingly handy in a tight spot. Of course, most students only seem to use this spell to sabotage their fellow students’ schoolbags or to turn a pumpkin pasty to stone just before someone bites into it. It is unwise to try this unworthy trick on any of your teachers.“

— Miranda Goshawk, Book of Spells

Ears to Kumquats Spell

Spell Category	Transfiguration
Summary	Changes target’s ears into kumquats
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

Ears to Kumquats is a jinx that transforms the target’s ears into kumquats, a small, orange-like citrus fruit. To cast this spell, point your wand at the target’s ears and flick it, concentrating on the desired size and shape of the kumquats. The caster must have a clear mental image of kumquats to effectively transform the target’s ears.

This jinx is mentioned in passing during “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” as one of the spells students are practicing.

Ear-Shrivelling Curse

Spell Category	Curse
Summary	Makes a target’s ears shrivel
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Make an “e” shape in the air

The Ear-Shrivelling Curse is a spell that causes the target’s ears to shrivel.

“Bill had a pen-friend at a school in Brazil once. He wanted Bill to go on a student exchange trip, but Mum and Dad couldn’t afford it. So the pen-friend got all offended and sent him a cursed hat, it made his ears shrivel up.”

– Ron Weasley, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Ebublio

Spell Category	Jinx
Summary	Captures target in a bubble
Pronunciation	“ee-BUB-lee-oh”
Origin	Unknown
Wand Movement	Make an “e” shape, but do not close the inside line of the “e”

Ebublio is a jinx that captures and traps the target in an unpoppable bubble. It was commonly used during duels, but also helpful in containing dangerous creatures or even witches and wizards.

Engorgio

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Makes the target swell
Pronunciation	“en-GOR-jee-oh”
Origin	In English, engorge means “swell”
Wand Movement	Make a small line downward, then a non-closed circle with another small line upward

Engorgio, also known as “the Engorgement Charm“, is used to enlarge objects to a desired size. To cast this spell, point your wand at the object you wish to enlarge and perform a swirling motion, focusing on the desired size and proportion of the object. The caster must have a clear mental image of the enlarged object to maintain control over the spell’s effects.

Engorgio is used throughout the series in various situations, such as when Ludo Bagman uses it to enlarge a spider for demonstration purposes during the Quidditch World Cup in “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.”

Engorgio Skullus

Spell Category	Dark Charm
Summary	Makes target’s head swell
Pronunciation	“in-GORE-jee-oh SKUH-las”
Origin	In English, engorge means “swell,” and in Latin, skullus means “skull”
Wand Movement	Point wand at target

Engorgio Skullus is a spell that makes a target’s head swell, and this charm is similar to the spell Engorgio, which makes the target’s whole body swell.

Entomorphis

Spell Category	Jinx, Transfiguration
Summary	Changes target to be insect-like
Pronunciation	“en-TOE-morph-is”
Origin	In Greek, entomo means “insect,” and morfi means “form”
Wand Movement	Make a loose “M” shape, then a straight line to the right

Known as “The Insect Hex,” Entomorphis is a jinx used to temporarily make the intended target insect-like. The victim would be unable to speak and exhibit behaviors like those of an insect, like crawling around.

Entrail-Expelling Curse

Spell Category	Curse, Possible Healing Spell
Summary	Expels target’s entrails
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

The Entrail-Expelling Curse quite literally is a spell that expels a target’s entrails. Although it is categorized as a curse, it can also be used to expel something from the entrails that is making someone sick or preventing normal body function. So, it can also be helpful in addition to causing harm.

Episkey

Spell Category	Healing Spell
Summary	Repairs wounds and minor injuries
Pronunciation	“ee-PIS-key”
Origin	In Greek, episkeui means “repair”
Wand Movement	Slash from top-right to bottom-left

Episkey is a healing spell used to mend minor injuries such as cuts, bruises, or broken bones. To cast this spell, point your wand at the injury and gently tap the affected area, concentrating on the desired healing outcome. The caster must have knowledge of the injury and the body’s natural healing process for the spell to be effective.

In the “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” book, Tonks uses Episkey to heal Harry’s broken nose after he is injured on the Hogwarts Express.

“Episkey,” said Tonks. Harry’s nose felt very hot, then very cold. He raised a hand and felt it gingerly. It seemed to be mended.“

– Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Epoximise

Spell Category	Transfiguration
Summary	Sticks one object to another like glue
Pronunciation	“ee-POX-i-mise”
Origin	In English, epoxy is a type of adhesive or adherent
Wand Movement	Unknown

Also known as “The Sticking Charm,” Epoximise is a transfiguration spell that causes two objects to stick together like glue or adhere them to one another. For example, the father of a witch named Beatrix Bloxam utilized this spell on Beatrix’s bedroom door at night because she was a regular sleepwalker. This spell does have a counter-charm, otherwise, Beatrix might not be able to ever get her door open.

Erecto

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Sets up a tent or other structure
Pronunciation	“eh-RECK-toh”
Origin	In Latin, erectum is a form of erigere, which means “to erect”
Wand Movement	Point wand at target

Erecto is a charm used to set up a tent or other structure with only the flick of a wand – meaning no manual labor is required. We see this helpful spell most frequently used by witches and wizards to set up their tents at events, and we also saw the Weasley family set up the large tent for Bill Weasley’s and Fleur Delacour’s wedding.

Evanesce

Spell Category	Transfiguration
Summary	Makes target disappear
Pronunciation	“ev-an-ES-key”
Origin	In English, evanesce means “to disappear into vapour,” and in Latin, evanesce means “I vanish”
Wand Movement	Point wand at object

Evanesce is a transfiguration spell that causes the target object to disappear or vanish. Many think this is the same spell as The Vanishing Spell.

Everte Statum

Spell Category	Spell
Summary	Flings target backward
Pronunciation	“ee-VER-tay STAH-tum”
Origin	In Latin, everte means “to throw out,” and statua means “image”
Wand Movement	Point wand at target

Everte Statum is a dueling spell that throws the target backward with a burst of force, momentarily incapacitating them. To cast this spell, point your wand at the target and flick it, focusing on the force needed to throw the target without causing serious injury. The caster must aim accurately at the target to ensure the spell’s effectiveness.

In the “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” movie, Draco Malfoy uses Everte Statum against Harry during their duel in the Duelling Club.

“Harry swung his wand high, but Malfoy had already started on “two”: His spell hit Harry so hard he felt as though he’d been hit over the head with a saucepan.”

– Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Expecto Patronum

Spell Category:	Charm
Summary:	Conjures spirit guardian to protect against Dementors and Dark Magic
Pronunciation:	“ecks-PECK-toh pah-TROH-numb”
Origin:	In Latin, expecto means “I await,” and patronum means “protector”
Wand Movement:	Make a large circle with wand

Expecto Patronum, also known as the Patronus Charm, is a powerful defensive spell used to conjure a Patronus, a silvery, animal-shaped guardian that protects the caster from Dementors.

To cast this spell, point your wand outward and make a sweeping motion while focusing on a strong, happy memory. The caster must maintain concentration on their happy memory to create a powerful and effective Patronus.

Expecto Patronum is used in both the books and movies, such as when Harry first learns to cast a Patronus in “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.”

“And out of the end of his wand burst, not a shapeless cloud of mist, but a blinding, dazzling, silver animal. He screwed up his eyes, trying to see what it was. It looked like a horse. It was galloping silently away from him, across the black surface of the lake. He saw it lower its head and charge at the swarming dementors… ”

– Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Expelliarmus

Category:	Charm
Summary:	Makes object fly out of target’s hand
Pronunciation:	“ex-PELL-ee-ARE-muss”
Origin:	In Latin, expello means “expel,” and arma means “weapon”
Wand Movement:	Make a “b” shape with a swirl in the middle

Expelliarmus, also known as “the Disarming Charm“, is a defensive spell that forces an opponent to release their wand, effectively disarming them.

To cast Expelliarmus, point your wand at the opponent’s wand hand and make a swishing motion, focusing on the force needed to disarm the target without causing injury. The caster must have a clear line of sight to their opponent’s wand for the spell to be effective

Expelliarmus is a staple spell in both the books and movies, often used by Harry and his friends in duels and defensive situations.

False Memory Spell

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Makes target have a false memory
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

The False Memory Spell is used to quite literally implant false memories into the intended target’s mind, and if done properly, the victim will never know it was a false memory. Lord Voldemort utilized this charm to make other wizards believe they had committed crimes that Voldemort himself had done. This spell is sometimes confused for the Memory Charm, a spell that erases memories altogether.

Feather-Light Charm

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Makes target object extremely light
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

The Feather-Light Charm is a spell that makes any object extremely light – like a feather. This charm would be very helpful when carrying heavy items or multiple things at once.

Ferret to Human

Spell Category	Transfiguration
Summary	Changes a ferret into a human
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Point wand at ferret

The Ferret to Human spell quite literally changes ferrets into humans. This is the same spell that Professor McGonagall used on Draco Malfoy.

“‘No!’ cried Professor McGonagall, running down the stairs and pulling out her wand; a moment later, with a loud snapping noise, Draco Malfoy had reappeared, lying in a heap on the floor with his sleek blond hair all over his now brilliantly pink face.”

– Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Ferula

Spell Category	Conjuration, Healing Spell
Summary	Causes bandages to appear and wrap injuries
Pronunciation	“fer-ROOL-lah”
Origin	In Latin, ferula means “splint”
Wand Movement	Make a loose “h” shape in the air

Ferula, also known as “The Badgering Charm,” is a healing spell that conjures bandages and a splint to support and immobilize broken bones.

To cast Ferula, point your wand at the injury and make a twirling motion, focusing on the size and tightness of the bandages and splint needed to effectively support the broken bone. The caster must have knowledge of the injury to ensure the spell’s effectiveness.

In the “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” book, Remus Lupin uses Ferula to treat Ron’s broken leg after Sirius Black drags him into the Shrieking Shack.

Fianto Duri

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Strengthens shields
Pronunciation	“fee-AN-toh DOO-ree”
Origin	In Latin, fiant means “become,” and duri means “hard”
Wand Movement	Point wand upward at the sky

Fianto Duri is a protective charm that strengthens existing protective enchantments, making them more resilient to attacks or attempts to breach them.

To cast Fianto Duri, point your wand at the protective enchantment you wish to strengthen and make a circular motion, focusing on reinforcing the magical barrier. The caster must maintain concentration on the enchantment to ensure its effectiveness.

Fianto Duri is mentioned in the “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” book when Hermione uses it to reinforce the enchantments around their campsite while on the run from Voldemort’s forces.

Fidelius Charm

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Conceals a secret in another person’s soul
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	In Latin, fidelis means “faithful”
Wand Movement	Unknown

The Fidelius Charm is an advanced and extremely complex spell that conceals a secret in the target’s soul, and this makes them the Secret-Keeper. The Secret-Keeper is the only one who can ever reveal the information if they choose to do so, and no one else can force the information out of them. If the Secret-Keeper divulges the information to someone, those people cannot tell the secret, but if the Secret-Keeper dies, then those people become the Secret-Keepers of the information.

This is the same charm that was used to conceal James and Lily Potter from Lord Voldemort. The Secret-Keeper for where James and Lily were living was going to be Sirius Black, but Sirius thought Voldemort would figure it out and come after him. So, Peter Pettigrew was the chosen Secret-Keeper, but he betrayed them, which resulted in their death.

Fiendfyre

Spell Category	Curse
Summary	Conjures very dangerous, cursed fire
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	Unknown
Wand Movement	Hold wand outward

Fiendfyre is a dark and highly dangerous spell that conjures a cursed fire capable of destroying even the most powerful magical objects, such as Horcruxes. The fire takes on the form of monstrous creatures and can grow rapidly out of control.

To cast Fiendfyre, perform a complex, swirling motion with your wand while focusing on the area where the fire should ignite. The caster must be highly skilled in dark magic to control and extinguish the fire once it has been unleashed.

Fiendfyre is seen in both the book and movie “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” when Crabbe accidentally casts it in the Room of Requirement, ultimately leading to his own demise.

“It was not normal fire; Crabbe had used a curse of which Harry had no knowledge: As they turned a corner the flames chased them as though they were alive, sentient, intent upon killing them. Now the fire was mutating, forming a gigantic pack of fiery beasts: Flaming serpents, chimaeras, and dragons rose and fell and rose again, and the detritus of centuries on which they were feeding was thrown up in the air into their fanged mouths, tossed high on clawed feet, before being consumed by the inferno.”

– Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Finestra

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Causes glass to break
Pronunciation	“fi-NESS-tra”
Origin	In Italian, Catalan, and Sicilian, finestra means “window”
Wand Movement	Wave wand

Finestra is a spell that causes glass to break or shatter quietly.

Finite

Spell Category	Counter-Spell
Summary	Eliminates effects of spells
Pronunciation	“fi-NEE-tay in-can-TAH-tem”
Origin	In Latin, finire means “to finish,” and incantationem means “enchantment”
Wand Movement	Make the shape of a shield in the air

Finite, also known as “Finite Incantatem” or “The General Counter-Spell,” is used to end the effects of a previously cast spell.

To cast Finite, point your wand at the target and with the end of your wand make the shape of a shield while focusing on negating the magical effects currently in place. The caster must have knowledge of the spell’s effects to effectively counter them.

Finite is used in both the books and movies, such as when Harry uses it to end the effects of the Full Body-Bind Curse on Neville in “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.”

Finger-Removing Jinx

Spell Category	Jinx
Summary	Removes target’s fingers
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

The Finger-Removing Jinx is quite literally a spell used to remove a target’s fingers.

Firestorm

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Conjures a circle of fire
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Wave wand over your head in a circular motion

The Firestorm spell conjures a big circle of fire that the caster could control with their wand. This is the same charm that Albus Dumbledore used to save Harry Potter in the cave while they were getting the Horcrux.

“But then, through the darkness, fire erupted: crimson and gold, a ring of fire that surrounded the rock so that the Inferi holding Harry so tightly stumbled and faltered… Dumbledore was on his feet again, pale as any of the surrounding Inferi, but taller than any, too, the fire dancing in his eyes; his wand was raised like a torch and from its tip emanated the flames, like a vast lasso, encircling them all with warmth.”

– Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Flagrante Curse

Spell Category	Curse
Summary	Makes an object extremely hot
Pronunciation	“flah-GRAHN-tay”
Origin	In Latin, flagro means “I burn”
Wand Movement	Make a sideways hourglass shape without closing the bottom line of it

The Flagrante Curse is a spell that makes objects extremely hot so that when someone touches it, they get burned. It was often used to enchant things to protect them from burglars or anyone else who might want access to their items.

Flagrate

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Scribbles fiery words in the air
Pronunciation	“flah-GRAH-tay”
Origin	In Latin, flagrate means “a burn”
Wand Movement	Write words in the air

The spell Flagrate allows the caster to write fiery words in the air with their wand. This is the charm that Tom Riddle utilized in The Chamber of Secrets to rearrange the letters of his name, Tom Marvolo Riddle, to “I Am Lord Voldemort.”

Flame-Freezing Charm

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Makes it so that fire doesn’t burn or hurt
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	Unknown
Wand Movement	Unknown

The Flame-Freezing Charm modifies fire so that it does not burn the target, but instead, it makes one feel happy with warm, fuzzy feelings.

Flask-Conjuring Spell

Spell Category	Conjuration
Summary	Makes a flask appear
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Wave wand over head

The Flask-Conjuring Spell is quite literally used to conjure a glass flask. It is the same conjuration spell that Hermione Granger used to make a flask appear to collect Severus Snape’s tears as he was dying so that they could see his memories.

Flintifors

Spell Category	Transfiguration
Summary	Transforms target into a matchbox
Pronunciation	“FLINT-i-fors”
Origin	Derived from the English word flint
Wand Movement	Point wand toward the left

Flintifors is a transfiguration spell that transforms the target object into a matchbox.

Flipendo

Spell Category	Jinx
Summary	Forces target backward
Pronunciation	“fli-PEN-doh”
Origin	Combines the English words “flip,” and “end,” meaning “to flip someone onto their end”
Wand Movement	Make a small “v” shape with a squiggly tail at the end

Referred to as “The Knockback Jinx,” Flipendo is a spell that forces the target person or object backward. It was helpful in moving heavy objects.

“There was a loud bang and he felt himself flying backwards as if punched; as he slammed into the kitchen wall and slid to the floor, he glimpsed the tail of Lupin’s cloak disappearing round the door.”

– Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Flipendo Duo

Spell Category	Jinx
Summary	Forces target backward with twice the force of flipendo
Pronunciation	“flih-PEN-doh DOO-oh”
Origin	Combines the English words “flip,” and “end,” meaning “to flip someone onto their end”
Wand Movement	Slash wand

Known as “The Knockback Jinx Duo,” Flipendo Duo is a stronger version of Flipendo and knocks a target backward with twice as much force and power.

Flipendo Maxima

Spell Category	Jinx
Summary	More powerful version of flipendo
Pronunciation	“flih-PEN-doh max-ee-mah”
Origin	Combines the English words “flip,” and “end,” meaning “to flip someone onto their end”
Wand Movement	Make a small “v” shape with a squiggly tail at the end

Flipendo Maxima is a very powerful form of Flipendo and will knock something back with extreme force.

Flipendo Tria

Spell Category	Jinx
Summary	Three times more powerful than flipendo
Pronunciation	“flih-PEN-doh TREE-ah”
Origin	Combines the English words “flip,” and “end,” meaning “to flip someone onto their end”
Wand Movement	Slash wand downward

Flipendo Tria is a stronger form of Flipendo Duo and Flipendo. The caster can target a few objects with just this one spell.

Flying Charm

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Makes objects fly
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

The Flying Charm is a spell used on objects to make them fly. Typically, witches and wizards enchant their brooms, but it has also been used on benches, carpets, and more.

Fumos

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Conjures smoke to mask visibility
Pronunciation	“FYOO-moss”
Origin	In Latin, fumo means “smoke”
Wand Movement	Make a swirl shape in the air

Also known as “The Smokescreen Spell,” Fumos conjures a smokescreen that makes it so the caster’s opponents cannot see clearly. By limiting visibility, others are not able to aim their spells accurately at the caster, so it is a protective and defensive charm.

Fumos Duo

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Stronger version of Fumos
Pronunciation	“FYOO-moss doo-oh”
Origin	In Latin, fumo means “smoke”
Wand Movement	Wave wand upward, then in a quick downward motion

Fumos Duo is a stronger version of the fumos spell. Commonly used for dueling, this charm causes multiple dark red smoke clouds to appear that inhibit visibility.

Furnunculus

Spell Category	Jinx
Summary	Makes target break out in boils or pimples
Pronunciation	“fer-NUN-kyoo-luss”
Origin	In Latin, furnunculus means “petty thief,” and in English, furuncle is a synonym for “boil”
Wand Movement	Make a straight line downward, then a backward “c” shape, then another straight line downward

Also referred to as “The Pimple Jinx,” Furnunculus is a jinx that makes the intended target have large boils or pimples.

“Goyle bellowed and put his hands to his nose, where great ugly boils were springing up… Snape examined Goyle, whose face now resembled something that would have been at home in a book on poisonous fungi.”

– Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Fur Spell

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Makes target have fur
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

The Fur Spell quite literally makes the target sprout fur. The Weasley twins used this charm on themselves as a joke.

Geminio

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Duplicates an object
Pronunciation	“jeh-MIH-nee-oh”
Origin	In Latin, gemini means “twins”
Wand Movement	Wave wand quickly toward target object

Known as “The Doubling Charm,” Geminio is a spell used to duplicate objects. Typically, the replica was thought to not have the same value or effect as the original object. This spell can also be used as a curse, otherwise known as “The Gemino Curse,” to enchant objects so that they would duplicate indefinitely when someone touched them.

“Hermione screamed in pain, and Harry turned his wand on her in time to see a jewelled goblet tumbling from her grip. But as it fell, it split, became a shower of goblets, so that a second later, with a great clatter, the floor was covered in identical cups rolling in every direction, the original impossible to discern amongst them.”

– Hermione Granger in Bellatrix Lestrange’s vault, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Glacius

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Blasts cold air to freeze the target
Pronunciation	“GLAY-see-us”
Origin	In Latin, glacies means “ice”
Wand Movement	Make two rounded top mountain peak shapes, then a squiggle along the bottom to the left

Also known as “The Freezing Spell,” Glacius is a charm that blasts cold air to freeze the intended target. This spell is not to be confused with Immobulus, which is a charm that simply freezes the target by making them immobile. An added bonus of Glacius is that it can also freeze water and be used to put out fire.

Glacius Duo

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Stronger version of the glacius spell
Pronunciation	“GLAY-see-us DOO-oh”
Origin	In Latin, glacies means “ice”
Wand Movement	Slash wand forward

The Glacius Duo spell is a stronger version of the Glacius spell, meaning that it is used to freeze an opponent with a blast of cold air.

Glacius Tria

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Stronger version of the glacius duo spell
Pronunciation	“GLAY-see-us TREE-ah”
Origin	In Latin, glacies means “ice”
Wand Movement	Unknown

Glacius tria is the strongest version of the Glacius and Glacius Duo spells, so this charm freezes an opponent with a blast of cold air.

Glisseo

Spell Category:	Charm
Summary:	Transforms stairs into a slide
Pronunciation:	“GLISS-ee-oh”
Origin:	In French, glisser means “to slide”
Wand Movement:	Unknown

Also referred to as “The Sliding Spell,” Glisseo changes stairs into a slide. The founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry cast this spell on the staircase of the girl’s dormitory so that boys would not be able to get in.

Green Sparks

Spell Category:	Charm
Summary:	Conjures green sparks
Pronunciation:	Unknown incantation
Origin:	N/A
Wand Movement:	Make a curved line to the right, then a curved line upward and slightly to the left

The Green Sparks spell is quite literally used to conjure green sparks that the witch or wizard used as a signal for help, like “SOS.” Of course, the caster could determine with someone else what the green sparks should mean. For example, Rubeus Hagrid told Hermione Granger, Harry Potter, Neville Longbottom, and Draco Malfoy to use this charm if they found a unicorn, but of course, that is not an emergency.

Gripping Charm

Spell Category:	Charm
Summary:	Makes object easier to grip
Pronunciation:	Unknown incantation
Origin:	N/A
Wand Movement:	Unknown

The Gripping Charm is a spell that makes an object easier to hold or grip, or helps the caster hold onto the object without dropping it or falling. This charm is commonly used in Quidditch to help the target hold onto their broom with only one hand without fear of falling.

Gytrash-Conjuring Spell

Spell Category	Conjuration, Dark Arts
Summary	Conjures vicious Gytrashes
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Wave wand over

The Gytrash-Conjuring Spell is quite literally used to conjure a vicious Gytrash with the intention of it attacking your opponent. A Gytrash is a large beast spirit that resembles a dog in appearance.

Hair-Thickening Charm

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Causes target’s hair to thicken
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

As the name implies, the Hair-Thickening Charm causes the intended target’s hair to thicken. It is a generally harmless spell and is mostly used for cosmetic purposes, although sometimes it was used at Hogwarts to bully other students.

Harmonia Nectere Passus

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Fixes a Vanishing Cabinet
Pronunciation	“har-MOH-nee-a NECK-the-ray-PASS-us”
Origin	In Latin, harmonia means “harmony,” nectere means “to bind,” and passus means “step”
Wand Movement	Point wand at target

Harmonia Nectars Passus is a spell used to fix a damaged Vanishing Cabinet. A Vanishing Cabinet is an object that allows transportation between itself and another Vanishing Cabinet in another location and can withstand enchantments and protective spells in those locations. For example, Draco Malfoy was able to use the Vanishing Cabinet at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The cabinet does not get fixed suddenly just by reciting the spell, as we see it took Draco about a year to fix it.

“He stares at the monolith before him, lifts his wand and begins to chant eerily. The surface of the cabinet glimmers, atremble in the ambient light. Almost alive. Then he stops. Looking back, his eyes haunted, he slips away. Light plays within the cabinet. Movement. Shadows flicker within, coalesce.”

– Regarding Draco Malfoy and the Vanishing Cabinet, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Herbifors

Spell Category	Transfiguration
Summary	Changes target into flowers
Pronunciation	“her-bih-fors”
Origin	In English, the prefix herb refers to plants
Wand Movement	Point wand at target

Herbifors is a transfiguration spell that changes the intended target into flowers.

Herbivicus

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Causes plants to grow rapidly
Pronunciation	“her-BIV-i-cuss”
Origin	In English, the prefix herb refers to plants
Wand Movement	Make a loose “h” shape in the air

Also known as “The Gardening Charm,” Herbivicus is a spell that causes flowers to grow and bloom at an alarming rate. Professor Pomona Sprout taught this charm in her class.

Hermione Granger’s Jinx

Spell Category	Jinx
Summary	Makes the betrayer have “SNEAK” written on their forehead in boils
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

Hermione Granger’s Jinx was the enchantment she placed on the piece of parchment that Dumbledore’s Army signed. She did this to keep it secret and whoever betrayed them would have “SNEAK” written across their forehead in boils. This happened to Marietta Edgecombe when she told Dolores Umbridge about Dumbledore’s Army and almost a year later, the pimples were still slightly visible.

Ron: “Someone must have blabbed to her!”

Hermione: “They can’t have done…because I put a jinx on that piece of parchment we all signed. Believe me, if anybody’s run off and told Umbridge, we’ll know exactly who they are and they will really regret it.“

Ron: “What’ll happen to them?“

Hermione: “Well, put it this way…it’ll make Eloise Midgen’s acne look like a couple of cute freckles.“

– Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Homing Spell

Spell Category	Spell, possibly Dark Magic
Summary	Spell that follows the target
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

Homing Spells are spells that follow the intended target until they either collide with the target or another object that gets in its way. It is most likely Dark Magic because the intention behind the spell is to harm another individual or even kill them.

Homenum Revelio

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Detects a human presence, even if magically concealed
Pronunciation	“HOM-eh-num reh-VEH-lee-oh”
Origin	In Latin, homo means “human” and “reveal”
Wand Movement	Make a straight line diagonally down to the right, then a half-circle, then a straight line diagonally upward to the right

Also referred to as “The Human-Presence-Revealing Spell,” Homenum Revelio is a charm that revealed any human presence within range even if the person was using an invisibility cloak or other enchantment.

Homonculous Charm

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Tracks human movements
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	Homonculous is a term used to refer to humans
Wand Movement	Unknown

The Homonculous Charm is used to track humans and reveal where they are at any given moment. The spell is not affected by other enchantments that might be used to try and fool it such as Polyjuice Potion or an invisibility cloak. It’s the same charm that was used on the Marauder’s Map.

“But the truly remarkable thing were the tiny ink dots moving around it, each labelled with a name in minuscule writing. Astounded, Harry bent over it. A labelled dot in the top left corner showed that Professor Dumbledore pacing in his study; the caretaker’s cat, Mrs. Norris, was prowling the second floor; and Peeves the Poltergeist was currently bouncing around the Trophy Room.”

– Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Homorphus Charm

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Temporarily changes a werewolf back into a human
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	In Latin, homo means “man” and in Greek, morphe- means ”shape”
Wand Movement	Make a heart shape, then a large swirl shape

The Homorphus Charm could be used to transform a werewolf back into a human for a certain period of time. Gilderoy Lockhart claimed that he used this spell to transform the Wagga Wagga Werewolf back into a man, but of course, we know that Lockhart was a pathological liar. It has never been proven if this spell can reverse Lycanthropy, the condition of turning into a werewolf.

“— and then, if you’ll believe it, I pounced — like this — slammed him to the floor — thus with one hand, I managed to hold him down — with my other, I put my wand to his throat — I then screwed up my remaining strength and performed the immensely complex Homorphus Charm — he let out a piteous moan […]— the fur vanished — the fangs shrank — and he turned back into a man. Simple, yet effective — and another village will remember me forever as the hero who delivered them from the monthly terror of werewolf attacks.”

– Gilderoy Lockhart, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Horn Tongue Hex

Spell Category	Hex
Summary	Changes target’s tongue into a horn
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

The Horn Tongue Hex is a spell that changes someone’s tongue into a horn.

Horton-Keitch Braking Charm

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Helps broomsticks stop quicker
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

The Horton-Keitch Braking Charm is a spell that makes it easier for broomstick riders to stop more quickly. It was commonly used for Quidditch matches.

Horcrux-Making Spell

Spell Category	Dark Arts
Summary	Attaches caster’s soul to something else
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

The Horcrux-Making Spell is a form of Dark Magic that allows the caster to essentially “split” their soul and store it in another person, object, or creature. To split one’s soul, they had to commit murder, and Lord Voldemort split his soul seven times, but we know he killed more than seven people. As long as someone has a Horcrux outside of their mortal body, even if they “die,” they can still come back unless all the parts of their soul are destroyed. This is why Lord Voldemort was not completely defeated when he tried and failed to kill Harry Potter.

Hot Air Charm

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Conjures hot air from caster’s wand
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Make a smaller squiggle, then a larger one with a small tail at the end (like how a heartbeat reading might look)

The Hot Air Charm conjures hot air from the caster’s wand and could be used like a blow dryer to dry things off. For example, Hermione Granger used it to dry her robes after she went out in the snow.

“She pulled out her wand and gave it a complicated little wave so that hot air streamed out of the tip; she then pointed this at her robes, which began to steam as they dried out.”

– Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Hour-Reversal Charm

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Reverses time
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

The Hour-Reversal Charm is a spell that can be used to reverse time, but only by one hour, and up to five hours total. This is the same charm used on Time-Turners, like the one Hermione Granger used to attend multiple classes.

Hover Charm

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Causes object or person to hover in the air
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Make a line downward, then a small loop to the left, then a bigger swirl to the left

The Hover Charm causes the target object or person to temporarily hover in the air. This is the same spell that Dobby used to make Harry Potter’s aunt, Petunia Dursley’s pudding hover in the air.

“Aunt Petunia’s masterpiece of a pudding, the mountain of cream and sugared violets, was floating up near the ceiling. On top of a cupboard in the corner crouched Dobby.“

– Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Hurling Hex

Spell Category	Hex
Summary	Makes a broomstick try to throw off its rider
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Point wand at broomstick

The Hurling Hex is used on broomsticks to make them try and throw off their rider through a series of jerky movements. Since broomsticks were primarily utilized in Quidditch, this hex might be used to try and help one of the teams win by hexing the opposing team.

Illegibilus

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Makes writing illegible
Pronunciation	“i-LEDJ-i-bull-is”
Origin	In English, illegible means “unreadable”
Wand Movement	Unknown

Illegibilus is a spell that makes someone’s writing illegible or unreadable.

Immobulus

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Causes target to freeze in place
Pronunciation	“ih-MOH-byoo-luhs”
Origin	In Latin, immobilis means “immovable”
Wand Movement	Make a shape like two mountain peaks, one smaller, then one larger and then a squiggle to the left along the bottom

Known as “The Freezing Charm,” Immobulus is a spell that causes a target to be immobilized or frozen in place. It can be used on objects and people.

Impedimenta

Spell Category	Jinx
Summary	Slows down the target object or person
Pronunciation	“im-ped-ih-MEN-tah”
Origin	In Latin, impedimentum means “a hindrance”
Wand Movement	Make a straight line horizontally

Impedimenta, also known as “The Impediment Jinx,” is a spell that temporarily slows down a target object or person. Since it could also be used to immobilize an object or fling it backward, it was a common duelling spell. This is one of the spells that James Potter used to bully Severus Snape.

“I like the look of this one, this Impediment Jinx. Should slow down anything that’s trying to attack you, Harry. We’ll start with that one.”

– Hermione Granger, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Imperio

Spell Category	Curse
Summary	Gives caster complete control of the target
Pronunciation	“im-PEER-ee-oh”
Origin	In Latin, impero means “I command”
Wand Movement	Point wand at target

Known as “The Imperius Curse,” Imperio is a curse that allowed the caster to control the target, and this spell is one of the three Unforgivable Curses. Since it can make the victim do anything the caster wants them to and takes away any choice the victim has, it is considered Dark Magic. Anyone who uses it could be sentenced to life in Azkaban. A witch or wizard could potentially resist this curse if they had enough willpower to do so. This is the same spell that Harry Potter used on one of the goblins at Gringotts’ so that the goblin would believe Hermione Granger was Bellatrix Lestrange and let them into her vault. 

Imperturbable Charm

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Creates protective boundary around an object
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Make a curved line downward to the right, then a loop up and to the left

The Imperturbable Charm is a spell used to make a defensive boundary around an object that protects it and does not allow objects to pass through it. The barrier muffles sound from outsiders, like how Molly Weasley used it to keep Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Ginny Weasley from overhearing the Order of the Phoenix meetings.

Impervius

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Allows an object to resist or repel water
Pronunciation	“im-PUR-vee-us”
Origin	In Latin, impervius means “impassable”
Wand Movement	Tap the target with wand

Impervius or “The Impervius Charm,” is a spell that allows an object to resist or repel water. For example, Hermione Granger used this charm on Harry Potter’s glasses so that he could see clearly during a Quidditch match when it was raining.

Inanimatus Conjurus

Spell Category	Transfiguration
Summary	Likely conjures inanimate objects
Pronunciation	“in-an-ih-MAH-tus CON-jur-us”
Origin	In English, inanimate means “non-living” and “to conjure”
Wand Movement	Unknown

The exact effects of the spell Inanimatus Conjures are not fully known, but it is assumed that this transfiguration spell conjures inanimate objects.

Incarcerous

Spell Category	Conjuration
Summary	Conjures ropes and ties up the target
Pronunciation	“in-KAR-ser-us”
Origin	In English, incarcerate means “to imprison”
Wand Movement	Make the shape of a pretzel in the air

Incarcerous is a conjuration spell that conjures ropes that magically tie up the target, whether an object or a person. This might have been a common duelling spell since Draco Malfoy used it during a duel with Harry Potter.

“Thin cords shot from Lupin’s wand this time, and next moment, Pettigrew was wriggling on the floor, bound and gagged.”

– Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Incendio

Spell Category	Charm, Conjuration
Summary	Conjured flames from the caster’s wand
Pronunciation	“in-SEN-dee-oh”
Origin	In Latin, incendere means “to set fire”
Wand Movement	Make the shape of a singular flame of fire in the air

Known as “The Fire-Making Charm,” Incendio is a spell that causes flames to blast out of the caster’s wand. It could be used to set things on fire as well. For example, Rubeus Hagrid used this charm to light a fire in a fireplace.

Incendio Duo

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	A stronger form of incendio
Pronunciation	“in-SEN-dee-oh DOO-oh”
Origin	In Latin, incendere means “to set fire”
Wand Movement	Point wand

Incendio Duo is a stronger form of the Incendio spell that causes flames to blast out of the caster’s wand.

Incendio Tria

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	The strongest form of incendio and incendio duo
Pronunciation	“in-SEN-dee-oh tree-ah”
Origin	In Latin, incendere means “to set fire”
Wand Movement	Slash wand in downward motion

Incendio Tria is the strongest form of the Incendio and Incendio Duo spell that causes flames to blast out of the caster’s wand.

Inflatus

Spell Category	Jinx
Summary	Causes target object or person to inflate
Pronunciation	“in-FLAY-tus”
Origin	In English, inflate means “to expand with oxygen”
Wand Movement	Point wand at target object or person

Known as “The Inflating Charm,” Inflatus is a jinx that causes the target object or person to inflate. This is the same spell that Harry Potter (accidentally) used on his aunt, Marjorie Dursley, and she inflated like a balloon and floated away.

Informous

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Creates a page of information for a Folio Bruti
Pronunciation	“in-FOR-m-es”
Origin	In English, info means “to inform”
Wand Movement	Point wand

The Informous Spell is a charm that can create a page of information that is added to the Folio Bruti, or Book of Beasts. The Book of Beasts includes data about magical creatures and plants along with their weaknesses and strengths.

Instant Scalping Hex

Spell Category	Hex
Summary	Scalps hair off a target
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

As the name implies, The Scalping Hex instantaneously scalps hair off the intended target.

Intruder Charm

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Identifies intruders and lets caster know with an alarm
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

The Intruder Charm is a spell that identifies any intruders and lets the caster know with a loud alarm. This charm was used by Horace Slughorn on his house to keep out intruders, or at least to alert him when someone tried to break in.

Locomotor Wibbly (Jelly-Legs Curse)

Spell Category	Curse, Jinx
Summary	Causes target’s legs to give way
Pronunciation	“loh-koh-MOH-tor WIB-lee”
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Make three squiggles upward, a straight line to the right, then three squiggles downward

The Jelly-Legs Curse made the intended target’s legs give way and feel like jelly, although they do not literally turn to jelly. When George Weasley and Harry Potter used this curse/jinx on Vincent Crabbe, he combined it with The Pimple Jinx, and this made tentacles grow out of Crabbe’s face.

Jelly-Brain Jinx

Spell Category	Jinx
Summary	Impairs target’s ability to think clearly
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

The exact effects of The Jelly-Brain Jinx are unknown, but it does impair the intended target’s ability to think clearly.

Jelly-Fingers Curse

Spell Category	Curse
Summary	Causes target’s fingers to become jelly-like
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

The Jelly-Fingers Curse makes the intended target’s fingers become loose and jelly-like, although they did not literally turn to jelly. Since it would make it difficult for the target to grasp things, the curse was once used in a Quidditch match to make it so the Seeker could not grab the Snitch.

Knee-Reversal Hex

Spell Category	Hex
Summary	Reverse target’s knees
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Unknown

The Knee-Reversal Hex is used to quite literally reverse a target’s knees so that they would be on backward.

Lacarnum Inflamari

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Sets fire to cloaks
Pronunciation	la-KAR-num in-flah-MAR-ee
Origin	In Latin, inflammo means “to set on fire,” and lacerna means “cloak”
Wand Movement	Make an upward straight line diagonally to the right, then a curved line downward to the right, then a curved line to the left

Lacarnum inflamari is a spell that sets fire to cloaks and other items of clothing.

Langlock

Spell Category	Jinx
Summary	Makes target’s tongue stick to the roof of their mouth
Pronunciation	“LANG-lock”
Origin	Derived from the English word lock, and in French, langue means “tongue”
Wand Movement	Make a diagonal cursive, lower-case “L” shape in the air

Langlock is a jinx that makes the target’s tongue stick to the roof of their mouth so that they could no longer speak. This spell was invented by Severus Snape when he was a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and the jinx also worked on spirits as well as people.

“Harry aimed his wand at Peeves and said, “Langlock!” Peeves clutched at his throat, gulped, then swooped from the room making obscene gestures but unable to speak, owing to the fact that his tongue had just glued itself to the roof of his mouth.”

– Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Lapifors

Spell Category	Transfiguration
Summary	Changes object into a rabbit
Pronunciation	“LAP-ih-forz”
Origin	In Latin, lepus means “hare” and forma means “shape”
Wand Movement	Point wand at target object or creature

Lapifors is a transfiguration spell that changes an object into a rabbit. It could be used on inanimate objects or small creatures.

Leek Jinx

Spell Category	Jinx
Summary	Causes leeks to grow out of the target’s ears
Pronunciation	Unknown incantation
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Make the shape of an hourglass, but make the top of it is more rounded

The Leek Jinx is a spell that causes leeks to grow out of the target’s ears.

“A number of small scuffles broke out in the corridors, culminating in a nasty incident in which a Gryffindor fourth-year and a Slytherin sixth-year ended up in the hospital wing with leeks sprouting out of their ears.”

– Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Legilimens

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Allows the caster to see into the mind of the target
Pronunciation	“le-JIL-ih-mens”
Origin	In Latin, legere means “to read,” and mens means “mind”
Wand Movement	Make a loose backwards “S” and extend the end of it upward, then a small, curved line to the left, then a line downward

Also known as “The Legilimency Spell,” Legilimens is a spell that allows the caster to see into the mind of the target including their memories and emotions. This process is called Legilimency. This is the same charm that Professor Severus Snape used on Harry Potter when he was trying to help train him to resist Lord Voldemort’s intrusion into his mind. Both Lord Voldemort and Professor Snape were able to use this charm wandlessly and wordlessly. Plus, Voldemort uses it while he is not in the presence of Harry, proving just how powerful he is.

“I am about to attempt to break into your mind. We are going to see how well you resist. I have been told that you have already shown aptitude at resisting the Imperius Curse… You will find that similar powers are needed for this… Brace yourself, now… Legilimens!”

– Professor Severus Snape, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Levicorpus

Spell Category	Jinx
Summary	Causes a target to levitate in the air
Pronunciation	“leh-vee-COR-pus”
Origin	In Latin, levare means “raise,” and corpus means “corpse”
Wand Movement	Make a curved line downward to the left, then a small, curved line to the right, then a straight line to the left

Also referred to as “The Dangling Jinx,” Levicorpus is a spell that causes a target to levitate in the air by their ankle. Severus Snape invented this jinx when he was a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. James Potter used Snape’s own spell against him by levitating him and embarrassing him in front of a group of students.

“Oh, that one had a great vogue during my time at Hogwarts. There were a few months in my fifth year when you couldn’t move for being hoisted into the air by your ankle.”

– Remus Lupin, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Liberacorpus

Spell Category	Counter-Jinx
Summary	The counter-jinx to Levicorpus
Pronunciation	“LIB-er-ah-cor-pus”
Origin	In Latin, liberare means “to free,” and corpus means “corpse”
Wand Movement	Wave wand upwards in a fast motion

Liberacorpus is the counter-jinx to Levicorpus, a jinx that causes a target to levitate in the air.

Locomotor

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Caster can levitate a target and move them around
Pronunciation	“loh-kuh-MOH-tor”
Origin	In Latin, locus means “place,” and moto means “set in motion”
Wand Movement	Lift wand

Known as “The Locomotion Charm,” Locomotor is a spell that allows the caster to levitate an object or person and move them around. This spell was used on trunks so that witches and wizards would not have to carry them.

“Locomotor Trunk.” Harry’s trunk rose a few inches into the air. Holding her wand like a conductor’s baton, Tonks made it hover across the room and out of the door ahead of them, Hedwig’s cage in her left hand.”

– Nymphadora Tonks, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Locomotor Mortis

Spell Category	Curse
Summary	Causes the target’s legs to get stuck together
Pronunciation	“LOH-koh-moh-tor MOR-tis”
Origin	In English, locomotion means “movement,” and in Latin, mortis means “of death”
Wand Movement	Make a straight line downward, a straight line to the left, a smaller straight line downward, then a straight line to the right

Known as “The Leg-Locker Curse,” Locomotor Mortis is a spell that causes the target’s legs to get stuck or locked together. Draco Malfoy used this curse on Neville Longbottom and this spell was commonly used in duelling.

Lumos

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Conjures light from the tip of a wand
Pronunciation	“LOO-mos”
Origin	In Latin, lumen means “light”
Wand Movement	Make a loose shape of a cursive, lower-case “L”

The Wand-Lighting Charm, or Lumos, is a spell that conjures light from the tip of the caster’s wand, like a flashlight. It is an extremely useful charm to help a witch or wizard be able to see better in the dark. However, if the caster got the light too close to something, it could potentially set it on fire.

Lumos Duo

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Stronger form of lumos
Pronunciation	“LOO-mos DOO-oh”
Origin	In Latin, lumen means “light,” and duo means “two”
Wand Movement	Slide wand along the ground/floor, then point

Lumos Duo is a stronger form of The Wand-Lighting Charm and conjures a brighter light from the caster’s wand.

Lumos Maxima

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Strongest form of lumos and lumos duo
Pronunciation	“LOO-mos ma-cks-ima”
Origin	In Latin, lumen means “light,” and maxima means “greatest”
Wand Movement	Wave wand, bring it back towards you, then wave wand again

Lumos Maxima is a form of Lumos, and it conjures a brilliant, bright flash of light from the caster’s wand.

Lumos Solem

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Conjures sunlight from the caster’s wand
Pronunciation	“LOO-mos SO-lem”
Origin	In Latin, lumen means “light,” and solem means “sun”
Wand Movement	Point wand

Lumos Solem is a spell that conjures a bright burst of sunlight from the caster’s wand.

Magicus Extremos

Spell Category	Charm
Summary	Temporarily increases caster’s spell strength
Pronunciation	“MAJ-i-cuss ex-TREM-oss”
Origin	In Latin, magicus means “magical,” and extremus means “extreme”
Wand Movement	Unknown

Magicus Extremos is a spell that can temporarily increase the power of the caster’s spell. However, it must be performed by three or more wizards or witches for it to work.

Melofors

Spell Category	Jinx
Summary	Covers target’s head with a pumpkin
Pronunciation	“MEL-oh-fors”
Origin	Most likely derived from the English word melon
Wand Movement	Make a curved line upward, then the outline of a cloud without closing the top of it

Also known as “The Pumpkin-Head Jinx,” Melofors is a spell that covers a target’s head with a pumpkin. Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley utilized this spell during their time at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry on magical creatures that liked to eat children.

Meteolojinx Recanto

Spell Category	Counter-Charm
Summary	Reverses the jinxed effects of weather
Pronunciation	“mee-tee-OH-loh-jinks reh-CAN-toh”
Origin	In English, meteorology means “the study of weather,” and the words jinx and recant mean “to withdraw or retract”
Wand Movement	Make a large “C” shape with a smaller “c” shape inside it

Meteolojinx Recanto is a counter-charm that reverses the jinxed effects of weather. For example, Corban Yaxley’s (head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement) office was raining because of an enchantment, and Arthur Weasley suggested using this counter-charm to Reginald Cattermole (who was actually Ron Weasley using Polyjuice Potion).

Arthur Weasley: “Yes, a lot of offices have been raining lately. Did you try meteolojinx recanto? It worked for Bletchley.”

Ron Weasley (disguised as Reginald Cattermole): “Meteolojinx recanto? No, I didn’t. Thanks, D-I mean, thanks, Arthur.”

– Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Mimblewimble

Spell Category	Curse
Summary	Ties target’s tongue in a knot
Pronunciation	“MIM-bull-wim-bull”
Origin	N/A
Wand Movement	Create an open-ended horizontal oval, then an enclosed oval vertically overlaying the previous oval

Known as “The Tongue-Tying Curse,” mimblewimble is a spell that quite literally ties the target’s tongue into a knot, so they are unable to speak. This means the target also cannot recite spells.

“‘We’re not Snape!’ croaked Harry, before something whooshed over him like cold air and his tongue curled backwards on itself, making it impossible to speak. Before he had time to feel inside his mouth, however, his tongue had unravelled again.”

– Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Ministry of Magic Fog

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Conjures fog

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: The Ministry of Magic Fog is a charm that the Ministry of Magic used to create a fog surrounding a location that they did not want Muggles to see.

Mobiliarbus

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Levitates a wooden object

Pronunciation: “mo-bil-lee-AR-bus”

Origin: In Latin, mobilis means “movable,” and arbor means “tree”

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: Mobiliarbus is a spell that enables the caster to levitate a wooden object and move it around. This charm is not to be confused with The Levitation Charm or The Locomotion Charm, as Mobiliarbus can only levitate wooden items.

“Somewhere above him, Hermione whispered, “Mobiliarbus!”. The Christmas tree beside their table rose a few inches off the ground, drifted sideways and landed with a soft thump right in front of their table, hiding them from view.”

– Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Mobilicorpus

Spell Category: Charm

Short summary: Levitates and moves a person

Pronunciation: “moh-bil-lee-COR-pus

Origin: In Latin, mobilis means “movable,” and corpus means “body”

Wand Movement: Wave wand quickly toward target

Description: Mobilicorpus is a spell that levitates and moves a person or body. It was a helpful charm when someone was unable to walk or move on their own. This is the same spell that Lord Voldemort used on Professor Charity Burbage when she was suspended over the table at a meeting with Death Eaters.

Molliare

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Provides cushioning effect

Pronunciation: “mull-ee-AR-ay”

Origin: In Latin, mollire means “to soften”

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: Also referred to as “The Cushioning Charm,” Molliare is a charm that provides an invisible cushioning effect for the caster, whether on a physical object or to soften a fall.

“Harry heard the cart smash into pieces against the passage wall, heard Hermione shriek something, and felt himself glide back toward the ground as though weightless, landing painlessly on the rocky passage floor.”

– Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Morsmordre

Spell Category: Dark Charm

Short summary: Conjures the Dark Mark

Pronunciation: “morz-MOR-druh”

Origin: In Latin, mors means “death,” and mordere means “to bite”

Wand Movement: Make the shape of an “8” in the air

Description: Morsmordre is a spell that conjures the Dark Mark, the sign Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters used, and the same symbol some Death Eaters had on their forearm. This mark is assumed to be invented by Lord Voldemort, and the Death Eaters would cast it over the home or site after they had murdered people. They also used it to show their faithful allegiance to Voldemort.

“Then he realised it was a colossal skull, comprised of what looked like emerald stars, with a serpent protruding from its mouth like a tongue. As they watched, it rose higher and higher, blazing in a haze of greenish smoke, etched against the black sky like a new constellation.”

– Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Mucus ad Nauseam

Spell Category: Curse

Short Summary: Makes the target sick

Pronunciation: “MYOO-kus ahd NAW-zee-um”

Origin: In Latin, ad nauseam means “to the point of nausea”

Wand Movement: Make the shape of a raindrop in the air

Description: Also known as “The Curse of the Bogies,” Mucus ad Nauseam makes a target sick with flu-like symptoms including runny nose, sneezing, nausea, and likely a lot of mucus. It could cause the target to get dangerously ill if they did not seek treatment. Peeves the Poltergeist once used this curse on Harry Potter.

Muffliato

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Muffles conversations

Pronunciation: “muf-lee-AH-to”

Origin: In English, muffle means “to quiet”

Wand Movement: Make a curved line to the right, two sideways v’s, then a curved line to the left

Description: Known as “The Muffliato Charm,” Muffliato is a charm that muffles conversations by making anyone within range have a buzzing sound in their ears. This spell was invented by Severus Snape when he was a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Multicofors

Spell Category: Transfiguration

Short Summary: Changes target’s outfit

Pronunciation: “mull-tee-COR-fors”

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: Multicofors is a spell that alters a target’s outfit – both design and color.

Mutatio Skullus

Spell Category: Dark Charm

Short Summary: Likely makes target have multiple heads

Pronunciation: “myoo-TAY-toh SKULL-us

Origin: In Latin, mutatio means “mutation” and skullus means “skull”

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: Mutatio Skullus is Dark Charm that causes the target’s head to mutate likely by sprouting multiple heads.

Nox

Spell Category: Charm

Short summary: Extinguishes light from the caster’s wand

Pronunciation: “NOCKS”

Origin: In Latin, nox means “night”

Wand Movement: Make the shape of an ocean wave in the air

Description: Also known as the “Wand-Extinguishing Charm,” Nox is the counter-charm to Lumos, and it causes the light produced from the caster’s wand to be extinguished. Harry Potter frequently used this spell.

Nebulus

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Produces fog

Pronunciation: “NEH-bu-lus”

Origin: In Latin, nebula means “fog” or “cloud”

Wand Movement: Point wand towards target area

Description: Also known as “The Fogging Spell,” Nebulus is a charm that produces fog from the caster’s wand.

Oculus Reparo

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Repairs glasses

Pronunciation: “OCK-you-liss reh-PAH-roh

Origin: In Latin, reparare means “to renew” and oculus means “eye”

Wand Movement: Tap the target’s eyeglasses

Description: Oculus Reparo is a charm used to repair glasses that are broken. This is the same spell used by Hermione Granger to fix Harry Potter’s glasses after they cracked when he transported through the use of Floo Powder.

Obliteration Charm

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Eliminates footprints or tracks

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: The Obliteration Charm is a charm that eliminates footprints or tracks. It is useful for a witch or wizard who wants to hide the evidence of their presence somewhere. For example, Hermione Granger utilized this charm to remove her footprints along with Ron Weasley’s and Harry Potter’s when they had been to see Rubeus Hagrid.

Obliviate

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Erases memories

Pronunciation: “oh-BLI-vee-ate”

Origin: In Latin, oblivisci means “to forget,” and in English, oblivion means “the fact or condition of forgetting or having forgotten”

Wand Movement: Make the shape of a cloud in the air

Description: Also referred to as “The Memory Charm” or “The Forgetfulness Charm,” Obliviate is a charm used to completely erase someone’s memories, but it could not replace them with new ones. This is the charm Hermione Granger used to erase her muggle parent’s memories of her when she, Harry Potter, and Ron Weasley were being chased by Death Eaters.

Gilderoy Lockhart also used it to wipe the memories of people who had accomplished great things so that he could take the credit for himself. He later tried to use the same spell on Harry Potter and Ron Weasley, but Ron’s wand caused the spell to rebound on Professor Lockhart himself and he could no longer remember who he was.

Obscuro

Spell Category: Conjuration

Short Summary: Produces a blindfold over the target’s eyes

Pronunciation: “ob-SKYUR-oh”

Origin: In English, obscure means “unclear,” and in Latin obscure means “conceal” or “dark”

Wand Movement: Make an open-ended oval, then a diagonal slash downward to the left through the center of it

Description: Obscuro is a conjuration spell that produces a blindfold and covers the target’s eyes, so they are unable to see anything.

Oppugno

Spell Category: Jinx

Short Summary: Makes objects attack a target

Pronunciation: “oh-PUG-noh”

Origin: In Latin, oppugno means “I attack”

Wand Movement: Point wand at target

Description: Oppugno or “The Oppugno Jinx,” is a spell that the caster would point at an object or creature, and it would then attack a target. For example, Hermione Granger used this jinx during an argument with Ron Weasley and sent a flock of birds after him.

“Harry spun around to see Hermione pointing her wand at Ron, her expression wild: The little flock of birds was speeding like a hail of fat golden bullets toward Ron, who yelped and covered his face with his hands, but the birds attacked, pecking and clawing at every bit of flesh they could reach.”

– Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Orbis

Spell Category: Jinx

Short Summary: Sucks a target into the ground

Pronunciation: “OR-biss”

Origin: In Latin, orbis means “circle”

Wand Movement: Point wand at target

Description: Orbis is a spell that causes a target to be pulled or sucked into the ground. This spell must be cast while the target is being levitated by another witch or wizard, otherwise, it will not work. The target would be enclosed in an orb while descending into the earth.

Orchideous

Spell Category: Conjuration

Short summary: Produces flowers

Pronunciation: “or-KID-ee-us”

Origin: Derived from the English word orchid and in Latin, the suffix -eous means “of or bearing (the root word)”

Wand Movement: Make a “C” shape in the air starting from the bottom, then extend the top of the “C” into the middle, then make a straight line downward

Description: “The Bouquet Spell,” or Orchideous, is a conjuration spell that produces flowers, and more specifically a bouquet of them.

Oscausi

Spell Category: Dark Charm

Short Summary: Seals target’s mouth closed

Pronunciation: “os-SCOW-zee”

Origin: In Latin, oscausi means “mouth,” and claudo means “I shut”

Wand movement: Point wand at target

Description: Oscausi is a Dark Charm used to seal the target’s mouth closed by making it disappear so they would be unable to speak. There would be only skin where the target’s mouth used to be. Leta Lestrange utilized this spell when she was a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry on a fellow student who was being mean to her.

Pack

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Packs bags

Pronunciation: “pack”

Origin: Likely derived from the English word pack

Wand Movement: Make an upside-down, rounded “V” shape, then a straight line upward, a straight line to the right, a straight line downward, a straight line to the right, then a straight line upward

Description: The Pack Charm is a spell that enchants things to pack themselves into a bag, suitcase, or trunk. This is an extremely helpful spell for witches and wizards.

Papyrus Reparo

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Repairs paper

Pronunciation: “puh-PIE-rus reh-PAH-roh”

Origin: Likely derived from the word papyrus and in Latin, reparo means “I restore, or repair”

Wand Movement: N/A

Description: Papyrus reparo is a spell that repairs torn paper or pieces of paper.

Patented Daydream Charm

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Conjures daydreams

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: Unknown

Wand Movement: N/A

Description: The Patented Daydream Charm is a charm that conjures daydreams that can feel like reality and last up to half an hour. This charm was created by Fred and George Weasley, and they sold it as an enchanted item at their joke shop, Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes.

Partis Temporus

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Creates a pathway through a target

Pronunciation: “PAR-tis temp-OAR-us”

Origin: In French, partir means “to separate,” and temporis means “time”

Wand Movement: Point wand at target

Description: Partis temporus is a charm used to separate a target in the middle of it to create a temporary pathway for the caster. This is the same spell cast by Albus Dumbledore to create a passage through the Firestorm he had created so that he and Harry Potter could escape unscathed.

Pepper Breath

Spell Category: Hex

Short Summary: Makes a target have flaming hot breath

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Make a curved line upward to the right, then curved downward to the right

Description: The Pepper Breath spell is a hex that makes a target have flaming hot breath.

Periculum

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Conjures bright red sparks

Pronunciation: “pur-ICK-you-lum”

Origin: In Latin, periculum means “danger”

Wand Movement: Point wand upwards at the sky

Description: Periculum is a spell that conjures bright red sparks from the caster’s wand. Typically, this charm has been used in emergencies as an “SOS.”

Permanent Sticking Charm

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Makes one object stick to another

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: The Permanent Sticking Charm is a spell that makes one object stick to another one permanently.

Peskipiksi Pesternomi

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Possibly captures pixies

Pronunciation: PES-key-PIX-ee PES-ter-NO-mee

Origin: In English, pesky means “annoying,” and pester means “to annoy”

Wand Movement: Wave wand back and forth four times

Description: It is assumed that Peskipiksi Pesternomi is a charm used to capture pixies. However, this spell did not work when Professor Gilderoy Lockhart cast it during his time as the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, so nobody knows for sure if this is what Peskipiksi Pesternomi does since it did not work.

“He rolled up his sleeves, brandished his wand, and bellowed, ‘Peskipiksi Pesternomi!’ It had absolutely no effect; one of the pixies seized his wand and threw it out of the window, too.”

– Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Petrificus Totalus

Spell Category: Curse

Short Summary: Causes target to be invisibly bound

Pronunciation: “pe-TRI-fi-cus to-TAH-lus”

Origin: In Latin, petra means “stone,” ficus means “making or doing something,” and totus means “whole”

Wand Movement: Make a “c” shape, then a small, straight line upward, then a straight line to the right, then a small, straight line downward

Description: Known as “The Full Body-Bind Curse,” Petrificus Totalus is a curse that causes the target to go completely still and fall over as if tied up with an invisible rope. The target still has control of all their faculties, but they cannot move unless freed with a counter-charm. The target could be released with the Reparifors spell, Episkey spell, Anti-Paralysis Potion, or General Counter-Spell.

Piertotum Locomotor

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Makes inanimate objects animate

Pronunciation: “peer-TOH-tuhm loh-kuh-MOH-tor

Origin: In Latin, pierre means “stone,” pie means “dutifully,” totum means “everything,” loco means “position,” and moto means “moves”

Wand Movement: Point wand at target for a singular object or hold wand and wave for multiple objects at a time

Description: Piertotum Locomotor is a spell that makes inanimate objects animate or brings them to life. For example, Professor Minerva McGonagall used this charm on the Chessboard Chamber that Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger later had to “play” in order to get to the Philosopher’s Stone. Additionally, this charm was used on the Suits of Armor at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to defend it during the Battle of Hogwarts.

“And all along the corridor the statues and suits of armour jumped down from their plinths, and from the echoing crashes from the floors above and below, Harry knew that their fellows throughout the castle had done the same… Cheering and yelling, the horde of moving statues stampeded past Harry; some of them smaller, others larger than life. There were animals too, and the clanking suits of armour brandished swords and spiked balls on chains.”

– Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Piscifors

Spell Category: Transfiguration

Short Summary: Changes an object into a fish

Pronunciation: “PIS-ee-fors”

Origin: Pisci means “fish”

Wand Movement: Point wand at target object

Description: Piscifors is a transfiguration spell that changes an object into a fish.

Placement Charm

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Moves objects

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: The Placement Charm is a spell the caster can use to move objects without having to pick them up.

Point Me

Spell Category: Spell

Short Summary: Acts as a compass

Pronunciation: “Point Me”

Origin: N/A

Wand movement: Hold wand flat in caster’s hand

Description: Known as “The Four-Point Spell,” Point Me is a spell that enchants the caster’s wand to perform as a compass and points North. This is the same spell Harry Potter utilized during the Triwizard Tournament to navigate through the Triwizard hedge maze.

Portus

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Changes an object into a Portkey

Pronunciation: “POR-tus”

Origin: In Latin, portare means “to carry”

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: Also referred to as “The Portkey Spell,” Portus is a charm that changes an object into a Portkey, and it will temporarily glow with shimmering blue light. A Portkey is an enchanted object that transports whoever touches it to a predetermined location. For example, Barty Crouch Jr. made the Triwizard Cup a Portkey to transport Harry Potter to the graveyard where Lord Voldemort was waiting.

Prior Incantato

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Makes target wand show last spell it performed

Pronunciation: “pri-OR in-can-TAH-toh”

Origin: In Latin, prior means “previous” and incantare means “to speak a spell”

Wand Movement: Caster’s wand must be held up to the tip of the target’s wand

Description: Known as “The Reverse Spell,” Prior Incantato is a charm that makes a target’s wand show images of the last spell that the wand performed.

“A jet of green light issued from Voldemort’s wand just as a jet of red light blasted from Harry’s — they met in midair — and suddenly Harry’s wand was vibrating as though an electric charge were surging through it; his hand seized up around it; he couldn’t have released it if he’d wanted to — and a narrow beam of light connected the two wands, neither red nor green, but bright, deep gold… he felt his feet lift from the ground. He and Voldemort were both being raised into the air, their wands still connected by that thread of shimmering golden light.”

– Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Priori Incantatem

Spell Category: Charm

Short summary: Makes opponent’s wand show last spells it performed in reverse

Pronunciation: “PRI-or-ee in-can-TAH-tem”

Origin: In Latin, prior means “previous” and incantare means “to speak a spell”

Wand Movement: Caster’s wand must be held up to the tip of the target’s wand

Description: Also referred to as “The Reverse Spell Effect,” Priori Incantatem is an extremely rare variation of the Prior Incantato spell and occurs when the caster’s wands have the same core and fight one another. The wand of the winner of the duel makes the opponent’s wand show images of the last spells performed but in reverse.

Protean Charm

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Changes one object and subsequently the other objects too

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: Derived from a god in Greek mythology, Proteus, who could change forms and shape-shift

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: The Protean Charm is a spell that changes not only one object, but all the other specified objects to do the same thing. For example, Hermione Granger cast this spell on a fake Galleon, which then transfigured other Galleons, to use them to correspond with other members of Dumbledore’s Army.

Pullus

Spell Category: Jinx, Transfiguration

Short Summary: Changes target into a chicken

Pronunciation: “PULL-us”

Origin: In Latin, pullus refers to young chickens (chicks)

Wand Movement: Point wand at target

Description: Pullus is a transfiguration/jinx spell that changes a target into a chicken.

Protego

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Creates a protective shield

Pronunciation: “pro-TAY-goh”

Origin: In Latin, protego means “I protect”

Wand Movement: Point wand towards target spell or object

Description: Also referred to as “The Shield Charm,” Protego is a spell that creates a protective shield in front of the caster that protects them from spells and other harmful objects. However, this spell is not strong enough to defend against the three Unforgivable Curses.

Protego Diabolica

Spell Category: Dark Charm

Short Summary: Creates a ring of fire

Pronunciation: “proh-TAY-goh dia-BOHL-i-cuh”

Origin: In Latin, protego means “I protect,” and diabolica means “diabolic”

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: Protego Diabolica is a Dark Charm that conjures a circle of black fire around the caster to protect them, but it also consumes any opponents caught in its path. However, it only consumes the opponents of the caster and not the allies.

Protego Horribilis

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Conjures a strong shield

Pronunciation: “pro-TAY-goh horr-uh-BIHL-his”

Origin: In Latin, protego means “I protect,” and horribilis means “horrible”

Wand Movement: Point wand upward at the sky

Description: Protego Horribilis is a charm used to conjure a powerful protective shield. It is a stronger (perhaps the strongest) version of Protego. However, it still could not defend against The Killing Curse since no shield can.

Protego Maxima

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Conjures a nearly impenetrable shield

Pronunciation: “pro-TAY-goh MAX-ee-ma”

Origin: In Latin, protego means “I protect”

Wand Movement: Point wand upward at the sky

Description: Protego Maxima is a more powerful version of Protego. This charm could be used in conjunction with Repello Inimicum and Fianto Duri to produce a nearly impenetrable shield. This is the same spell utilized to enchant and protect Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry before the Battle of Hogwarts.

Protego Totalum

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Conjures strong enchantment to protect a specific area

Pronunciation: “pro-TAY-goh toh-TAH-lum”

Origin: In Latin, protego means “I protect,” and totus means “as a whole”

Wand Movement: Lift wand

Description: Protego Totalum is a charm that conjures a strong temporary enchantment surrounding a specific area to keep out unwanted people or spells.

“Raising her wand, she began to walk in a wide circle around Harry and Ron, murmuring incantations as she went. Harry saw little disturbances in the surrounding air: it was as if Hermione had cast a heat haze across their clearing.”

– Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Purple Firecrackers

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Conjures purple fireworks/sparks

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: The Purple Firecrackers spell is a charm that conjures purple fireworks or sparks from the caster’s wand.

Pus-Squirting Spell

Spell Category: Dark Charm

Short Summary: Makes a target’s nose squirt pus

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Make a straight line diagonally downward and to the right, then make a straight line to the left, then a loose “u” shape

Description: The Pus-Squirting Hex causes a target’s nose to squirt pus.

“There was a bang and Ogden was on the ground, clutching his nose, while a nasty yellowish goo squirted from between his fingers”

– Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Quietus

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Makes sounds quieter

Pronunciation: “KWIY-uh-tus”

Origin: In Latin, quietus means “calm”

Wand Movement: Point wand at target

Description: Also referred to as “The Quietening Charm,” Quietus is a spell used to make sounds quieter.

Redactum Skullus

Spell Category: Dark Charm

Short Summary: Shrinks target’s head

Pronunciation: “re-DAK-tum SKULL-us”

Origin: In Latin, redactum means “driven back,” and skullus means “head” or “skull”

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: Also referred to as “The Head Shrink Spell,” Redactum Skullus is a spell that makes a target’s head smaller.

Reducio

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Shrinks an object

Pronunciation: “re-DOO-see-oh”

Origin: In English, reduce means “to shrink”

Wand Movement: Wave the wand to make a “V” shape in the air

Description: Also known as “The Shrinking Charm,” Reducio is a spell that makes an object smaller in size. It could be used on humans, but it was not very safe to do so. Reducio is the counter-charm to The Engorgement Charm.

Reducto

Spell Category: Curse

Short Summary: Breaks apart objects

Pronunciation: “re-DUK-toh”

Origin: In Latin, reduco means “reduce”

Wand Movement: Wave wand to make a sideways “V” shape in the air

Description: Also referred to as “The Reductor Curse,” Reducto is a spell used to break objects into little pieces or make them completely disintegrate. This is the same spell that Harry Potter taught to Dumbledore’s Army at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

“Five different voices behind him bellowed, “REDUCTO!” Five curses flew in five different directions and the shelves opposite them exploded as they hit; the towering structure swayed as a hundred glass spheres burst apart, pearly-white figures unfurled into the air and floated there, their voices echoing from who knew what long-dead past amid the torrent of crashing glass and splintered wood now raining down upon the floor — ”

– Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Refilling Charm

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Refills beverage

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Point wand at the target

Description: The Refilling Charm is a spell used to refill a glass or container with the same beverage that was previously in it. This is the same charm used at Bill Weasley’s and Fleur Delacour’s wedding to refill the champagne glasses.

Reparifors

Spell Category: Healing Spell

Short Summary: Heals minor conditions caused by magic

Pronunciation: “re-PAR-i-fors”

Origin: Likely the English word repair and in Latin -fors means “chance” or “luck” (could also include the English word form)

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: The healing spell Reparifors is used to heal someone with a condition caused by magic but could only treat minor ailments like dark spells and certain poisons.

Reverte

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Makes objects revert to their original state

Pronunciation: “ree-VUHR-tay”

Origin: In Latin, reverte means “you shall return”

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: Reverte is a spell that makes objects revert to their original state and sometimes move quickly in reverse.

Relashio

Spell Category: Jinx

Short Summary: Makes a target release whatever they are holding

Pronunciation: “ruh-LASH-ee-oh”

Origin: In Italian, rilascio means “I release”

Wand Movement: Wave wand upwards, to the right, then upwards again

Description: Also referred to as “The Revulsion Jinx,” Relashio is a spell that makes a target release an object or person they are holding. While Dolores Umbridge was High Inquisitor at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, it is likely she used this jinx to separate two students who were kissing.

Rennervate

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Revives a target

Pronunciation: “RENN-a-vate”

Origin: Rennervate means “to energize”

Wand Movement: Point wand at target’s chest

Description: Also referred to as “The Reviving Spell,” Rennervate is a charm used to revive someone. Harry Potter used this spell on Albus Dumbledore while they were in the crystal cave after Dumbledore drank the Drink of Despair to get the Horcrux.

Reparifarge

Spell Category: Untransfiguration

Short Summary: Reversed the effects of Transformation Spells done inaccurately

Pronunciation: “reh-PAR-i-farj”

Origin: In Latin, reparo means “repair” and -farge means “shape”

Wand Movement: Wave wand to make a “U” shape in the air

Description: Reparifarge is an Untransfiguration spell that can reverse a Transformation Spell if it was done inaccurately.

Reparo

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Repairs broken objects

Pronunciation: “reh-PAH-roh”

Origin: In Latin, reparo means “repair”

Wand Movement: Make a straight line to the right, then a straight line diagonally downward to the left, then a line diagonally upward to the left, then a smaller, straight line to the right

Description: Also referred to as “The Repairing Charm” and “The Mending Charm,” Reparo is a spell used to completely repair or restore almost any broken object. Unfortunately, certain objects damaged by strong curses could not be restored, but otherwise, it worked on nearly any inanimate object. This charm was invented by a British witch named Orabella Nuttley who enjoyed messing around with all sorts of spells as a hobby. She was a clerk at the Improper Use of Magic Office.

“They stood back to back, the tall thin wizard and the short round one, and waved their wands in one identical sweeping motion. The furniture flew back to its original places; ornaments re-formed in midair, feathers zoomed into their cushions; torn books repaired themselves as they landed upon their shelves; oil lanterns soared onto side tables and reignited; a vast collection of splintered silver picture frames flew glittering across the room and alighted, whole and untarnished, upon a desk; rips, cracks, and holes healed everywhere, and the walls wiped themselves clean.“

– Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Repello Muggletum

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Keeps muggles from seeing something

Pronunciation: “ruh-PEL-oh MUH-guhl-tuhm”

Origin: In Latin, repello means “drive away”

Wand Movement: Lift wand

Description: Also referred to as “The Muggle-Repelling Charm,” Repello Muggletum is a spell used to hide a location or something magical from Muggles.

“Muggle-Repelling Charms on every inch of it. Every time Muggles have got anywhere near here all year, they’ve suddenly remembered urgent appointments and had to dash away again.”

– Arthur Weasley, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Repello Inimicum

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Conjures enchanted barrier

Pronunciation: “re-PEH-lloh ee-nee-MEE-cum”

Origin: In Latin, repello means “drive away,” and inimicus means “enemy”

Wand Movement: Point wand upwards at the sky

Description: Repello Inimicum is a spell that when used in conjunction with Fianto Duri and Protego Maxima, it produces an enchanted, protective barrier around the location chosen by the caster. This is the same charm that Professor Filius Flitwick used to protect Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. If any opponents, like Death Eaters, for example, try to cross the barrier, then they would immediately disintegrate.

Revelio

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Reveals hidden or enchanted things

Pronunciation: “reh-VEL-ee-oh”

Origin: In Latin, revelare means “reveal”

Wand Movement: Wave wand and make an “R” shape in the air

Description: Also known as “The Revelio Charm,” Revelio is a semi-complex spell that reveals hidden or enchanted objects, passageways, and more. This charm could also work on humans. For example, Newt Scamandar, the Magizoologist, utilized this spell and discovered that Percival Graves was actually Gellert Grindelwald who had disguised himself using magic.

Rictusempra

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Causes tickling and uncontrollable laughter

Pronunciation: “ric-tuhs-SEM-pra”

Origin: In Latin, rictus means “the expanse of an open mouth,” and semper means “always”

Wand Movement: Wave wand and create the shape of a leaf in the air

Description: Also known as “The Tickling Charm,” Rictusempra is a spell that causes tickling and uncontrollable laughter because of it. Harry Potter used this charm on Draco Malfoy during a duel.

“Harry pointed his wand straight at Malfoy and shouted, ‘Rictusempra!’ A jet of silver light hit Malfoy in the stomach and he doubled up, wheezing….as Malfoy sank to his knees; Harry had hit him with a Tickling Charm, and he could barely move for laughing.”

– Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Riddikulus

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Changes a Boggart into something humorous

Pronunciation: “rih-dih-KUL-lus”

Origin: In Latin, ridiculus means “laughable”

Wand Movement: Wave wand and make a loose “U” shape in the air

Description: Also known as “The Boggart-Banishing Spell,” Riddikulus is a charm used against a Boggart to change into something that is humorous or ridiculous to the caster. A Boggart is a creature that takes the form of the caster’s worst fear, so for Ron Weasley it was a large spider and for Neville Longbottom it was Professor Severus Snape. This charm was taught in the Defense Against the Dark Arts class at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

“…You will raise your wand — thus — and cry ‘Riddikulus’ — and concentrate hard on your grandmother’s clothes. If all goes well, Professor Boggart Snape will be forced into that vulture-topped hat, and that green dress, with that big red handbag.”

– Professor Remus Lupin talking to Neville Longbottom, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Rose Growth

Spell Category: Transfiguration

Short Summary: Makes rosebushes grow

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: The Rose Growth transfiguration spell is a spell that makes rosebushes grow quickly.

Rowboat Spell

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Enchants a rowboat

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Tap on the boat with a wand two times

Description: The Rowboat Spell is a spell that enchants rowboats to push or row themselves and, therefore, makes the trip across a body of water quicker.

Salvio Hexia

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Protects an area against hexes

Pronunciation: “SAL-vee-oh HECKS-ee-ah”

Origin: In Latin, salveo means “to be in good health”

Wand Movement: Hold palm without wand up and wave wand in downward motion

Description: Salvio Hexia is a charm used to protect a certain area from hexes. Hermione Granger used this charm while she, Harry Potter, and Ron Weasley were searching for Horcruxes to protect their tent site from Death Eaters.

Sardine Spell

Spell Category: Dark Charm

Short Summary: Makes target sneeze sardines

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: The Sardine Spell quite literally makes a target start sneezing sardines.

Sauce-Making Spell

Spell Category: Conjuration

Short Summary: Produces sauce

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Wave wand

Description: Also referred to as “The Unidentified Spell,” The Sauce-Making Spell is a conjuration spell that produces unknown sauce from a wand.

Scorching Spell

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Produces big explosion

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Wave wand

Description: The Scorching Spell produces a big explosion of fire from the caster’s wand.

Scourgify

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Enchants an object to clean

Pronunciation: “SKUR-ji-fy”

Origin: In English, scour means “clean” and -ify means “to make”

Wand Movement: Wave wand and make an “S” shape in the air

Description: Also known as “The Scouring Charm,” Scourgify is a spell that enchanted an object to clean something.

“She pointed her wand at Hedwig’s cage. ‘Scourgify.’ A few feathers and droppings vanished.”

– Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Sealant Charm

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Seals envelopes

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: The Sealant Charm is a spell quite literally used to seal envelopes. The Wand Permit Office required the use of this spell when witches or wizards send applications. 

Sea Urchin Jinx

Spell Category: Jinx

Short Summary: Changes target into a sea urchin-like creature

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Make a straight line to the right, then three spikes resembling the spikes of a sea urchin, then another straight line to the right

Description: The Sea Urchin Jinx is a spell that changes the target into a sea urchin-like creature. The target will grow spikes all over their body and it can cause pain to the target as well. Percy Weasley utilized this jinx during the Battle of Hogwarts.

Sectumsempra

Spell Category: Curse

Short Summary: Slashes target and causes excessive bleeding

Pronunciation: “sec-tum-SEMP-rah”

Origin: In Latin, sectum means “cut,” and semper means “always”

Wand Movement: Slash wand in diagonal motion

Description: Sectumsempra is a curse that slashes the target as if by a sword and causes them to bleed excessively. This spell was invented by Severus Snape, also known as the Half-Blood Prince. Harry Potter later had the Half-Blood Prince’s potion textbook and used this curse on Draco Malfoy, although Harry had no idea what the curse would do.

“Blood spurted from Malfoy’s face and chest as though he had been slashed with an invisible sword. He staggered backward and collapsed onto the waterlogged floor with a great splash, his wand falling from his limp right hand. Slipping and staggering, Harry got to his feet and plunged toward Malfoy, whose face was now shining scarlet, his white hands scrabbling at his blood-soaked chest.”

– Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Shield Penetration Spell

Spell Category: Spell

Short Summary: Penetrates enchanted shields

Pronunciation: Unknown

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Point wand at target

Description: The Shield Penetration Spell is a spell used to quite literally penetrate an enchanted shield. Lord Voldemort used this spell to break down the protective barrier/shield around Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Shooting Spell

Spell Category: Spell

Short Summary: Most likely used to catch wild game

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Point wand at target

Description: The Shooting Spell is most likely used to catch wild game and sometimes during duels.

Smashing Spell

Spell Category: Spell

Short Summary: An explosion that smashes everything in its path

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Point wand at target

Description: The Smashing Spell is a spell used to smash everything in its path by an explosion of blue light coming out of the caster’s wand.

Serpensortia

Spell Category: Conjuration

Short Summary: Produces a snake

Pronunciation: “ser-pen-SOR-shah”

Origin: In Latin, serpens means “a snake,” and ortis means “source”

Wand Movement: Wave wand downward in a straight line

Description: Also referred to as “The Snake Summons Spell,” Serpensortia is a conjuration spell that produces a real snake from the caster’s wand. Draco Malfoy utilized this spell during a duel with Harry Potter and it was revealed to the other students that Harry was a Parselmouth because he spoke to the snake in Parseltongue.

“The end of his wand exploded. Harry watched, aghast, as a long black snake shot out of it, fell heavily onto the floor between them and raised itself, ready to strike.”

– Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Silencio

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Makes a target silent temporarily

Pronunciation: “sih-LEN-see-oh”

Origin: In Latin, silentium means “silence”

Wand Movement: Wave wand in a downward straight line, then back up with a “U” shape

Description: Also referred to as “The Silencing Charm,” Silencio is a spell that makes a target silent for a limited time. This charm worked on creatures and humans, but if it was not cast accurately, it will make the target swell in size.

Skurge

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Cleans ectoplasm

Pronunciation: “SKURJ”

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Make the shape of a three-leaf clover in the air

Description: Skurge or “The Skurge Charm” is a spell that cleans up ectoplasm left behind by ghosts or spirits when they pass by.

Slippery Jinx

Spell Category: Jinx

Short Summary: Makes an item slippery

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: The Slippery Jinx is a spell that quite literally makes an item slippery and hard for the target to hold onto it.

Slugulus Eructo

Spell Category: Curse

Short Summary: Makes the target vomit slugs

Pronunciation: “slug-YOU-lus eh-RUCK-toe”

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Wave wand in a diamond shape

Description: Also known as “The Slug-Vomiting Charm,” Slugulus Eructo is a curse that makes the target vomit slugs temporarily. Ron Weasley tried to use this spell on Draco Malfoy, but his damaged wand caused the curse to rebound and hit himself instead.

“A loud bang echoed around the stadium and a jet of green light shot out of the wrong end of Ron’s wand, hitting him in the stomach and sending him reeling backwards onto the grass… Ron opened his mouth to speak, but no words came out. Instead he gave an almighty belch and several slugs dribbled out of his mouth on to his lap.”

– Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Sonorous Charm

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Conjures a loud roar

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: The Sonorous Charm is a spell that makes a loud roar come from the caster’s wand.

Sonorus

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Makes something louder

Pronunciation: “soh-NOHR-uhs”

Origin: In Latin, sonorus means “loud”

Wand Movement: Point at target

Description: Also known as “The Amplifying Charm,” Sonorus is a spell that quite literally amplifies something or someone. This is the spell that Albus Dumbledore uses to make his voice louder so all the students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry can hear him.

Specialis Revelio

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Reveals spells

Pronunciation: “spe-see-AL-is reh-VEL-ee-oh”

Origin: In Latin, specialis means “individual,” and revelare means “unveil”

Wand Movement: Tap wand quickly

Description: Specialis Revelio is a version of The Revelio Charm, and it reveals if an object had any spells performed on it.

Sponge-Knees Curse

Spell Category: Curse

Short Summary: Makes the target’s legs sponge-like

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: The Sponge-Knees Curse is a spell used to make someone’s legs sponge-like. Although it does not literally turn their legs into sponges, it does make it hard for the target to use their legs normally.

Spongify

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Makes objects sponge-like

Pronunciation: “SPUN-ji-fye”

Origin: In English, spongify means “turn into a sponge”

Wand Movement: Wave wand and make a loose “S” shape in the air

Description: Also known as “The Softening Charm,” Spongify is a spell used to make objects sponge-like – meaning soft and flexible.

Squiggle Quill

Spell Category: Transfiguration

Short Summary: Changes a writing quill into a worm

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: The Squiggle Quill spell is a transfiguration spell that changes a writing quill into a worm.

Stealth Sensoring Spell

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Identifies someone transformed by magic

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: The Stealth Sensoring Spell is a charm that identifies when someone has used magic to transform themselves.

“I had Stealth Sensoring Spells placed all around my doorway after the last one got in, you foolish boy.”

– Dolores Umbridge, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Sternius

Spell Category: Dark Charm

Short Summary: Makes a target sneeze

Pronunciation: “STEH-nee-us”

Origin: In Latin, sternuo means “I sneeze”

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: The Dark Charm Sternius causes a target to sneeze uncontrollably for a short period of time.

Stinging Jinx

Spell Category: Jinx, Hex

Short Summary: Stings a target’s skin

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Point wand at target

Description: The Stinging Jinx is a jinx/hex that quite literally stings the target’s skin and makes it red and welted. If used on someone’s face, it will swell up until it is nearly unrecognizable. This is the same spell Hermione Granger used on Harry Potter’s face when they were captured by Snatchers so they would not immediately recognize him.

Stretching Jinx

Spell Category: Jinx

Short Summary: Stretches the target

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Wave wand in a straight line to the right, then slightly down and in a straight line to the right again

Description: The Stretching Jinx is a spell that quite literally stretches the intended target.

“Both of you look as though you’ve had Stretching jinxes put on you. I swear Ron’s grown four inches since I last bought him school robes.”

– Molly Weasley, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Stupefy

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Stuns a target

Pronunciation: “STOO-puh-fye”

Origin: In English, stupefy means “to put into a stupor”

Wand Movement: Move wand downward in a straight line

Description: Also referred to as “The Stunning Spell,” Stupefy is a charm used to stun someone, and they will immediately collapse, unconscious. This is one of the charms that Harry Potter taught to Dumbledore’s Army to help prepare them for encounters with Dark Magic.

Supersensory Charm

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Heightens a target’s awareness

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: The Supersensory Charm is a spell that heightens a target’s awareness and senses of their environment.

Surgito

Spell Category: Counter-Charm

Short Summary: Gets rid of magical enchantments

Pronunciation: “SUR-jee-toh”

Origin: In Latin, surgito means “shall arise”

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: Surgito is a counter-charm that gets rid of magical enchantments on objects or even people.

Switching Spell

Spell Category: Transfiguration

Short Summary: Swaps/switches two objects

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Make a sideways hourglass shape without closing it on one end

Description: The Switching Spell is a transfiguration spell that swaps or switches two objects and where they are located.

Taboo

Spell Category: Jinx

Short Summary: Puts a jinx on a specific word or phrase

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: The Taboo spell puts a jinx on a particular word or phrase so that when someone says it, the caster will be notified of the location of the person who spoke it. Many assume this jinx was used on Lord Voldemort’s name because so many witches and wizards were afraid to speak his name. However, Harry Potter decided to try and remove the fear surrounding Lord Voldemort’s name by saying it aloud instead of “He Who Shall Not Be Named” or “You Know Who.”

“No! Sorry, but the name’s been jinxed, Harry, that’s how they track people! Using his name breaks protective enchantments, it causes some kind of magical disturbance — it’s how they found us in Tottenham Court Road!… It was only people who were serious about standing up to him, like Dumbledore, who even dared use it. Now they’ve put a Taboo on it, anyone who says it is trackable — quick-and-easy way to find Order members!”

– Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Tail-Growing Spell

Spell Category: Hex

Short Summary: Makes the target sprout a tail

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: The Tail-Growing Spell quite literally makes the intended target sprout a tail.

Tarantallegra

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Makes a target seem like they are dancing

Pronunciation: “ta-RON-ta-LEG-gra”

Origin: In Italian, tarantella is a type of dance, and allegro means “quick”

Wand Movement: Wave wand and make the shape of dancing feet in the air

Description: Also referred to as “The Dancing Feet Spell,” Tarantallegra is a spell that causes the target object or person’s legs and feet to convulse uncontrollably as if they are dancing. This is the same charm Albus Dumbledore used to make the armored soldiers dance at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Teacup to Tortoise

Spell Category: Transfiguration

Short Summary: Changes a teacup to a tortoise

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Wave wand in a downward right diagonal motion, then upward, then a downward right diagonal motion again

Description: The Teacup to Tortoise spell is a transfiguration spell that quite literally changes a teacup into a tortoise.

Teapot to Tortoise

Spell Category: Transfiguration

Short Summary: Changes a teapot into a tortoise

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: The Teapot to Tortoise spell is a transfiguration spell that quite literally changes a teapot into a tortoise.

Teeth-Straightening Spell

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Straightens teeth

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Wand Movement: Unknown

Origin: N/A

Description: The Teeth-Straightening Spell is a charm that straightens a target’s teeth. Nearly-Headless Nick, the ghost that roams Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, was killed because he tried to use this charm to straighten Lady Grieve’s teeth and performed it inaccurately, leaving her with a tusk instead.

Teleportation Spell

Spell Category: Spell

Short Summary: Transports an object(s)

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Wave wand

Description: The Teleportation Spell is a spell that makes an object disappear and reappear somewhere else, so it essentially teleports an object.

Tentaclifors

Spell Category: Transfiguration, Jinx

Short Summary: Changes a target’s head into a tentacle

Pronunciation: Unknown

Origin: Derived from the English word tentacle

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: Tentaclifors is a transfiguration spell/jinx that changes the head of a target into a single tentacle.

Tergeo

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Cleans objects

Pronunciation: “TUR-jee-oh”

Origin: In Latin, tergere means “cleanse”

Wand Movement: Point wand at target

Description: Also referred to as “The Wiping Spell,” Tergeo is a charm that cleans objects but also removes or siphons liquid off surfaces.

Titillando

Spell Category: Hex

Short Summary: Tickles a target

Pronunciation: “ti-tee-LAN-do”

Origin: In Latin, titillatio means “to tickle”

Wand Movement: Wave wand and make a shape in the air that resembles a hook

Description: Also known as “The Tickling Hex,” Titillando is a spell that conjures enchanted, purple hands that tickle the target.

Toenail-Growing Hex

Spell Category: Hex

Short Summary: Makes a target’s toenails grow

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: The Toenail-Growing Hex is a spell that quite literally makes a target’s toenails grow extremely fast. This hex was invented by Severus Snape, the Half-Blood Prince. Harry Potter used this spell on Vincent Crabbe after Harry found himself in possession of the Half-Blood Prince’s potion textbook.

Transmogrifian Torture

Spell Category: Curse

Short Summary: Tortures the target

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: In English, transmogrify means “to change or alter greatly, often to grotesque effect”

Wand Movement: Wave wand downward in a straight line, then form the shape of an hourglass in the air

Description: The Transmogrifian Torture spell is a curse that most likely killed a target by torturing them to death over an extended period of time.

“It was definitely a curse that killed her – probably the Transmogrifian Torture. I’ve seen it used many times, so unlucky I wasn’t there, I know the very counter-curse that would have saved her…”

– Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Trip Jinx

Spell Category: Jinx

Short Summary: Makes a target trip

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Wave wand downward in a line and then to the right in a squiggle motion

Description: The Trip Jinx is a spell that makes a target trip and fall. Draco Malfoy used this jinx on Harry Potter to make him fall over.

Twitchy-Ears Hex

Spell Category: Hex

Short Summary: Makes a target’s ears twitch

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: The Twitchy-Ears Hex is a spell that quite literally makes a target’s ears twitch. This is the same spell Bartemius Crouch Jr., who was impersonating Alastor “Mad-Eye” Moody at the time, used on Harry Potter.

Unbreakable Charm

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Makes an item unbreakable

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: The Unbreakable Charm causes an item to become unbreakable.

Unbreakable Vow

Spell Category: Spell

Short Summary: Creates a magical bond or pact

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Put wand in between both hands

Description: The Unbreakable Vow spell is essentially a magical bond or pact between two witches or wizards. If one of them breaks the vow, they would die instantly. This is the spell Severus Snape and Narcissa Malfoy used to make a vow that Snape would do his best to protect Draco Malfoy and that Snape would carry out the task of killing Albus Dumbledore if Draco was unable to do so.

Narcissa Malfoy: “Will you, Severus, watch over my son, Draco, as he attempts to fulfil the Dark Lord’s wishes?“

Severus Snape: “I will.“

Narcissa Malfoy: “And will you, to the best of your ability, protect him from harm?“

Severus Snape: “I will.“

Narcissa Malfoy: “And should it prove necessary… if it seems Draco will fail… will you carry out the deed that the Dark Lord has ordered Draco to perform?“

Severus Snape: “I will.“

– Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Unsupported Flight

Spell Category: Spell

Short Summary: Allows a witch or wizard to fly unaided

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Unknown

Description: Unsupported Flight is a spell that allows the caster to fly without a broomstick or any other object. This is a highly advanced spell and only Lord Voldemort was able to successfully fly until he later taught Severus Snape, and then his daughter Delphini learned how to do it once Voldemort died.

Vacuum Cleaner Spell

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Makes a wand act like a vacuum

Pronunciation: Unknown incantation

Origin: N/A

Wand Movement: Hover wand over object or area

Description: The Vacuum Cleaner Spell makes the caster’s wand act like a vacuum, and it will clean objects or areas as the witch or wizard hovers their wand over it.

“Well, really!” said Madam Malkin, snatching up the fallen robes and moving the tip of her wand over them like a vacuum cleaner, so that it removed all the dust.”

– Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Ventus

Spell Category: Charm

Short Summary: Conjures a tornado-like wind from the caster’s wand

Pronunciation: “VEN-tuss”

Origin: In Latin, ventus means “wind”

Wand Movement: Use wand to make a “V” shape in the air

Description: Also referred to as “The Windy Spell,” Ventus is a charm that conjures a tornado-like wind from the caster’s wand that blows away anything in its path.

Ventus Duo

Category:	Jinx
Summary:	More powerful form of ventus
Pronunciation:	“VEN-tuss do-oh”
Origin:	In Latin, ventus means “wind”
Wand Movement:	Unknown

Ventus Duo is a more powerful form of Ventus and conjures a stronger tornado-like wind from the caster’s wand that does not only blow away anything in its path but can also cause damage as well.

Vera Verto

Category:	Transfiguration
Summary:	Changes a creature into a water goblet
Pronunciation:	“vair-uh-VAIR-toh”
Origin:	In Latin, vera from the noun fera means “wild animal,” and verto means “I turn”
Wand Movement:	Make a curved line upward to the right, then a loose “U” shape

Verdillious

Category:	Charm
Summary:	Makes the caster’s wand shoot green sparks
Pronunciation:	“ver-DILL-ee-us”
Origin:	In Latin, viridis means “green”
Wand Movement:	Unknown

Verdimillious

Category:	Charm
Summary:	Conjures green sparks and identifies objects concealed with Dark Magic
Pronunciation:	“vur-duh-MILL-ee-us”
Origin:	In Latin, viridis means “green,” and in French, mille means “a thousand”
Wand Movement:	Slash wand forward

Also known as “The Verdimillious Charm,” Verdimillious is a spell that conjures green sparks from the caster’s wand. This charm could also identify anything concealed with Dark Magic.

Verdimillious Duo

Category:	Charm
Summary:	A stronger form of verdimillious
Pronunciation:	“VERD-dee-MILL-lee-us do-oh”
Origin:	In Latin, viridis means “green,” and in French, mille means “a thousand,” and duo means “two”
Wand Movement:	Slash wand forward

The Verdimillious Duo spell is a stronger form of Verdimillious and conjures green sparks from the caster’s wand that can cause damage to someone or something.

Vermiculus

Category:	Transfiguration/Jinx
Summary:	Changes something into a worm
Pronunciation:	“vur-MICK-yoo-luhs”
Origin:	In Latin, vermiculus means “little worm”
Wand Movement:	Unknown

The Vermiculus spell is a relatively minor spell that is used to turn things into worms. It is a Transfiguration jinx, which means that it is a spell that is used to change the form of an object. In this case, an object into worms.

The Vermiculus spell is first mentioned in the Harry Potter books in the fifth book, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. In the book, Harry uses the spell to turn a piece of parchment into a worm in order to distract a group of Dementors. The spell is also mentioned in the Harry Potter video games, and it can be used by players to turn objects into worms.

Vermillious

Category:	Charm
Summary:	Conjures red sparks
Pronunciation:	“vur-MILL-ee-us”
Origin:	In English, vermilion is a bright red color
Wand Movement:	Use wand to make a sideways checkmark in the air

Vermillious is a spell that conjures a burst of red sparks from the caster’s wand. While it is typically used as a signal for help like “SOS,” it can also be utilized offensively during dueling. It is also sometimes used as a celebration by the crowds at quidditch games.

Vipera Evanesca

Category:	Vanishment
Summary:	Makes snakes disappear
Pronunciation:	“vee-PAIR-uh eh-vuh-NES-kuh”
Origin:	Vipera refers to the viper snake, and in Latin, evanesco means “disappear”
Wand Movement:	Make a straight line to the left, then make a loop and a loose “U” shape

Also known as “The Snake-Vanishing Spell,” Vipera Evanesca is a vanishment spell that causes snakes to disappear or vanish. This is the same spell that Professor Severus Snape used to make a snake vanish after Harry Potter spoke to it using Parseltongue, making the other students believe he was the possible Heir of Slytherin.

Vulnera Sanentur

Category:	Healing Spell
Summary:	Heals potentially fatal wounds
Pronunciation:	“VUL-ner-ah sah-NEN-tour”
Origin:	In Latin, vulnus means “wound,” and sanare means “to heal”
Wand Movement:	Move wand over the wounds on the victim

Vulnera Sanentur is a healing spell that is the counter-curse for Sectumsempra, a curse invented by Severus Snape, and can be used to heal potentially fatal wounds.

Waddiwasi

Category:	Charm
Summary:	Launches projectiles at high speed
Pronunciation:	“wah-deh-WAH-see”
Origin:	From the Swedish word vadd which means “wadding,” and the French word vas-y which means “go ahead”
Wand Movement:	Make the shape of a leaf without fully closing one side

Also known as “The Projectile Jinx,” Waddiwasi is a spell that is used to launch a projectile at high speed. This charm was often used during duels.

“With the force of a bullet, the wad of chewing gum shot out of the keyhole and straight down Peeves’s left nostril; he whirled right way up and zoomed away, cursing.”

– Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Washing Up Spell

Category:	Charm
Summary:	Makes dishes magically wash themselves
Pronunciation:	Unknown incantation, but can be used nonverbally
Origin:	Unknown
Wand Movement:	Flick wand

The Washing Up Spell is an extremely useful charm that a witch or wizard can use to make their dishes magically wash themselves. Molly Weasley utilized this spell in her home so that she could do other things while the dishes were being done.

Wingardium Leviosa

Category:	Charm
Summary:	Makes something levitate
Pronunciation:	“win-GAR-dee-um lev-ee-OH-sa”
Origin:	In English, wing means “fly,” and in Latin, arduus means “high,” and levis means “light”
Wand Movement:	Make a curved line upward, then a curved line downward

Wingardium Leviosa is a levitation charm in the Harry Potter series, used to make objects rise and float in the air. Introduced in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone during a Charms lesson with Professor Flitwick, this spell requires not only the correct pronunciation but also the correct wand movement.

The incantation, Wingardium Leviosa, when accompanied by a swish and flick of the wand, causes the target object to lift and hover. This spell, besides its classroom demonstration, has practical uses, such as moving heavy objects or creating distractions, as seen various times throughout the series.

Hermione Granger’s memorable correction of Ron Weasley’s pronunciation underlines the spell’s importance and the need for precision in the wizarding world.

White Sparks

Category:	Charm
Summary:	Creates a jet of white sparks from the tip of the wand.
Pronunciation:	Unknown
Origin:	Unknown
Wand Movement:	Unknown

The White Sparks spell that triggers a burst of white sparks (exact incantation undisclosed) is a charm known for its distinctive visual effect. It releases a stream of dazzling white sparks from the wand’s end, enveloping the surroundings.

White Sparks is not merely a spectacle; it can also function as a minor combat charm in duels. When executed with sufficient intensity, the resulting sparks create a near-blinding light and a smoky atmosphere, making visibility and breathing challenging within the affected area. It is often used as a celebration in Quidditch games.