Incantation:
Alohomora Spell name: ??? |
Book: One |
What it does: Used to unlocks a lock. Does not work on every lock. Perform: Tap lock, and say "Alohomora" |
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Locomoter Mortis Spell name: Leg-Locker Curse |
Book: One |
What
it does: Perform: Point wand at victim, and say "Locomoter Mortis" |
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Lumos Spell name: ??? |
Book: One |
What it does: Light comes from the tip of the wand Perform: Say "Lumos" |
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Nox Spell name: ??? |
Book: One |
What it does: Switches the light out, if Lumos as used. Perform: Say "Nox" |
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Petrificus Totalus Spell name: Body-Bind curse |
Book: One |
What it does: The full Body-Bind spell, victim will go stiff and fall down since they are unable to move. Perform: Point wand at victim and say "Petrificus Totalus" |
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Wingardium
Leviosa Spell name: ??? |
Book: One |
What it does: Enables caster to hover object, and direct it. Perform: Point wand at victim or object to levitate/move it. Swish & Flick wand while saying "Wing-gar-dium Levi-o-sa!" (The gar and o should be nice and long.) And like all levitating spells it is wise to direct it's movement using your wand. |
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??? Spell name: Bluebell Flames |
Book: One |
What it does: This spell creates flames of blue colour which can be directed to one place. It was stored in a jar by Hermione. Perform: Unknown |
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??? Spell name: Curse of the Bogies |
Book: One |
What it does: In the book it was mentioned by Ron that Professor Quirrell talked about this curse. Perform: Unknown |
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Aparecium Spell name: ??? |
Book: Two |
What it does: This spell makes invincible ink to show. Perform: Tap the surface of the writing three times and say "Aparecium" |
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Expelliarmus Spell name: Disarming Charm |
Book: Two |
What it does: The victim's wand is knocked out of his/her wand and is sent to the caster, the victim may also be pushed back. Perform: Point at victim and say "Expelliarmus" |
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Finite
Incantatem Spell name: ??? |
Book: Two |
What it does: This spell stops the spell at progress, or it's effects. One good example is the Tarantallegra that was used on Harry, Snape used (I think) this spell and Harry stopped dancing. Perform: Move the wand in an arc, and say "Finite Incantatem" |
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Obliviate Spell name: Forgetfulness/Memory Charm |
Book: Two |
What it does: This spell causes people to lose their memory, a skilled caster can make the victim forget about specific events or time. Perform: Hold wand over head and yell "Obliviate" |
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Peskipiksi
Pesternomi Spell name: ??? |
Book: Two |
What it does: A pixie repelling charm, which at most times fail. Perform: Point wand at pixie and say "Peskipiksi Pesternomi" |
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Rictusempra Spell name: Tickling Charm |
Book: Two |
What it does: Makes victim go into hysterical fits of laughter, they are sometimes unable to move. Perform: Point wand at victim and say "Rictusempra" |
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Serpensortia Spell name: ??? |
Book: Two |
What it does: This spell creates a snake that explodes out of the wand. This spell is very useful to a parselmouth. Since they have complete control on the actions of the snake. However the ways of getting rid of the snake is not yet determined, but a "Finite Incantem" should work, since in the book Snape just waved it with a wand and it disapeared, however I'm sure "Finite Incantem" could do just as good of a job. Perform: Raise wand and say "Serpensortia" |
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Tarantallegra Spell name: ??? |
Book: Two |
What it does: A spell that makes the victim dance out of control. Perform: Point wand at victim and say "Tarantallegra" |
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??? Spell name: Babbling Curse |
Book: Two |
What it does: Lockhart claimed to cure a Transylvanian Villager from this. Though the exact effect is not mentioned, it is assumable that it causes the victim to babble. Perform: Unknown |
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??? Spell name: Freezing Charm |
Book: Two |
What it does: Makes the victim or object freeze. (no ice involved) Useful for catching.Perform: Point wand at victim or object and say the spell. |
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??? Spell name: Hover Charm |
Book: Two |
What it does: This charm hovers an object and could also allow it to fall. Perform: Unknown. It was done by an house elf in Book Two. |
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Dissendium Spell name: ??? |
Book: Three |
What it does: This spell was designed to be a password for a stone witch near the Gryffindor Tower. It's stump can opened for someone to go through to the tunnel. The tunnel leads to the cellar of Honeydukes in Hogsmeade. Perform: Tap the stone with casters wand and say "Dissendium" |
Incantation:
Expecto
Patronum Spell name: Patronus Charm |
Book: Three |
What it does: This spell creates a Patronus to protect the caster. This usually can ward of Dark beasts and creatures like Dementors and Lethifolds (Living Shroud) The form the Patronus takes depends on the caster, it is different and unique from wizard to wizard, but it is usually wispy in appearance but the form it takes are different. For example, Harry's is a stag. The Patronus consists of happy memories, the very opposite of the Dark. Please note that this spell is very advanced. Perform: Concentrate very hard on the happiest memory of ones life, then yell "Expecto Patronum" |
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Ferula Spell name: ??? |
Book: Three |
What it does: This spell creates bandages to wrap around its target. It's useful for medical purposes, like wrapping broken body parts and sprains. Perform: Tap the target, and say "Ferula" |
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Impervius Spell name: ??? |
Book: Three |
What it does: This spell enables the target to repel water. It is useful to keep things dry or rain free, like windshields and glasses. Perform: Tap target with your wand and say "Impervius" |
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Mobiliarbus Spell name: ??? |
Book: Three |
What it does: This spell is quite similar to Wingardium Leviosa. It causes the target to be lifted ground and be moved. The difference from Wingardium Leviosa is that it hovers from the ground while Wingardium Leviosa levitates more higher. Perform: Point wand at target and say "Mobiliarbus" and direct the object to a location desired by directing your wand. |
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Mobilicorpus Spell name: ??? |
Book: Three |
What it does: This spell is similar to Mobiliarbus but its more suitable for lifting a body. It hovers the body a few inches from the ground, and the wand must direct it at all times. Perform: Point wand at target and say "Mobilicorpus", and direct target with your wand while moving. |
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Riddikulus Spell name: ??? |
Book: Three |
What it does: This spell is commonly used against Boggarts. This spell enables you to give the Boggart the appearance the caster wants, or rather 'fuse' with it. Perform: The caster should think of their greatest fear and then make an image that will make that fear funny and humorous. This should be done while or right before saying "Riddikulus" |
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Waddiwasi Spell name: ??? |
Book: Three |
What it does: This spell could shoot something out of spaces, usually tight. And direct it at a target. Note it usually shoots quite fast. Perform: Think of object you desire to shoot and then raise wand at shoulder level and say "Waddiwasi" and point wand at victim. |
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??? Spell name: Animagus/Animagi |
Book: Three |
What it does: This is an ability to enable one to turn to an animal or beast. So far only non-magical beasts are mentioned to be forms of transformations. One has to study to be able to master this ability and it is closely monitored by the ministry and they register all that are one, but some are unregistered (James Potter, Sirius Black, Peter Pettigrew and Rita Skeeter). This is different from self-transfiguration, since if one transfigures themselves to an animal, their brain would follow the brain size of the animal they take for and their intelligence level shall change. Though with Animagi's they are able to change their brain size but still keep their intelligence, which is very important, especially if the animal they turn to is small. Perform: Unknown |
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??? Spell name: Apparation |
Book: Three |
What it does: This spell is legally allowed to be used by fully trained wizards. It's a form of tranportation, they teleport from one place to another. There are certain charms that can block apparation to one area, just like Hogwarts. Wizards need to pass a test to be able to use this spell, they need a license (just like a muggle driver's license) If this spell is done incorrectly the caster can have serious consequence, being 'splinched' which means part of the caster's body is left behind. Difficulty level of apparation depends on the point A to point B distance the caster is travelling. Perform: Unknown |
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??? Spell name: Binding/Fastening Charm |
Book: Three |
What it does: This spell creates chains/ropes to fasten or restrain a victim or target. Perform: Unknown |
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??? Spell name: Braking Charm |
Book: Three |
What it does: This charm is used on a broomstick to enable it to stop effectively. Perform: Unknown |
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??? Spell name: Cheering Charms |
Book: Three |
What it does: This makes the victim happy, depending on the level of happiness the caster chose the victim can go laughing to smiling till their mouth dries up. Perform: Unknown |
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??? Spell name: Fidelius Charm |
Book: Three |
What it does: A very complex spell. It magically can conceal a secret inside a living soul. This soul is called a Secret-Keeper and must be chosen, they keep the information impossible to find except when the Secret-Keeper tells someone. This spell has the ability to hide people. Perform: Unknown |
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??? Spell name: Flame Freezing Charm |
Book: Three |
What it does: This charm is very basic and can keep the caster from getting burned by normal flames. Perform: Unknown |
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Accio Spell name: Summoning Charm |
Book: Four |
What it does: This spell could be used to summon objects to the caster. It is quite a useful spell. Perform: If the item is within eyesight, just point at it and say "Accio". But it the item is our of you view range, you need to think of that item and say "Accio" with the item name after it. |
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Avis Spell name: ??? |
Book: Four |
What it does: This spell creates a sound of a gunshot and several small birds fly out of the caster's wand. Perform: Simply say "Avis" |
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Enervate Spell name: ??? |
Book: Four |
What it does: This spell 'wakes up' a person who is unconscious or sleeping. Perform: Point wand at target and say "Enervate" |
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Engorgio Spell name: Engorgement Charm |
Book: Four |
What it does: This spell makes the target or victim more larger/bigger. Perform: Point wand at target/victim and say "Engorgio" |
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Densaugeo Spell name: ??? |
Book: Four |
What it does: This spell causes the teeth of the victim to change to a strange size. Perform: Point wand at victim and say "Densaugeo" |
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Diffindo Spell name: Rumoured to be the Severing Charm |
Book: Four |
What it does: This causes something to cut or split. Perform: Aim wand at target and say "Diffindo" |
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Impedimenta Spell name: Impediment Curse |
Book: Four |
What it does: This spell causes the target to stop or slow down, it would appear they are frozen in time. Perform: Point wand at target/victim, and say "Impedimenta" |
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Incendio Spell name: ??? |
Book: Four |
What it does: This spell causes a fire to start, usually it would shoot fire out. Mostly used to light up fire places. Perform: Point wand at desired target and say "Incendio" |
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Furnunculus Spell name: ??? |
Book: Four |
What it does: This spell causes severe heat to be released momentarily from casters wand. If used on a living being it'll cause ugly severe boils to pop up. Perform: Point wand at target/victim and say "Furnunculus" |
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Morsmordre Spell name: Dark Mark |
Book: Four |
What it does: This spell conjures the Dark Mark, the Dark Mark is a sign of Lord Voldemort AKA You Know Who. Perform: Point wand toward target, usually the sky and yell "Morsmordre" |
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Orchideous Spell name: ??? |
Book: Four |
What it does: This spell makes flowers by the bunch to pop out at the end of the wand. Perform: Just say "Orchideous" |
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Point
Me Spell name: Four-Point Spell |
Book: Four |
What it does: This spell enables the wand to act like a compass and point north. Perform: Place wand flat on ones palm and say "Point Me" |
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Prior
Incantato Spell name: ??? |
Book: Four |
What it does: This spell creates a ghost image of the spell the wand has previously used. Deletrius is used to erase the ghost image. Perform: Place your wand at the tip of the other wand, tip-to-tip. And say "Prior Incanto" |
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Reducio Spell name: ??? |
Book: Four |
What it does: This spell makes the target more smaller. Perform: Point wand at object and say "Reducio" |
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Reducto Spell name: Reductor Curse |
Book: Four |
What it does: This curse blasts a solid out of the way of the caster. Perform: Point wand at victim/object and say "Reducto" |
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Relashio Spell name: ??? |
Book: Four |
What it does: This spell sends out sparks from the wand. While underwater it sends out boiling hot bubbles. Perform: Point wand at victim and say "Relashio" |
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Reparo Spell name: ??? |
Book: Four |
What it does: Used to repair broken objects. Perform: Point wand at broken object and say "Reparo" |
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Sonorus Spell name: ??? |
Book: Four |
What it does: This spell causes the voice of the target to be multipied so that it can be heard through a crowd. Perform: Point wand at target, usually at neck and say "Sonorus" |
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Stupefy Spell name: Stunner |
Book: Four |
What it does: This spell causes a blast of light to shoot out of the casters wand very fast and when it hits it's target, the target becomes unconscious or just be knocked back, it depends on the strength of the blast. Perform: Point wand at direction wanted, preferably at the target, say "Stupefy" with some force and energy, depends on how strong you need the spell to be. Quite effective if more than one person is casting it at the target. |
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Imperio Spell name: Imperius Curse |
Book: Four |
What it does: This Unforgivable Curse enable that caster to control the victim. This spell was used to control people during Voldemorts reign, and after his defeat it was hard for the Ministry to sort who was under the curse and who joined Voldemort with free will. This curse can be fought by strong willed wizards/witches. Perform: Point wand at victim and say "Imperio", then think of orders in your mind of what that person shall do. |
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Crucio Spell name: Cruciatus Curse |
Book: Four |
What it does: An Unforgivable Curse. This curse makes the victim suffer the most excruciating pain. The continuous uses of this spell on the victim could drive them insane. This was a favourite among the Death Eaters, they used it for torture, and fun. Perform: Point wand at victim and say "Crucio" The pain will continue till the wand is not pointing at it anymore. |
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Avada
Kedavra Spell name: Killing Curse |
Book: Four |
What it does: This is the worse curse out of the Unforgivable Curses. It kills the victim right on the spot with a flash of green light. This is one of the hardest curse to perform also, and is unblockable, but will kill the victim instantly if done properly. The victim wouldn't know what hit them, only a flash of green light and sounds of rushing. The only person known to survive this curse is the one and only famous Harry Potter. Perform: Point wand at victim and shout "Avada Kedavra" |
Note: The Unforgivable Curses are used by Dark wizards/witches and by Aurors if approved by the Ministry. They were used by many during Voldemort was at large. These curses are very dangerous, so they were illegal and one could earn a life sentence in Azkaban for using it at another human. Not that much people use them today since they are a peace or feel secured. |
Incantation:
??? Spell name: Age Line |
Book: Four |
What it does: This thin golden line blocks any person of a certain age, it depends on the will of the caster, not much is known about this spell. Dumbledore used this spell to prevent any students under the age of 17 to enter the Triward Tournament. Perform: Unknown |
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??? Spell name: Banishing Charm |
Book: Four |
What it does: The reverse spell for the Summoning Charm. Perform: Unknown |
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??? Spell name: Bubble-Head Charm |
Book: Four |
What it does: This spell surrounds the head by a bubble with breathable air. Perform: Unknown |
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??? Spell name: Confundus Charm |
Book: Four |
What it does: Confuses someone or something. Perform: Unknown |
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??? Spell name: Conjunctivitus Curse |
Book: Four |
What it does: Jet of lights come out of casters wand and the victim is badly hurt if hit. Perform: Unknown |
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??? Spell name: Jelly-Legs Jinx |
Book: Four |
What it does: The victim's legs would fell like jelly, if they need to walk they would be wiggling around until the counter-course can be performed. Perform: Unknown |
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??? Spell name: Jelly-Legs and Furnunculus mixed |
Book: Four |
What it does: This causes tentacles to sprout from the victim's face Perform: Unknown |
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??? Spell name: Reductor Curse |
Book: Four |
What it does: This curse blasts objects out of the way. Or rather fly away from the caster Perform: Unknown |
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??? Spell name: Shield Charm |
Book: Four |
What it does: Creates a small unseen wall around the caster that has the ability to deflect minor charms. Perform: Unknown |
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??? Spell name: Switching Spell |
Book: Four |
What it does: Causes something to be switched with something Perform: Unknown |
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??? Spell name: Cushioning Charm |
Book: QTTA |
What it does: The cushioing charm creates an invincible "cushion" which is comfy, usually used in broomsticks to make flying for comfortable. Perform: Unknown |
::PLEASE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING::
Book One= Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone/Sorcerer's Stone
Book Two=Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Book Three= Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Book Four= Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
QTTA= Quidditch Through the Ages
FB= Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
The spells listed are according to which book they were first listed or mentioned in, but information about the spell has been collected from more than one book, if so that is. The spells with have their spell name in italics means their proper name is not known, but that is a name which best describes the effects of the spell.