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| Accio (AK-ee-oh or A-see-oh) "Summoning Charm" "accio" L. send for, summon Causes an object to fly to the caster, even over quite some distance; the target object is said to have been Summoned. It would seem that the caster must know at least the general location of the object Summoned. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Age Line incantation unknown A thin golden line drawn on a floor, which affects anyone who crosses it if they are too young. (Presumably, an Age Line could also be set up to prevent someone to cross who was older than a given age.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aguamenti (AH-gwa-MEN-tee) "agua" Sp./Portuguese water (from Latin "aqua") + "mentis" L. mind Charm that conjures a fountain or jet of clear water from the caster's wand. See CONJURING SPELLS. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alohomora (AL-o-ho-MOR-ah) The term ‘Alohomora’ comes from sikidy, a form of divination from the Malagasy people of Madagascar. It is the name of a magical symbol which means ‘favourable to thieves’ (trans.). (massive thanks to Rattlesnakeroot and her LJ friendsfor discovering this!) Charm that causes a locked door to open. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anapneo (ah-NAHP-nay-oh) "anapneo" Gr. "breathe" (many thanks to those who wrote in and suggested we look at Greek for the source of this) Spell that clears the target's airway, if blocked. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Animagus Transfiguration "animal" L. animal + "magus" Pers. magic user The Transfiguration by which an Animagus takes his or her animal form, or reverts to human form from animal form. The animal form is sometimes referred to as the witch or wizard's Animagus form. See Animagi entry for further details about wizarding folk who can perform this highly complex and dangerous magic. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anti-Apparition no names or words given Prevents someone from Apparating. See ANTI-DISAPPARITION JINX. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anti-Cheating spell no names or words given Cast on quills before exams. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anti-Disapparition Jinx no names or words given Prevents someone from Apparating. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- anti-gravity mist incantation unknown Charm which creates an innocent-looking mist which hovers above the ground. A person stepping into this mist immediately finds that up and down have reversed and they are hanging from the ground over the endless sky. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- anti-jinx various See JINXES. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- antler jinx incantation unknown Causes the victim to sprout antlers. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aparecium (a-par-EE-see-um) "appareo" L. to appear Makes invisible ink become visible. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apparition (A-pa-RI-shun) Apparate, Disapparate nonverbal spell from "appareo" L. to appear Advanced spell used by fully trained witches and wizards to disappear from one place and appear almost instantly somewhere else. A person who uses this spell is referred to as an Apparator. See also APPARITION, SIDE-ALONG and OP - Edits and Changes to the Text. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apparition, Side-Along see Apparition A form of Apparition in which the Apparator touches someone else, such as a child too young to Apparate, and Apparates with that person as a "passenger". -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- armour-bewitching charm incantation unknown Bewitches a suit of armour to sing Christmas carols. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- arrows, wand incantation unknown Shoots arrows out of a wand. The supporters of the Appleby Arrows were fond of firing arrows out of their wands to celebrate goals. The practice was outlawed in 1894 (QA7). See also WAND EFFECTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Atmospheric Charm no names or words given Something to do with weather effects such as are seen at Ministry of Magic headquarters in London. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Avada Kedavra (uh-VAH-duh kuh-DAH-vruh) "Killing Curse" Aramaic: "adhadda kedhabhra" - "let the thing be destroyed". NOTE: Abracadabra is a cabbalistic charm in Judaic mythology that is supposed to bring healing powers. One of its sources is believed to be from Aramaic avada kedavra, another is the Phoenician alphabet (a-bra-ca-dabra). Causes instant death in a flash of green light, usually leaving no sign of physical damage or of the cause of death that would be detectable to a Muggle autopsy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Avis (AH-vis) "avis" L. bird Conjures a flock of small, twittering birds. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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| Babbling Curse incantation unknown Exact effect not mentioned, but one can assume it causes the victim to babble. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Backfiring Jinx incantation unknown Exact effect not mentioned, but can be nasty. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Banishing Charm reverse of Summoning Charm Depulso (PA/g) Sends an object away from the caster; the target object is said to have been Banished. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bedazzling Hex incantation unknown Presumably causes the target object to bedazzle any observer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bat-Bogey Hex incantation unknown Engorges an opponent's 'bogies' to bat-size, gives them wings, and sets them to attacking his or her face. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- binding/fastening magic incantations vary, including Incarcerous Spells which fasten chains or ropes to restrain someone or something. See also ROPES, MAGICAL; CHAINS, MAGICAL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blasting Curse See CONFRINGO. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- bluebell flames "bluebell" flower with blue blossoms incantation unknown Creates a quantity of blue flame which can be directed to a specific place. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- bond of blood incantation unknown The bond of blood is an extremely powerful ancient magic which is formed when a person sacrifices himself or herself for a family member, out of love. The sacrifice creates a lingering protection in the blood of the person who was saved. It is not activated, however, until the charm is actually cast, and it is not sealed and functioning until another member of the family accepts the saved person as his or her own. As with most ancient magic, the bond of blood is mysterious and very strong and is not completely understood by most wizards. Dumbledore decided to use the bond of blood to protect Harry against Voldemort. He cast the charm on Harry, and Petunia sealed it when she agreed to take Harry into her home. As a result, Harry is protected as long as he can call the Dursleys' house his home. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Braking Charm incantation unknown Charm used on a broomstick to allow it to stop effectively. See also HORTON-KEITCH BRAKING CHARM. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- broomstick magic See BRAKING CHARM, CUSHIONING CHARM, HURLING HEX. c.f. QUIDDITCH SPELLS. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- bubbles incantation unknown Spell which pours non-bursting golden bubbles out of the wand. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bubble-Head Charm incantation unknown Encloses the head of the caster with a bubble of breathable air. |
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| canary transfiguration hex incantation unknown A temporary hex to change someone into a giant canary. After a few moments, the Transfigured person molts back into themselves. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- candle magic no incantation used This minor spell ignites candles and can make them float in midair. See also EVERLASTING CANDLE, INCENDIO, POISONOUS CANDLE, WINGARDIUM LEVIOSA. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Caterwauling Charm incantation unknown "caterwaul" Eng. to make a screaming noise like that of a cat during mating season When an unauthorized person enters the target area while the effect is running, a caterwauling noise will be set off. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cave Inimicum (KAH-vay i-NI-mi-kum) spell name unknown “cave” L.: beware + “inimicum” L.: enemies Defensive spell to keep enemies away. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- chains, magical magical effect, spell name unknown This spell causes magical chains to snake out of a chair and bind a person to it. Similar to MAGICAL ROPES. See also BINDING/FASTENING MAGIC. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cheering Charm incantation unknown A charm that cheers a person up, makes them happy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Colloportus (co-lo-POR-tus) spell name unknown "colligo" L. to bind together + "portus" L. door Seals a door, making an odd squelching noise. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Colour Change (U.S.: Color Change) incantation unknown A Charm that is required during the practical portion of the Charms O.W.L. Possibly the same as the flashing paint charm. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Confringo (con-FRIN-goh) Blasting Curse "confringo" L. to smash, crush; to ruin, undo Causes the target to explode. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Confundo (con-FUN-doh) Confundus Charm "confundo" L. to mix up, jumble together, confuse, bewilder, perplex Causes confusion. A person who is affected by this Charm is said to be Confunded. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Conjunctivitis Curse incantation unknown "conjunctiva" L. connecting (as in membrane of the eye) + "-itis" L. inflammation A spell that affects the eyes and vision of the target. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Conjuring Spells incantation unknown A type of magic that creates objects out of thin air. See AGUAMENTI, ARROWS, WAND, AVIS, CHAINS, MAGICAL, FERULA, FOUNTAIN OF WINE, INANIMATUS CONJURUS, INCARCEROUS, LEEK JINX, ORCHIDEOUS, ROPES, MAGICAL, SERPENSORTIA See CONJURED ITEMS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- contract, binding magical incantation unknown This spell or spells makes a contract magically unbreakable. See also UNBREAKABLE VOW. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cross-Species Switches various Classification of Transfiguration magic in which one type of creature is Transfigured into another. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Crucio (KROO-see-oh) "Cruciatus Curse" "crucio" L. torment (v.) One of the "Unforgivable Curses," this spell causes the victim to suffer almost intolerable pain. Some victims of prolonged use of this curse have been driven insane. A victim of this curse is said to have been Cruciated. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- curses various The following spells are known as curses. Babbling Curse Blasting Curse Body-Bind Curse Cruciatus Curse Curse of the Bogies Entrail-Expelling Curse Fiendfyre Flagrante Curse Gemino Curse Impediment Curse Imperius Curse Jelly-Fingers curse Killing Curse Leg-Locker Curse Reductor Curse Sponge-Knees Curse Thief's Curse Unforgivable Curses -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cushioning Charm incantation unknown The Cushioning Charm creates an invisible "pillow" on the handle of a broom to make flying more comfortable. |
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| defensive charge no incantation needed; automatic response A charge like that of electricity runs through the body of a wizard with this automatic defensive spell. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defensive Charm incantation unknown Aside from the fact that it is a spell to defend the caster, little is known about the actual effects produced by this spell. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deletrius (deh-LEE-tree-us) spell name unknown "deleterius" L. destroy, eradicate Erases the ghost images of spells revealed by Priori Incantato. Possibly can be used to remove other spell effects as well. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defodio (deh-FO-dee-oh) "gouging spell" "defodio" L. dig down, hollow out Digs through or hollows out the target. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Densaugeo (den-sah-OO-gi-oh) "dens" L. tooth + "augeo" L. grow Causes the victim's teeth to enlarge grotesquely. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deprimo (de-PREE-moh) spell name unknown Blasts a hole through the target object. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Descendo (deh-SEN-doe) "descendo" L. descend, come down Causes something to descend or lower itself. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Diffindo (dih-FIN-doe) "Severing Charm" (?) "diffindo" L. cleave, open Spell that cuts something open. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disapparate (dis-AP-a-rate) incantation unknown "dis-" opposite of, from L. "apart" + "appareo" L. to appear Apparition (see), as seen from the place a wizard is leaving. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disillusionment Charm incantation unknown "disillusion" Eng. to lose faith A charm which hides the true, magical nature of something. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dissendium (dis-EN-dee-um) spell name unknown Opens the secret door in the statue of the hump-backed witch. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- door-opening spell no incantation used Sends a jet of sparks out of the wand, opening the target door. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Drought Charm incantation unknown Dries up water. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Duro (DUR-oh) "duro" L. to harden, solidify Turns the target object to stone. |
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| Engorgio (en-GOR-gee-oh) "Engorgement Charm" "engorger" Fr. swallow greedily Spell which causes the target to swell in size. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Entrail-Expelling Curse no incantation given Apparently this curse causes the victim's insides to come out of them. Eww.... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Entrancing Enchantments no incantation given Spells that cause the target person to fall in love with the caster. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Episkey (eh-PIS-key) "episkeyazo" Gr. to repair Heals/repairs damage that has been inflicted on the target. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Erecto (er-EC-toe) "erigere", L. to set up straight, straighten out Straightens out the target object and sets it up. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Evanesco (ev-an-ES-ko) "Vanishing Spell" "evanesco" L. to disappear Makes something vanish (not just become invisible, but go away completely) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expecto Patronum (ex-PEK-toh pa-TROH-num) "Patronus Charm" "expecto" L. expect or look for + "patronus" Medieval L. patron saint, symbolizing a patron or assistant Conjures a Patronus, a silvery phantom shape, usually that of an animal, which is the embodiment of the positive thoughts of the caster. A Patronus will drive away Dementors. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expelliarmus (ex-pel-ee-AR-mus) "Disarming Spell" "expelo" L. to drive out + "arma" L. weapon Causes opponent's weapon to fly out of his or her hand. The opponent is then said to have been Disarmed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expulso (ex-PUL-soh) L. to drive out, expel Blows up the target. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Extension Charm, Undetectable no incantation given Extends the internal dimensions of the target object without affecting the external dimensions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Extinguishing Spell no incantation given Spell that puts out fires. |
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| Ferula (feh-ROO-lah) "ferule" alt. spelling of "ferrule" Eng. wooden handle for strength or protection, from "ferula" L. fennel plant Spell that conjures a wooden rod. Lupin used this spell to conjure a splint and bandages for Ron's broken leg (PA19). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fidelius Charm (fih-DAY-lee-us) "fidelis" L. trusty, faithful The secrect charm. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fiendfyre "fiend" + "fyre", from Old English "fyr", fire Cursed fire, made up of flames of abnormal size and heat that can crumble fairly substantial objects to soot at a mere touch. Left burning long enough, the fire will take the shapes of gigantic fiery beasts (including serpents, chimaeras, dragons, and birds of prey) which will pursue any target humans. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- finger-removing jinx no incantation given Removes the target person's fingers. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Finite (fi-NEE-tay) "finio" L. settle, end, die, cease Stops a currently operating spell effect. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Finite Incantatem (fi-NEE-tay in-can-TAH-tum) "finio" L. settle, end, die + "incantationem" L. the art of enchanting Stops currently operating spell effects. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flagrante Curse (flah-GRAN-tay) no words given Causes the target object to burn anyone who touches it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flagrate (flah-GRAH-tay) "flagro" L. blaze, burn Creates a burning, fiery line in the air which can be "drawn" with the wand into specific shapes. The shape lingers for some time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flame-Freezing Charm no words given Changes the properties of fire so that its heat feels like a warm breeze. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- flashing paint charm no incantation given This "tricky little charm" makes the paint on a banner flash different colors. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- fountain of wine no incantation given A spell which produces a fountain of wine from the end of the caster's wand. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- fur spell no incantation given A spell that causes a person to grow fur. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Furnunculus (fur-NUN-kyoo-lus) related to "furnus" L. oven? Curse that causes boils to break out all over the victim. |
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| Geminio (jeh-MIN-ee-oh) from "geminare" L. to double Duplicates the target object. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gemino Curse no incantation given, but see GEMINIO When touched, the target object will multiply, but the copies are worthless. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Glisseo (glis-EH-oh) from "glisser" Fr. slip, slide Converts the target object into a smooth slide. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gripping Charm no incantation given Spell that allows the enchanted object to be held more easily. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gubraithian fire no incantation given Spell to make the target object burn forever. |