Spells with Pronunciation
Aberto (Opening Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | Ah-bare-toh |
Description
A spell used to open doors; it is probably related to Alohamora .
Etymology
Portuguese for 'open'. Compare Spanish 'abierto'.
Accio (Summoning Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | Various, including: AK-ee-oh, AK-see-oh, AS-see-oh (US), and AT-chee-oh (Anglo-Catholic pronunciation) |
Description
Summons an object towards the caster. It is able to summon objects in direct line of sight of the caster, as well as things out of view, by calling the object aloud after the incantation (unless the spell is cast nonverbally). This spell needs thought behind it, and the object must be clear in the caster's mind before trying to summon it. The caster doesn't necessarily need to know the location of the target as long as they say the name of the object to be summoned, such as when Hermione Granger summoned some books from Dumbledore's office simply by saying "Accio Horcrux books!" while in Gryffindor Tower .
Seen/Mentioned
Harry Potter summoned his broom to complete the first task of the Triwizard Tournament in 1994 , and to summon the Portkey to escape Voldemort and the Death Eaters in the Little Hangleton graveyard in 1995 . Also, in the Battle of the Seven Potters Harry summoned Hagrid when he fell. Molly Weasley used it to get the twins ' candy. The twins used it to summon their brooms from Dolores Umbridge 's office
Etymology
The Latin word accio means "I call" or "I summon".
Notes
- The Summoning Charm is unable to directly summon exceptionally large targets such as buildings, or living creatures (except for Flobberworms which aren't considered to be worth summoning). It is also unable to summon Horcruxes as they have protective enchantments placed on them. It is, however, possible to move a creature by summoning things they are wearing or holding. It is also possible to bewitch items to become unaffected from this charm, as is the case with most bought goods.
Aguamenti (Water-Making Spell)
| Type | Charm, Conjuration |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | AH-gwah-MEN-tee |
Description
Produces a clean, drinkable jet of water from the wand tip.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Fleur Delacour in 1994 to extinguish her skirt, which had caught flame during a fight against a dragon . Harry used this spell twice in 1997 , both on the same night; once to attempt to provide a drink for Dumbledore , then again to help douse Hagrid 's hut after it was set aflame by Thorfinn Rowle , who used the Fire-Making Spell .
Etymology
Possibly a hybrid of Latin words aqua , which means "water", and menti , which means "for the mind".
Alarte Ascendare
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | a-LAR-tay a-SEN-der-ay |
Description
Shoots the target high into the air.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Gilderoy Lockhart in 1992 to send a snake high into the air during the first and last meeting of the Duelling Club .
Etymology
Ascendere is a Latin infinitive meaning "to go up,""to climb," "to embark," "to rise(figuratively);" this is the origin of the English word "ascend".
Alohomora (Unlocking Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ah-LOH-ho-MOR-ah |
Description
Unlocks doors and other locked objects. It can also unlock doors that have been sealed with a Locking Spell , although it is possible to bewitch doors to become unaffected by this spell.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Hermione Granger in 1991 to allow her and her friends to access the Third-floor corridor at her school , which was at the time forbidden; she used it again two years later to free Sirius 's cell in her teacher's prison room .
Etymology
The incantation is derived from the West African Sidiki dialect used in geomancy; it means "friendly to thieves".
Alohomora Duo
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ah-LOH-ho-MOR-ah DOO-oh |
Description
A more powerful version of Alohomora .
Amato Animo Animato Animagus (Animagus Spell)
| Type | Transfiguration |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ah-MAH-toh ah-NEE-moh ah-nee-MAH-toh an-a-MAY-jus |
Description
Spell used as part of the process of becoming an Animagus . The incantation has to be recited at sunrise and sundown, every day before the consumption of the Animagus Potion . The incantation is also recited just prior to the consumption of the potion, which has to take place just after a lightning storm starts. The incantation is recited while placing the wand's tip over one's heart.
Etymology
Amato is a conjugation of the Latin word amo, which means "I love" or "I am obliged to". Animo and animato are both different conjugations of the Latin word animo, which can mean "I animate" or "I fill with breath or life". Animagus on the other hand appears to be a portmanteau of animo or "animal", and magus, which is Latin for "wizard".[citation needed] Overall, the incantation can roughly mean "My love brings me life, I am obliged to become an animal wizard."
Anapneo
| Type | Healing Spell, Vanishment |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ah-NAP-nee-oh |
Description
Clears the target's airway if they are choking on something.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Horace Slughorn , cast upon Marcus Belby when the latter choked on a pheasant in 1996 .
Etymology
From the Greek verb anapneo , meaning "I breathe in."
Anteoculatia
| Type | Dark charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | an-tee-oh-kyoo-LAY-chee-ah |
Description
Causes the target to grow antlers.
Seen/Mentioned
This spell was used to make Pansy Parkinson grow antlers in 1996 .
Aparecium (Revealing Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | AH-par-EE-see-um |
Description
Reveals secret messages written in invisible ink, or any other hidden markings. Also works against Concealing charms
Seen/Mentioned
Used (to no avail) in 1993 by Hermione Granger to attempt to reveal any hidden writing in a diary .
Etymology
Latin apparere , meaning "to appear"; -ium and -cium are common Latin noun endings.
Appare Vestigium (Tracking Spell)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ah-PAR-ay ves-TEE-jee-um |
Description
Reveals traces of magic , including footprints and track marks.
Seen/Mentioned
Newton Scamander used it to search for Porpentina Goldstein .
Aqua Eructo
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | A-kwa ee-RUCK-toh |
Description
This spell is used to create, and control, a jet of clear water from the tip of the wand; it is probably related to Aguamenti .
Seen/Mentioned
Used multiple times to extinguish fires in 1994 .
Etymology
Aqua means, in Latin , water . Eructo is a verb meaning "I raise"; roughly translated, it means "I raise water".
Arania Exumai
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ah-RAHN-ee-a EKS-su-may |
Description
Drives away spiders , including Acromantulas .
Seen/Mentioned
Jacob's sibling used this spell to repel an Acromantula that guarded the Forest Vault in the Forbidden Forest .
Etymology
From the Latin aranea , meaning "spider", and exuo , meaning "I lay aside".
Arresto Momentum (Slowing Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ah-REST-oh mo-MEN-tum |
Description
Decreases the velocity of a moving target. Can be used on multiple targets, as well as on the caster themselves. It was invented by Daisy Pennifold in 1711 for use on the Quaffle in Quidditch .
Seen/Mentioned
Used wandlessly by Dumbledore to save one of his students from a fall in 1993 ; Hermione Granger used it, to little effect, in 1998 to cushion an otherwise deadly fall during their break-in at Gringotts .
Etymology
Likely the combination of the Anglo-French arester , meaning "to bring to a stop" and the Latin momentum , meaning "the force or strength gained whilst moving"; the literal translation hence is "Bring the force or strength gained whilst moving to a stop".
Ascendio
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ah-SEN-dee-oh |
Description
Lifts the caster high into the air. The charm also works underwater, propelling the caster above the surface.
Etymology
Derived from Latin ascendo , meaning "to climb".
Avada Kedavra (Killing Curse)
| Type | Curse |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ah-VAH-dah keh-DAV-rah |
Description
Causes instantaneous and painless death , leaving no physical injury to the victim's body or any trace of violence. It is accompanied by a bright flash or long stream of green light and a distinctive rushing noise while cast. There is no known counter-curse that can protect the victim from dying, except for a loving sacrifice . It is one of the three Unforgivable Curses .
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Tom Riddle to murder many of his victims without any regret or remorse. Also Harry Potter was saved from this spell a number of times: by his mother 's loving sacrifice, because he was an accidental Horcrux , because his wand and his enemy's were made of the same core, and because the Elder Wand refused to kill its true master (Harry Potter) during Voldemort's Last Stand .
Etymology
Avada Kedavra is based on the Aramaic אַבַדָא כְּדַברָא, avada kedavra, meaning "let the thing be destroyed".
Avifors (Avifors Spell)
| Type | Transfiguration |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | AH-vi-fors |
Description
Transforms the target into a bird .
Seen/Mentioned
Taught in Transfiguration class .
Etymology
From Latin avis meaning "bird" and forma meaning "shape".
Avenseguim
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ah-ven-SEH-gwim |
Description
Turns an object into a tracking device.
Seen/Mentioned
In 1927 , Newton Scamander used this spell to track the origins of a feather - a clue found during his search for Porpentina Goldstein - back to Yusuf Kama , whose hat the feather came from.
Etymology
The incantation Avenseguim is likely derived from the portmanteau of avens, a Latin adjective for "eager" or "craving", and seguir, the Spanish and Portuguese verb meaning "to follow", or alternatively from the Catalan seguim, meaning "we follow". Taken together, Avenseguim can be interpreted as "to eagerly follow", which aptly characterises the behaviour of a tracking device.
Avis (Bird-Conjuring Charm)
| Type | Conjuration, Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | AH-viss |
Description
Conjures a flock of birds from the tip of the wand. When used in conjunction with Oppugno , it can be used offensively.
Seen/Mentioned
Used in 1994 by Mr Ollivander to test Viktor Krum 's wand. Also employed offensively by Hermione Granger against Ron Weasley .
Etymology
The Latin word avis means "bird".
Baubillious
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | baw-BILL-ee-us |
Description
The exact effects of the spell are unknown, though it presumably is of damaging nature and it produces a bolt of white light from the tip of the wand.
Etymology
Currently unclear, probably from English bauble .
Notes
- This is likely the incantation for White sparks .
Bombarda (Bombardment Spell)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | bom-BAR-dah |
Description
Causes a small explosion.
Seen/Mentioned
Taught in fourth year Charms class .
Etymology
From the word bombard , meaning "to attack a place or person continually with bombs or other missiles".
Bombarda Maxima
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | BOM-bar-dah MAX-ih-mah |
Description
Creates a large explosion capable of removing entire walls. A more advanced and more powerful form of the Bombardment Spell .
Brackium Emendo
| Type | Charm, Healing Spell |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | BRA-key-um ee-MEN-doh |
Description
If used correctly, it is claimed that this spell will heal broken bones ; this theory is supported by the etymology.
Seen/Mentioned
Used unsuccessfully by Gilderoy Lockhart on Harry Potter in 1992 after the latter's arm was broken by a Bludger ; it vanished all the bones, making it resemble rubber, though the pain in Harry's arm was entirely gone.
Etymology
The word Brackium is likely derived from the Latin word "Bracchium" meaning "Forearm" or just "Arm", and Emendo, from the Latin word of the same spelling, meaning "I Correct" or "I Improve", the full meaning would be "I Correct/Improve the Forearm".
Calvorio (Hair Loss Curse)
| Type | Curse |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | cal-VOR-ee-oh |
Description
Removes the victim's hair .
Seen/Mentioned
The book Curses and Counter-Curses by Vindictus Viridian mentions this curse.
Etymology
From Latin calvus = "bald".
Cantis
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | CAN-tiss |
Description
Causes the victim to burst uncontrollably into song.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by the Hogwarts professors to enchant suits of armour.
Etymology
Cantare is Latin for "sing".
Capacious extremis (Extension Charm)
| Pronunciation | ca-PAY-shus ex-TREEM-us |
|---|---|
| Type | Charm |
Description
Expands the internal dimensions of an object without affecting the external dimensions, enhancing its capacity, and rendering its contents lighter.
Seen/Mentioned
Newton Scamander used this spell to expand his suitcase so he could fit through and access the inside. Arthur Weasley used this spell to allow eight people, six large trunks, two owls, and a rat to fit comfortably inside his modified Ford Anglia in 1992 . Also on the tent in which the Weasleys, Harry and Hermione stay during the 1994 Quidditch World Cup ; the tent is also used by Harry, Ron and Hermione as shelter in 1997 . Also, Hermione cast this spell upon her handbag in the same year.
Etymology
Capacious in English means when the capacity is very extreme, and Extremis is in Latin, extreme. Meaning "Extreme Capacity"
Carpe Retractum (Seize and Pull Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | CAR-pay ruh-TRACK-tum |
Description
Produces a rope of light used to pull objects towards the caster, or, if the target is fixed in place, to pull the caster towards the target.
Seen/Mentioned
Taught in third year Charms class .
Etymology
From the Latin carpe , meaning "to seize" and retracto , meaning "I draw back".
Cave inimicum
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | CAH-vay uh-NIM-i-kuhm |
Description
Produces a boundary that keeps the caster hidden from others.
Seen/Mentioned
Used multiple times by Hermione Granger in 1997 and 1998 to protect the tent she shared with Ron Weasley and Harry Potter .
Etymology
The incantation is a Latin phrase which translates to "beware of the enemy".
Circumrota
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | SIR-cum-roh-tuh |
Description
Rotates objects.
Seen/Mentioned
This spell was used by Leta Lestrange to rotate a record tower in the Records Room at the Headquarters of the French Ministry of Magic , revealing Newton Scamander and Porpentina Goldstein to be hiding behind the tower.
Cistem Aperio (Box Blasting Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | SIS-tem uh-PE-ree-o |
Description
Opens chests and boxes.
Seen/Mentioned
This spell was taught in fourth year Charms class at Hogwarts.
Etymology
Aperio is Latin for "uncover" or "open"; Cista is Latin for "trunk" or "chest".
Colloportus (Locking Spell)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | cul-loh-POR-tus |
Description
Locks doors and all things that can be locked. It is the counter-charm to the Unlocking Spell .
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Hermione Granger in 1996 in an attempt to prevent the Death Eaters that were following her from catching up.
Etymology
Perhaps a portmanteau of the Latin words colligare , which means "restrain" and porta , which means "gate".
Notes
- This spell can easily be countered with Alohomora .
Colloshoo (Stickfast Hex)
| Type | Hex |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | CAWL-low-shoo |
Description
Sticks the target's shoes to the ground.
Seen/Mentioned
This spell is mentioned twice, once as having been used on Severus Snape during a potions class , the other when one reads Curses and Counter-Curses by Vindictus Viridian .
Etymology
The suffix "shoo" is a phonetic spelling of English "shoe"; the prefix collo may come from Greek "κολάω,κολώ" (pronounced "colao","colo"), which means "to glue".
Colovaria (Colour Change Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | co-loh-VA-riah |
Description
Changes the target's colour.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by fifth-years in their OWLs.
Etymology
Almost certainly a combination of English "colour" and "vary".
Confringo (Blasting Curse)
| Type | Curse |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | kon-FRING-goh |
Description
Produces a fiery explosion.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Harry Potter to destroy the side-car of a motorbike in which he was riding during a battle against some Death Eaters in 1997 . Also used later by Hermione Granger in an attempt to kill Nagini and facilitate an escape from Godric's Hollow .
Etymology
The incantation is direct Latin for "destroy".
Notes
- This spell seems to use heat for its explosion, while Expulso uses pressure instead.
Confundo (Confundus Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | con-FUN-doh |
Description
Causes the victim to become confused and befuddled.
Seen/Mentioned
In 1994 , Severus Snape asserted that Harry, Ron and Hermione had this charm cast on them so that they would believe Sirius Black 's claim of innocence; used two years later by Hermione to allow Ron to join the Gryffindor Quidditch team . It was used multiple times in 1997 and 1998 .
Etymology
The incantation, when non-capitalised, means "I confuse"; the title may derive from the Latin confundere , meaning "to confuse" or "to perplex."
Crucio (Cruciatus Curse)
| Type | Curse |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | KROO-see-oh |
Description
Inflicts intense, excruciating physical pain on the recipient of the curse, and will result in insanity if exposed to it for too long. The pain is described as worse than having "white-hot knives" being driven into the victim. It cannot be performed successfully by a person who is doing so out of pure spite or anger; one must feel a true, deep desire to cause the victim pain and take great pleasure in their suffering. If one casts this spell on another fellow human being or living creature, he or she will receive a life sentence in Azkaban prison for it, as with the other two Unforgivable Curses .
Seen/Mentioned
Infamously used by Death Eaters Bellatrix Lestrange , Rabastan Lestrange , Rodolphus Lestrange and Bartemius Crouch Junior to torture the Aurors Frank and Alice Longbottom into insanity.
Etymology
Latin crucio means "I torture".
Defodio (Gouging Spell)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | deh-FOH-dee-oh |
Description
Allows the caster to dig and carve through the target.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by The Trio to escape from Gringotts in 1998 while riding a dragon . It was later used by Harry to write the epitaph for Dobby , who had been killed.
Etymology
The incantation is Latin for "I dig".
Deletrius (Eradication Spell)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | deh-LEE-tree-us |
Description
Counter-charm to the Reverse Spell , vanishing the image of the last spell cast. It may also disintegrate other certain images.
Seen/Mentioned
This spell was only ever seen in 1994 when Amos Diggory used Prior Incantato to detect that Winky had cast Morsmordre using Harry Potter's wand .
Etymology
Latin delere , meaning "to destroy", and English "detritus", meaning rubble.
Densaugeo
| Type | Hex |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | den-SAW-jee-oh |
Description
This hex causes the victim's teeth to grow rapidly.
Seen/Mentioned
Introduced in 1994 , when Draco Malfoy 's spell struck Hermione Granger ; her teeth were past her collar before she was forced to run to the hospital to get them shrunk.
Etymology
From Latin dens , meaning "tooth", and augeo , meaning "I enlarge"; essentially, it means "I enlarge the tooth".
Deprimo
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | deh-PREEM-oh |
Description
Charm used to blast holes in the ground.
Seen/Mentioned
Hermione Granger blasted a hole through the living room floor of Xenophilius Lovegood 's house in 1998 using this spell.
Etymology
The incantation, when non-capitalised, means "to depress" or "depress".
Depulso (Banishing Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | deh-PUL-soh |
Description
Sends the target away from the caster. It is the counter-charm to the Summoning Charm .
Seen/Mentioned
Although it is learnt in the fourth-year charms class at Hogwarts , it is used multiple times in 1993 , as well as in 1995 .
Etymology
From the Latin depulsio , meaning "drive away".
Descendo
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | deh-SEN-doh |
Description
Causes object to fall or move downwards.
Seen/Mentioned
In 1997 , it was used by Ron to magically cause the stairs in his bedroom, which lead to his family's attic, to descend; later that year, Crabbe used it in an attempt to cause a wall of rubbish behind which Ron was hiding to fall on him.
Etymology
Descendo is Latin for "I descend".
Diffindo (Severing Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | dih-FIN-doh |
Description
Used to precisely cut or tear objects.
Seen/Mentioned
Used twice in 1994 , the first time being by Harry Potter to cut Cedric Diggory 's bag in order to talk to the latter, and the second time being by Ron Weasley to cut the lace from the cuffs of his dress robes in an attempt to make them seem less feminine. The spell was used a third time by Harry to swap the covers of his second-hand and brand-new copies of Advanced Potion-Making .
Etymology
Latin diffindere , meaning "to divide" or "to split".
Diminuendo
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | dim-in-YEW-en-DOUGH |
Description
Forces the target to shrink.
Seen/Mentioned
Performed by Nigel Wolpert in 1995 , during a Dumbledore's Army meeting.
Etymology
The incantation derives from the musical term diminuendo , meaning "a gradual decrease of the volume of sound".
Dissendium
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | dih-SEN-dee-um |
Description
Used to open passages.
Seen/Mentioned
Used multiple times in 1993 to open the statue of Gunhilda of Gorsemoor , then again four years later in a failed attempt to open Salazar Slytherin's Locket .
Etymology
There are numerous suggestions.
Notes
- This may not be a spell at all in the strict sense but a password; however, when used for the statue of the hump-backed witch, one must tap the statue with their wand, indicating that it is in fact a spell.
Draconifors (Draconifors Spell)
| Type | Transfiguration |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | drah-KOH-nih-fors |
Description
Transforms the target into a dragon .
Seen/Mentioned
Taught in third year Transfiguration class .
Etymology
From the Latin word draco , meaning "dragon", and forma meaning "shape".
Ducklifors
| Type | Transfiguration, Jinx |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | DUCK-lih-fors |
Description
Transforms the target into a duck.
Etymology
From the English duck , and the Latin forma meaning "shape".
Duro (Hardening Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | DYOO-roh |
Description
Turns an object to stone.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Hermione Granger in 1998 while escaping from Death Eaters in the Battle of Hogwarts .
Etymology
Latin duro means "harden".
Ebublio (Ebublio Jinx)
| Type | Jinx |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ee-BUB-lee-oh |
Description
Causes the victim to be trapped in a large bubble.
Seen/Mentioned
Used often by members of the Statute of Secrecy Task Force .
Engorgio (Engorgement Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | en-GOR-jee-oh |
Description
Causes the target to swell in physical size. Its counter-charm is the Shrinking Charm .
Seen/Mentioned
Rubeus Hagrid used this spell on his pumpkins in 1992 ; two years later, Barty Crouch Jnr cast this spell on a spider to make it easier for students to see when he cast a curse on it. Used on another spider three years later to test a new wand.
Etymology
The English word engorge means "swell".
Notes
- There is much speculation that this spell is the same as the Growth Charm , though this cannot be proven. Note that there is a difference between enlarging and engorging something, similar though they may seem.
Engorgio Skullus
| Type | Dark charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | in-GORE-jee-oh SKUH-las |
Description
Causes the victim's skull to swell disproportionately. This spell may be a variation of the Engorgement Charm , as they share the first word of the incantation. Its countercurse is Redactum Skullus .
Etymology
See etymology for above entry; "skullus" is Latin for "skull".
Entomorphis (Insect Jinx)
| Type | Jinx, Transfiguration |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | en-TOE-morph-is |
Description
This jinx is used to transform the target into an insectoid for a short time.
Seen/Mentioned
Harry Potter contemplated using this jinx against Dudley Dursley in 1995 , though he decided against it.
Episkey
| Type | Healing Spell |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ee-PIS-key |
Description
Used to heal relatively minor injuries, such as broken bones and cartilage.
Seen/Mentioned
In 1996 , Nymphadora Tonks used this spell to fix Harry's broken nose after Draco Malfoy broke it on the Hogwarts Express , Harry , in turn, used it to heal Demelza Robins ' swollen lip after Ron punched her during Quidditch practice.
Etymology
The word comes from Greek "episkeui" ("επισκευή"), which means "repair".
Notes
- This is part of a family of healing spells .
Epoximise
| Type | Transfiguration |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ee-POX-i-mise |
Description
Adheres one object to another, as if they had been glued together.
Seen/Mentioned
This spell is often used by students to adhere each other's belongings to their desks (or, unfortunately, their hands).
Etymology
Epoximise comes from the English word epoxy , which is a type of adhesive.
Notes
- This spell may be the Permanent Sticking Charm or a variation.
Erecto
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | eh-RECK-toh |
Description
Used to erect a tent or other upright structure.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Hermione Granger to construct a shelter for her, Harry Potter , and Ronald Weasley in 1997 .
Etymology
Erectum is past principle of erigere , which is Latin for "to erect".
Evanesce
| Type | Transfiguration |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ev-an-ES-key |
Description
Vanishes the target
Notes
- This and the Vanishing Spell are almost certainly the same spell.
Evanesco (Vanishing Spell)
| Type | Transfiguration |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ev-an-ES-koh |
Description
Vanishes the target. Vanished things go "into non-being, which is to say, everything."
Seen/Mentioned
Used by William Weasley to vanish a bundle of old scrolls whilst cleaning 12 Grimmauld Place in 1995 .
Etymology
From "evanescene", meaning "something that is fleeting or disappears.
Everte Statum
| Type | Spell |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ee-VER-tay STAH-tum |
Description
Throws the victim backward, similarly to being thrown.
Seen/Mentioned
Draco Malfoy used this spell on Harry Potter in 1992 during the Duelling Club .
Etymology
The Latin words everte , which means "to throw out" and statua , from the same language, meaning "image".
Expecto Patronum (Patronus Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ecks-PECK-toh pah-TROH-numb |
Description
This charm is a highly powerful and advanced protective spell which will conjure a spirit guardian of their positive emotions to defend against dark creatures ; it can also send messages to other witches or wizards. The Patronus takes the form of an animal, unique to each person who casts it. The form of a Patronus can change when one has undergone a period of heightened emotion.
Seen/Mentioned
Taught to Harry Potter by Remus Lupin during his Anti-Dementor lessons ; Harry later taught Dumbledore's Army this charm. This is the only known spell effective against Dementors or Lethifolds.
Etymology
Patronus means "protector" in Latin; in archaic Latin, it means "father"; considering the form Harry 's takes, this is interesting. The Latin word expecto means "I await"
Expelliarmus (Disarming Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ex-PELL-ee-ARE-muss |
Description
Forces whatever an opponent is holding to fly out of their hand. It was considered to be Harry Potter 's signature spell .
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Severus Snape on Gilderoy Lockhart during a live duelling demonstration during the first and last meeting of the Duelling Club in 1992 .
Etymology
Probably a combination of Latin expello , meaning "expel", and arma , meaning "weapon".
Expulso (Expulso Curse)
| Type | Curse |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ecks-PUHL-soh |
Description
Provokes an explosion, unique in that it uses pressure to do so as opposed to heat.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Antonin Dolohov during a fight in a cafe in 1997 .
Etymology
From expulsum , which is past principle of expellere , which means "expel".
Ferula (Bandaging Charm)
| Type | Conjuration, Healing spell |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | fer-ROOL-lah |
Description
Conjures up bandages and wraps them around a wound, splinting any broken bones.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Remus Lupin in 1994 to bind Ronald Weasley 's broken leg.
Etymology
Latin ferula means "walking-stick" or "splint".
Fianto Duri
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | fee-AN-toh DOO-ree |
Description
A defensive charm which, based on the etymology, strengthens shield spells, and perhaps objects in general, in a similar way to Duro .
Seen/Mentioned
Used to protect Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in 1998 .
Etymology
Latin fiant means "become" and duri means "hard".
Finestra (Finestra spell)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | fi-NESS-tra |
Description
Shatters glass.
Seen/Mentioned
On 6 December 1926 , Newt Scamander shattered the front window of the Voclain &Co. jewellery store in New York using this spell to try and recapture his escaped niffler when he saw it loose inside the store stealing things.
Finite Incantatem (General Counter-Spell)
| Type | Counter-Spell |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | fi-NEE-tay in-can-TAH-tem |
Description
Terminates all spell effects in the vicinity of the caster.
Seen/Mentioned
Severus Snape used this to restore order to the Duelling Club in 1992 , after the event had descended into utter chaos.
Etymology
Latin finire , meaning "to finish", and incantatem .
(Flagrante Curse)
| Type | Curse |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | flah-GRAHN-tay |
Description
Causes objects to burn on contact.
Seen/Mentioned
The Lestrange Vault had this curse on it.
Flagrate
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | flah-GRAH-tay |
Description
Writes in midair with firey marks.
Seen/Mentioned
Tom Riddle used this spell to write his name; Hermione Granger used it three years later to mark some doors.
Etymology
From the Latin flagrate , meaning "a burn".
Flintifors
| Type | Transfiguration |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | FLINT-i-fors |
Description
Transforms objects into matchboxes .
Seen/Mentioned
In the 1980s, this spell was covered in third year transfiguration classes.
Notes
- This may be related to, or the incantation for Match to needle .
Flipendo (Knockback Jinx)
| Type | Jinx |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | fli-PEN-doh |
Description
Knocks objects and creatures backwards.
Seen/Mentioned
Taught in first year Defence Against the Dark Arts and Charms class .
Flipendo Duo (Knockback Jinx Duo)
| Type | Jinx |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | flih-PEN-doh DOO-oh |
Description
A more powerful version of Flipendo .
Flipendo Tria
| Type | Jinx |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | flih-PEN-doh TREE-ah |
Description
A more powerful version of Flipendo Duo ; it is said to resemble a miniature tornado.
Fracto Strata
| Type | Spell |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | Fracto Strata (Pronunciation Unknown) |
Description
zap-type spell which can break weak objects into pieces.
Seen/Mentioned
This is the main offensive spell used in the LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 games.
Etymology
From the Latin fractus, meaning broken, and stratus, meaning spread out or covered.
Fumos (Smokescreen Spell)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | FYOO-moss |
Description
Defensive smokescreen that hinders visibility.
Seen/Mentioned
This spell is covered in The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection .
Furnunculus (Pimple Jinx)
| Type | Jinx |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | fer-NUN-kyoo-luss |
Description
Covers the target in boils (or pimples).
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Harry Potter on Gregory Goyle .
Etymology
Latin furnunculus , meaning "petty thief", or English furuncle , a synonym for "boil".
Geminio (Doubling Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | jeh-MIH-nee-oh |
| Descriptiongemino Curse | Duplicates the target. When used to duplicate objects indefinitely on purpose, is known as the . |
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Hermione Granger on Salazar Slytherin's Locket to disguise her presence from Dolores Umbridge . Also used in the Lestrange family vault to keep the trio from stealing the horcrux .
Etymology
The Latin word gemini means "twins".
Glacius (Freezing Spell)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | GLAY-see-us |
Description
Freezes the target with icy-cold air.
Etymology
From Latin glacies , which means "ice".
Notes
- Not to be confused with the Freezing Charm , which merely immobilises things.
Glacius Duo
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | GLAY-see-us DOO-oh |
Description
A more powerful version of Glacius .
Etymology
From Latin glacies , which means "ice".
Glacius Tria
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | GLAY-see-us TREE-ah |
Description
A more powerful version of Glacius Duo .
Etymology
From Latin glacies , which means "ice".
Glisseo (Sliding Spell)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | GLISS-ee-oh |
Description
Causes the steps on a stairway to flatten into a slide.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Hermione Granger to escape from Death Eaters.
Etymology
Probably derived from French glisser , meaning "to slide".
Harmonia Nectere Passus
| Pronunciation | har-MOH-nee-a NECK-teh-ray PASS-us |
|---|---|
| Type | Charm |
Description
Repairs a Vanishing Cabinet .
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Draco Malfoy to mend a cabinet in 1996 .
Etymology
Latin harmonia , which means "harmony", nectere , which means "to bind", and passus , which means "step".
Herbivicus (Herbivicus Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | her-BIV-i-cuss |
Description
Rapidly grows plants.
Seen/Mentioned
Taught by Professor Pomona Sprout in Herbology classes.
Homenum Revelio (Human-Presence-Revealing Spell)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | HOM-eh-num reh-VEH-lee-oh |
Description
Reveals human presence in the vicinity of the caster.
Seen/Mentioned
Used multiple times by various people in 1997 .
Etymology
Most likely from Latin homo , meaning human, and "reveal", though the classical Latin form would be hominem instead of homenum , which shows Portuguese influence ("man" is homem in Portuguese).
Notes
- : It can be used non-verbally; Dumbledore does so to detect Harry underneath his Invisibility Cloak.
Illegibilus
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | i-LEDJ-i-bull-is |
Description
Makes writing impossible to read.
Immobulus (Freezing Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ih-MOH-byoo-luhs |
Description
Immobilises and stops the actions of the target. It works both on living and inanimate things.
Seen/Mentioned
Hermione used it 1992 to freeze two Cornish Pixies . Horace Slughorn used Freezing Charms to disable a Muggle Burglar Alarm .
Etymology
From the Latin “immobilis”, meaning immovable.
Impedimenta (Impediment Jinx)
| Type | Jinx |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | im-ped-ih-MEN-tah |
Description
Slows down or stops the target.
Seen/Mentioned
Used in 1995 when Harry was practising for the Third Task of the Triwizard Tournament . In 1996 , Harry saw in a memory that James Potter used it on Severus Snape. Also used in 1997 by Harry against the Inferi and Snape. Stronger uses of this spell seem capable of blowing targets away.
Etymology
Latin impedimentum (plural impedimenta), "a hindrance" or "an impediment".
Imperio (Imperius Curse)
| Type | Curse |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | im-PEER-ee-oh |
Description
Places the victim completely under the caster's control. The victim is put into a calm, trance-like state, and becomes unquestionably obedient to the commands of the caster. However, those who are strong-willed may learn to resist it. One of the three "Unforgivable Curses," the use of this curse on another human results in capital punishment or life sentence in Azkaban.
Seen/Mentioned
Used on many occasions. First seen in 1994 when Barty Crouch Jnr , impersonating ex-Auror Alastor Moody , used it on a spider and later on students during a "class demonstration" in a Defence Against the Dark Arts class. While breaking into Gringotts in 1998 , Harry used it on a goblin and a Death Eater when they became suspicious.
Etymology
Latin impero , I command, and English "imperious".
Impervius (Impervius Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | im-PUR-vee-us |
Description
Makes an object repel water and mist.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Hermione Granger in 1993 on Harry's glasses while in a Quidditch match and also by the Gryffindor Quidditch team. Also used in 1997 , first by Ron to protect objects in Yaxley's office from rain, and then by Hermione to protect Harry , Ron and Griphook from the burning treasure in the Lestranges' vault.
Etymology
It is said that the Latin impervius means (and is the source of) "impervious"; although it is the source of the word, it is better translated as impassable, as in a mountain peak.
Inanimatus Conjurus (Inanimatus Conjurus Spell)
| Type | Transfiguration |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | in-an-ih-MAH-tus CON-jur-us |
Description
It is a spell of unknown effect, most likely used to conjure an inanimate object.
Seen/Mentioned
Mentioned briefly in 1995 .
Incarcerous (Incarcerous Spell)
| Type | Conjuration |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | in-KAR-ser-us |
Description
Ties up the target with ropes conjured from thin air.
Seen/Mentioned
Used 1996 , when Dolores Umbridge tries to hold off Centaurs . Also used by Harry on the Inferi in Voldemort's Crystal Cave in 1997 and also attempted to use it on Severus Snape in the same year.
Etymology
Probably English incarcerate , "to imprison". Possibly linked to the Latin in carcerem , "in(to) prison".
Notes
- A non-verbal version of this spell may have been used to tie up Remus Lupin by Severus Snape during the encounter in the Shrieking Shack , and then later Peter Pettigrew in 1994 . It may also have been used by Quirrell in 1992 , although he is said to have merely "snapped his fingers". Also, it may have been the spell Antonin Dolohov used non-verbally to bind Ron Weasley with "shining black ropes" in a skirmish on Tottenham Court Road .
Incendio (Fire-Making Spell)
| Type | Charm, Conjuration |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | in-SEN-dee-oh |
Description
Produces fire.
Seen/Mentioned
It was used in 1994 by Arthur Weasley to create a fire in the Dursleys' hearth so that he could use Floo Powder there.
Etymology
Latin incendere , "to set fire (to)". Note that the first principal part of this verb (meaning "I set fire") is incendo , not incendio ; the incantation does not match exactly any correct conjugation of the verb. Incêndio , in Portuguese (same pronunciation as in English) means 'huge fire'. "Encender" in Spanish means "to ignite" and "Incendie" in French means flame. (A plausible but less likely source might be that it is a back-formation from the English word "incendiary," i.e., "causing fire.")
Incendio Duo
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | in-SEN-dee-oh DOO-oh |
Description
A stronger version of Incendio .
Incendio Tria
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | in-SEN-dee-oh TREE-ah |
Description
An improvement over both Incendio and Incendio Duo .
Inflamare (Ignition Spell)
| Type | Conjuration |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation |
Description
Lights a target using a small fireball.
Inflatus (Inflating Charm)
| Type | Jinx |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | in-FLAY-tus |
Description
Inflates the target, filling it with air.
Etymology
The prefix 'Inflate' derives from the English verb "to expand with oxygen".
Informous (Informous Spell)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | in-FOR-m-es |
Description
Informous is a spell that is used to complete one's Folio Bruti . A page with a brief description (including weaknesses and strengths) of the charmed creature is added to the caster's Folio Bruti.
Etymology
The prefix Info derives from the English verb "to inform".
Locomotor Wibbly (Jelly-Legs Curse)
| Type | Curse, Jinx |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | loh-koh-MOH-tor WIB-lee |
Description
Causes the victim's legs to collapse as if they were turned to jelly.
Seen/Mentioned
One of the spells mentioned in Curses and Counter-Curses by Vindictus Viridian , used on Harry, practising for the Third Task of the Triwizard Tournament , by Hermione. Also, Draco Malfoy was hit with this jinx (along with another one) at the end of the term.
Lacarnum Inflamari
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | la-KAR-num in-flah-MAR-ee |
Description
Ignites cloaks.
Seen/Mentioned
Etymology
Latin inflammo , or the verb inflammatio meaning "to set on fire". Lacarnum, from the Latin “lacerna”, meaning “cloak”.
Langlock
| Type | Jinx |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | LANG-lock |
Description
Sticks a victim's tongue to the roof of their mouth. Created by Severus Snape .
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Harry on Peeves and twice on Argus Filch , to general applause.
Etymology
Probably from the French langue ("tongue") and the English "lock".
Lapifors (Lapifors Spell)
| Type | Transfiguration |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | LAP-ih-forz |
Description
Transforms the target into a rabbit.
Seen/Mentioned
Taught in third year Transfiguration class .
Etymology
From Latin lepus meaning hare, and forma meaning "shape".
Legilimens (Legilimency Spell)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | Le-JIL-ih-mens |
Description
Allows the caster to delve into the mind of the victim, allowing the caster to see the memories, thoughts, and emotions of the victim.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Severus Snape on Harry after he had a dream about Arthur Weasley being attacked by Nagini in 1995 . Also during Occlumency lessons in 1996 . Also used non-verbally by Snape on Harry in 1997 to allow him to see where Harry had learned the Sectumsempra spell.
Etymology
Latin legere ("to read") and mens ("mind").
Levicorpus
| Type | Jinx |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | leh-vee-COR-pus |
Description
Hoists people up into the air by their ankle. Created by Severus Snape .
Seen/Mentioned
Apparently invented by the Half-Blood Prince ; it is a non-verbal-only spell (although it is whispered by Hermione in 1997). Harry Potter learnt it by reading the notes written by the Half-Blood Prince. He used it on Ron. The previous year, Harry had seen (through the Pensieve used by Severus Snape) his father, James Potter , use the spell against Professor Snape.
Etymology
Latin levare , "raise" and corpus , "body" or "corpse".
Levioso
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | leh-vee-OH-so |
Description
Makes objects levitate.
Etymology
Latin levo , "raise, lift up", or levis , "light" (of weight).
Liberacorpus
| Type | Counter-Jinx |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | LIB-er-ah-cor-pus |
Description
The counter-jinx to Levicorpus .
Seen/Mentioned
Harry used the spell in 1996 to counteract Levicorpus he had inadvertently cast on Ron .
Etymology
Latin liberare , "to free", and corpus , "body" or "corpse".
Notes
- It is not clear why Levicorpus has a specific counter-spell, and is not neutralised by simply using Finite Incantatem , although this could be due to the fact that Snape invented the spell and therefore made it irreversible except by its specific counter-curse.
Locomotor (Locomotion Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | loh-kuh-MOH-tor |
Description
Allows a witch or wizard to levitate a target a few inches off of the ground and then move said object in any given direction. Similarly to the Summoning Charm , a specific object can be moved by calling the object aloud after saying the incantation.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Nymphadora Tonks in Harry Potter to move Harry's trunk from his room. Filius Flitwick similarly used it to move Sybill Trelawney 's trunk after Dolores Umbridge sacked her. Parvati Patil and Lavender Brown used this spell to race their pencil cases around the edges of the table. A variation seen in 1998 is Piertotum Locomotor , which caused the statues of Hogwarts to be animated.
Etymology
Latin locus (place) and moto , "set in motion" (passive motor), or English locomotion .
Locomotor Mortis (Leg-Locker Curse)
| Type | Curse |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | LOH-koh-moh-tor MOR-tis |
Description
Sticks legs together.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Draco Malfoy on Neville Longbottom in 1991 . Used by Harry Potter on Draco Malfoy, who deflected it, in 1996 .
Etymology
English locomotion , "movement" + Latin mortis , "of death".
Notes
- It is unclear whether or how this spell is related to the Locomotor spell. It could, however, be that the curse "locks" any part of the body in accordance to where it is pointed, or moves the body into a position of the caster's choosing whilst placing them into an immobile state. It is possible that Draco had pointed his wand at Neville and the curse "locked" his legs together.
Lumos (Wand-Lighting Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | LOO-mos |
Description
Illuminates the tip of the caster's wand, allowing the caster to see in the dark.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Albus Dumbledore to illuminate the dark cave in 1997 .
Etymology
Latin lumen , "light".
Notes
- opposite incantation, Nox , puts the light out.
Lumos Duo
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | LOO-mos DOO-oh |
Description
Creates a focused beam of light from the end of the wand. It is a variant of the Wand-Lighting Charm .
Etymology
Lumos plus Latin duo , "two".
Lumos Maxima
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | LOO-mos Ma-cks-ima |
Description
Produces a blinding flash of bright white light from the tip of the wand. It is a variant of the Wand-Lighting Charm .
Seen/Mentioned
First practised by Harry in the home of the Dursleys, then used by Dumbledore to light up the cave of the Horcrux .
Etymology
Lumos + maxima , Latin "greatest."
Lumos Solem (Lumos Solem Spell)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | LOO-mos SO-lem |
Description
Produce a blinding flash of sunlight. It is a variant of the Wand-Lighting Charm .
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Hermione to free Ron from the Devil's Snare . The incantation was only used in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone .
Etymology
Derived from two words; the Latin lumen , meaning "light", and the Latin word for "sun", which in its accusative case is "solem".
Notes
- It is possible that the quality of the light is on the warmer solar end of the spectrum; Considering the known uses that the spell has been put to, it isn't that much of a stretch to presume that the spell is used to conjure Sunlight.
Meteolojinx recanto
| Type | Counter-Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | mee-tee-OH-loh-jinks reh-CAN-toh. |
Description
Causes weather effects caused by jinxes to cease.
Seen/Mentioned
Suggested in 1997 by Arthur Weasley to Ron (disguised as Reginald Cattermole by use of Polyjuice Potion) as the best way to clear up the rain jinx on a Ministry office. Also used by Bartemius Crouch Jnr (Disguised as Alastor Moody) In 1994 to cease the weather effect of the Great Hall's Ceiling insisting it is broken as he told Dumbledore to "Fix his ceiling".
Etymology
Meteorology , the study of weather, the word jinx and recant , "to withdraw or retract". Interestingly in modern English recant means to say that you no longer hold a belief.
Mimblewimble (Tongue-Tying Curse)
| Type | Curse |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | MIM-bull-wim-bull |
Description
Ties the target's tongue in a knot, preventing them from making coherent speech, or saying incantations correctly, making it useful in duels.
Seen/Mentioned
Seen in 1997 as a deterrent to Severus Snape , or any other unwanted visitor of 12 Grimmauld Place , from betraying their location to anyone else.
Mobiliarbus
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | mo-bil-lee-AR-bus |
Description
Levitates wooden objects a few inches off of the ground and moves them in any given direction.
Seen/Mentioned
In 1993 , Hermione Granger used the spell to move a Christmas Tree in The Three Broomsticks beside her table to hide Harry Potter , who was in Hogsmeade illegally.
Etymology
Latin mobilis , "movable" or "flexible", and arbor (alternatively arbos), "tree".
Notes
- It is possible that Mobilicorpus and Mobiliarbus are variations of the same basic spell, since they share the "Mobili-" stem.
Mobilicorpus
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | moh-bil-lee-COR-pus |
Description
Levitates and moves bodies.
Seen/Mentioned
Sirius Black used it on Severus Snape in 1994 . It was probably used on Peter Pettigrew by Lord Voldemort in the graveyard to make him come forward.
Etymology
Latin mobilis , "movable", and corpus , "body".
Notes
- It is possible that Mobiliarbus and Mobilicorpus are variations of the same basic spell, since they share the "Mobili-" stem.
Molliare (Cushioning Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | mull-ee-AR-ay |
Description
Produces an invisible cushion over the target, is used primarily in the manufacturing of broomsticks.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Hermione Granger to cushion her, Harry , and Ron 's fall in Gringotts Wizard Bank in 1998 .
Notes
- This spell may be related to Arresto Momentum and Spongify .
Morsmordre
| Type | Dark charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | morz-MOR-druh |
Description
Conjures the Dark Mark , which is the sign of the Death Eaters.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Bartemius Crouch Junior in 1994 . Also seen in 1997 over Hogwarts castle to lure Albus Dumbledore to his death. It was apparently invented by Lord Voldemort .
Etymology
Latin mors , "death", and mordere , meaning "to bite" (or its French derivative mordre); this would appear to be associated with the name of Lord Voldemort's followers, the Death Eaters . The English murder might also contribute.
Notes
- A possible translation might be "take a bite out of death", a fitting phrase for Death Eaters.
Mucus ad Nauseam (Curse of the Bogies)
| Type | Curse |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | MYOO-kus ahd NAW-zee-um |
Description
Gives the victim a nasty cold and an extremely runny nose that can cause the victim to collapse if it is not treated. The cold is accompanied with constant sneezing.
Seen/Mentioned
Mentioned by Professor Quirrell to his first-year class.
Muffliato (Muffliato Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | muf-lee-AH-to |
Description
Prevents others from hearing nearby conversations by filling peoples' ears with an unidentifiable buzzing.
Seen/Mentioned
It was used in 1996 by Harry Potter and Ron Weasley on various teachers and people such as Madam Pomfrey . It was created by Severus Snape . As pointed out by Hermione , it is probably not Ministry of Magic approved. It was also used in 1997 by Hermione Granger in protection of the camp-site where Harry and she stayed in hiding.
Etymology
English muffle , "to quiet", with a pseudo-Latin or pseudo-Italian ending.
Multicorfors (Multicorfors Spell)
| Type | Transfiguration |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | mull-tee-COR-fors |
Description
Multicorfors is a charm used to change the colour and style of one's clothing.
Mutatio Skullus
| Type | Dark charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | myoo-TAY-toh SKULL-us |
Description
Mutates the victim's head, causing them to grows extra heads.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Ancient Egyptian wizards, as noted by Ron Weasley in 1993 .
Nox (Wand-Extinguishing Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | NOCKSS |
Description
Extinguishes wandlight. It the counter-charm for the Wand-Lighting Charm , Lumos .
Seen/Mentioned
In 1994 , Harry Potter and Hermione Granger used this spell to turn off their wand-lights in the Shrieking Shack . Used in 1998 when Harry was in the passage beneath the Whomping Willow which leads to the Shrieking Shack. Lumos's power can be arranged so that a powerful wizard can make the charm illuminate intensely or to the wizards liking by loudness of incantation. For example "LUMOS!!!" would be powerful and "lumos " would be weaker. Also used by Harry Potter in 1998 to turn off the light so he could hide the Marauder's Map from Severus Snape.
Etymology
Latin nox , meaning "night".
Nebulus
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | NEH-bu-lus |
Description
Creates fog from the tip of the wand.
Seen/Mentioned
In 1927, Albus Dumbledore used this spell to conjure a fog in London to provide concealment for his meeting with Newton Scamander.
Notes
- This may be the incantation for the Ministry of Magic Fog .
Obliviate (Memory Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | oh-BLI-vee-ate |
Description
Erases specific memories.
Seen/Mentioned
First seen in 1993 when used by Gilderoy Lockhart on Harry and Ron; the spell backfired due to a faulty wand, costing Lockhart most of his own memory. Also, Hermione Granger used this spell to wipe her parents memories in 1997. Again, it was used in 1997 when Hermione Granger used the spell on 2 Death Eaters who had followed Harry, Ron, and Hermione after their escape from Bill Weasley 's and Fleur Delacour 's wedding .
Etymology
Latin oblivisci , "forget". The spell is most often used against Muggles who have seen something of the Wizarding world .
Notes
- Invented by Mnemone Radford , who became the Ministry's first Obliviator. The Ministry of Magic employees assigned to modifying the memories of Muggles are called Obliviators. The charm can be broken by powerful magic, or extreme duress, as Lord Voldemort was able to torture Bertha Jorkins into remembering details that Barty Crouch Snr had forced her to forget using the charm. In this case, it was also shown that if the charm is too powerful, it can cause the target to develop a bad memory. This spell differs from the False memory charm .
Obscuro
| Type | Conjuration |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ob-SKYUR-oh |
Description
Blindfolds the target.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Hermione Granger in 1997 to obstruct the portrait of Phineas Nigellus's view of their location.
Etymology
English word obscure , meaning "unclear" or "unnoticeable".
Notes
- This spell might only affect characters in paintings; there are no other references to this spell.
Oppugno (Oppugno Jinx)
| Type | Jinx |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | oh-PUG-noh |
Description
Causes targeted objects to attack a victim. It is particularly effective in conjunction with the Bird-Conjuring Charm .
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Hermione Granger in 1996 to attack Ron Weasley with a summoned flock of canaries during an argument.
Etymology
Latin oppugno , "I attack".
Orbis
| Type | Jinx |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | OR-biss |
Description
Sucks the target into the ground.
Etymology
Orbis is Latin for 'circle', which reflects the spell's physical appearance.
Orchideous
| Type | Conjuration |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | or-KID-ee-us |
Description
Conjures a bouquet of flowers.
Seen/Mentioned
Used in 1994 by Mr Ollivander to test Fleur Delacour 's wand . Probably used non-verbally by Tom Riddle to present flowers to Mrs Smith.
Etymology
English orchid and Latin suffix -eous , "of or bearing (the root word)".
Notes
- A variation of this spell may have been used when Hermione Granger conjured a Christmas wreath to place on James and Lily Potter 's graves in 1997 .
Oscausi
| Type | Dark charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | os-SCOW-zee |
Description
Seal someone's mouth shut, making it appear it was never there.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Leta Lestrange on a girl from Gryffindor when they were both in their third year at Hogwarts. The Gryffindor girl was speaking ill of Lestrange behind her back until Lestrange emerged from hiding nearby, and muted the Gryffindor girl with this spell.
Etymology
Possibly derived as a portmanteau of os, Latin for "mouth", and clausi (a conjugated form of claudo), Latin for "I shut". It may additionally be a pun or wordplay on scusi, the Italian interjection for "excuse me".
Partis Temporus
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | PAR-tis temp-OAR-us |
Description
Creates a temporary gap in the target.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Albus Dumbledore in the Crystal Cave in 1997 . He uses it so that he and Harry can pass through the ring of fire used to ward off the Inferi .
Etymology
Partis is a plural form of the French verb partir , which means "to separate," "to go away," "to leave," or "to depart." Temporis is Latin for "time."
Periculum
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | pur-ICK-you-lum |
Description
Produces a burst of red sparks.
Seen/Mentioned
Etymology
Periculum is Latin for "danger".
Peskipiksi Pesternomi
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | PES-key PIX-ee PES-ter NO-mee |
| Suggested Etymology | English pesky meaning "annoying", English pixie meaning "a supernatural being", English pester meaning "to annoy", English no for negative and English me for the first person pronoun. |
Description
The one time it was used, it had absolutely no effect.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Lockhart to attempt to remove Cornish Pixies .
Notes
- It is not known if the spell works or not. It also suspiciously sounds like "Pesky pixie pester no me."
Petrificus Totalus (Full Body-Bind Curse)
| Type | Curse |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | pe-TRI-fi-cus to-TAH-lus |
Description
Used to temporarily bind the victim's body in a position much like that of a soldier at attention; the victim will usually fall to the ground.
Seen/Mentioned
Used in 1991 by Hermione, who was trying to prevent Neville from stopping her, Ron, and Harry from leaving the common room to hunt for the Philosopher's Stone , in the Hall of Prophecy during the Battle of the Department of Mysteries to petrify Antonin Dolohov who was pursuing him and his friends, and used on Harry by Draco Malfoy in the Hogwarts Express in 1996 .
Etymology
Latin petra , meaning "stone", and fieri (past participle factus), meaning "to become"; totalus comes from Latin "totus", meaning "complete".
Notes
- : Albus Dumbledore used this spell on Harry Potter before the Battle of the Astronomy Tower .
Piertotum Locomotor (Animation Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | peer-TOH-tuhm loh-kuh-MOH-tor |
Description
Brings animates inanimate targets.
Seen/Mentioned
In the Battle of Hogwarts , Professor McGonagall used this spell to animate the suits of armour and statues within Hogwarts , to defend the castle. Also used by Albus Dumbledore to enchant the statues on the fountain in the entrance to the Ministry of Magic Department.
Etymology
Pier means "friend" or "colleague", totum refers to "the whole" or "total", and locomotor means "the movement of".
Piscifors
| Type | Transfiguration |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | PIS-ee-fors |
Description
Transforms things into fish.
Portus
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | POR-tus |
Description
Turns an object into a portkey .
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Albus Dumbledore in 1996 .
Etymology
Latin porta , meaning "gate", or portare , meaning "to carry" (as in to carry the caster or target to another location). There is a Latin word portus , meaning "harbour", but it is inappropriate in this context.
Notes
- Portkeys were first seen in 1994 as a means for Harry, Hermione, and the Weasleys to go to the Quidditch World Cup . However, the spell used in its creation was not seen until 1995.
Prior Incantato (Reverse Spell)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | pri-OR in-can-TAH-toh |
Description
Forces a wand to show an "echo" of the last spell it performed.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Amos Diggory in 1994 to discover the last spell cast by Harry's wand after it was found in the hands of Winky, a house-elf.
Etymology
Latin prior , "previous", and incantare , "to speak a spell" (past participle incantatum).
Notes
- Can manifest in the form of the Reverse Spell effect, or , when wands with the same core attempt to do battle.
- Apparently the spell is cumulative, with the user able to go further back and see spells that the wand performed after the latest spell. Harry suggests this in 1997 . Hermione does not contradict his claim, suggesting this is true.
Protego (Shield Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | pro-TAY-goh |
Description
Invisible shield that reflects spells and blocks physical entities.
Seen/Mentioned
First seen in 1995 , in which Harry is taught this spell by Hermione in preparation for the third task in the Triwizard Tournament. Albus Dumbledore uses a similar spell which reverses the construction of glass back into sand when Voldemort sent shards of glass to try to stab Dumbledore. Fred and George Weasley enchanted hats they dubbed "shield hats" with this spell in 1997 .
Etymology
Latin protego , "I cover" or "I protect".
Notes
- The original description of this spell states that it rebounds minor jinxes to the caster. However, it is shown that it can also be used to reflect or lessen the effects of more powerful spells, depending on the skill of the caster. In 1998 , it is also shown to be able to create a sort of force-field across an area, and is used frequently to prevent two participants in an argument from reaching each other.
Protego Diabolica
| Type | Dark Arts |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | pro-TAY-goh dia-BOHL-i-cub |
Description
Conjures a protective ring of black fire around the caster that only affects their enemies.
Protego horribilis
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | pro-TAY-goh horr-uh-BIHL-ihs |
Description
A powerful shield charm against dark magic.
Seen/Mentioned
Cast by Professor Flitwick in an attempt to strengthen the castle's defences in the Battle of Hogwarts .
Etymology
Latin Protego , "I protect", and Horribilis , "horrible , frightful, dreadful".
Protego Maxima
| Pronunciation | pro-TAY-goh MAX-ee-Ma |
|---|---|
| Type | Charm |
Description
A powerful shield charm against dark magic. A stronger and bigger version of Protego , especially when combined with other wizards casting it at the same time. Was so powerful that it could also disintegrate people that came too close and tried to enter it.
Seen/Mentioned
Cast by Professor Flitwick , Professor McGonagall , Professor Slughorn and Mrs Weasley in an attempt to strengthen the castle's defences in the Battle of Hogwarts .
Etymology
Latin Protego , "I protect"
Protego totalum
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | pro-TAY-goh toh-TAH-lum |
Description
Protects an area for an extended period of time.
Seen/Mentioned
In 1997 , this was one of the spells used by Hermione Granger and Harry Potter to protect their camp site from unwanted visitors.
Etymology
Latin protego meaning "to protect" and Latin totus meaning "as a whole".
Quietus (Quietening Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | KWIY-uh-tus |
Description
Makes a target sound quieter. It is the counter-charm to the Amplifying Charm .
Seen/Mentioned
Used in 1994 by Ludo Bagman .
Etymology
Latin quietus , "calm" or "quiet".
Redactum Skullus (Head Shrink Spell)
| Type | Dark charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | reh-DAK-tum SKULL-us |
Description
Shrinks the head of the target. It is the counter-spell to Engorgio Skullus .
Reducio (Shrinking Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | re-DOO-see-oh |
Description
Makes an object shrink in size. Its counter-charm is the Engorgement Charm .
Seen/Mentioned
In 1997 , Harry Potter , after checking his Blackthorn wand on the Bluebell Flames with Engorgio , casts this spell to shorten the formerly enlarged flames.
Etymology
English reduce , "to shrink". (Latin has a verb reducere , present tense reduco . This is the source of the English "reduce", but has a different meaning.) Also in Italian Riduco first person present tense of Ridurre , same root of Latin Reducere .
Notes
- Whether Reducio could also be used by itself rather than countering Engorgio is unknown. If it could, it would shrink normal sized items into miniature versions of themselves. References in 1992 by Arthur Weasley to "shrinking door keys" make this seem likely.
Reducto (Reductor Curse)
| Type | Curse |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | re-DUK-toh |
Description
Breaks objects. In stronger usages, disintegrates them.
Seen/Mentioned
In 1995 , Harry used it on one of the hedges of the Triwizard maze and ends up burning a small hole in it; in 1995 , Gryffindors in Harry Potter's year referenced Parvati Patil as being able to reduce a table full of Dark Detectors to ashes, and Harry and his friends later used the spell in the Department of Mysteries against the Death Eaters, shattering many Prophecy Orbs in the process; in 1997 , a member of the Order of the Phoenix attempted to use this spell to break down a door which Death Eaters had blocked when the Death Eaters had cornered Dumbledore in the Lightning Struck Tower.
Etymology
English reduce , "to bring down;destroy".
Reparifors
| Type | Healing Spell |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | re-PAR-i-fors |
Description
Reverts minor magically-induced ailments, such as paralysis and poisoning.
Reverte
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ree-VUHR-tay |
Description
Returns objects to their original positions or states.
Seen/Mentioned
In 1927 , Leta Lestrange used this spell on the record towers in the French Ministry of Magic Records Room at the French Ministry of Magic Headquarters , in an attempt to flee from pursuing Matagots . This sent all the record towers - previously summoned by Lestrange - flying backwards and spinning back into their original positions in the ground.
Etymology
Reverte is derived from Latin for "you shall return", being a second-person imperative form (singular, present, active) of the verb reverto ("I return, or turn back").
Relashio (Revulsion Jinx)
| Type | Jinx |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ruh-LASH-ee-oh |
Description
Forces the target to release its grip on whatever it is holding.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Harry Potter against Grindylows in the second task of the Triwizard Tournament . Also used in 1997 and 1998 , when Hermione used this spell to free Mary Cattermole from the chained chair and to free the Ukrainian Ironbelly on which they were to get out from Gringotts.
Etymology
Probably from the French verb relâcher ="to release, to set free", or Italian rilascio (pronounced the same way as the spell)= "I release".
Rennervate (Reviving Spell)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | RENN-a-vate |
Description
Awakens an unconscious victim. It is consequently the counter-charm to the Stunning Spell .
Seen/Mentioned
In 1994 , Amos Diggory used it to wake up Winky and Albus Dumbledore used it to wake up Viktor Krum . Harry Potter later used it to try and reawaken a cursed Dumbledore in the seaside cave.
Etymology
Rennervate means "to energise.
Reparifarge
| Type | Untransfiguration |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | reh-PAR-i-farj |
Description
Used to reverse incomplete transformations.
Seen/Mentioned
Found in A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration .
Reparo (Mending Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | reh-PAH-roh |
Description
Seamlessly repairs broken objects.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Albus Dumbledore and Horace Slughorn to repair damage the latter had done to a Muggle home in Budleigh Babberton where he had been hiding. It was also used by Harry Potter to repair his wand with the Elder Wand
Etymology
Latin reparo meaning "to renew" or "repair".
Notes
- Reparo has been seen to repair non -magical items, however it seems to have an inability at repairing magical items or items that have magic placed upon them. An example is Harry's Nimbus 2000 shown in 1993 which he is told is irreparable after it is destroyed by the Whomping Willow. Wands are also irreparable, as shown in 1992 when Ron's wand snapped after he and Harry crashed onto the Hogwarts grounds. Despite his use of Spellotape, Ron's wand malfunctioned throughout the year. Another example is in 1997 when Hermione tried to fix Harry's broken wand, which was snapped by her errant Blasting Curse. However, Harry repaired his wand with the Elder Wand. Since the Elder Wand is the most powerful wand in creation, it makes sense that it would produce the most powerful Mending Charm.
Repello Muggletum (Muggle-Repelling Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ruh-PEL-oh MUH-guhl-tuhm |
Description
Keeps Muggles away from wizarding places by causing them to remember important meetings they missed and to cause the Muggles in question to forget what they were doing.
Seen/Mentioned
It was used to keep Muggles away from the Quidditch World Cup . Hogwarts was also said to be guarded by the Muggle-Repelling Charm. It was also used by Harry and Hermione on numerous occasions, among many other spells, to protect and hide their camp site in 1997 .
Repello Inimicum
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | re-PEH-lloh ee-nee-MEE-cum |
Description
Disintegrates the persons entering this charm.
Seen/Mentioned
This spell was used by professors Filius Flitwick and Horace Slughorn along with Order of the Phoenix member Molly Weasley to protect Hogwarts Castle in 1998 .
Etymology
Latin "Repello", meaning "Push Back" and "inimicum ", the accusative singular form of "inimīcus " meaning "foe" or "enemy".
Revelio (Revelio Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | reh-VEL-ee-oh |
Description
Reveals secrets about a person or object.
Rictusempra (Tickling Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ric-tuhs-SEM-pra |
Description
Tickles the target until they become weak with laughter.
Seen/Mentioned
By Harry Potter on Draco Malfoy in 1992 , when they fought in the Duelling Club .
Etymology
Possibly the sum of two words; The Latin rictus , meaning "The expanse of an open mouth", and semper , meaning "Always". Rictus is generally used as an expression of terror, however, "always an open mouth" would, in most cases, correspond to the act of laughing uncontrollably.
Riddikulus (Boggart Banishing Spell)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | rih-dih-KUL-lus |
Description
A spell used when fighting a Boggart , "Riddikulus" forces the Boggart to take the appearance of an object the caster is focusing on. Best results can be achieved if the caster is focusing on something humorous, with the desire that laughter will weaken the Boggart.
Seen/Mentioned
Taught by Remus Lupin during third year Defence Against the Dark Arts , where his students had the opportunity to practise the spell on an actual Boggart .
Etymology
Latin word ridiculus , "laughable" (but perhaps "absurd" or "silly" in this context).
Notes
- The effect of the spell seems to rely primarily on the state of mind of the caster. It doesn't actually change the shape of a boggart into something humorous, but rather whatever the caster is concentrating on at the moment of the casting, as when Neville was thinking of his grandmother's dress. Presumably, Mrs Weasley couldn't take her mind off of her fears for her family, so the Boggart was changed into other members of the family rather than something humorous.
Salvio hexia
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | SAL-vee-oh HECKS-ee-ah |
Description
Protects against hexes .
Etymology
Possibly derived from the Latin "salveo," meaning "to be in good health," and used as a form of greeting and farewell, and a pseudo-Latin derivative of the English word "hex"—hence, "Farewell, hexes!"
Seen/Mentioned
Harry and Hermione cast this spell to strengthen their camp-site's defences against intruders in 1997 .
Notes
- Possibly the Hex Deflection spells the fake Moody mentioned in 1994.
Scourgify (Scouring Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | SKUR-ji-fy |
Description
Cleans objects
Seen/Mentioned
First used by Nymphadora Tonks to clean Hedwig 's cage in 1995 . Later, Ginny Weasley performed the spell to clean up the Stinksap on the Hogwarts Express , also used by James Potter on Severus Snape after he shouted various curses and obscenities at him.
Etymology
Perhaps related to English scour , "clean". -ify is a common English suffix meaning "to make ...". Therefore scourgify could mean "to make clean".
Sectumsempra
| Type | Curse |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | sec-tum-SEMP-rah |
Description
Lacerates the target, as if they have been "slashed by a sword." Subsequently, the target can easily bleed to death from the wounds. This curse was invented by Severus Snape , to be used against his personal enemies.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Harry in 1997 against Draco Malfoy , and then later against both the Inferi in Lord Voldemort 's Horcrux cave, and Snape used it against George Weasley (was unintentional; aimed for a Death Eater that tried to curse Lupin) in the Order's flight from Privet Drive. Harry learned it in Snape's old Potions textbook. In 1998 , the spell is said to be Severus Snape 's "signature" spell.
Etymology
Latin sectum , "cut", and semper , "always".
Notes
- The spell can apparently be used against any object, but was not effective when used against Inferi because they could not feel pain or bleed. The movement of the wand seems to affect how someone is cut, suggested by the erratic patterns of slashes left on Draco Malfoy 's face and chest, produced by Harry Potter 's wild wand-swings while using the spell against Draco. Wounds caused by this spell can be healed as proved by Severus Snape who after Harry hit Draco Malfoy with this spell he healed Draco's wounds and told him to go and get treated with dittany at once so that he would even avoid any sign of any wound. However it seems that it depends on the caster's magical abilities because Molly Weasley could not heal and restore George Weasley's ear that was cursed off by this spell.
(Shield penetration spell)
| Type | Spell |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | unknown |
Description
Annihilates magical enchantments and shields.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Voldemort to break the enchantments placed around Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in 1998 by Filius Flitwick , Minerva McGonagall , and Molly Weasley .
Serpensortia (Snake Summons Spell)
| Type | Conjuration |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ser-pen-SOR-shah, SER-pehn-SOR-tee-ah |
Description
Conjures a serpent from the caster's wand.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Draco Malfoy while duelling Harry Potter in 1992 .
Etymology
Latin serpens meaning "a snake" and Latin ortis meaning "source".
Silencio (Silencing Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | sih-LEN-see-oh |
Description
Makes something silent.
Seen/Mentioned
First used by Hermione in 1996 to silence a frog and a raven in Charms class, then later used to silence a Death Eater that was trying to tell his comrades where they were.
Etymology
Probably Latin silentium , "silence". Also, silencio and silêncio (which is closer to the English pronunciation) mean "silence" in Spanish and Portuguese , respectively.
Skurge (Skurge Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | SKURJ |
Description
Cleans up ectoplasm and frightens ghosts and other spirits .
Seen/Mentioned
Taught in second year Charms class .
Sonorus (Amplifying Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | soh-NOHR-uhs |
Description
Makes the target sound louder. The counter-charm is the Quietening Charm , Quietus .
Seen/Mentioned
By Ludo Bagman in 1994 at the beginning of the Quidditch World Cup and by Albus Dumbledore several times in the Triwizard Championship. Used by Lord Voldemort several times during the Battle of Hogwarts in 1998 .
Etymology
Latin sonorus , "loud; noisy".
Specialis Revelio
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | spe-see-AL-is reh-VEL-ee-oh |
Description
Reveals spells cast on objects or potions.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Hermione Granger to find out more of Harry's Advanced Potion-Making book in 1996 . Used by Ernie Macmillan to find out ingredients of a potion.
Etymology
Latin specialis , "particular;individual" and revelare (present tense revelo), "unveil".
Notes
- In 1994 , Severus Snape cast a similar spell, but with different words ("Reveal your secrets!"), on the Marauder's Map , though he may have just been saying those words as he cast the spell non-verbally.
Spongify (Softening Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | SPUN-ji-fye |
Description
Softens objects, making them rubbery and bouncy.
Seen/Mentioned
This charm is found in The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1 .
Sternius
| Type | Dark charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | STEH-lee-us, or perhaps STEH-nee-us |
Description
A spell that causes the victim to sneeze for a short period of time. This spell is used in duelling to distract the opponent.
Etymology
Sternius derives from the Latin sternuo , meaning I sneeze .
Stupefy (Stunning Spell)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | STOO-puh-fye |
Description
Stuns the target, rendering them unconscious.
Seen/Mentioned
Often; particularly by a number of wizards and witches (including Dolores Umbridge) against Minerva McGonagall in 1996 . It's also taught by Harry in his D.A. meetings.
Etymology
English stupefy , which means 'to put into a stupor', a temporary vegetative state.
Notes
- The physical manifestation of the spell is a beam of red light emanating from the caster's wand. The spell wears off after a short time, and can be countered by Rennervate . Nearly useless on magic-resistant creatures such as dragons, trolls and giants unless more than one Stupefy spell is used at the same time. The force of the spell is additive or perhaps even exponential, and it can cause severe injury if many spells are used on a target that is not normally resistant to its effects. Hagrid, as a half-giant, was impervious to this spell - or at least, a lone one.
Surgito (Disenchantment Charm)
| Type | Counter-charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | SUR-jee-toh |
Description
Counter-charm that can be used to remove enchantments.
Seen/Mentioned
In 1927 , Newton Scamander used Surgito to lift an enchantment that was placed on Jacob Kowalski . As a result of the spell, Kowalski awoke from the dreamlike enchanted state, and regained an awareness of reality in the present.
Etymology
Surgito is a Latin word in the imperative form meaning "you/he/she shall arise, or get up", and is a conjugation of the verb surgo ("I arise"). The etymology is appropriate, considering that the effects of the spell on Jacob Kowalski can be likened to waking up from a confused, dreamlike state.
Tarantallegra (Dancing Feet Spell)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ta-RON-ta-LEG-gra |
Description
Makes a target's legs spasm wildly out of control, making it appear as though they are dancing.
Seen/Mentioned
First used by Draco Malfoy on Harry Potter in the Duelling Club in 1992 .
Etymology
Italian tarantella , a kind of fast country dance once popular in parts of Italy, supposedly from the frantic motion caused by the bite of a tarantula ; and allegro , a musical term meaning "quick".
Tergeo (Wiping Spell)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | TUR-jee-oh |
Description
Siphons liquid and cleans objects.
Seen/Mentioned
Hermione Granger used the spell in 1996 to remove blood from Harry 's face. It is later used to remove spilled ink from parchment. It was also used in 1997 to clean off a handkerchief by Ron and to dust off a picture of Gellert Grindelwald in Bathilda Bagshot 's house by Harry Potter.
Etymology
Latin tergere , "wipe off; cleanse".
Titillando (Tickling Hex)
| Type | Hex |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ti-tee-LAN-do |
Description
Tickles and weakens the victim.
Ventus (Windy Spell)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | VEN-tuss |
Description
Shoots a jet of strong spiralling wind from the tip of the wand.
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Newton Scamander to send away Stebbins on a London street, much to the bemusement of passing Muggles .
Etymology
Ventus is a Latin word, meaning "wind".
Vera Verto
| Type | Transfiguration |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | vair-uh-VAIR-toh |
Description
Turn animals to water goblets.
Seen/Mentioned
Taught by Minerva McGonagall in her Transfiguration class. Also used by Ronald Weasley unsuccessfully in one of his second year classes thanks to his damaged wand.
Etymology
From Latin vera meaning "right" or "proper", and verto , meaning “I turn”.
Verdillious
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ver-DILL-ee-us |
Description
A spell used to shoot green sparks from the end of the wand.
Verdimillious (Verdimillious Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | vur-duh-MILL-ee-us |
Description
Produces a jet of green sparks that can be used in duelling, or to reveal things hidden by dark magic.
Seen/Mentioned
Taught in first year Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher's office class.
Notes
- This spell is almost certainly the incantation for Green Sparks .
Verdimillious Duo
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | VERD-dee-MILL-lee-us |
Description
A more powerful version of Verdimillious .
Seen/Mentioned
Learned in first year Defence Against the Dark Arts .
Vermiculus
| Type | Transfiguration, Jinx |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | vur-MICK-yoo-luhs |
Description
Transforms things into worms .
Seen/Mentioned
Notes
- This spell may have some connection with Squiggle Quill .
Vermillious (Red Sparks)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | vur-MILL-ee-us |
Description
Jet of red sparks that can be used to signal an emergency or as a minor duelling spell.
Vipera Evanesca (Snake-Vanishing Spell)
| Type | Vanishment |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | vee-PAIR-uh eh-vuh-NES-kuh |
Description
Vanishes snakes . Subsequently, it is the counter-spell for the Snake Summons Spell .
Seen/Mentioned
Severus Snape cast this spell in 1992 at the Duelling Club to vanish a snake that Draco Malfoy had conjured while duelling Harry Potter . Albus Dumbledore also used this spell to vanish Voldemort 's snake during their Duel in the Ministry Atrium .
Etymology
Vipera is a genus of venomous vipers, a type of snake. Evanesca likely shares its origin with Evanesco , which means "disappear" in Latin.
Vulnera Sanentur
| Type | Healing Spell |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | VUL-ner-ah sah-NEN-tour |
Description
Healing spell that slows blood flow, clears residue, and knits wounds. It is the counter-curse to Sectumsempra .
Seen/Mentioned
Used by Severus Snape to heal the wounds of Draco Malfoy caused by the Sectumsempra curse cast by Harry Potter in 1997 .
Etymology
Vulnera Sanentur derives from the Latin vulnus, "wound," and sanare , "to heal"; it is translated "may the wounds be healed."
Waddiwasi
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | wah-deh-WAH-see |
Description
Used to shoot small, soft masses of whatever the caster so desires at the target
Seen/Mentioned
Cast by Remus Lupin in 1993 , on Peeves the Poltergeist , sending a wad of chewing gum up his nose.
Etymology
"Waddiwasi" comes from two words. "Vadd" and "vas-y". "Vadd" is a Swedish word that can mean "wadding" and "vas-y" is French term that means "go ahead" or "Come on!" Together, they can roughly mean "The wad goes ahead."
Notes
- This spell may be related to the Oppugno Jinx .
Wingardium Leviosa (Levitation Charm)
| Type | Charm |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | win-GAR-dee-um lev-ee-OH-sa |
Description
Makes objects fly, or levitate .
Seen/Mentioned
This spell is taught in early first-year charms classes ; this came into good use later in that year, when Ron Weasley performed the spell to knock out a mountain troll ; six years later, Harry uses the charm to levitate the side-car of his godfather's flying motorbike ; Ron used it again this year to make a twig poke a tree .
Etymology
"Wingardium" almost certainly contains English wing , meaning "fly" , and Latin arduus , meaning "high" . "Leviosa" probably originates from Latin levis , meaning "light".