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Pronunciation: Various suggestions have been made, including: /ki.o/ AK-ee-oh film and video game /ksi.o/ AK-see-oh U.K. audio book /si.o/ AS-see-oh U.S. audio book Description: This charm summons an object to the caster, potentially over a significant distance.[2] Its opposite is the Banishing Charm.
Alohomora
Pronunciation: /lohmr/ -LOH-h-MOHR- Description: Used to open and/or unlock doors,[4] but doors can be bewitched so that this spell has no effect.[citation needed]
Anapneo
Pronunciation: /npni.o/ -NAP-nee-oh Description: Clears the target's airway, if blocked.
(Anti-Cheating Spell)
Description: Cast on parchment or quills to prevent the writer from cheating whilst writing answers.
(Anti-Disapparition Jinx)
Description: Used to prevent Disapparition and/or Apparition in an area for a period. Presumably can be used to prevent an enemy from entering a defended area, or used to trap an enemy in an area.
Aparecium
Pronunciation: /prisi.m/ AP--REE-see-m Description: This spell makes invisible ink appear. Notes: See also Specialis Revelio.
Avis
Pronunciation: /evs/ AY-vis Description: This charm creates a flock of birds that pour forth from the caster's wand. When coupled with Oppugno, it can be used offensively.
(Babbling Curse)
Description: The Babbling Curse is not fully understood but it is presumed to cause a person to babble whenever they try to speak.
(Banishing Charm)
Description: Opposite to "Accio". Banishes the object the spell is performed on.
(Bat-Bogey Hex)
Description: Grotesquely enlarges the target's bogeys, gives them wings, and sets them attacking the target.
(Bedazzling Hex)
Description: Similar to a Disillusionment Charm, it can be used to conceal a person or an object. Is also used to make invisibility cloaks.
(Bubble-Head Charm)
Description: Puts a large bubble of air around the head of the user. Used as a magical equivalent of a scuba set.
(Caterwauling Charm)
Description: Anyone entering the perimeter of a Caterwauling Charm sets off a highpitched shriek. Note: Similar to an intruder charm: they both produce an alarm if the vicinity is disturbed.
Cave Inimicum
Pronunciation: /kve nmkm/ KAH-vay i-NIM-i-km Description: Spell used to strengthen an enclosure from enemies.
(Cheering Charm)
Description: Causes the person upon whom the spell was cast to become happy and contented, though heavy-handedness with the spell may cause the person to break into an uncontrollable laughing fit. Felix Summerbee created the spell.
Colloportus
Pronunciation: /klprts/ KOL-o-POR-ts Description: Magically locks a door, preventing it from being opened by Muggle means.[10] Notes: This spell functions as the counter spell to Alohomora
(Colour-Change Charm)
Description: Changes an object's colour.
(Conjunctivitus Curse)
Description: A curse that causes great pain to the victim's eyes.
Deletrius
Description: Removes evidence of previous spells cast by the wand, revealed by Prior Incantato. Pronunciation: /dlitri.s/ d-LEE-tree-s
Densaugeo
Pronunciation: /dnsdi.o/ den-SAW-jee-oh Description: Causes the teeth of the recipient to grow at an alarming rate.
Deprimo
Pronunciation: /dprmo/ DEP-rim-oh
Description: A very powerful wind that can loosen and/or soften a variety of things; it can also be used to detach objects.
Descendo
Pronunciation: /dsndo/ de-SEN-doh Description: To make things sink, or go down.
(Disillusionment Charm)
Description: Causes the recipient to become invisible, or close to it. Notes: The described sensation of a Disillusionment Charm is a feeling "something cold and wet trickling down your back." When the charm is lifted, the subject feels something hot trickling down their back.[OP Ch.3, 4]
Dissendium
Pronunciation: /dsndi.m/ di-SEN-dee-m Description: Causes the statue of the humpbacked witch hiding the secret passage to Honeydukes, as well as other hidden passageways, to open.[PA Ch.10]
Duro
Pronunciation: /djro/ DEWR-oh Description: Makes the object hard.
(Entrail-Expelling Curse)
Description: Presumably causes the entrails (i.e. intestines) to be ejected from the body.
Episkey
Pronunciation: /pski/ e-PIS-kee Description: Used to heal relatively minor injuries. When this spell is cast, the person feels his/her injured body part go very hot and then very cold.
Erecto
Pronunciation: /rkto/ e-REK-toh Description: Used to erect something.
Excelsiosempra
Description: Sends victim or object high up in to the air. Only counter spell is Accio. Seen/mentioned: In The Deathly Hallows, used by Order of the Phoenix on Death Eaters and interrupting objects. Suggested etymology: Latin excelsior meaning "higher".
Expulso
Pronunciation: /ksplso/ ek-SPOOL-soh Description: A spell that causes an object to explode. The force of the explosion may depend on the intent of the caster.
Ferula
Pronunciation: /frl/ FERR-oo-l Description: Creates a bandage and a splint.
(Fidelius Charm)
Description: A charm involving secret information hidden within the soul of a SecretKeeper. This information is irretrievable until the Secret-Keeper chooses to reveal it; those who have the secret revealed to them cannot reveal it to others.
(Fiendfyre Curse)
Description: Dangerous, uncontrollable and extremely powerful fire which can take the form of beasts such as serpents, Chimaeras and dragons.
Finite Incantatem
Pronunciation: /fnati knttm/ fi-NY-tee IN-kn-TAT-m Description: Negates many spells or the effects of many spells.
(Flagrante Curse)
Description: Causes any object affected to burn human skin when touched.
Flagrate
Pronunciation: /flreti/ fl-GRAY-tee Description: With this spell, the caster's wand can leave fiery marks.
(Flame-Freezing Charm)
Description: Causes fire to become harmless to those caught in it, creating only a gentle, tickling sensation instead of burns.
(Flying Charm)
Description: Cast on broomsticks, and (presumably) magic carpets to make them fly.
(Freezing Charm)
Description: Renders target immobile.
Geminio
Pronunciation: /dmni.o/ je-MIN-ee-oh Description: Creates a duplicate of any object upon which it is cast. As revealed by the goblin Griphook, any copies created are worthless. The duplicate lasts several hours. Magical properties, at least of a Horcrux, are not copied.
(Gemino Curse)
Description: Whenever an object affected by this curse is touched, it duplicates itself into many useless copies to hide the original. To add confusion and eventually fill the surrounding area with copies, the copies also duplicate.
Glisseo
Pronunciation: /lsi.o/ GLIS-ee-oh or /lse.o/ gli-SAY-oh Description: Causes the steps on a stairway to flatten and form a ramp or slide.
(Gripping Charm)
Description: Used to help someone grip something with more effectiveness. This charm is placed upon Quaffles to help Chasers carry the Quaffle whilst simultaneously holding their brooms.
(Hair-Thickening Charm)
Description: Thickens one's hair.
Homenum Revelio
Pronunciation: /hmnm rvli.o/ HOM-i-nm re-VEL-ee-oh Description: Reveals humans near the caster.
(Homorphus Charm)
Description: Causes an Animagus or transfigured object to assume its normal shape.
(Hot-Air Charm)
Description: Causes wand to emit hot air.
(Hover Charm)
Description: An object is levitated off the ground and moved according to the caster.
(Hurling Hex)
Description: Causes brooms to vibrate violently in the air and try to buck their rider off.
spell's specific action can be controlled by the caster is not made clear. If this spell does bind, it does eventually wear off as stated in Deathly Hallows.
(Imperturbable Charm)
Description: Makes objects such as doors impenetrable (by everything, including sounds and objects).
Incarcerous
Pronunciation: /krsrs/ ing-KAR-sr-s Description: Ties someone or something up with ropes.
Incendio
Pronunciation: /nsndi.o/ in-SEN-dee-oh Description: Produces fire.[19] Flames burst out flying.
(Intruder Charm)
Description: Detects intruders and sounds an alarm.
(Jelly-Brain Jinx)
(Jelly-Fingers Curse)
Description: Causes the target's fingers to become almost jelly-like to make it impossible for the victim to grasp objects. If the opponent touches a wall, he/she will be stuck to it forever.
(Jelly-Legs Jinx)
Description: A jinx that renders its victim's legs temporarily useless, leaving him/her to wobble around helplessly until the effect wears off or the counter-jinx is performed.
(Knee-Reversal Hex)
Description: Causes the victim's knees to appear on the opposite side of his/her legs.
Langlock
Pronunciation: /llk/ LANG-lok Description: Glues the victim's tongue to the roof of his/her mouth. Created by Severus Snape.
Legilimens
Pronunciation: /ldlmnz/ le-JIL-i-menz 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.
Levicorpus
Pronunciation: /lvkrps/ LEV-i-KOR-ps (usually nonverbal) Description: The victim is dangled upside-down by one of his/her ankles, sometimes accompanied by a flash of white light.[26] Created by Severus Snape. Its counter curse is Liberacorpus.
Liberacorpus
Pronunciation: /lbrkrps/ LIB-r--KOR-ps (nonverbal) Description: The counter spell to Levicorpus. Created by Severus Snape.
Locomotor
Pronunciation: /lokmotr/ LOH-ko-MOH-tor Description: The spell is always used with the name of a target, at which the wand is pointed (e.g. "Locomotor Trunk!"). The spell causes the named object to rise in the air and move around at the will of the caster.
Lumos
"Lumos" redirects here. For the charity, see Lumos (charity). Pronunciation: /ljums/ LEW-mos Description: Creates a narrow beam of light that shines from the wand's tip, like a torch.[19]
Meteolojinx Recanto
Pronunciation: /mitildks rknto/ MEE-tee-OL-o-jinks re-KAN-toh Description: Causes weather effects caused by incantations to cease.
Mobiliarbus
Pronunciation: /moblirbs/ MOH-bil-ee-AR-bs Description: Lifts a tree a few inches off the ground and levitates it to where the caster points his or her wand.
Mobilicorpus
Pronunciation: /moblikrps/ MOH-bil-ee-KOR-ps Description: Lifts a body a few inches off the ground and levitates it where the caster points his or her wand[19]
Muffliato
Pronunciation: /mflito/ MUF-lee-AH-toh Description: Keeps nearby people, or those to whom the wand is directed, from hearing nearby conversations.[26]
Nox
Pronunciation: /nks/ NOKS Description: Counter charm to the Lumos spell.
(Obliteration Charm)
Description: Removes things not wished to be seen again.
Obscuro
Pronunciation: /bskjro/ ob-SKEWR-oh Description: Causes a blindfold to appear over the victim's eyes, obstructing his/her view of his/her surroundings.
Oppugno
Pronunciation: /pno/ -PUG-noh Description: Causes conjured objects to attack.
Orchideous
Pronunciation: /rkdi.s/ or-KID-ee-s Description: Makes a bouquet of flowers appear out of the caster's wand.
Pack
Pronunciation: /pk/ PAK, as in English Description: Packs a trunk, or perhaps any luggage.
Peskipiksi Pesternomi
Pronunciation: /pskpksi pstrnomi/ PES-ki-PIK-see PES-tr-NO-mee Description: The one time it was uttered, it had absolutely no effect.
Piertotum Locomotor
Pronunciation: /pa.rtotm lokmotr/ PY-r-TOH-tm LOH-ko-MOH-tor Description: Spell used to animate statues and suits of armour to do the caster's bidding.
(Placement Charm)
Description: A charm which temporarily places an object upon a desired target.
Portus
Pronunciation: /prts/ PORT-s Description: Turns an object into a portkey. The object glows an odd blue colour to show it has been transformed into a portkey, then goes solid again.[OP Ch.22]
Prior Incantato
See also: Magic in Harry Potter#Priori Incantatem Pronunciation: /pra.r kntto/ PRY-or ING-kan-TAH-toh
Description: Causes the echo (a shadow or image) of the last spell cast by a wand to emanate from it. Suggested etymology: Latin prior meaning "former" and Latin incanto meaning "to enchant".[12]
(Protean Charm)
Description: Causes copies of an object to be remotely affected by changes made to the original.
Protego Horribilis
Pronunciation: /proteo hrbls/ proh-TAY-goh hor-RIB-il-is Description: Provides some form of protection against Dark Magic.
Protego Totalum
Pronunciation: /proteo totlm/ proh-TAY-goh toh-TAL-m Description: Provides protection of some form for an area or dwelling.
Quietus
Pronunciation: /kwaets/ kwy-AY-ts Description: Makes a magically magnified voice return to normal.
Reducio
Pronunciation: /rdjusi.o/ re-DEW-see-oh Description: Makes an enlarged object smaller. Counter-charm to Engorgio.
(Refilling Charm)
Description: Refills whatever at which the caster points with the drink originally in the container. Seen/mentioned: Used in Half-Blood Prince, when Harry notices that Hagrid and Slughorn are running out of mead.
Relashio
Pronunciation: /rli.o/ re-LASH-ee-oh Description: A charm used to force someone or something to release that which it holds or grapples by means of shooting fiery sparks out or, underwater, shooting hot bursts of water.
Rennervate
Pronunciation: /rnrvet/ REN-r-vayt Description: Brings someone out of unconsciousness.
Reparo
Pronunciation: /rpro/ re-PAR-oh Description: Used to repair broken or damaged objects.[19]
Riddikulus
Pronunciation: /rdkls/ ri-DIK--ls[30] Description: A spell used when fighting a Boggart, "Riddikulus" forces the Boggart to take the appearance of an object upon which the caster is concentrating. When used correctly, this will be a humorous form.
Salvio Hexia
Pronunciation: /slvi.o hksi./ SAL-vee-oh HEK-see- Description: Provides some form of protection against hexes. Seen/mentioned: Harry and Hermione cast this spell to strengthen their campsite's defences against intruders in Deathly Hallows. Suggested etymology: Latin salvus meaning "safe"[12] and English hex meaning "a magic spell".[25]
Sectumsempra
Pronunciation: /sktmsmpr/ SEK-tm-SEM-pr Description: Violently wounds the target; described as being as though the subject had been "slashed by a sword".[26] Created by Severus Snape.
Serpensortia
Pronunciation: /srpnsrti./ SUR-pn-SOR-tee- Description: Conjures a serpent from the spell casters wand.[19] Seen/mentioned: Used by Draco whilst duelling Harry in Chamber of Secrets and Voldemort in the duel against Dumbledore in Order of the Phoenix. Suggested etymology: Latin serpens meaning "a snake" and French Sortir meaning "come out of, to leave".[12]
(Slug-Vomiting Charm)
Description: A jet of green light strikes the victim, who then vomits slugs for an undefined period of time (greater than five hours). The sizes of the vomited slugs decrease with time.
Sonorus
Pronunciation: /snrs/ son-NOHR-s Description: Magnifies the spell casters voice, functioning as a magical megaphone
(Supersensory Charm)
Description: Able to possess superior senses than before. Seen/mentioned: Mentioned by Ron outside of the Hogwarts Express during the epilogue of Deathly Hallows as a potential substitute for using mirrors while driving a car.
(Switching Spell)
Description: Causes two objects to be switched for one another.
(Taboo)
Description: A jinx which may be placed upon a word or a name, so that whenever that word is spoken, a magical disturbance is created that alerts the caster of the Taboo to the location of the speaker. Any protective enchantments in effect around the speaker are broken when the Tabooed word is spoken aloud.
Tarantallegra
Pronunciation: /trntlr/ t-RAN-t-LEG-r
Description: Makes victim's legs dance uncontrollably, so the victim cannot control his or her movements (recalling the tarantella dance).
Tergeo
Pronunciation: /trdi.o/ TUR-jee-oh Description: Siphons material from a surface, (e.g., blood, ink, dust, etc.)
(Tongue-Tying Curse)
Description: A curse that prevents certain information from being revealed by the individual upon whom the spell is placed. The curse manifests itself by causing the tongue to temporarily curl backwards upon itself.
(Transmogrifian Torture)
Seen/mentioned: Gilderoy Lockhart suggested that it was this curse that "killed" Mrs Norris after she was really found petrified on a torch bracket in Chamber Of Secrets[HP2]
(Trip Jinx)
Description: Causes the victim of the jinx to trip and fall.[HP5]
(Unbreakable Vow)
Description: Causes a vow taken by a witch or wizard to be inviolable; if he or she should break it, the consequence is death. It manifests itself as interlinking chains of fire binding the clasped hands of the people taking the Vow; the fire shoots out as a tongue of flame from the wand of the Binder (a witness to the Vow) every time the person who takes the vow makes a promise. The flames then form into the linking chains. According to Ron Weasely, the spell causes death to anyone who breaks the vow.
(Unbreakable Charm)
Description: Causes an object to become unbreakable.
Waddiwasi
Pronunciation: /wdiwsi/ WAH-dee-WAH-see Description: Appears to launch small objects through the air.