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Accio (Summoning Charm)
Pronunciation: Various suggestions have been made
['ɑkkio] (AK-ee-o) - classical Latin (film)
['ɑksio] (AK-see-o) - (audio book, video game)
['æsio] (AH-see-o) - (Scholastic) English
Description: This charm summons an object to the caster, potentially over a significant distance[2].
Seen/Mentioned: First mentioned in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry summons his broom to complete the First Task of the Triwizard TournamentGF Ch.20. Later in the same book Harry summons a Portkey he can't reach to escape from the Battle in the Graveyard. Also seen in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows to try to summon Horcruxes, and Harry even tries to summon a falling Hagrid, and later, his glasses, to comical effectsDH Ch.4.
Suggested Etymology: The Latin word accio means "I call" or "I summon".[3]
Aguamenti
Pronunciation: AH-gwa-MEN-tee or AG-YOO-A-menti (IPA: /a.gwə.'mɛn.ti/)
Description: Produces a jet of water from the witch or wizard's wand.
Seen/Mentioned: First named in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry casts this spell in an attempt to create a drink of water for Dumbledore after drinking Voldemort's potionHBP Ch.26, and later to douse Hagrid's hut after it is set on fireHBP Ch.28. Hermione uses it in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows to put out Mundungus's searing eyebrows. Shown again in the same book in an attempt to douse Vincent Crabbe's Fiendfyre curse.
Alohomora
Pronunciation: AL-lo-ha-MOR-ah (IPA: /ə'lo.həˌmo.ɹə/)
Description: Used to open and unlock doors,[4] but doors may be bewitched so that this spell has no effect.
Seen/Mentioned: Used throughout the series, first use by Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone on the door to the third floor corridor in HogwartsPS Ch.9.
Suggested Etymology: "Aloha" which is Hawaiian for "good-bye" and "mora" which is Latin for "obstacles"
Anapneo
Pronunciation: ah-NAP-nee-oh (IPA: /ə.'næp.ni.əʊ/)
Description: Clears the target's airway, if blocked.
Seen/Mentioned: Shown in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Horace Slughorn casts this spell on Marcus Belby when the latter begins to chokeHBP Ch.7.
Aparecium
Pronunciation: AH-par-EE-see-um (IPA: /æ.pə'ɹi.si.ʌm/)
Description: This spell makes invisible ink appear.
Seen/Mentioned: First seen in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, when Hermione Granger tries to make hidden writing appear in Tom Marvolo Riddle's diaryCS Ch.13.
Notes: See also Specialis Revelio.
Avada Kedavra (Killing Curse)
Pronunciation: uh-VAH-dah kuh-DAHV-rah (IPA: /ə.'væ.də kə.'dæv.ɹə/)
Description: One of the three "Unforgivable Curses". Causes instant, painless death, and leaves no physical signs of cause of death. There is no described counter-curse or blocking spell, but it is shown that the spell can be blocked by physical coverOP Ch.36, and the caster is still required to aim to hit the target. Described effects include a flash of green lightGF Ch.14 and a rushing sound, similar to an oncoming high-speed objectGF Ch.1.
Seen/Mentioned: Throughout the series. This was the spell described as used to kill Harry Potter's parents. Lord Voldemort is shown to kill many people with this curse.
Suggested Etymology: From the Aramaic אבדא כדברא avada kedavra, translated as "I destroy as I speak" or Let the thing be destroyed. "Abracadabra" means "begone like this word."[5]
Avis
Pronunciation: AH-vis (IPA: /a'vɪs/)
Description: This charm creates a flock of birds which pour forth from the caster's wand. When coupled with Oppugno, it can be used offensively.
Seen/Mentioned: Shown in Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire, cast by Mr Ollivander to test Viktor Krum's wandGF Ch.18. In Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince, it is cast by Hermione, followed by Oppugno which causes the birds to attack Ron Weasley.HBP Ch.14
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Cave Inimicum
Pronunciation: KAH-vay ih-NIH-mih-kum (IPA: /ˈkæ.ve ɪ.ˈnɪ.mɪ.kʌm/)
Description: Spell used to strengthen an enclosure from enemies.
Seen/Mentioned: Shown only in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, cast by Hermione and Harry to strengthen their campsites' defencesDH Ch.22.
Colloportus
Pronunciation: cul-loh-POR-tus (IPA: /kɔ.lo.ˈpɔ˞.təs/)
Description: Magically locks a door, preventing it from being opened by Muggle means.[7]
Seen/Mentioned: First in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, cast by Hermione in the Department of Mysteries.
Notes: This spell functions as the counter spell to Alohomora
Confringo (Blasting Curse)
Pronunciation: con-FRIN-goh (hard "g") or con-FRIN-joh (IPA: /kʌn.ˈfɹɪŋ.gəʊ/ or /kʌn.ˈfɹɪn.dʒəʊ/)
Description: Causes anything that the spell comes into contact with to explode.
Seen/Mentioned: Seen only in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. In the opening chapters, it is cast by Harry to destroy the side-car of the flying motorbikeDH Ch.4. Later, used by Hermione in an attempt to kill Nagini and facilitate an escape from Bathilda Bagshot's house in Godric's HollowDH Ch.17.
Confundo (Confundus Charm)
Pronunciation: con-FUN-doh (IPA: /kʌn.ˈfʌn.dəʊ/)
Description: Causes the victim to become confused and befuddled.
Seen/Mentioned: First mentioned in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, when Severus Snape suggests that Harry and Hermione had been Confunded to believe Sirius Black's claim to innocencePA Ch.21. In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, it is suggested that the Confundus Charm is responsible for the Goblet choosing a fourth Triwizard contestantGF Ch.17. It is first seen in action when Hermione Granger uses it on Cormac McLaggen during Quidditch tryouts in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceHBP Ch.11.
Crucio (Cruciatus Curse)
Pronunciation: KROO-see-oh (IPA: /ˈkɹu.si.əʊ/)
Description: Inflicts intense pain on the recipient of the curse. One of the three Unforgivable Curses.[8]
Seen/Mentioned: First seen in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire when it is demonstrated on a spider during a "class demonstration" in a Defence Against the Dark Arts lessonGF Ch.14. Used thereafter throughout the series by the Death Eaters and (on two occasions) Harry OP Ch.36DH Ch.30. Characters known to have been subject to this curse include HarryGF Ch.34, HermioneDH Ch.23 and NevilleOP Ch.36.
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Defodio (Gouging Spell)
Pronunciation: deh-FOH-dee-oh (IPA: dɛ.ˈfəʊ.di.əʊ/)
Description: This spell causes deep gouges to appear in the object targeted by the spell.[9]
Seen/Mentioned: Cast by the three lead characters in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows to help dig their way out of the Gringotts TunnelsDH Ch.26.
Deletrius
Pronunciation: deh-LEE-tree-us (IPA: /də.'li.tɹi.əs/)
Description: An erasure spell. It erases images and magical "after-effects".[9]
Seen/Mentioned: Seen only in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire when Amos Diggory gets rid of the echo of the Dark Mark from Harry's wandGF Ch.9.
Densaugeo
Pronunciation: den-sah-OO-jee-oh /dɛn.'sɔ.dʒi.əʊ/)
Description: This hex makes the victim's teeth grow rapidly.[9]
Seen/Mentioned: Seen only in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, cast by Draco Malfoy on Harry, which is deflected onto HermioneGF Ch.18.
Descendo
Pronunciation: deh-SEN-doh (IPA: /dɛ.ˈsɛn.dəʊ/)
Description: The spell likely causes any targeted object to move downwards.[9]
Seen/Mentioned: Seen twice in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, It is cast by Ron to magically cause the stairs in his room to descendDH Ch.6, and later by Crabbe in the Room of Hidden Things to lower the wall behind which Ron is hidingDH Ch.31.
Deprimo
Pronunciation: DEH-prih-moh.
Description: This spell places immense downward pressure upon its target, which may result in the violent fracturing of said target. [9]
Seen/Mentioned: Introduced in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows when Hermione blasts a hole through a living room floorDH Ch.21.
Diffindo (Severing Charm)
Pronunciation: dif-FIN-doh (IPA: /dɪ.'fɪn.dəʊ/)
Description: Tears the target or a specific area on the target.[9]
Seen/Mentioned: In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire when Harry urgently wants to talk to Cedric Diggory he casts this spell to rip his bag, delaying him for classGF Ch.9And in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to switch covers of his potion books . Also shown several times in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, for cutting ropesDH Ch.9, chainsDH Ch.13, etc.
Suggested Etymology: Latin diffindo, "I divide."[3]
Dissendium
Pronunciation: dis-EN-dee-um (IPA: /dɪ.'sɛn.di.əm/)
Description: Causes the statue of the humpbacked witch hiding the secret passage to Honeydukes to open up.[9]PA Ch.10
Seen/Mentioned: Seen only in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Duro
Pronunciation: DOO-roh (IPA: /ˈdu.ɹəʊ/)
Description: Turns its target to stone.[9]
Seen/Mentioned: Seen in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, cast by Hermione Granger while escaping from Death Eaters in HogwartsDH Ch.32.
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Engorgio (Engorgement Charm)
Pronunciation: en-GOR-jee-oh (IPA: /ɪn.'gɔ˞.dʒi.əʊ/)
Description: Causes objects to swell in size.
Seen/Mentioned: A "Growth Charm" with the same effect is briefly mentioned. Seen in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire when Barty Crouch, Jr, impersonating Professor Moody, casts it on a spider to enhance a demonstration of the effects of the Cruciatus Curse. Hagrid is suspected of having performed the charm on his pumpkinsCS Ch.7, and Ron Weasley suggested it might be the cause of Hagrid's abnormal size before learning that he is half-giant. Cast on a spider by Harry in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Suggested Etymology: The English word engorged means "distended" or "swollen" by way of Old French engorgier[5]
Episkey
Pronunciation: eh-PIS-key (IPA: /ɛpɪ'ski/)
Description: Used to heal relatively minor injuries. When this spell is cast, the person feels their injured body part go very hot and then very cold.
Seen/Mentioned: Used in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire after the first task of the Triwizard Tournament. In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Nymphadora Tonks uses this spell to fix Harry's broken nose; also used by Harry in the same book to fix Demelza Robins' mouth.
Notes: Rowling writes in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince that Harry's knowledge tells him this spell could belong to a family (or variety) of Healing Spells, in the same way a species of plants belongs to a larger genus.
Erecto
Pronunciation: ee-RECK-toh or eh-RECK-toh (IPA: /ɪ.ˈɹɛk.təʊ/ or /ə.ˈɹɛk.təʊ/)
Description: Used to erect a tent or other structure.
Seen/Mentioned: Used by Hermione and Harry to construct shelter for themselves and Ron in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Evanesco (Vanishing Spell)
Pronunciation: ev-an-ES-koh (IPA: (IPA: /ɛ.vn̩.'ɛs.kəʊ/)
Description: Makes something vanish.
Seen/Mentioned: Used in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by Professor Snape to make Harry's potions disappear from his cauldron. In addition, when Fred and George were showing off their puking pastilles, Lee Jordan cleared the bucket of vomit with the Evanesco spell. During their stay at #12, Grimmauld Place, Bill uses this on a stack of documents. This suggests that Vanished objects can be recovered.
Notes: According to Professor McGonagall, in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Vanished objects and organisms go "into non-being, which is to say, everything." This was McGonagall's response to the question, "Where do vanished objects go?" from the door knocker at Ravenclaw Tower.
Expecto Patronum (Patronus Charm)
Pronunciation: ecks-PEK-toh pah-TRO-num (IPA: /ɛks.'pɛk.təʊ pə.'trəʊ.nʌm/)[10]
Description: The Patronus Charm is a defensive spell used to conjure an incarnation of the Witch's or Wizard's innermost positive emotions to act as a protector. It can also be used to send messages.
Seen/Mentioned: First seen in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, when Remus Lupin made the Dementor on the train disappear, though seen without the incantation noticed. Lupin later teaches Harry Potter to use the charm as a defence against Dementors.
Suggested Etymology: See Patronus Charm article.
Expelliarmus
Pronunciation: ex-pel-ee-AR-mus (IPA: /ɛks.ˌpɛ.li.'a˞.mɪs/)
Description: This spell is used to disarm another wizard, typically by causing the victim's wand to fly out of reach[8][11]. It can also throw the target backwards when enough power is put into it. As demonstrated in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, simultaneous use of this spell by multiple witches or wizards on a single person can throw the wizard back with much greater force.
Seen/Mentioned: First seen in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, when Professor Snape disarms Professor Lockhart in the Dueling Club; from then on it is commonly throughout the rest of the series. Draco Malfoy uses it to disarm Albus Dumbledore and Harry uses it in the final battle against Voldemort while wielding the Elder Wand. It is seen by the Death Eaters as Harry's signature spell, as he had used it to duel Voldemort in both Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Expulso
Pronunciation: ecks-PUL-soh (IPA: /ɛks.ˈpʊl.səʊ/)
Description: A curse which causes that with which it comes into contact to explode violently. Similar to the Blasting Curse, which also causes its target to explode.
Seen/Mentioned: Used by a Death Eater in an attempt to capture Harry Potter in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
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Ferula
Pronunciation: feh-ROO-lah (IPA: /fɛ.'ɹu.lə/)
Description: Creates a bandage and a splint.
Seen/Mentioned: Used by Remus Lupin in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban to bind Ron's broken leg.
Finite (Incantatem) (Counter-Spell)
Pronunciation: fi-NEE-tay (in-can-TAH-tem) (IPA: /fɪ.'ni.teɪ (ɪn.kn̩.'tæ.dm)̩/)
Description: Negates many spells or the effects of many spells.
Seen/Mentioned: Professor Snape uses it in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets to restore order in the Dueling Club when Harry and Draco are duelling. Remus Lupin uses the short form "Finite" in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Hermione suggests to Ron to attempt to use this spell to stop it raining in Yaxley's office. Harry used Finite to counter Crabbe's Descendo attack on Ron in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Flagrate
Pronunciation: fluh-GRAYT, FLAH-grayt, fluh-GRAH-tay (IPA: /flə.ˈɡɹæ.te/)
Description: With this spell, the caster's wand can leave fiery marks.
Seen/Mentioned: Cast by Hermione in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix to identify doors of the Department of Mysteries which members of Dumbledore's Army had already opened, by marking them with an 'X'.
Furnunculus
Pronunciation: fer-NUN-kyoo-lus
Description: Causes the target to become covered in boils.
Seen/Mentioned: Used by Harry Potter in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire on Draco Malfoy, but was deflected onto Goyle instead.
Suggested Etymology: Latin furunculus, a type of boil.[5]
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Geminio
Pronunciation: jeh-MIH-nee-oh or geh-MIH-nee-oh (hard "g") (IPA: /dʒə.ˈmɪ.ni.əʊ/ or /ɡə.ˈmɪ.ni.əʊ/)
Description: Creates a duplicate of any object cast upon.
Seen/Mentioned: Used by Hermione in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows to copy Salazar Slytherin's locket in order to hide their tracks from Dolores Umbridge.
Suggested Etymology: Latin geminus, meaning twins.
Glisseo
Pronunciaton: GLISS-see-oh or gliss-SAY-oh (IPA: /ˈɡlɪs.si.əʊ/ or /ɡlɪs.ˈse.əʊ/)
Description: Causes the steps on a stairway to flatten and form a ramp or slide.
Seen/Mentioned: Used by Hermione to escape from pursuing Death Eaters in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
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Homenum Revelio
Pronunciation: HOM-eh-num reh-VEH-lee-oh (IPA: /ˈhɔ.mɛ.nʌm ɹə.ˈvɛ.li.əʊ/
Description: Reveals humans in the vicinity of the caster.
Seen/Mentioned: First used by Dumbledore to detect Harry under his Invisibility Cloak, but first named when used multiple times by various characters in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
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Impedimenta (Impediment Jinx, Impediment Curse)
Pronunciation: im-ped-ih-MEN-tah (IPA: /ɪm.ˌpɛ.dɪ.'mɛn.ta/
Description: This hex is capable of tripping, freezing, binding, knocking back and generally impeding the target's progress towards the caster. The extent to which the 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.
Seen/Mentioned: Used in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire when Harry is practising for the third task. Also used by Madam Hooch to momentarily stop Harry from fighting with Draco Malfoy. Also seen toward the end of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, when Harry is fighting the Death Eaters. Stronger uses of this spell seem capable of blowing targets away.
Suggested Etymology: Latin impedimentum (plural impedimenta),[5] "a hindrance" or "an impediment".
Imperio (Imperius Curse)
Pronunciation: im-PEER-ee-oh (IPA: [ɪm.'pi.ɹi.ˌəʊ]) (classical Latin: eem-PEHR-ee-oh (IPA: [im.ˈpɛɾ.i.ˌɔ])
Description: One of the three "Unforgivable Curses". Places the subject in a dream-like state, in which he or she is utterly subject to the will of the caster. However, those who are strong willed may learn to resist it.[HP4]
Seen/Mentioned: Used on many occasions. First seen in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire when Barty Crouch Jr, impersonating ex-Auror Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody, uses it on a spider and later on students during a "class demonstration" in a Defence Against the Dark Arts lecture. While breaking into Gringotts in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry uses it on a goblin and a Death Eater when they became suspicious.
Suggested Etymology: Latin impero, "I command", and English imperious.[5]
Impervius (Impervius Charm)
Pronunciation: im-PURR-vee-uss (IPA: [ɪm.'pɝ.vi.ˌɛs])
Description: This spell makes something repel (literally, become impervious to) substances and outside forces, including water.
Seen/Mentioned: Used by Hermione in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban on Harry's glasses while in a Quidditch match and also by the Gryffindor Quidditch team in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, both times to allow team members to see in a driving rain. Also used in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, first by Ron to protect objects in Yaxley's office from rain, and then by Hermione in an attempt to protect Harry, Ron and Griphook from the burning treasure in the Lestranges' vault.
Incarcerous
Pronunciation: in-CAR-ser-us (IPA: [ɪn.'kaɹ.sɝ.ˌɪs])
Description: Ties someone or something up with ropes.
Seen/Mentioned: First heard in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, when Dolores Umbridge gets in a battle with the centaurs. Also used by Harry on the Inferi in Lord Voldemort's Horcrux chamber, in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Incendio
Pronunciation: in-SEN-dee-oh (IPA: [ɪn.'sɛn.di.ˌəʊ])
Description: Produces fire.[8]
Seen/Mentioned: It is first seen in Philosopher's Stone when Hagrid produces fire out of his umbrella in the little house the Dursleys took refuge in (from the Hogwarts letters). Then Hermione uses it to set fire to Snape's robes. Also used in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by Arthur Weasley to create a fire in the Dursleys' hearth so that he could use Floo powder there. In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, this spell is used several times in battle, for instance when Hagrid's hut is set ablaze.
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Langlock
Pronunciation: LAN-glock (IPA: ['leɪŋ.lɔk])
Description: Glues the subject's tongue to the roof of their mouth. Created by Severus Snape.
Seen/Mentioned: Used by Harry in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince on Peeves and also on Argus Filch, to general applause.
Legilimens (Legilimency Spell)
Pronunciation: Le-JIL-ih-mens (IPA: [lɛ.'dʒɪl.ɪ.ˌmɛnz])
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 Professor Snape on Harry during Occlumency lessons in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Also used non-verbally by Snape on Harry in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to allow him to see where Harry had learned the Sectumsempra spell.
Levicorpus
Pronunciation: levi-COR-pus (nonverbal) (IPA: [lɛvɪ.'kɔɹ.pɪs])
Description: The victim is dangled upside-down by their ankles, sometimes accompanied by a flash of light.[14]
Seen/Mentioned: It was originally shown to be a nonverbal-only spell, but it is whispered by Hermione in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Harry Potter learns it by reading the notes written by the Half-Blood Prince. He inadvertantly uses it on Ron in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry had seen (through the Pensieve) his father, James Potter, use the spell against Professor Snape.
Liberacorpus
Pronunciation: lib-er-ah-COR-pus (nonverbal) (IPA: [lɪˌb.ɛ.ɹæ.'kɔɹ.pɪs]
Description: The counterspell to Levicorpus.
Seen/Mentioned: Harry uses the spell in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to counteract the Levicorpus spell he inadvertently casts on Ron.
Suggested Etymology: Latin liberare, "to free", and corpus, "body". [3]
Locomotor...
Pronunciation: loh-koh-MOH-tor (IPA: /ˌlo.ko.ˈmo.tɚ̩/)
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.
Seen/Mentioned:Used by Nymphadora Tonks in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix to move Harry's trunk from his room. Professor Flitwick similarly uses it to move Professor Trelawney's trunk after Professor Umbridge sacks her. Parvati Patil and Lavender Brown use this spell to race their pencil cases around the edges of the table. A variation seen in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is Piertotum Locomotor, which animated the suits of armour in Hogwarts.
Locomotor Mortis (Leg-Locker Curse)
Pronunciation: loh-koh-MOH-tor MOR-tis (IPA: /ˌlo.ko.ˈmo.tɚ̩ ˈmo˞.tɪs/
Description: Locks the legs together, preventing the victim from moving the legs in any fashion.
Seen/Mentioned: Used by Draco Malfoy on Neville Longbottom in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Used by Harry Potter on Draco Malfoy, who deflects it, in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Lumos
Pronunciation: LOO-mos (IPA: ['lu.məʊs])
Description: Creates a narrow beam of light that shines from the wand's tip, like a torch. [8]
Seen/Mentioned: Constantly throughout the series.
Suggested Etymology: Latin lumen, "light".[3][5]
Notes: The counterspell, Nox, extinguishes the light.
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Meteolojinx Recanto
Pronunciation: mee-tee-OH-loh-jincks reh-CAN-toh.
Description: Causes weather effects caused by incantations to cease.
Seen/Mentioned: Suggested in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by Arthur Weasley to Ron (disguised by the Polyjuice Potion as Reginald 'Reg' Cattermole from Magical Maintenance) as the best way to clear up the incessant rain in Yaxley's office at the Ministry of Magic.
Mobiliarbus
Pronunciation: MO-bil-ee-AR-bus (IPA: [məʊ.ˌbɪl.i.'aɹ.bɪs])
Description: Levitates and moves a tree.
Seen/Mentioned: In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Hermione Granger uses the spell to move a Christmas Tree in The Three Broomsticks beside her table to hide Harry Potter, who was in Hogsmeade illegally.
Mobilicorpus
Pronunciation: MO-bil-ee-COR-pus (IPA: /mo.ˌbɪl.i.ˈko˞.pɪs/)
Description: Levitates and moves bodies.[8]
Seen/Mentioned: Sirius Black uses it on Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Morsmordre (Dark Mark)
Pronunciation: morz-MOR-druh or morz-MOHR-dray (IPA: /mo˞z.ˈmo˞.dɹʌ/ or /mo˞z.ˈmo˞.dɹe/)
Description: Conjures the Dark Mark.
Seen/Mentioned: Used by Barty Crouch Jr in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Also seen in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince over the castle to lure Professor Dumbledore to his death. It was apparently invented by Lord Voldemort. According to Arthur Weasley, very few wizards know how to cast this spell.
Suggested Etymology: Latin mors, "death", and French mordre (from Latin mordere), "to bite."[5]
Muffliato
Pronunciation: muf-lee-AH-to (IPA: [mə.fli.'a.təʊ])
Description: Fills peoples' ears with an unidentifiable buzzing to keep them from hearing nearby conversations.[14]
Seen/Mentioned: It is used in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by Harry and Ron on various teachers and people such as Madam Pomfrey. It is also used in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by Hermione Granger in protection of the campsite where Harry and her stayed in hiding.
N
Nox
Pronunciation: Noks (IPA: ['naks])
Description: Turns off the light produced by the Lumos spell.
Seen/Mentioned: In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry and Hermione used this spell to turn off their wand-lights in the Shrieking Shack. Also used in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows when Harry was in the passage beneath the Whomping Willow which leads to the Shrieking Shack.
O
Obliviate (Memory Charm, Memory-Modifying Charm)
Pronunciation: oh-BLI-vee-ate (IPA: [əʊ.'blɪ.vi.ˌeɪt]
Description: Used to hide a memory of a particular event.
Seen/Mentioned: First used in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by Gilderoy Lockhart on Harry and Ron; the spell backfired due to a faulty wand, causing Lockhart to lose most of his own memory. In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, it was shown cast on a Muggle during the Quidditch World Cup. In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Hermione Granger uses the spell on two Death Eaters who had followed Harry, Ron, and Hermione after their escape from Bill Weasley's and Fleur Delacour's wedding. In the same book, Hermione uses the charm on Xenophilius Lovegood.
Notes: This spell differs from the False Memory Charm.
Obscuro
Pronunciation: ob-SK(Y)OOR-oh (IPA: /ɔb.ˈsk(j)u.ɹəʊ/)
Description: Causes a blindfold to appear over the victim's eyes, obstructing their view of their surroundings.
Seen/Mentioned: Used by Hermione in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows to obstruct the portrait of Phineas Nigellus' view of their location.
Oppugno
Pronunciation: oh-PUG-noh (IPA: /ə.ˈpʊg.no/
Description:causes conjured objects to attack.
Seen/Mentioned: Used by Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to attack Ron Weasley with a conjured flock of canaries.
Orchideous
Pronunciation: or-KID-ee-us (IPA: /o˞.ˈkɪ.di.əs/
Description: Makes a bouquet of flowers appear out of the caster's wand.
Seen/Mentioned: Used in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by Mr Ollivander to test Fleur Delacour's wand.
P
Pack
Pronunciation: As in English: IPA: [pæk]
Description: Packs a trunk, or perhaps any luggage.
Seen/Mentioned: Used in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by Remus Lupin in his office, and in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by Nymphadora Tonks, once verbally and again non-verbally.
Petrificus Totalus (Full Body-Bind Curse)
Pronunciation: pe-TRI-fi-cus to-TAH-lus (IPA: [pə.ˈtrɪ.fə.kəs ˈtoʊ.tl̩.əs]
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.[8]
Seen/Mentioned: First used in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone 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.PS Ch.16 It is then used throughout the rest of the series, especially during the Battle of the Department of Mysteries in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Piertotum Locomotor
Pronunciation: pee-ayr-TOH-tum (or peer-TOH-tum) loh-koh-MOH-tor (IPA: [pɪɛ˞.ˈtoʊ.təm] (or pɪə.ˈtoʊ.təm) lo.ko.ˈmoʊ.tɚ])
Description: Spell used to animate statues and suits of armour to do the caster's bidding.
Seen/Mentioned: In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Professor McGonagall uses this spell to animate the suits of armour and statues within Hogwarts to defend the castle.[15]
Point Me (Four-Point Spell)
Pronunciation: As in English (IPA: ['pɔɪnt 'mi])
Description: Causes the caster's wand tip to point to the north cardinal point, acting like a compass.
Seen/Mentioned: By Harry during the third task of the Triwizard Tournament in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Portus
Pronunciation: POR-tus (IPA: ['pɔɹ.tɪs])
Description: Turns an object into a portkey
Seen/Mentioned: Used by Professor Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Notes: Portkeys were first seen in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 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 the Order of the Phoenix.
Prior Incantato
Pronunciation: pri-OR in-can-TAH-toh
Description: Causes the echo (a shadow or image) of the last spell cast by a wand to emanate from it.
Seen/Mentioned: Used by Amos Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire to discover the last spell cast by Harry's wand after it was found in the hands of Winky, a house-elf. Mentioned in Deathly Hallows as a means of discovering that Harry had been casting spells with Hermione's wand (impying that his own was broken).
Protego (Shield Charm)
Pronunciation: pro-TAY-goh (IPA: [pɹəʊ.'teɪ.gəʊ])
Description: The Shield Charm causes minor to moderate jinxes, curses, and hexes to rebound upon the attacker.[11]
Seen/Mentioned: First seen in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, in which Harry is taught this spell by Hermione in preparation for the third task in the Triwizard Tournament. It is then used throughout the rest of the series.
Suggested Etymology: Latin protego, or "I protect".[3]
Protego Horribilis
Pronunciation: pro-TAY-goh horr-uh-BIL-lis (IPA: [pɹəʊ.'teɪ.gəʊ ˌhɔɹ.ɚ.ˈbɪ.lɪs])
Description: Provides some form of protection against dark magic.
Seen/Mentioned: Cast by Professor Flitwick in an attempt to strengthen the castle's defences in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Suggested Etymology: Latin Protego, "I protect"[3]and Horribilis, "horrible , frightful, dreadful".
Protego Totalum
Pronunciation: pro-TAY-go/prah-TEH-go toh-TAH-lum (IPA: [pɹəʊ.'teɪ.gəʊ toʊ.ˈtæ.lm̩])
Description: Provides protection of some form for an area or dwelling.
Seen/Mentioned: In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, this is one of the spells used by Hermione and Harry to protect their camp site from unwanted visitors.
Q
Quietus
Pronunciation: KWY-uh-tus (IPA: [kwi.'eɪ.tɪs])
Description: Makes a magically magnified voice return to normal.
Seen/Mentioned: Used in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by Ludo Bagman.
Notes: Functions as the counterspell to Sonorus.
R
Reducio
Pronunciation: re-DOO-see-oh (IPA: [ɹɛ.'du.si.ˌəʊ])
Description: Makes an enlarged object smaller. Counter-charm to Engorgio.
Suggested Etymology: Latin Reducere, "to shrink".[5]
Reducto (Reductor Curse)
Pronunciation: re-DUK-toh (IPA: [ɹɛ.'dʌk.təʊ])
Description: Disintegrates or destroys objects in the caster's path.
Seen/Mentioned: In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry uses it on one of the hedges of the Triwizard maze and ends up burning a small hole in it; in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Gryffindors in Harry Potter's year reference Parvati Patil as being able to reduce a table full of dark detectors to ashes; in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, a member of the Order of the Phoenix attempts to use this spell to break down a door which Death Eaters have blocked when the Death Eaters have cornered Dumbledore in the Lightning Struck Tower.
Relashio
Pronunciation: Re-LASH-ee-oh (IPA: [ɹɛ.'læ.ʃi.ˌəʊ])
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. Also causes victim of spell to simply release whatever they are holding at the time.
Seen/Mentioned: Used by Harry Potter against Grindylows in the second task of the Triwizard Tournament. When used more expertly by Bob Ogden in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, it threw Marvolo Gaunt backwards after an attempted attack. Also used in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows, when Hermione uses this spell to free Mrs. Cattermole from the chained chair.
Rennervate
Pronunciation: ree-NUR-vayt (IPA: [ɹi.nɚɹ'.veɪt])
Description: Brings someone out of unconsciousness.
Seen/Mentioned: In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Amos Diggory uses it to wake up Winky and Professor Dumbledore uses it to wake up Viktor Krum and Barty Crouch Jnr. In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry Potter later uses it to try and reawaken a cursed Dumbledore in the seaside cave.
Suggested Etymology: Officially renamed from Ennervate by J.K. Rowling[16] from the prefix "re-" would come from Latin re-, "again" and "en-" Old French from "in-" L. cause to be + "nerves" Eng. c.1603 strength, from "nervus" L. nerve [17]
Notes: Counterspell to Stupefy; when this spell is cast, red light is emitted.
Reparo
Pronunciation: reh-PAH-roh (IPA: [ɹɛ.'pa.ɹəʊ])
Description: Used to repair broken or damaged objects. [8]
Seen/Mentioned: Countless times throughout the books. Shattered objects are often described as having "flown" back together. However, substances contained within broken objects are not restored.
Repello Muggletum (Muggle-Repelling Charm)
Pronunciation: reh-PELL-loh MUG-ul-tum or MUGG-gleh-tum or mugg-GLEE-tum (IPA: /ɹə.ˈpɛl.əʊ ˈmʊ.ɡl.ˌtʌm/ or /ˈmʊ.ɡlə.tʌm/ or /mʊ.ˈɡli.tʌm/)
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: Mentioned in Quidditch Through the Ages as being used to keep Muggles away from the Quidditch World Cup. Hogwarts was also said to be guarded by the Muggle-Repelling Charm. It is also used by Harry and Hermione on numerous occasions, among many other spells, to protect and hide their camp site in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Rictusempra (Tickling Charm)
Pronunciation: ric-tuh-SEM-pra
Description: The subject experiences the sensation of being tickled.
Seen/Mentioned: By Harry Potter on Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, when they fought in the Duelling Club.
Notes: This spell takes the form of a jet of silver light.
Riddikulus (Boggart-Banishing Spell)
Pronunciation: rih-dih-KYU-lus
Description: A spell used when fighting a Boggart, "Riddikulus" forces the Boggart to take the appearance of an object the caster finds humorous, with the desire that laughter will weaken the Boggart.
Seen/Mentioned: First seen in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, when taught by Professor Lupin. Seen in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire on a boggart that was in the maze in the Third Task. Later appears in an attempted use by Molly Weasley in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Suggested Etymology: Latin word ridiculus, "laughable".[5]
Notes: The effect depends on what the caster is thinking. Neville concentrates on his grandmother's dress, causing Boggart -Snape to appear in it.
S
Salvio Hexia
Pronunciation: SAL-vee-oh HECKS-ee-ah
Description: Provides some form of protection to an area or dwelling.
Seen/Mentioned: Harry and Hermione cast this spell to strengthen their campsite's defences against intruders in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Scourgify (Scouring Charm)
Pronunciation: SKUR-jih-fy
Description: Used to clean something.[7][8]
Seen/Mentioned: First used by Nymphadora Tonks to clean Hedwig's cage in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Later, Ginny Weasley performs the spell to clean up Stinksap in the Hogwarts Express.
Sectumsempra
Pronunciation: sec-tum-SEMP-rah [ˌsɛktəm'sɛmpɹa]
Description: Creates terrible wounds to the target, described as being as though the subject had been "slashed by a sword".[14]
Seen/Mentioned: Used by Harry in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince against Draco Malfoy, and then later against both the Inferi in Lord Voldemort's Horcrux chamber, and Snape during his flight from Hogwarts. In the opening chapters of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Snape accidentally casts this curse against George Weasley in the Order's flight from Privet Drive, though George was not his intended target. DH Ch.33 It is known as specialty of Snape's. DH Ch.5
Notes: Though Severus Snape was able to mend the wounds inflicted on Draco Malfoy by this curse with ease, with "an incantation that sounded almost like song", Molly Weasley was unable to heal her son George Weasley, when his ear was severed by the curse. It was discovered in an old copy of Advanced Potion Making by Harry that was invented by Severus Snape with the words "For enemies" written next to it.
Serpensortia
Pronunciation: ser-pen-SOR-shah [ˌsɛɹpən'sɒɹtʃa]
Description: Conjures a serpent from the spellcaster's wand.[8]
Seen/Mentioned: Used by Draco Malfoy while dueling Harry in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Silencio (Silencing Charm)
Pronunciation: sih-LEN-see-oh [si'lɛnsiˌo]
Description: Makes something silent[7][8]
Seen/Mentioned: First used by Hermione in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix to silence a frog and a raven in Charms class, then later to silence a Death Eater that was trying to shout for help.
Sonorus
Pronunciation: soh-NOh-rus[so'noɹəs]
Description: Magnifies the spellcaster's voice, functioning as a magical megaphone
Seen/Mentioned: By Ludo Bagman and Cornelius Fudge in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire to commentate at the Quidditch World Cup. Also used by Professor Dumbledore to silence everyone in the Great Hall in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Used by Lord Voldemort several times during the Battle of Hogwarts in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Suggested Etymology: Latin sonor, "sound"; English sonorous.[5]
Notes: The counter-spell is Quietus.
Specialis Revelio (Scarpin's Revelaspell)
Pronunciation: speh-see-AHLIS reh-VEL-ee-oh
Description: Causes an object to show its hidden secrets or magical properties.
Seen/Mentioned: Used by Hermione Granger to find out more of Harry's Advanced Potion-Making book in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Used by Ernie Macmillan to find out ingredients of a potion.
Stupefy (Stunning Spell, Stupefying Charm)
Pronunciation: STEW-puh-fye
Description: Puts the victim in an unconscious state. Manifests as a beam of red light.
Seen/Mentioned: Throughout the series; particularly by a number of wizards and witches (including Dolores Umbridge) against Professor McGonagall in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. It's also taught by Harry in his D.A. meetings and used extensively during the Battle of the Department of Mysteries against the Death Eaters.
Suggested Etymology: Latin stupefacere, stupere, "to be stunned". [5] Cf. English stupor.
T
Tarantallegra
Pronunciation: ta-RON-tuh-LEG-rah
Description: Makes victim's legs dance uncontrollably (recalling the tarantella dance).
Seen/Mentioned: First used by Draco Malfoy on Harry in the Dueling Club in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, a counterjinx is mentioned but not named. It is notably used against Neville Longbottom in the Department of Mysteries, causing the prophecy to be broken.
Suggested Etymology: Tarantula, a spider; Spanish 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; allegro, a musical term meaning "quick".[5]
Tergeo
Pronunciation: TUR-jee-oh (IPA: ['tɝ.dʒi.əʊ])
Description: Siphons material from a surface, e.g. blood, ink, dust, etc.
Seen/Mentioned: Hermione Granger uses this spell in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to remove blood from Harry Potter's face. It was used in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows to clean off a handkerchief by Ron Weasley, and to dust off a picture of Gellert Grindelwald in Bathilda Bagshot's house.
Suggested Etymology: Latin tergeo: "I rub clean, wipe, polish".[3]
W
Waddiwasi
Pronunciation: wah-dee-WAH-see
Description: Appears to launch small objects through the air.
Seen/Mentioned: Used only once in the series, by Remus Lupin in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban to expel a wad of chewing gum from the key hole Peeves put it in, launching it up Peeves's nose.
Wingardium Leviosa (Levitation Charm)
Pronunciation: win-GAR-dee-um lev-ee-OH-sa (IPA: [wɪn.'gaɹ.di.ˌʌm lɛ.vi.'əʊ.sa]
Description: Levitates objects.[8][2]
Seen/Mentioned: First seen in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, when Professor Flitwick's first-year class practice the spell. Later in the same book, Ron Weasley performs the spell on the club of a mountain troll. The spell is also used in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by Harry to levitate the sidecar of a flying motorbike and by Ron to levitate a branch to prod the knot which freezes the Whomping Willow.
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