Harry Potter

1. #1Pronounced Ah-bare-toh. Etymology: Portuguese for 'open'. Compare Spanish 'abierto'.selective

   Keys: Aberto

   Charm: A spell used to open doors.

2. #2Used by Albus Dumbledore to stop underage students from entering their names into the Goblet of Fire. When Fred and George Weasley attempted to circumvent it with Ageing Potions, and ended up in the Hospital Wing with fine white beards, along with other students who tried similar tactics.selective

   Keys: Accio

   Charm: Prevents people above or below a certain age from access to a target.

3. #3It was used by Dumbledore in the Ministry of Magic, immediately following the Battle of the Department of Mysteries on 17 June, 1996, while he duelled Voldemort.selective

   Keys: Aguamenti

   Spell: This spell was, supposedly, quite powerful as when it was cast, the opponent was forced to conjure a silver shield to deflect it.

4. #4It was used by Dumbledore in the Ministry of Magic, immediately following the Battle of the Department of Mysteries on 17 June, 1996, while he duelled Voldemort.selective

   Keys: Alarte Ascendare

   Spell: This spell was, supposedly, quite powerful as when it was cast, the opponent was forced to conjure a silver shield to deflect it.

5. #5Pronounced ah-LOH-ho-MOR-ah. Etymology: The incantation is derived from the West African Sidiki dialect used in geomancy; it means "friendly to thieves". 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.selective

   Keys: Alohomora

   Charm: 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.

6. #6Pronounced ah-MAH-toh ah-NEE-moh ah-nee-MAH-toh an-a-MAY-jus. 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". Overall, the incantation can roughly mean "My love brings me life, I am obliged to become an animal wizard."selective

   Keys: Amato Animo Animato Animagus

   Transfiguration: 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 consuming the potion, just after a lightning storm starts. The incantation is recited while placing the wand's tip over one's heart.

7. #7Pronounced an-tee-oh-kyoo-LAY-chee-ah. This spell was used to make Pansy Parkinson grow antlers in 1996.selective

   Keys: Anapneo

   Dark charm: Causes the target to grow antlers.

8. #8Pronounced an-tee-oh-kyoo-LAY-chee-ah. This spell was used to make Pansy Parkinson grow antlers in 1996.selective

   Keys: Anteoculatia

   Dark charm: Causes the target to grow antlers.

9. #9Pronounced ah-PAR-ay ves-TEE-jee-um. Newton Scamander used it to search for Porpentina Goldstein.selective

   Keys: Aparecium

   Charm: Reveals traces of magic, including footprints and track marks.

10. #10Pronounced ah-PAR-ay ves-TEE-jee-um. Newton Scamander used it to search for Porpentina Goldstein.selective

    Keys: Appare Vestigium

    Charm: Reveals traces of magic, including footprints and track marks.

11. #11Pronounced ah-REST-oh mo-MEN-tum. 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". Used 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.selective

    Keys: Aqua Eructo

    Charm: 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.

12. #12Pronounced ah-REST-oh mo-MEN-tum. 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". Used 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.selective

    Keys: Arania Exumai

    Charm: 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.

13. #13Pronounced ah-REST-oh mo-MEN-tum. 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". Used 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.selective

    Keys: Arresto Momentum

    Charm: 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.

14. #14Pronounced AH-vi-fors. Etymology: From Latin avis meaning "bird" and forma meaning "shape". Taught in Transfiguration class.selective

    Keys: Ascendio

    Transfiguration: Transforms the target into a bird.

15. #15Pronounced AH-vi-fors. Etymology: From Latin avis meaning "bird" and forma meaning "shape". Taught in Transfiguration class.selective

    Keys: Avada Kedavra

    Transfiguration: Transforms the target into a bird.

16. #16Pronounced AH-vi-fors. Etymology: From Latin avis meaning "bird" and forma meaning "shape". Taught in Transfiguration class.selective

    Keys: Avifors

    Transfiguration: Transforms the target into a bird.

17. #17Pronounced ah-ven-SEH-gwim. 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. 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.selective

    Keys: Avenseguim

    Charm: Turns an object into a tracking device.

18. #18Pronounced AH-viss. Etymology: The Latin word avis means "bird". Used in 1994 by Mr Ollivander to test Viktor Krum's wand. Also employed offensively by Hermione Granger against Ron Weasley.selective

    Keys: Avis

    Conjuration, Charm: Conjures a flock of birds from the tip of the wand. When used in conjunction with Oppugno, it can be used offensively.

19. #19Pronounced baw-BILL-ee-us. Etymology: Currently unclear, probably from English bauble. This is likely the incantation for White sparks.selective

    Keys: Baubillious

    Charm[15]: 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.

20. #20Pronounced bom-BAR-dah. Etymology: From the word bombard, meaning "to attack a place or person continually with bombs or other missiles". Taught in fourth year Charms class.selective

    Keys: Bombarda

    Charm: Provokes a small explosion.

21. #21Pronounced BOM-bar-dah MAX-ih-mah.selective

    Keys: Bombarda Maxima

    Charm: Creates a large explosion capable of removing entire walls. A more advanced and more powerful form of the Exploding Charm.

22. #22Pronounced BRA-key-um ee-MEN-doh. 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". 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.selective

    Keys: Brackium Emendo

    Charm, Healing Spell: If used correctly, it is claimed that this spell will heal broken bones; this theory is supported by the etymology.

23. #23Pronounced cal-VOR-ee-oh. Etymology: From Latin calvus = "bald". The book Curses and Counter-Curses by Vindictus Viridian mentions this curse.selective

    Keys: Calvorio

    Curse: Removes the victim's hair.

24. #24Pronounced CAN-tiss. Etymology: Cantare is Latin for "sing". Used by the Hogwarts professors to enchant suits of armour.selective

    Keys: Cantis

    Charm: Causes the victim to burst uncontrollably into song.

25. #25Pronounced ca-PAY-shus ex-TREEM-us. Etymology: 'Capacious in English means when the capacity is very extreme, and Extremis is in latin, extreme. Meaning "Extreme Capacity" 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 Quidditch World Cup in 1994; 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.selective

    Keys: Capacious extremis

    Charm: Expands the internal dimensions of an object without affecting the external dimensions, enhancing its capacity, and rendering its contents lighter.

26. #26Pronounced CAR-pay ruh-TRACK-tum. Etymology: From the Latin carpe, meaning "to seize" and retracto, meaning "I draw back". Taught in third year Charms class.selective

    Keys: Carpe Retractum

    Charm: 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.

27. #27Pronounced CAH-vay uh-NIM-i-kuhm. Etymology: The incantation is a Latin phrase which translates to "beware of the enemy". Used multiple times by Hermione Granger in 1997 and 1998 to protect the tent she shared with Ron Weasley and Harry Potter.selective

    Keys: Cave inimicum

    Charm: Produces a boundary that keeps the caster hidden from others.

28. #28selective

    Keys: Celescere

    Charm: Causes plants within a greenhouse to grow at an accelerated rate. It was created by combining elements of the Herbivicus Charm and Gemino Curse.

29. #29Pronounced SIR-cum-roh-tuh. This spell was used by Leta Lestrange to rotate a record tower in the Records Room at the French Ministry of Magic Headquarters, revealing Newton Scamander and Porpentina Goldstein to be hiding behind the tower.selective

    Keys: Circumrota

    Charm: Rotates objects.

30. #30Pronounced SIS-tem uh-PE-ree-o. Etymology: Aperio is Latin for "uncover" or "open"; Cista is Latin for "trunk" or "chest". This spell was taught in fourth year Charms class at Hogwarts.selective

    Keys: Cistem Aperio

    Charm: Opens chests and boxes.

31. #31Pronounced cul-loh-POR-tus. Etymology: Perhaps a portmanteau of the Latin words colligare, which means "restrain" and porta, which means "gate". This spell can easily be countered with Alohomora. Used by Hermione Granger in 1996 in an attempt to prevent the Death Eaters that were following her from catching up.selective

    Keys: Colloportus

    Charm: Locks doors and all things that can be locked. It is the counter-charm to the Unlocking Spell.

32. #32Pronounced CAWL-low-shoo. 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". 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.selective

    Keys: Colloshoo

    Hex: Sticks the target's shoes to the ground.

33. #33Pronounced co-loh-VA-riah. Etymology: Almost certainly a combination of English "colour" and "vary". Used by fifth-years in their OWLs.selective

    Keys: Colovaria

    Charm: Changes the target's colour.

34. #34Pronounced kon-FRING-goh. Etymology: The incantation is direct Latin for "destroy". This spell seems to use heat for its explosion, while Expulso uses pressure instead. 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; it was later used by Hermione Granger in an attempt to kill Nagini and facilitate an escape from Godric's Hollow.selective

    Keys: Confringo

    Curse: Produces a fiery explosion.

35. #35Pronounced con-FUN-doh. Etymology: The incantation, when non-capitalised, means "I confuse"; the title may derive from the Latin confundere, meaning "to confuse" or "to perplex." 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.selective

    Keys: Confundo

    Charm: Causes the victim to become confused and befuddled.

36. #36This maybe be the spell that caused Harry to turn his eyebrow yellow in 1996. Harry may have used this spell to turn his teacher's hair blue.selective

    Keys: Crinus Muto

    Transfiguration: Used to transfigure the colour and style of one's hair.

37. #37Pronounced KROO-see-oh. Etymology: Latin crucio means "I torture". 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.selective

    Keys: Crucio

    Curse: Inflicts intense pain on the recipient of the curse. This curse does not physically harm the victim, but may in extreme cases drive them insane. The pain is described as having hot knives being driven into the victim. It cannot be cast successfully by a person who is doing so out of pure spite or anger; one must feel a true desire to cause the victim pain. If one casts this spell, he or she will receive a life sentence in Azkaban prison for it, as with the other two Unforgivable Curses.

38. #38Pronounced deh-FOH-dee-oh. Etymology: The incantation is Latin for "I dig". Used by The Trio to escape from a bank in 1998 while riding a dragon. It was later used by Harry to write the epitaph for Dobby, who had been killed.selective

    Keys: Defodio

    Charm: Allows the caster to dig and carve through the target.

39. #39Pronounced deh-LEE-tree-us. Etymology: Latin delere, meaning "to destroy", and English "detritus", meaning rubble. 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.selective

    Keys: Deletrius

    Charm: Counter-charm to the Reverse Spell, vanishing the image of the last spell cast. It may also disintegrate other certain images.

40. #40Pronounced den-SAW-jee-oh. Etymology: From Latin dens, meaning "tooth", and augeo, meaning "I enlarge"; essentially, it means "I enlarge the tooth". Introduced in 1994, when Draco Malfoy's spell rebounded upon Hermione Granger; her teeth were past her collar before she was forced to run to the hospital to get them shrunk.selective

    Keys: Densaugeo

    Hex: This hex causes the victim's teeth to grow rapidly.

41. #41Pronounced deh-PREEM-oh. Etymology: The incantation, when non-capitalised, means "to depress" or "depress". Hermione Granger blasted a hole through the living room floor of Xenophilius Lovegood's house in 1998 using this spell.selective

    Keys: Deprimo

    Charm: Charm used to blast holes in the ground.

42. #42Pronounced deh-PUL-soh. Etymology: From the Latin depulsio, meaning "drive away". Although it is learned in the fourth-year charms class at Hogwarts, it is used multiple times in 1993, as well as in 1995.selective

    Keys: Depulso

    Charm: Sends the target away from the caster. It is the counter-charm to the Summoning Charm.

43. #43Pronounced deh-SEN-doh. Etymology: Descendo is Latin for "I descend". 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.selective

    Keys: Descendo

    Charm: Causes object to fall or move downwards.

44. #44Pronounced dih-FIN-doh. Etymology: Latin diffindere, meaning "to divide" or "to split". 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.selective

    Keys: Diffindo

    Charm: Used to precisely cut or tear objects.

45. #45Pronounced dim-in-YEW-en-DOUGH. Etymology: The incantation derives from the musical term diminuendo, meaning "a gradual decrease of the volume of sound". Performed by Nigel Wolpert in 1995, during a Dumbledore's Army meeting.selective

    Keys: Diminuendo

    Charm: Forces the target to shrink.

46. #46Pronounced dih-SEN-dee-um. Etymology: There are numerous suggestions. 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. 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.selective

    Keys: Dissendium

    Charm: Used to open passages.

47. #47Pronounced drah-KOH-nih-fors. Etymology: From the Latin word draco, meaning "dragon", and forma meaning "shape". Taught in third year Transfiguration class.selective

    Keys: Draconifors

    Transfiguration: Transforms the target into a dragon.

48. #48Pronounced DUCK-lih-fors. Etymology: From the English duck, and the Latin forma meaning "shape".selective

    Keys: Ducklifors

    Transfiguration, Jinx: Transforms the target into a duck.

49. #49Pronounced DYOO-roh. Etymology: Latin duro means "harden". Used by Hermione Granger in 1998 while escaping from Death Eaters in the Battle of Hogwarts.selective

    Keys: Duro

    Charm: Turns an object to stone.

50. #50Pronounced ee-BUB-lee-oh. Used often by members of the Statute of Secrecy Task Force.selective

    Keys: Ebublio

    Jinx: Causes the victim to be trapped in a large bubble.

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