The Standard Book of Spells
From Accio to Wingardium Leviosa: Meanings, Pronunciations, and Wand Motions.
Accio
AK-ee-oh
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Accio
Summons an object to the caster
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Accio (Broom)
AK-ee-oh BROOM
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Accio (Broom)
Summons a broomstick to the caster
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Aguamenti
AH-gwah-MEN-tee
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Aguamenti
Produces a jet of water from the wand tip
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Alohomora
ah-LOH-ho-MOR-ah
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Alohomora
Unlocks doors and windows
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Animagus Transformation
AN-ih-MAY-gus
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Animagus Transformation
Allows a witch or wizard to transform into a specific animal
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Anteoculatia
an-tee-oh-kyoo-LAY-shuh
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Anteoculatia
Causes antlers to grow on the target's head
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Anti-Cheating Spell
N/A
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Anti-Cheating Spell
Prevents cheating on exams
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Aparecium
ah-par-EE-see-um
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Aparecium
Reveals invisible ink and hidden messages
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Aqua Eructo
AH-kwah ee-RUK-toh
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Aqua Eructo
Creates a large spout of water from the wand
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Arresto Momentum
ah-REST-oh mo-MEN-tum
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Arresto Momentum
Slows down or stops a moving object or person
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Ascendio
ah-SEN-dee-oh
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Ascendio
Lifts the caster high into the air
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Avada Kedavra
ah-VAH-dah keh-DAV-rah
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Avada Kedavra
Instantly kills the target (Killing Curse)
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Avifors
AH-vi-forz
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Avifors
Transforms objects into birds
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Avis
AH-vis
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Avis
Conjures a flock of birds from the wand tip
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Babbling Curse
N/A
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Babbling Curse
Causes uncontrollable babbling
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Banishing Charm
N/A
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Banishing Charm
Sends objects flying away from the caster
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Bat-Bogey Hex
N/A
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Bat-Bogey Hex
Transforms the target's bogies into bats that attack them
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Bombarda
bom-BAR-dah
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Bombarda
Creates a small explosion
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Bombarda Maxima
bom-BAR-dah MAX-ih-mah
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Bombarda Maxima
Creates a large explosion
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Calvorio
cal-VOR-ee-oh
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Calvorio
Removes the target's hair (Hair Loss Curse)
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Cantis
CAN-tis
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Cantis
Causes the target to sing uncontrollably
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Carpe Retractum
CAR-pay reh-TRACK-tum
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Carpe Retractum
Produces a magical rope to pull objects or people
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Cave Inimicum
CAH-vay ih-NIH-mih-kum
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Cave Inimicum
Strengthens enclosure from enemies
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Cheering Charm
N/A
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Cheering Charm
Causes the target to become happy and cheerful
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Colloportus
coll-loh-POR-tus
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Colloportus
Locks doors magically
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Colovaria
co-loh-VAR-ee-ah
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Colovaria
Changes the color of an object
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Confringo
kon-FRIN-goh
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Confringo
Causes objects to explode into flames (Blasting Curse)
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Confundo
con-FUN-doh
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Confundo
Causes confusion in the target
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Conjunctivitis Curse
kon-junk-tih-VY-tis
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Conjunctivitis Curse
Affects the target's eyesight, causing inflammation
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Crinus Muto
KREE-nus MYOO-toh
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Crinus Muto
Changes the color and style of hair
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Crucio
KROO-see-oh
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Crucio
Inflicts unbearable pain on the victim (Cruciatus Curse)
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Defodio
deh-FOH-dee-oh
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Defodio
Gouges chunks out of earth or stone (Gouging Spell)
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Deletrius
deh-LEE-tree-us
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Deletrius
Erases the image created by Prior Incantato
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Densaugeo
den-SAW-jee-oh
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Densaugeo
Causes teeth to grow rapidly
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Depulso
deh-PUL-soh
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Depulso
Pushes objects away from the caster (Banishing Charm)
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Diffindo
dih-FIN-doh
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Diffindo
Cuts or tears objects
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Diminuendo
dim-in-YEW-en-doh
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Diminuendo
Shrinks objects
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Draconifors
dra-KON-ih-forz
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Draconifors
Transforms small objects into dragons
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Duro
DOO-roh
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Duro
Turns the target into stone
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Engorgio
en-GOR-jee-oh
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Engorgio
Enlarges objects (Engorgement Charm)
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Engorgio Skullus
en-GOR-jee-oh SKULL-us
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Engorgio Skullus
Causes the target's head to swell
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Entomorphis
en-toh-MOR-fis
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Entomorphis
Transforms the target into an insect-like creature
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Episkey
ee-PIS-key
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Episkey
Heals minor injuries
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Erecto
eh-REK-toh
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Erecto
Erects tents or other structures
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Evanesco
ev-an-ES-koh
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Evanesco
Makes objects vanish
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Expecto Patronum
ex-PEK-toh pah-TROH-num
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Expecto Patronum
Conjures a Patronus to defend against Dementors and Lethifolds
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Expelliarmus
ex-PELL-ee-AR-mus
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Expelliarmus
Disarms opponent, forcing them to release whatever they're holding
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Expulso
eks-PUL-soh
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Expulso
Causes objects to explode with force
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Felifors
FEH-lih-forz
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Felifors
Transforms cats into cauldrons
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Ferula
feh-ROO-la
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Ferula
Creates bandages and splints
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Fianto Duri
fee-AN-toh DOO-ree
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Fianto Duri
Strengthens protective enchantments
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Fidelius Charm
fih-DAY-lee-us
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Fidelius Charm
Conceals a secret inside a living soul (Secret Keeper)
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Fiendfyre
FEEND-fyr
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Fiendfyre
Creates cursed fire that takes the form of beasts and destroys almost anything
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Finite Incantatem
fi-NEE-tay in-can-TAH-tem
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Finite Incantatem
Terminates spell effects
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Flagrante Curse
flah-GRAN-tay
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Flagrante Curse
Causes objects to burn anyone who touches them
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Flagrate
flah-GRAH-tay
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Flagrate
Allows the caster to write with fire in the air
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Flipendo
flih-PEN-doh
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Flipendo
Knocks back objects or creatures (Knockback Jinx)
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Fumos
FYOO-mos
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Fumos
Creates a defensive smokescreen
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Furnunculus
fur-NUN-kyoo-lus
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Furnunculus
Causes boils to appear on the target
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Geminio
jeh-MIH-nee-oh
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Geminio
Creates a duplicate of an object
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Gemino Curse
JEM-ih-noh
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Gemino Curse
Causes objects to multiply rapidly when touched
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Glisseo
GLIS-ee-oh
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Glisseo
Transforms stairs into a smooth slide
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Hot-Air Charm
N/A
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Hot-Air Charm
Produces a stream of hot air from the wand
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Hover Charm
N/A
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Hover Charm
Causes objects to hover in mid-air
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Hurling Hex
N/A
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Hurling Hex
Causes a broomstick to vibrate violently and try to throw off its rider
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Immobulus
ih-MOB-yoo-lus
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Immobulus
Immobilizes living targets
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Impedimenta
im-ped-ih-MEN-tah
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Impedimenta
Slows down or stops moving objects or people
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Imperio
im-PEER-ee-oh
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Imperio
Places the victim under the caster's complete control
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Impervius
im-PER-vee-us
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Impervius
Makes objects repel water
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Inanimatus Conjurus
in-an-ih-MAH-tus con-JUR-us
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Inanimatus Conjurus
Conjures inanimate objects
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Incarcerous
in-CAR-ser-us
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Incarcerous
Binds someone with ropes
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Incendio
in-SEN-dee-oh
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Incendio
Produces fire
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Jelly-Legs Jinx
N/A
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Jelly-Legs Jinx
Causes the target's legs to become wobbly like jelly
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Knee-Reversal Hex
N/A
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Knee-Reversal Hex
Causes the target's knees to appear on the wrong side of their legs
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Langlock
LANG-lok
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Langlock
Glues the target's tongue to the roof of their mouth
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Lapifors
LAP-ih-forz
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Lapifors
Transforms small objects into rabbits
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Legilimens
leh-JIL-ih-mens
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Legilimens
Allows the caster to read the target's mind
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Levicorpus
leh-vee-COR-pus
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Levicorpus
Dangles the target upside-down by their ankle
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Liberacorpus
lib-er-ah-COR-pus
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Liberacorpus
Counter-spell to Levicorpus
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Locomotor
LOH-koh-moh-tor
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Locomotor
Levitates and moves objects
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Locomotor Mortis
LOH-koh-moh-tor MOR-tis
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Locomotor Mortis
Locks the target's legs together (Leg-Locker Curse)
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Lumos
LOO-mos
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Lumos
Creates a beam of light from the wand tip
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Lumos Maxima
LOO-mos MAX-ih-mah
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Lumos Maxima
Creates an intense beam of bright light
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Lumos Solem
LOO-mos SO-lem
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Lumos Solem
Creates a powerful beam of sunlight
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Melofors
MEL-oh-forz
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Melofors
Encases the target's head in a pumpkin
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Meteolojinx Recanto
mee-tee-OH-loh-jinx reh-CAN-toh
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Meteolojinx Recanto
Stops weather effects caused by jinxes
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Mobiliarbus
MO-bil-ee-AR-bus
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Mobiliarbus
Levitates and moves trees or wooden objects
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Mobilicorpus
MO-bil-ee-COR-pus
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Mobilicorpus
Levitates and moves bodies
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Morsmordre
morz-MOR-druh
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Morsmordre
Conjures the Dark Mark in the sky
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Mucus Ad Nauseam
MYOO-kus ad NAW-zee-am
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Mucus Ad Nauseam
Gives the target an endless runny nose
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Muffliato
muf-lee-AH-toh
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Muffliato
Creates a buzzing sound to prevent conversations from being overheard
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Multicorfors
mul-tee-COR-forz
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Multicorfors
Changes the color and style of clothing
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Nox
NOCKS
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Nox
Extinguishes wand light (counter to Lumos)
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Obliviate
oh-BLI-vee-ate
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Obliviate
Erases memories (Memory Charm)
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Obscuro
ob-SKYOOR-oh
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Obscuro
Blindfolds the target
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Obscuro
ob-SKOOR-oh
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Obscuro
Blindfolds the target with a blindfold
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Oppugno
oh-PUG-noh
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Oppugno
Directs conjured creatures to attack the target
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Orchideous
or-KID-ee-us
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Orchideous
Conjures flowers from the wand tip
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Pack
PAK
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Pack
Packs luggage and items into a trunk
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Periculum
peh-RIK-yoo-lum
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Periculum
Creates red sparks as a signal
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Petrificus Totalus
peh-TRI-fi-kus toh-TAH-lus
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Petrificus Totalus
Petrifies the target completely (Full Body-Bind Curse)
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Piertotum Locomotor
pee-air-TOH-tum LOH-koh-MOH-tor
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Piertotum Locomotor
Animates statues and suits of armor
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Point Me
POYNT MEE
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Point Me
Makes the wand act as a compass (Four-Point Spell)
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Portus
POR-tus
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Portus
Turns an object into a Portkey
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Prior Incantato
pri-OR in-can-TAH-toh
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Prior Incantato
Reveals the last spell cast by a wand
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Protego
pro-TAY-goh
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Protego
Creates a magical shield to deflect spells
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Protego Horribilis
pro-TAY-goh hor-ih-BIL-is
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Protego Horribilis
Provides powerful protection against Dark Magic
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Protego Maxima
pro-TAY-goh MAX-ih-mah
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Protego Maxima
Creates a powerful, large-scale protective shield
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Protego Totalum
pro-TAY-goh toh-TAH-lum
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Protego Totalum
Protects an area from intruders
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Quietus
KWIY-uh-tus
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Quietus
Reduces amplified voice to normal (counter to Sonorus)
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Reducio
reh-DOO-see-oh
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Reducio
Shrinks an enlarged object back to its original size
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Reducto
reh-DUK-toh
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Reducto
Blasts solid objects into pieces
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Refilling Charm
N/A
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Refilling Charm
Refills containers with their original contents
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Relashio
reh-LASH-ee-oh
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Relashio
Forces the target to release its grip; produces sparks underwater
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Rennervate
REN-er-vate
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Rennervate
Revives an unconscious person
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Reparo
reh-PAH-roh
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Reparo
Repairs broken objects
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Repello Inimicum
reh-PEL-oh ih-NIH-mih-kum
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Repello Inimicum
Disintegrates anyone who attempts to enter the protected area with bad intentions
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Repello Muggletum
reh-PEL-oh MUG-ul-tum
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Repello Muggletum
Repels Muggles from an area (Muggle-Repelling Charm)
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Revelio
reh-VEL-ee-oh
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Revelio
Reveals hidden objects or people
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Rictusempra
rik-tuh-SEM-prah
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Rictusempra
Causes uncontrollable laughter (Tickling Charm)
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Riddikulus
rih-dih-KUL-us
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Riddikulus
Forces a Boggart to take a less frightening form
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Salvio Hexia
SAL-vee-oh HEX-ee-ah
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Salvio Hexia
Provides protection against hexes
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Scourgify
SKUR-juh-fiy
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Scourgify
Cleans objects (Scouring Charm)
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Sectumsempra
sek-tum-SEM-prah
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Sectumsempra
Slashes the target as if by an invisible sword, causing deep wounds
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Serpensortia
ser-pen-SOR-tee-ah
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Serpensortia
Conjures a serpent from the wand
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Shield Charm
N/A
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Shield Charm
Creates a magical barrier to deflect physical entities and spells
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Silencio
sih-LEN-see-oh
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Silencio
Silences the target
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Slugulus Eructo
slug-YOO-lus eh-RUK-toh
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Slugulus Eructo
Causes the target to vomit slugs (Slug-Vomiting Charm)
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Snufflifors
SNUFF-lih-forz
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Snufflifors
Transforms objects into mice
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Sonorus
soh-NOR-us
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Sonorus
Amplifies the caster's voice
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Specialis Revelio
speh-see-AH-lis reh-VEL-ee-oh
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Specialis Revelio
Reveals hidden magical properties of an object
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Spongify
SPUN-ji-fiy
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Spongify
Makes objects soft and bouncy
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Stickfast Hex
N/A
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Stickfast Hex
Causes the target's shoes to stick to the ground
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Stinging Hex
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Stinging Hex
Produces a stinging sensation and causes swelling
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Stupefy
STOO-peh-fiy
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Stupefy
Stuns the target, rendering them unconscious
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Tarantallegra
tah-RAN-ta-LEG-ra
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Tarantallegra
Forces the target's legs to dance uncontrollably
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Tergeo
TUR-jee-oh
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Tergeo
Cleans up messes and bloodstains
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Tongue-Tying Curse
N/A
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Tongue-Tying Curse
Prevents the target from speaking about a specific subject
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Trip Jinx
N/A
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Trip Jinx
Causes the target to trip and fall
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Unbreakable Vow
N/A
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Unbreakable Vow
Creates a magical binding vow between two people; breaking it results in death
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Vera Verto
vare-uh VARE-toh
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Vera Verto
Transforms animals into water goblets
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Vulnera Sanentur
vul-NER-ah sah-NEN-tur
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Vulnera Sanentur
Heals deep wounds and slows blood loss
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Waddiwasi
wah-dee-WAH-see
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Waddiwasi
Shoots small objects at high velocity
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Warming Charm
N/A
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Warming Charm
Keeps the target warm
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Wingardium Leviosa
win-GAR-dee-um lev-ee-OH-sah
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Wingardium Leviosa
Levitates objects
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The Magic of Harry Potter Spells
Harry Potter spells are the cornerstone of magic in the wizarding world. From the moment young witches and wizards step into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, they begin learning an incredible array of Harry Potter spells that range from simple charms to complex curses. Our comprehensive guide covers over 100 Harry Potter spells, complete with pronunciations, effects, and the famous characters who wielded them. Whether you're a dedicated Potterhead looking to expand your magical knowledge or a newcomer to the wizarding world, this complete list of Harry Potter spells will help you understand the rich tapestry of magic that J.K. Rowling created.
Types of Harry Potter Spells
In the Harry Potter universe, spells are categorized into several distinct types, each serving different purposes in the magical world. Charms are the most common Harry Potter spells, used for everyday tasks like levitating objects with Wingardium Leviosa or unlocking doors with Alohomora. Curses and hexes represent darker Harry Potter spells that cause harm or discomfort to their targets. Transfiguration spells, taught by Professor McGonagall at Hogwarts, transform objects from one form to another. Defensive spells like Protego and Expelliarmus protect wizards from attacks. The most feared are the three Unforgivable Curses - Imperio (the Imperius Curse), Crucio (the Cruciatus Curse), and Avada Kedavra (the Killing Curse) - Harry Potter spells so dark that using them on another human warrants a life sentence in Azkaban prison.
Learning Harry Potter Spells at Hogwarts
Throughout the Harry Potter series, students at Hogwarts learn spells through various classes including Charms with Professor Flitwick, Transfiguration with Professor McGonagall, and Defense Against the Dark Arts with rotating professors. From Hermione Granger's perfectly executed Wingardium Leviosa in their first year to Harry Potter's signature Expelliarmus that he used to defeat Lord Voldemort, each Harry Potter spell has its own pronunciation, wand movement, and magical effect. The proper incantation and wand technique are crucial - as Hermione famously corrected Ron, it's LeviOsa, not LevioSA! Browse our collection to discover spells from all seven books and eight movies.
Most Famous Harry Potter Spells
Some Harry Potter spells have become iconic symbols of the entire franchise. Expelliarmus, the Disarming Charm, became Harry Potter's signature spell throughout the series - he used it so frequently that Death Eaters could identify him by it during the Battle of the Seven Potters. Expecto Patronum, the Patronus Charm, creates a silver guardian animal that protects against Dementors and can send messages. Harry's Patronus is a stag, just like his father James Potter's Animagus form. Lumos illuminates the wand tip, while its counterpart Nox extinguishes it. Accio, the Summoning Charm, calls objects to the caster - Harry famously used Accio Firebolt during the Triwizard Tournament. These Harry Potter spells demonstrate the creativity and depth of magic in the wizarding world.
Dark Magic and Forbidden Harry Potter Spells
Not all Harry Potter spells are taught at Hogwarts. Dark magic encompasses the most dangerous and morally corrupt spells in the wizarding world. Beyond the three Unforgivable Curses, there are numerous dark Harry Potter spells that cause suffering. Sectumsempra, invented by Severus Snape during his time as the Half-Blood Prince, slashes victims as if by an invisible sword - Harry unknowingly used this spell on Draco Malfoy with devastating results. Morsmordre conjures the Dark Mark, Voldemort's terrifying symbol. Fiendfyre creates cursed flames that take the form of beasts and are nearly impossible to control. The study of dark Harry Potter spells is forbidden at Hogwarts, though Defense Against the Dark Arts classes teach students how to protect themselves from such magic.
Everyday Magic: Household Harry Potter Spells
While epic duels capture our imagination, everyday Harry Potter spells make life in the wizarding world convenient and magical. Reparo fixes broken objects instantly - Hermione used it to repair Harry's glasses multiple times. Scourgify cleans messes with a flick of the wand. Pack magically packs luggage into trunks. Aguamenti produces clean water from the wand tip. These practical Harry Potter spells show that magic isn't just about battles and adventure - it's woven into every aspect of wizarding life. Mrs. Weasley's enchanted clock, self-washing dishes at the Burrow, and magically heated blankets all demonstrate how Harry Potter spells make daily tasks effortless for magical families.
Harry Potter Spells in Dueling and Combat
Magical combat in the Harry Potter series showcases some of the most dramatic spell usage. During duels, wizards and witches must think quickly, combining offensive Harry Potter spells like Stupefy (the Stunning Spell), Petrificus Totalus (the Full Body-Bind), and Impedimenta (the Impediment Jinx) with defensive spells like Protego (Shield Charm) and Protego Maxima for stronger protection. The epic battles at the Ministry of Magic, the Battle of Hogwarts, and Harry's final confrontation with Voldemort demonstrate advanced magical combat. Skilled duelists like Dumbledore and Voldemort could cast Harry Potter spells non-verbally, giving them a significant advantage. The Order of the Phoenix members were especially proficient in combat Harry Potter spells.
Spell Invention in the Harry Potter Universe
Creating new Harry Potter spells requires exceptional magical talent and knowledge. Severus Snape, despite his troubled past, was a gifted spell inventor. As a Hogwarts student, he created Levicorpus (which dangles victims upside-down), Liberacorpus (its counter-spell), Muffliato (which creates a buzzing sound to prevent eavesdropping), and the dangerous Sectumsempra. These original Harry Potter spells were recorded in Snape's Potions textbook, which Harry later acquired. The Marauders - James Potter, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, and Peter Pettigrew - also developed unique magical techniques, including the Marauder's Map. This creative aspect of Harry Potter spells shows that magic in this universe continues to evolve through innovation.
Pronunciation Guide for Harry Potter Spells
Proper pronunciation is essential when casting Harry Potter spells. Latin and pseudo-Latin form the basis of most incantations, giving them an ancient, mystical quality. Wingardium Leviosa is pronounced win-GAR-dee-um lev-ee-OH-sah, with emphasis on the correct syllables being crucial for success. Expelliarmus is spoken as ex-PELL-ee-AR-mus. The Patronus Charm's incantation, Expecto Patronum, is pronounced ex-PEK-toh pah-TROH-num. Many Harry Potter spells derive from Latin words related to their effects - Lumos comes from the Latin word for light, while Nox means night. Understanding these linguistic roots helps fans appreciate the thoughtfulness behind each Harry Potter spell's creation.
Why Harry Potter Spells Captivate Fans Worldwide
Harry Potter spells have captured the imagination of millions of fans around the globe for over two decades. The magic system created by J.K. Rowling strikes a perfect balance between wonder and rules-based consistency. Each Harry Potter spell feels authentic, with clear limitations and logical applications. Fans love practicing wand movements, memorizing incantations, and debating which Harry Potter spells would be most useful in real life. The Universal Studios theme parks feature interactive wands that let visitors cast Harry Potter spells at special locations throughout the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. From video games to merchandise, Harry Potter spells remain central to the franchise's enduring appeal, connecting fans to the magical world they love.