Post by Elliot Barker on Dec 31, 2012 15:32:35 GMT -8
This is a list of all the spells and charms mentioned in the books, for your use and convenience. With thanks to the hp lexicon;; for the information.
A
Accio "Summoning Charm"
Causes an object to fly to the caster, even over quite some distance; the target object is said to have been Summoned. It would seem that the caster must know at least the general location of the object Summoned.
Age Line incantation unknown
A thin golden line drawn on a floor, which affects anyone who crosses it if they are too young. (Presumably, an Age Line could also be set up to prevent someone to cross who was older than a given age.)
Aguamenti
Charm that conjures a fountain or jet of clear water from the caster's wand.
Alohomora
Charm that causes a locked door to open
Anapneo
Spell that clears the target's airway, if blocked.
Animagus Transfiguration
The Transfiguration by which an Animagus takes his or her animal form, or reverts to human form from animal form. The animal form is sometimes referred to as the witch or wizard's Animagus form.
Anti-Apparition incantation unknown
Prevents someone from Apparating
Anti-Cheating spell incantation unknown
Cast on quills before exams.
Anti-Disapparition Jinx incantation unknown
Prevents someone from Apparating
Anti-gravity Mist incantation unknown
Charm which creates an innocent-looking mist which hovers above the ground. A person stepping into this mist immediately finds that up and down have reversed and they are hanging from the ground over the endless sky.
Antler Jinxincantation unknown
Causes the victim to sprout antlers.
Aparecium
Makes invisible ink become visible.
Apparition Apparate, Disapparate, nonverbal spell
Advanced spell used by fully trained wizards to disappear from one place and appear almost instantly somewhere else.
Apparition, Side-Along
A form of Apparition in which the Apparator touches someone else, such as a child too young to Apparate, and Apparates with that person as a "passenger".
Armor-Bewitching Charm incantation unknown
Enchants a suit of armor to sing Christmas carols.
Arrows, Wand incantation unknown
Shoots arrows out of a wand.
Avada Kedavra "Killing Curse"
Causes instant death in a flash of green light, usually leaving no sign of physical damage or of the cause of death that would be detectable to a Muggle autopsy.
One of the Unforgivable Curses (GF14), said to be unblockable and with no counter-curse.
Avis
Conjures a flock of small, twittering birds.
B
Babbling Curse incantation unknown
Exact effect not mentioned, but one can assume it causes the victim to babble.
Banishing Charm reverse of Summoning Charm, incantation unknown
Sends an object away from the caster.
Bat-Bogey Hex incantation unknown
Engorges an opponent's 'bogies' to bat-size, gives them wings, and sets them to attacking his or her face.
Bewitched Sleep incantation unknown
Puts the target person into a deep sleep; subjects are in a state almost like suspended animation and do not breathe for the duration of the spell.
Bewitched Snowballs incantation unknown
Enchants snowballs to fly around and hit things.
Binding/Fastening magic incantations vary, including Incarcerous
Spells which fasten chains or ropes to restrain someone or something.
Blasting Curse incantation unknown
Useful spell for Wizarding Duels.
Bluebell Flames incantation unknown
Creates a quantity of blue flame which can be directed to a specific place.
Body-Bind Curse
See PETRIFICUS TOTALUS.
Boggart Banishing spell
See RIDDIKULUS.
Bond of Blood incantation unknown
The bond of blood is an extremely powerful ancient magic which is formed when a person sacrifices themself for another person of their family, out of love. The sacrifice creates a lingering protection in the blood of the person who was saved. It is not activated, however, until the charm is actually cast, and it is not sealed and functioning until another member of the family accepts the saved person as their own. As with most ancient magic, the bond of blood is mysterious and very strong and is not completely understood by most wizards.
Braking Charm incantation unknown
Charm used on a broomstick to allow it to stop effectively.
Bubbles incantation unknown
Spell which pours non-bursting golden bubbles out of the wand.
Bubble-Head Charm incantation unknown
Encloses the head of the caster with a bubble of breathable air.
C
Canary Transfiguration Hex incantation unknown
A temporary hex to change someone into a giant canary. After a few moments, the transfigured person molts back into themselves.
Candle Magic incantation unknown
This minor spell ignites candles and can make them float in midair.
Cheering Charm incantation unknown
A charm that cheers a person up, makes them happy.
Colloportus spell name unknown
Seals a door, making an odd squelching noise.
Color Change incantation unknown
A Charms spell which is required during the practical portion of the Charms OWL. Possible the same as the flashing paint charm.
Confundus Charm incantation unknown
Causes confusion. A person who is affected by this Charm is said to be Confunded.
Conjunctivitis Curse incantation unknown
A spell that affects the eyes and vision of the target.
Conjured items no incantation used
A spell that creates objects out of thin air.
Conjuring Spells incantation unknown
A type of magic that creates objects out of thin air.
Cross-Species Switches various incantations
Classification of Transfiguration magic in which one type of creature is transfigured into another.
Crucio "Cruciatus Curse"
One of the "Unforgivable Curses," this spell causes the victim to suffer almost intolerable pain. Some victims of prolonged use of this curse have been driven insane.
Curse of the Bogies various incantations
Effect unknown.
Cushioning Charm incantation unknown
The Cushioning Charm creates an invisible "pillow" on the handle of a broom to make flying more comfortable.
D
Deletriusspell name unknown
Erases the ghost images of spells revealed by the Priori Incantatem spell. Possibly can be used to remove other spell effects as well.
Densaugeo
Curse which causes the victim's teeth to enlarge grotesquely.
Diffindo "Severing Charm"
Spell that cuts something open.
Disapparate incantation unknown
Apparition, as seen from the place a wizard is leaving.
Disillusionment Charm incantation unknown
A charm which hides the true, magical nature of something.
Dissendium spell name unknown
Opens the secret door in the statue of the hump-backed witch.
Draw up a Chair incantation unknown
Conjures a chair out of thin air.
Drought Charm incantation unknown
Dries up water.
E
Enchanted Snow no incantation given
A magical imitation snow which, unlike real snow, is warm and dry.
Engorgio "Engorgement Charm"
Spell which causes the target to swell in size.
Ennervate
Spell used to revive a person who has been hit by a Stunner.
Entrail-Expelling Curse incantation unknown
Apparently this curse causes the victim's insides to come out of them.
Entrancing Enchantments incantation unknown
Spells that cause someone to fall in love with the caster.
Episkey
Heals/repairs damage that has been inflicted on the target.
Evanesco "Vanishing Spell"
Makes something vanish (not just become invisible, but go away completely)
Expecto Patronum "Patronus Charm"
Conjures a Patronus, a silvery phantom shape, usually that of an animal, which is the embodiment of the positive thoughts of the caster. A Patronus will drive away Dementors.
Expelliarmus "Disarming Spell"
Causes opponent's weapon to fly out of his or her hand.
Extinguishing Spell incantation unknown
Spell that puts out fires.
F
Feather-light incantation unknown
Spell that makes an object weigh practically nothing.
Ferula
Spell that conjures a wooden rod
Fidelius Charm
"An immensely complex spell involving the magical concealment of a secret inside a single, living soul. The information is hidden inside the chosen person, or Secret-Keeper, and is henceforth impossible to find -- unless, of course, the Secret-Keeper chooses to divulge it"
Finger-Removing Jinx incantation unknown
Removes a person's fingers.
Finite
Stops a currently operating spell effect.
Finite Incantatem
Stops currently operating spell effects.
Fire Talking incantation unknown
Using Floo Powder in a fire connected to the Floo Network, a person can communicate with another over distance. The head of the person making contact appears in the midst of the flames and they can hold a conversation and even interact physically with the person they are connecting to.
Fixing Charm incantation unknown
Spell that magically fastens one thing to another.
Flagrate
Creates a burning, fiery line in the air which can be "drawn" with the wand into specific shapes. The shape lingers for some time.
Flame Freezing Charm incantation unknown
Changes the properties of fire so that its heat feels like a warm breeze.
Flashing Paint Charm incantation unknown
This "tricky little charm" makes the paint on a banner flash different colors.
Fountain of Wine incantation unknown
A spell which produces a fountain of wine from the end of the wand.
Fur spell incantation unknown
A spell that causes a person to grow fur.
Furnunculus
Curse that causes boils to break out all over the victim.
G
Gripping Charms incantation unknown
Spell that allows an object to be held more easily
Grooming Charms incantation unknown
Minor spells for personal grooming.
Growth Charms incantation unknown
Spells to make things grow in size.
H
Hair-Growing Hex incantation unknown
A hex that lengthens hair, specifically eyebrows in this case.
Hair-Thickening Charm incantation unknown
A spell which lengthens and thickens a person's hair.
Hex-Deflection incantation unknown
A form of magic or class of spells that defend the caster against hexes.
Homorphus Charm incantation unknown
A good charm to use against a werewolf. Its exact effects aren't given.
Horn Tongue incantation unknown
Transfigures the target's tongue to a bony substance resembling horn.
Horton-Keitch Braking Charm incantation unknown
Makes a racing broom easier to handle.
Hot Air Charm no incantation given, but involves a complicated wand motion
Fires off a jet of hot air from the end of a wand.
Hover Charm incantation unknown
Makes an object float in the air.
Hurling Hex incantation unknown
A nasty kind of curse that can be placed on a broom. The effect is presumably to make the target broom attempt to hurl its rider off.
I
Impedimenta "Impediment Curse," "Impediment Jinx"
Stops an object or slows it down.
Imperio "Imperius Curse"
One of the Unforgivable Curses, this spell causes the victim to be completely under the command of the caster, who can make the victim do anything the caster wishes.
Imperturbable Charm
Creates a magical barrier on an object, such as a door, to prevent eavesdropping.
Impervius
Makes something waterproof or water repellent.
Inanimatus Conjurus
Although not identified, the name suggests that this involves the conjuring inanimate objects.
Incarcerous
Sends thick ropes out of thin air to wrap around someone or something.
Incendio
Starts a fire.
Insect Jinx no incantation given
Sprouts feelers on the victim's head, removes the victim's powers of speech, and forces the victim to scuttle along the ground.
Instant Scalping no incantation given
As the name suggests, this hex removes hair.
Invisibility Charm no incantation given
Spell to make a person or thing invisible.
J
Jelly-Brain Jinx no incantation given
Presumably affects the target's mental processes.
Jelly-Legs Jinx no incantation given
Causes the target's legs to wobble uncontrollably.
Jinxes
A jinx is a spell cast to cause damage or other negative effect. A jinx is similar to a Curse, but typically not as powerful or cast with such negative intention. Jinxes are part of Defensive Magic, although Umbridge tried to teach that spells should never be used in this way, even in self-defense or as part of a legitimate attack.
A jinx is removed or undone by a counter-jinx. Defenses against jinxes are called "anti-jinxes." Some jinxes are also referred to as hexes.
Knee-Reversing Hex no incantation given
Causes the target's knee to become backwards.
Knitting Charm no incantation given
Enchants knitting needles to knit.
L
Langlock
A jinx that glues the target's tongue to the roof of his or her mouth.
Leek Jinx no incantation given
Results in leeks growing out of the target's ears
Levicorpus non-verbal
Dangles the target person upside-down by the ankle in mid-air.
Levitation Charm "Wingardium Leviosa"
A basic charm that allows the target to float up to five feet above the ground
Liberacorpus non-verbal
Counter-jinx to Levicorpus.
Library Book Spells no incantation given
Madam Pince puts a variety of spells and curses on the books in the Hogwarts library to make sure that kids don't damage them.
Light Spell non-verbal
Appearing with a soft, crackling sound, this spell creates a handful of shimmering light. (Lumos?)
Lightening Spell no incantation given
Causes an object to become less heavy and thereby easier to carry.
Locomotor...
Moves an object. Typically, the spell word "Locomotor" is followed by a target word, which is the object to be moved.Â
Locomotor Mortis "Leg-Locker Curse"
Locks together the legs of the victim, making him unable to walk.
Lumos
Causes a small beam of light to shine from the end of the caster's wand.
M
Messenger Spell non-verbal
Sends a magical messenger to someone in the form of the caster's Patronus.
Mobiliarbus
Moves a tree.
Mobilicorpus
Moves a body.
Mors Mordre "The Dark Mark"
Conjures an immense glowing skull in the sky, comprised of green sparks. There is a snake coming out of the skull's mouth.
Muffliato
Fills the ears of target persons near the caster with an unidentifiable buzzing, so that the caster can hold lengthy conversations without being overheard.
Muggle-Repelling Charms no incantation given
Spells cast to keep Muggles away from a place or object.
N
Nox
Turns off the light from a "Lumos" spell.
O
Obliteration Charm
Removes traces or tracks left by someone.
Obliviate "Memory Charm"
Modifies or erases portions of a person's memory.
Occlumency
Specialized branch of magic, not usually taught at Hogwarts, which consists of protecting one's mind against outside intrusion.
Oppugno
Causes conjured creatures under the control of the caster to attack the target.
Orchideous
Conjures a bouquet of flowers out of the end of a wand.
P
Pack
A spell that causes items to assemble themselves into a trunk.
Patronus
A silvery-white, conjured creature created by using the Patronus Charm. The Patronus is used against Dementors and Lethifolds.
Patronus Charm
See Expecto Pantroum
Pepper Breath no incantation given
This charm gives a person fiery hot breath.
Permanent Sticking Charm no incantation given
Spell that magically fastens one thing to another. It is extremely difficult to remove anything fastened with a Permanent Sticking Charm.
Peskipiksi Pesternomi "Freezing Charm"?
Lockhart's version of a Freezing Charm.
Petrification
Not a spell so much as a magical effect, caused by seeing the reflected eyes of a Basilisk.
Petrificus Totalus "Full Body Bind" or "Body-Bind Curse"
Turns the entire body of the victim rigid.
Placement Charm no incantation given
Spell that magically positions something in place.
Point Me "Four-Point Spell"
A simple spell, performed with the wand laying flat on the open palm of the caster. When the words are spoken, the wand rotates to point north.
Portus
Turns the target object into a Portkey.
possession no incantation given
Dark Magical effect of one person's spirit inhabiting or taking over the body of another.
Prior Incantato also: Priori Incantatem "Reverse Spell Effect"
Can be cast as a spell, ("Prior Incantato"), in which case it forces a wand to emit a ghost image of the last spell it cast. The images can be dispelled using the Deletrius spell.
When two wands are forced to duel that have core material from the same single animal, the result will be "Priori Incantatem," a display in sequence of the last spells one of the wands cast. Which wand will show the spell effect depends on the willpower of the two wizards involved.
Protean Charm
Complex spell that makes something change form.
Protego "Shield Charm"
This spell creates a magical barrier that will deflect hexes thrown at the caster.
Q
Quietus reverse: Sonorus
Reverses the effect of the Sonorus spell, making the caster's voice normal in volume.
R
Reducio reverse: Engorgio
Causes an Engorged object to return to its normal size.
Reducto Reductor Curse
Blasts solid objects out of the caster's path.
Relashio
Releases a jet of fiery sparks. Underwater, this spell fires a jet of boiling water.
Reparo
Undoes damage to an object.
Repelling Spells no incantation given
Spells which keep something away from the caster or from an object that the spell is cast upon
Restoring Spell no incantation used
Forces an Animagus who has transformed into animal form to revert to his or her human form. The spell's effect is a bright blue-white flash of light.
Rictusempra "Tickling Charm"
Causes a person to laugh uncontrollably.
Riddikulus "Boggart banishing spell"
A simple charm requiring force of mind, this spell requires the caster to visualize his or her worst fear in an amusing form while reciting the incantation. When performed correctly, this forces the boggart to take on an appearance which will inspire the laughter that forms an effective defense against the creature.
Room-Sealing Spell no incantation given
Seals a room with a powerful charm that none but a powerful wizard could break.
Rowboat Spell no incantation used
Propels a rowboat along without oars.
S
Scourgify
Cleans things.
Sealing Spell no incantation used
Seals a roll of parchment with a touch of the wand.
Sectumsempra non verbal
Cuts the target.
Serpensortia
Causes a large serpent to burst from the end of the caster's wand.
Severing Charm "Diffindo" (?)
Spell to cut something.
Shock Spells No incantation mentioned
Spells used at St. Mungo's to treat mental illnesses.
Silencio "Silencing Charm"
Magically silences the target of the spell.
Slug-Vomiting Charm no incantation given (no, it's not "eat slugs")
Causes the victim to belch up slugs.
Snitch Jinx no incantation given
A delayed-action jinx which writes the word "sneak" across someone's face in pimples if they break an agreement they sign. This jinx may be an invention of Hermione Granger.
Sonorus reverse: Quietus
Makes the caster's voice carry over long distances.
Specialis Revelio "Scarpin's Revelaspell"
Used to identify the ingredients of the target potion.
Sponge-Knees Curse no incantation given
Presumably turns the target's knees spongy, making it difficult for him or her to walk.
Stealth Sensoring Spells no incantation given
Spells to detect anyone sneaking past them. Can be placed on physical objects such as doors.
Stinging Hex no incantation given
A fairly low-powered hex that causes a stinging pain in the victim.
Stupefy "Stunner" "Stunning Spell" "Stupefying Charm" reverse: "Enervate"
Renders the target of the spell unconscious; this spell hurls a bolt of red light.
Substantive Charm no incantation given
Effect unknown.
Switching Spells various, depending on the transfiguration intended
A category of Transfiguration spells that swap one thing for another.
T
Talon-Clipping Charm no incantation given
A charm used for dragon care.
Tarantallegra
Forces the victim's legs to do a crazy dance.
Tergeo
Cleans up the target object or person.
Thief's Curse no incantation given
An unspecified bit of nastiness which can be cast on someone who steals something.
Time Travel no incantation used; by magical device only
An extremely dangerous magical effect, allows a person to travel back in time. Because of the potential for catastrophe should history be altered, time travel is all but forbidden in Wizarding society. Certain magical devices are usable for time travel, but access to them is strictly controlled.
Toenail-Growing Hex no incantation given
Causes the target's toenails to grow alarmingly fast.
Transmogrifian Torture
Supposedly something which results in a cat being killed.
Trip Jinx no incantation given
Trips the target.
Twitchy Ears Hex no incantation given
Causes the ears of the victim to wiggle and twitch uncontrollably.
U
Unbreakable Charm incantation not given
Makes an object unbreakable.
Unbreakable Vow incantation not given
The spell apparently cannot be performed using wandless magic (judging from Snape's remarks to Bellatrix rather than from the Weasley twins' underage efforts) and requires that the Bonder's wand be touching the joined hands of the person administering the vow and the person taking the vow. As each clause of the oath being sworn is agreed to, a thin tongue of brilliant red flame shoots from the caster's wand and winds itself around the joined hands of the participants, remaining in place as other clauses of the oath are sworn to.
Unforgivable Curses
Three curses in particular are known as Unforgivable because using them on another human being can result in a life term in Azkaban. These three curses were used extensively by Voldemort's followers during his rise to power in the 1970s, and their use by Aurors against suspects was in turn authorized by Bartemius Crouch senior at that time. One, the Killing Curse, was used by Voldemort himself on Harry Potter, but the curse backfired and Voldemort was defeated.
The three curses are:
Cruciatus Curse
Imperius Curse
Killing Curse
Unplottable incantation not given
A magical effect on a place; makes it impossible to plot its location on a map.
V
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W
Waddiwasi
Shoots a wad of gum out of a keyhole.
Wand Effects no words used
Causes loud booming noises, sparks, or flashes of light, designed to get people's attention.
Wand Sparks incantation not given
Emits red or green sparks from the wand, used as a signal.
Wand Writing incantation not given
Emits an animated ribbon from the tip of the wand that spells words or forms numbers
Wingardium Leviosa "Levitation Charm"
Causes an object to levitate.
Wizard Space
Causes objects to hold more than their outer dimensions would seem to allow.
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n/a
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Z
n/a
By Torrigan of the RPG Directory
To have a spell added, PM Tatoe!
A
Accio "Summoning Charm"
Causes an object to fly to the caster, even over quite some distance; the target object is said to have been Summoned. It would seem that the caster must know at least the general location of the object Summoned.
Age Line incantation unknown
A thin golden line drawn on a floor, which affects anyone who crosses it if they are too young. (Presumably, an Age Line could also be set up to prevent someone to cross who was older than a given age.)
Aguamenti
Charm that conjures a fountain or jet of clear water from the caster's wand.
Alohomora
Charm that causes a locked door to open
Anapneo
Spell that clears the target's airway, if blocked.
Animagus Transfiguration
The Transfiguration by which an Animagus takes his or her animal form, or reverts to human form from animal form. The animal form is sometimes referred to as the witch or wizard's Animagus form.
Anti-Apparition incantation unknown
Prevents someone from Apparating
Anti-Cheating spell incantation unknown
Cast on quills before exams.
Anti-Disapparition Jinx incantation unknown
Prevents someone from Apparating
Anti-gravity Mist incantation unknown
Charm which creates an innocent-looking mist which hovers above the ground. A person stepping into this mist immediately finds that up and down have reversed and they are hanging from the ground over the endless sky.
Antler Jinxincantation unknown
Causes the victim to sprout antlers.
Aparecium
Makes invisible ink become visible.
Apparition Apparate, Disapparate, nonverbal spell
Advanced spell used by fully trained wizards to disappear from one place and appear almost instantly somewhere else.
Apparition, Side-Along
A form of Apparition in which the Apparator touches someone else, such as a child too young to Apparate, and Apparates with that person as a "passenger".
Armor-Bewitching Charm incantation unknown
Enchants a suit of armor to sing Christmas carols.
Arrows, Wand incantation unknown
Shoots arrows out of a wand.
Avada Kedavra "Killing Curse"
Causes instant death in a flash of green light, usually leaving no sign of physical damage or of the cause of death that would be detectable to a Muggle autopsy.
One of the Unforgivable Curses (GF14), said to be unblockable and with no counter-curse.
Avis
Conjures a flock of small, twittering birds.
B
Babbling Curse incantation unknown
Exact effect not mentioned, but one can assume it causes the victim to babble.
Banishing Charm reverse of Summoning Charm, incantation unknown
Sends an object away from the caster.
Bat-Bogey Hex incantation unknown
Engorges an opponent's 'bogies' to bat-size, gives them wings, and sets them to attacking his or her face.
Bewitched Sleep incantation unknown
Puts the target person into a deep sleep; subjects are in a state almost like suspended animation and do not breathe for the duration of the spell.
Bewitched Snowballs incantation unknown
Enchants snowballs to fly around and hit things.
Binding/Fastening magic incantations vary, including Incarcerous
Spells which fasten chains or ropes to restrain someone or something.
Blasting Curse incantation unknown
Useful spell for Wizarding Duels.
Bluebell Flames incantation unknown
Creates a quantity of blue flame which can be directed to a specific place.
Body-Bind Curse
See PETRIFICUS TOTALUS.
Boggart Banishing spell
See RIDDIKULUS.
Bond of Blood incantation unknown
The bond of blood is an extremely powerful ancient magic which is formed when a person sacrifices themself for another person of their family, out of love. The sacrifice creates a lingering protection in the blood of the person who was saved. It is not activated, however, until the charm is actually cast, and it is not sealed and functioning until another member of the family accepts the saved person as their own. As with most ancient magic, the bond of blood is mysterious and very strong and is not completely understood by most wizards.
Braking Charm incantation unknown
Charm used on a broomstick to allow it to stop effectively.
Bubbles incantation unknown
Spell which pours non-bursting golden bubbles out of the wand.
Bubble-Head Charm incantation unknown
Encloses the head of the caster with a bubble of breathable air.
C
Canary Transfiguration Hex incantation unknown
A temporary hex to change someone into a giant canary. After a few moments, the transfigured person molts back into themselves.
Candle Magic incantation unknown
This minor spell ignites candles and can make them float in midair.
Cheering Charm incantation unknown
A charm that cheers a person up, makes them happy.
Colloportus spell name unknown
Seals a door, making an odd squelching noise.
Color Change incantation unknown
A Charms spell which is required during the practical portion of the Charms OWL. Possible the same as the flashing paint charm.
Confundus Charm incantation unknown
Causes confusion. A person who is affected by this Charm is said to be Confunded.
Conjunctivitis Curse incantation unknown
A spell that affects the eyes and vision of the target.
Conjured items no incantation used
A spell that creates objects out of thin air.
Conjuring Spells incantation unknown
A type of magic that creates objects out of thin air.
Cross-Species Switches various incantations
Classification of Transfiguration magic in which one type of creature is transfigured into another.
Crucio "Cruciatus Curse"
One of the "Unforgivable Curses," this spell causes the victim to suffer almost intolerable pain. Some victims of prolonged use of this curse have been driven insane.
Curse of the Bogies various incantations
Effect unknown.
Cushioning Charm incantation unknown
The Cushioning Charm creates an invisible "pillow" on the handle of a broom to make flying more comfortable.
D
Deletriusspell name unknown
Erases the ghost images of spells revealed by the Priori Incantatem spell. Possibly can be used to remove other spell effects as well.
Densaugeo
Curse which causes the victim's teeth to enlarge grotesquely.
Diffindo "Severing Charm"
Spell that cuts something open.
Disapparate incantation unknown
Apparition, as seen from the place a wizard is leaving.
Disillusionment Charm incantation unknown
A charm which hides the true, magical nature of something.
Dissendium spell name unknown
Opens the secret door in the statue of the hump-backed witch.
Draw up a Chair incantation unknown
Conjures a chair out of thin air.
Drought Charm incantation unknown
Dries up water.
E
Enchanted Snow no incantation given
A magical imitation snow which, unlike real snow, is warm and dry.
Engorgio "Engorgement Charm"
Spell which causes the target to swell in size.
Ennervate
Spell used to revive a person who has been hit by a Stunner.
Entrail-Expelling Curse incantation unknown
Apparently this curse causes the victim's insides to come out of them.
Entrancing Enchantments incantation unknown
Spells that cause someone to fall in love with the caster.
Episkey
Heals/repairs damage that has been inflicted on the target.
Evanesco "Vanishing Spell"
Makes something vanish (not just become invisible, but go away completely)
Expecto Patronum "Patronus Charm"
Conjures a Patronus, a silvery phantom shape, usually that of an animal, which is the embodiment of the positive thoughts of the caster. A Patronus will drive away Dementors.
Expelliarmus "Disarming Spell"
Causes opponent's weapon to fly out of his or her hand.
Extinguishing Spell incantation unknown
Spell that puts out fires.
F
Feather-light incantation unknown
Spell that makes an object weigh practically nothing.
Ferula
Spell that conjures a wooden rod
Fidelius Charm
"An immensely complex spell involving the magical concealment of a secret inside a single, living soul. The information is hidden inside the chosen person, or Secret-Keeper, and is henceforth impossible to find -- unless, of course, the Secret-Keeper chooses to divulge it"
Finger-Removing Jinx incantation unknown
Removes a person's fingers.
Finite
Stops a currently operating spell effect.
Finite Incantatem
Stops currently operating spell effects.
Fire Talking incantation unknown
Using Floo Powder in a fire connected to the Floo Network, a person can communicate with another over distance. The head of the person making contact appears in the midst of the flames and they can hold a conversation and even interact physically with the person they are connecting to.
Fixing Charm incantation unknown
Spell that magically fastens one thing to another.
Flagrate
Creates a burning, fiery line in the air which can be "drawn" with the wand into specific shapes. The shape lingers for some time.
Flame Freezing Charm incantation unknown
Changes the properties of fire so that its heat feels like a warm breeze.
Flashing Paint Charm incantation unknown
This "tricky little charm" makes the paint on a banner flash different colors.
Fountain of Wine incantation unknown
A spell which produces a fountain of wine from the end of the wand.
Fur spell incantation unknown
A spell that causes a person to grow fur.
Furnunculus
Curse that causes boils to break out all over the victim.
G
Gripping Charms incantation unknown
Spell that allows an object to be held more easily
Grooming Charms incantation unknown
Minor spells for personal grooming.
Growth Charms incantation unknown
Spells to make things grow in size.
H
Hair-Growing Hex incantation unknown
A hex that lengthens hair, specifically eyebrows in this case.
Hair-Thickening Charm incantation unknown
A spell which lengthens and thickens a person's hair.
Hex-Deflection incantation unknown
A form of magic or class of spells that defend the caster against hexes.
Homorphus Charm incantation unknown
A good charm to use against a werewolf. Its exact effects aren't given.
Horn Tongue incantation unknown
Transfigures the target's tongue to a bony substance resembling horn.
Horton-Keitch Braking Charm incantation unknown
Makes a racing broom easier to handle.
Hot Air Charm no incantation given, but involves a complicated wand motion
Fires off a jet of hot air from the end of a wand.
Hover Charm incantation unknown
Makes an object float in the air.
Hurling Hex incantation unknown
A nasty kind of curse that can be placed on a broom. The effect is presumably to make the target broom attempt to hurl its rider off.
I
Impedimenta "Impediment Curse," "Impediment Jinx"
Stops an object or slows it down.
Imperio "Imperius Curse"
One of the Unforgivable Curses, this spell causes the victim to be completely under the command of the caster, who can make the victim do anything the caster wishes.
Imperturbable Charm
Creates a magical barrier on an object, such as a door, to prevent eavesdropping.
Impervius
Makes something waterproof or water repellent.
Inanimatus Conjurus
Although not identified, the name suggests that this involves the conjuring inanimate objects.
Incarcerous
Sends thick ropes out of thin air to wrap around someone or something.
Incendio
Starts a fire.
Insect Jinx no incantation given
Sprouts feelers on the victim's head, removes the victim's powers of speech, and forces the victim to scuttle along the ground.
Instant Scalping no incantation given
As the name suggests, this hex removes hair.
Invisibility Charm no incantation given
Spell to make a person or thing invisible.
J
Jelly-Brain Jinx no incantation given
Presumably affects the target's mental processes.
Jelly-Legs Jinx no incantation given
Causes the target's legs to wobble uncontrollably.
Jinxes
A jinx is a spell cast to cause damage or other negative effect. A jinx is similar to a Curse, but typically not as powerful or cast with such negative intention. Jinxes are part of Defensive Magic, although Umbridge tried to teach that spells should never be used in this way, even in self-defense or as part of a legitimate attack.
A jinx is removed or undone by a counter-jinx. Defenses against jinxes are called "anti-jinxes." Some jinxes are also referred to as hexes.
Knee-Reversing Hex no incantation given
Causes the target's knee to become backwards.
Knitting Charm no incantation given
Enchants knitting needles to knit.
L
Langlock
A jinx that glues the target's tongue to the roof of his or her mouth.
Leek Jinx no incantation given
Results in leeks growing out of the target's ears
Levicorpus non-verbal
Dangles the target person upside-down by the ankle in mid-air.
Levitation Charm "Wingardium Leviosa"
A basic charm that allows the target to float up to five feet above the ground
Liberacorpus non-verbal
Counter-jinx to Levicorpus.
Library Book Spells no incantation given
Madam Pince puts a variety of spells and curses on the books in the Hogwarts library to make sure that kids don't damage them.
Light Spell non-verbal
Appearing with a soft, crackling sound, this spell creates a handful of shimmering light. (Lumos?)
Lightening Spell no incantation given
Causes an object to become less heavy and thereby easier to carry.
Locomotor...
Moves an object. Typically, the spell word "Locomotor" is followed by a target word, which is the object to be moved.Â
Locomotor Mortis "Leg-Locker Curse"
Locks together the legs of the victim, making him unable to walk.
Lumos
Causes a small beam of light to shine from the end of the caster's wand.
M
Messenger Spell non-verbal
Sends a magical messenger to someone in the form of the caster's Patronus.
Mobiliarbus
Moves a tree.
Mobilicorpus
Moves a body.
Mors Mordre "The Dark Mark"
Conjures an immense glowing skull in the sky, comprised of green sparks. There is a snake coming out of the skull's mouth.
Muffliato
Fills the ears of target persons near the caster with an unidentifiable buzzing, so that the caster can hold lengthy conversations without being overheard.
Muggle-Repelling Charms no incantation given
Spells cast to keep Muggles away from a place or object.
N
Nox
Turns off the light from a "Lumos" spell.
O
Obliteration Charm
Removes traces or tracks left by someone.
Obliviate "Memory Charm"
Modifies or erases portions of a person's memory.
Occlumency
Specialized branch of magic, not usually taught at Hogwarts, which consists of protecting one's mind against outside intrusion.
Oppugno
Causes conjured creatures under the control of the caster to attack the target.
Orchideous
Conjures a bouquet of flowers out of the end of a wand.
P
Pack
A spell that causes items to assemble themselves into a trunk.
Patronus
A silvery-white, conjured creature created by using the Patronus Charm. The Patronus is used against Dementors and Lethifolds.
Patronus Charm
See Expecto Pantroum
Pepper Breath no incantation given
This charm gives a person fiery hot breath.
Permanent Sticking Charm no incantation given
Spell that magically fastens one thing to another. It is extremely difficult to remove anything fastened with a Permanent Sticking Charm.
Peskipiksi Pesternomi "Freezing Charm"?
Lockhart's version of a Freezing Charm.
Petrification
Not a spell so much as a magical effect, caused by seeing the reflected eyes of a Basilisk.
Petrificus Totalus "Full Body Bind" or "Body-Bind Curse"
Turns the entire body of the victim rigid.
Placement Charm no incantation given
Spell that magically positions something in place.
Point Me "Four-Point Spell"
A simple spell, performed with the wand laying flat on the open palm of the caster. When the words are spoken, the wand rotates to point north.
Portus
Turns the target object into a Portkey.
possession no incantation given
Dark Magical effect of one person's spirit inhabiting or taking over the body of another.
Prior Incantato also: Priori Incantatem "Reverse Spell Effect"
Can be cast as a spell, ("Prior Incantato"), in which case it forces a wand to emit a ghost image of the last spell it cast. The images can be dispelled using the Deletrius spell.
When two wands are forced to duel that have core material from the same single animal, the result will be "Priori Incantatem," a display in sequence of the last spells one of the wands cast. Which wand will show the spell effect depends on the willpower of the two wizards involved.
Protean Charm
Complex spell that makes something change form.
Protego "Shield Charm"
This spell creates a magical barrier that will deflect hexes thrown at the caster.
Q
Quietus reverse: Sonorus
Reverses the effect of the Sonorus spell, making the caster's voice normal in volume.
R
Reducio reverse: Engorgio
Causes an Engorged object to return to its normal size.
Reducto Reductor Curse
Blasts solid objects out of the caster's path.
Relashio
Releases a jet of fiery sparks. Underwater, this spell fires a jet of boiling water.
Reparo
Undoes damage to an object.
Repelling Spells no incantation given
Spells which keep something away from the caster or from an object that the spell is cast upon
Restoring Spell no incantation used
Forces an Animagus who has transformed into animal form to revert to his or her human form. The spell's effect is a bright blue-white flash of light.
Rictusempra "Tickling Charm"
Causes a person to laugh uncontrollably.
Riddikulus "Boggart banishing spell"
A simple charm requiring force of mind, this spell requires the caster to visualize his or her worst fear in an amusing form while reciting the incantation. When performed correctly, this forces the boggart to take on an appearance which will inspire the laughter that forms an effective defense against the creature.
Room-Sealing Spell no incantation given
Seals a room with a powerful charm that none but a powerful wizard could break.
Rowboat Spell no incantation used
Propels a rowboat along without oars.
S
Scourgify
Cleans things.
Sealing Spell no incantation used
Seals a roll of parchment with a touch of the wand.
Sectumsempra non verbal
Cuts the target.
Serpensortia
Causes a large serpent to burst from the end of the caster's wand.
Severing Charm "Diffindo" (?)
Spell to cut something.
Shock Spells No incantation mentioned
Spells used at St. Mungo's to treat mental illnesses.
Silencio "Silencing Charm"
Magically silences the target of the spell.
Slug-Vomiting Charm no incantation given (no, it's not "eat slugs")
Causes the victim to belch up slugs.
Snitch Jinx no incantation given
A delayed-action jinx which writes the word "sneak" across someone's face in pimples if they break an agreement they sign. This jinx may be an invention of Hermione Granger.
Sonorus reverse: Quietus
Makes the caster's voice carry over long distances.
Specialis Revelio "Scarpin's Revelaspell"
Used to identify the ingredients of the target potion.
Sponge-Knees Curse no incantation given
Presumably turns the target's knees spongy, making it difficult for him or her to walk.
Stealth Sensoring Spells no incantation given
Spells to detect anyone sneaking past them. Can be placed on physical objects such as doors.
Stinging Hex no incantation given
A fairly low-powered hex that causes a stinging pain in the victim.
Stupefy "Stunner" "Stunning Spell" "Stupefying Charm" reverse: "Enervate"
Renders the target of the spell unconscious; this spell hurls a bolt of red light.
Substantive Charm no incantation given
Effect unknown.
Switching Spells various, depending on the transfiguration intended
A category of Transfiguration spells that swap one thing for another.
T
Talon-Clipping Charm no incantation given
A charm used for dragon care.
Tarantallegra
Forces the victim's legs to do a crazy dance.
Tergeo
Cleans up the target object or person.
Thief's Curse no incantation given
An unspecified bit of nastiness which can be cast on someone who steals something.
Time Travel no incantation used; by magical device only
An extremely dangerous magical effect, allows a person to travel back in time. Because of the potential for catastrophe should history be altered, time travel is all but forbidden in Wizarding society. Certain magical devices are usable for time travel, but access to them is strictly controlled.
Toenail-Growing Hex no incantation given
Causes the target's toenails to grow alarmingly fast.
Transmogrifian Torture
Supposedly something which results in a cat being killed.
Trip Jinx no incantation given
Trips the target.
Twitchy Ears Hex no incantation given
Causes the ears of the victim to wiggle and twitch uncontrollably.
U
Unbreakable Charm incantation not given
Makes an object unbreakable.
Unbreakable Vow incantation not given
The spell apparently cannot be performed using wandless magic (judging from Snape's remarks to Bellatrix rather than from the Weasley twins' underage efforts) and requires that the Bonder's wand be touching the joined hands of the person administering the vow and the person taking the vow. As each clause of the oath being sworn is agreed to, a thin tongue of brilliant red flame shoots from the caster's wand and winds itself around the joined hands of the participants, remaining in place as other clauses of the oath are sworn to.
Unforgivable Curses
Three curses in particular are known as Unforgivable because using them on another human being can result in a life term in Azkaban. These three curses were used extensively by Voldemort's followers during his rise to power in the 1970s, and their use by Aurors against suspects was in turn authorized by Bartemius Crouch senior at that time. One, the Killing Curse, was used by Voldemort himself on Harry Potter, but the curse backfired and Voldemort was defeated.
The three curses are:
Cruciatus Curse
Imperius Curse
Killing Curse
Unplottable incantation not given
A magical effect on a place; makes it impossible to plot its location on a map.
V
n/a
W
Waddiwasi
Shoots a wad of gum out of a keyhole.
Wand Effects no words used
Causes loud booming noises, sparks, or flashes of light, designed to get people's attention.
Wand Sparks incantation not given
Emits red or green sparks from the wand, used as a signal.
Wand Writing incantation not given
Emits an animated ribbon from the tip of the wand that spells words or forms numbers
Wingardium Leviosa "Levitation Charm"
Causes an object to levitate.
Wizard Space
Causes objects to hold more than their outer dimensions would seem to allow.
X
n/a
Y
n/a
Z
n/a
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