Fictional Universe · Books & Films
Wandwork, charms, and incantations from the Wizarding World.
Harry Potter · Spell
LOO-mos · Approximate
Fictional Setting · Harry Potter, Albus Dumbledore
Harry Potter novels; also depicted in the film adaptations
Produces a light at the wand tip that remains useful for exploring dark places until extinguished with Nox.
Harry Potter · Spell
uh-loh-huh-MOR-uh · Approximate
Fictional Setting · Hermione Granger
Harry Potter novels; the cited scene is from Philosopher’s Stone
Unlocks a locked door, allowing the caster to open it; the cited example is Hermione’s escape into the forbidden third-floor corridor.
Harry Potter · Spell
win-GAR-dee-um leh-vee-OH-suh · Approximate
Fictional Setting · Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger
Harry Potter novels; the cited lesson is from Philosopher’s Stone
Raises an object into the air. Ron uses the charm on a mountain troll’s club after learning it in Professor Flitwick’s class.
Harry Potter · Spell
ex-PELL-ee-AR-muss · Approximate
Fictional Setting · Harry Potter, Severus Snape
Harry Potter novels; Harry learns it during the Chamber of Secrets Duelling Club
Makes a target release a held object, commonly a wand, and gives a duellist a way to disarm an opponent.
Harry Potter · Spell
ex-PEK-toh puh-TROH-num · Approximate
Fictional Setting · Harry Potter, Remus Lupin, Minerva McGonagall
Harry Potter novels; first taught to Harry in Prisoner of Azkaban
Creates a protective positive force against Dementors. A fully formed Patronus takes an animal shape, and some casters use Patronuses to deliver messages.
Harry Potter · Spell
Fictional Setting · Harry Potter
Harry Potter · Goblet of Fire (Book)
Draws an object toward the spell caster
Harry Potter · Spell
Fictional Setting · Harry Potter
Harry Potter · Half-Blood Prince (Book)
Mends certain broken or torn objects
Harry Potter · Spell
Fictional Setting
Harry Potter · Order of the Phoenix (Book)
Deflects or reduces the effect of certain incoming spells
Harry Potter · Spell
Fictional Setting · Harry Potter
Harry Potter · Goblet of Fire (Book)
Renders a susceptible target unconscious
Harry Potter · Spell
Fictional Setting
Harry Potter Book Continuity · Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Gives a Boggart a comic form so laughter can make it disappear.
Harry Potter · Spell
Fictional Setting · Harry Potter, Hermione Granger
Harry Potter Book Continuity · Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Turns off the magical light at the tip of the caster's wand.
Harry Potter · Spell
Fictional Setting · Hermione Granger
Harry Potter Book Continuity · Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Immobilizes the body while leaving the person's eyes able to move.
Harry Potter · Spell
Fictional Setting · Harry Potter
Harry Potter Book Continuity · Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Produces a tickling sensation that makes the target laugh.
Harry Potter · Spell
Fictional Setting
Harry Potter · Official Series Editorial Overview, Useful Spells for Winter
Conjures fire.
Harry Potter · Spell
Fictional Setting
Harry Potter · Half-Blood Prince Book, Official Encyclopedia Summary
Produces a stream of clear drinking water from a wand tip.
Harry Potter · Spell
Fictional Setting · Gilderoy Lockhart
Harry Potter · Chamber of Secrets Book, Official Encyclopedia Summary
Alters or removes memories from another person's mind.
Harry Potter · Spell
Fictional Setting
Harry Potter · Official Series Editorial Overview, Spells All Muggles Wish Existed
Prevents its target from making sound.
Harry Potter · Spell
Fictional Setting · Harry Potter
Harry Potter · Goblet of Fire Book, Official Encyclopedia Summary
Blasts solid objects into fragments.
