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This is the General Counter-Spell. It could be casted as "Finite Incantatem" or "Finite" only. It can also be used during duels or during the protection of an entire home. Before answering the door, wizards and witches usually invoke this as a precautionary measure.
Generally known as the Disarming Charm, it is Harry Potter's special spell. It is most probably a portmanteau of the Latin words "expel," which means "expel," and "arma," which means "weapon." This spell causes whatever the target is holding to fly away. ...
Expectro Patronum, or the Patronus Charm, is a defensive spell which invokes a spirit-like incarnation of the caster's positive emotions. This is used to defend against dark creatures and to send messages to witches and wizards. The image of the caster's Patronus can change when he has gone ...
This is also known as the Severing Charm. It came from the Latin word "diffindere" which means "to divide or split." This physically damages the target by ripping, tearing, or shredding it.
Generally called the Cruciatus Curse, it is also one of the three Unforgivable Curses. It inflicts intense pain on the victim. The pain is described as having hot knives driven into the target. In order to cast this curse, one must have a true desire to cause pain to the victim. It cannot be cast ...
The Killing Curse. This is one of the three Unforgivable Curses and it causes instant death to the victim. When cast, the curse is indicated by a flash of green light and a rushing noise. There is no known counter-curse for Avada Kedavra; but, it can be thwarted or prevented by hitting it with ...
Otherwise known as the Unlocking Charm, this is used to unlock and open doors. It can also unseal doors with the Locking Spell (Colloportus). However, it is possible to bewitch doors such that they would resist the spell. This was mentioned by Hermione Granger during her first and third years in ...
This charm is also known as the Summoning Charm. Accio is Latin for "I call" or "I summon." It allows the caster to summon an object over a significant distance. There are two ways of using this charm: by casting the charm then naming the object you want to summon or by pointing ...
