Spells A Flashcards
Aberto
Type: Charm
Pronunciation: Ah-bare-toh
Description: A spell used to open doors.
Accio (Summoning Charm)
Type: Charm
Pronunciation: Various, including: AK-ee-oh or AK-see-oh , AK-see-oh , AS-see-oh (US), and AT-chee-oh (Anglo-Catholic pronunciation)
Description: Summons an object towards the caster. It is able to summon objects in direct line of sight of the caster, as well as things out of view, by calling the object aloud after the incantation (unless the spell is casted nonverbally).
Aguamenti (Water-Making Spell)
Type: Charm, Conjuration
Pronunciation: AH-gwah-MEN-tee
Description: Produces a clean, drinkable jet of water from the wand tip.
Alarte Ascendare
Type: Charm
Pronunciation: a-LAR-tay a-SEN-der-ay
Description: Shoots the target high into the air.
Alohomora (Unlocking Charm)
Type: Charm
Pronunciation: ah-LOH-ho-MOR-ah
Description: Unlocks doors and other locked objects.[7] 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.
Anapneo
Type: Healing Spell, Vanishment
Pronunciation: ah-NAP-nee-oh
Description: Clears the target’s airway if they are choking on something.
Anteoculatia
Type: Dark charm
Pronunciation: an-tee-oh-kyoo-LAY-chee-ah
Description: Causes the target to grow antlers
Aparecium (Revealing Charm)
Type: Charm
Pronunciation: AH-par-EE-see-um
Description: Reveals secret messages written in invisible ink, or any other hidden markings. Also works against Concealing charms
(Apparition)
Type: Transportation
Description: Magically transports the caster to another location instantaneously. The destination is one that the primary user has been to or seen in some fashion previously. Can be used to apparate multiple people at once if holding each other. No incantation required.
Aqua Eructo
Type: Charm
Pronunciation: A-kwa ee-RUCK-toh
Description: This spell is used to create, and control, a jet of clear water from the tip of the wand; it is probably related to Aguamenti.
Arania Exumai
Type: Charm
Pronunciation: ah-RAHN-ee-a EKS-su-may
Description: Drives away spiders, including Acromantulas.
Arresto Momentum (Slowing Charm)
Type: Charm
Pronunciation: ah-REST-oh mo-MEN-tum
Description: 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.
Ascendio
Type: Charm
Pronunciation: ah-SEN-dee-oh
Description: Lifts the caster high into the air. The charm also works underwater, propelling the caster above the surface.
Avada Kedavra (Killing Curse)
Type: Curse Pronunciation: ah-VAH-dah keh-DAV-rah Description: Avada-Kedavra.gif Causes instantaneous death. It is accompanied by a flash of green light and a rushing noise. There is no known counter-curse that can protect the victim from dying, except for a loving sacrifice. It is one of the three Unforgivable Curses
Avifors (Avifors Spell)
Type: Transfiguration
Pronunciation: AH-vi-fors
Description: Transforms the target into a bird.