My CHRM 101 Journal
written by 《♤Celestie Moorewood♤》
This is my Charms Journal. I used this for my First Year, feel free to read it. I'd appreciate it if this wasn't copied for your own use! Thank you!
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Lesson 3: Reparo, Alohamora
Chapter 3
Okay, so today we had to reatin quite a bit of information. We began learning about wand properties.
The wand is the focus for most magic for most individuals. While some very accomplished individuals can perform magic wandlessly without much practice, wandless magic requires substantially more effort for the same effect and takes much longer to learn. Honestly, wandless magic seems too complicated for me!
There are typically four parameters that define a wand: length, flexibility, wood, and core. My wand is made with redwood, and is 9 1/2 inches. It has a pheonix feather core and is unyeidling.
It is a common misconception that wands contain more than one wood. The wood chosen for a wand is an expression of the wizard or witch, and using multiple wood types would naturally create tension that would lead to a wand with greatly diminished power.
Next we began talking about wand movements and how important they are. Wand movement is one of the most essential components of any successfully cast spell. Almost all spells that require a wand also require a series of wand motions. There are many different types of wand gestures just as there are many different kinds of incantations. Some spells require a swish, some a flick, while others both. Some simply require a jab of your wand while others may require a wave, or many waves. I just hope I can remember each movement!
We also learned two new charms today.
The Mending Charm
Incantation: Reparo (‘reh-PAH-roh’)
Wand Movement: Inward pointed spiral, continued until the object is fully repaired
Willpower: Minimal
Concentration: High; Visualization of the repaired object should be maintained until the object is repaired.
Unlocking Charm
Incantation: Alohomora (‘al-LOH-ha-MOR-ah’)
Wand Movement: Backward S curving up at the end
Willpower: None for simple mechanical locks; minimal to very high for locks ranging from complex mechanical to complex magical.
Concentration: Visualization of yourself unlocking the lock
The wand is the focus for most magic for most individuals. While some very accomplished individuals can perform magic wandlessly without much practice, wandless magic requires substantially more effort for the same effect and takes much longer to learn. Honestly, wandless magic seems too complicated for me!
There are typically four parameters that define a wand: length, flexibility, wood, and core. My wand is made with redwood, and is 9 1/2 inches. It has a pheonix feather core and is unyeidling.
It is a common misconception that wands contain more than one wood. The wood chosen for a wand is an expression of the wizard or witch, and using multiple wood types would naturally create tension that would lead to a wand with greatly diminished power.
Next we began talking about wand movements and how important they are. Wand movement is one of the most essential components of any successfully cast spell. Almost all spells that require a wand also require a series of wand motions. There are many different types of wand gestures just as there are many different kinds of incantations. Some spells require a swish, some a flick, while others both. Some simply require a jab of your wand while others may require a wave, or many waves. I just hope I can remember each movement!
We also learned two new charms today.
The Mending Charm
Incantation: Reparo (‘reh-PAH-roh’)
Wand Movement: Inward pointed spiral, continued until the object is fully repaired
Willpower: Minimal
Concentration: High; Visualization of the repaired object should be maintained until the object is repaired.
Unlocking Charm
Incantation: Alohomora (‘al-LOH-ha-MOR-ah’)
Wand Movement: Backward S curving up at the end
Willpower: None for simple mechanical locks; minimal to very high for locks ranging from complex mechanical to complex magical.
Concentration: Visualization of yourself unlocking the lock
