Class Notes Of A Ravenclaw- Year One
A guide of class notes for every class in Year One, for every week- Includes Astronomy, Charms, D.A.D.A, Herbology, History of Magic, Potions and Transfigurations
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Charms- Week Three
Chapter 11
Lesson Three
Wand properties and movements
Wand properties: A wand is the focus of magic for most people. Accomplishing magic without a magic is significantly more difficult. Wands are as unique as the witch or wizard who chooses them, because they are considered semi-sentient (this those not mean they are living creatures). A certain wand can be good for certain types of spells or charms. For example, an Ash wand is good for casting defensive charms, and is fiercely loyal to the owner. Wands with Phoenix tail feather cores are very versatile but may act on their own accord. A wand seeks the witch or wizard it most closely identifies with naturally and will usually never perform quite as well in the hands of another witch or wizard.
Wand movements: Wand movement is an essential components of a success charm or spell. Almost all spells require some kind of movement, which can be seen as either shaping the magic, or indicating the target. Almost all targeted spells required the wand to be point towards the target at the end of the movement. There are many different types of wand movements, such as swishes, flicks, jabs and waves.
Magical limitations: It’s important to note that one of the greatest limitations of magic is the intricacy with which each individual spell is cast. For every spell one needs to memorize and pronounce the correct words, wand movements and achieve the power needed to cast. Forgetting or neglecting a single detail could be ruinous.
Charms
The Mending Charm:This spell was first creatted by Orabella Nuttley. To fix a simple break, the caster must say the proper incantation and image the target as undamaged. This spell is particularly useful for it those not take a great amount of effort.
The Unlocking Charm: This charm unseals both magical and mundane locks. It originated in Africa and is also known as the Thief’s Friend. Unlocking a door or chest is as simple as performing the necessary gestures and incantation.
TO READ: Quintessential Magic: An Introduction to Charms – Chapters 5, 6 and 13
Magical Theory – Chapters 3-5
