Known and unknown spells
Read known and unknown spells and how to use them and necessary explanations
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Chapter 7
Type: Charm
Description: This spell was apparently quite powerful, as when cast, the opponent had to create a silver shield to deflect it.
Seen/Mentioned: Dumbledore is used in the Ministry of Magic immediately after the Battle of the Department of Mysteries on June 17, 1996, while dueling Voldemort.
Alohomora (Unlock Charm)
Alohemora
Type: Charm
Pronounced: ah-LOH-ho-MOR-ah
Description: Unlocks doors and other locked objects. It can also unlock doors that have been sealed with a lock spell, although it is possible to enchant the doors so that they are not affected by the spell.
Seen/Mentioned: Used by Hermione Granger in 1991 to allow her and her friends access to the then off-limits third floor corridor of her school. She used it again two years later to enter Sirius's cell. release him in his teacher's prison room.
Etymology: The talisman is derived from the West African Siddiqui dialect used in geomancy. It means "friendly to thieves".
Amato Animo Animato Animagus
Type: Shapeshifting
Pronunciation: ah-MAH-toh ah-NEE-moh ah-nee-MAH-toh an-a-MAY-jus
Description: The spell is used as part of the process of becoming an Animagus. This spell should be recited at sunrise and sunset, every day before consuming the Animagus potion. This spell is also recited just before the potion is consumed, which should be done right after the lightning storm begins. This spell is recited while placing the tip of the staff on the person's heart.
Etymology: Amato is a combination of the Latin word amo, meaning "I love" or "I am obliged." Animo and animato are both different combinations of the Latin word animo, which can mean "I give life" or "I fill with breath or life." Animagus, on the other hand, appears to be from animo, or "animal," and magus, which is Latin for "magician." Become an animal mage."
anapnea
Type: Healing Spell, Disappear
Pronounced: ah-NAP-nee-oh
Description: If target chokes on something, clears airway.
Seen/Mentioned: Used by Horace Slughorn when Marcus Belby strangled a pheasant in 1996.
Etymology: From the Greek verb anapneo meaning "I breathe".