Charm Notes of a First Year
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These notes are taken from Charms' lessons. Hope they help!
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Lesson 1) Introduction to Charms
Chapter 1
Lesson 1 is an introduction to Charms. You learn two spells, the wand-lighting and wand-extinguishing Charms. It gives some basics of the history of Charms and how wands were created.
Charms Journal- You need to write at least two to five paragraphs of information for your journal. Each paragraph should have at least five sentences. (Lesson 1 and 9 are optional)
An Introduction- Think of Charms as an introduction to spellcasting in general. Even the most accomplished of witches and wizards had to start somewhere. This year we will cover the basics of spellcasting including the importance of pronouncing a spell correctly and practicing wand movements as well as casting basic charms.
We will touch on the basics of wandlore, such as why we need a wand for proper spellcasting, what wands are typically made of, and why it is important to properly care for them. We will also discuss the various components that may be required to successfully cast certain spells.
Today we will be discussing the origin of modern-day spellcasting practices as well as the laws you need to be aware of when using magic. I'll be leaving all the juicy historical bits for your History of Magic classes, but it is important for you to understand how modern magic came about and what laws you need to follow at all times, lest you find yourself being interrogated by the Ministry of Magic.
Brief History and Essential Laws- In ancient times, magic was practiced much more openly and freely than it is today.
Beginning around 1000 C.E., the Wizarding World began separating from Muggles, and for approximately 400 years (from 1000 C.E. to around 1400 C.E.) was ruled by the Council of Warlocks.
Witches and Wizards were persecuted throughout the 1600s with such instances as the witch burnings, though these proved ineffective thanks to flame-freezing Charms. A flame freezing Charm is cast on the flames burning a witch to make them do nothing more than tickle the witch.
These problems culminated in the introduction of the International Statute of Secrecy in 1689. This international law completed the separation of the two worlds.
There is another important law that all of you should remember. Anyone under the age of 17 falls within the guidelines of the Decree for the Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery established in 1875.
Wand making- The first instances of dedicated wand making lies with the Ollivander family, who have been making wands since 382 B.C.E. While wands of various design had been crafted before this, the Ollivander family is one of the first, and certainly the longest, to have practiced the craft.
The Wand-Lighting and Wand-Extinguishing Charms- The first known use of the wand-lighting Charm was in the 18th century, despite how easy it is to use. Magical historians credit Levina Monkstanley, a Ministry of Magic employee, for its invention. It was first demonstrated in 1772 when Ms. Monkstanley had dropped her quill on the ground and used the spell to find it.
It is used for entrainment for young witches and wizards, creating a light, and drive away dark forces.
Casting- The Wand-Lighting Charm
Incantation: Lumos (pronounced ‘LOO-mos’)
Wand Movement: Single counter-clockwise loop
Willpower: Low; determines the color of the light
Concentration: Low; lighting up the top of your wand
You should keep the wand movement in mind and don't put too much willpower, or mental push, into the spell or the tip of your wand will turn scarlet. Too little and it will be a pearly white. You should aim for a nice light yellow, which indicates sufficient effort.
The Wand-Extinguishing Charm
Incantation: Nox (pronounced ‘NOCK-ss’)
Wand Movement: Flick of the wand
Willpower: None
Concentration: None
The Wand-Extinguishing Charm can be quickly cast and its effect is immediate. There is no harm of backlash, making it as safe as the charm it counters.
Charms Journal- You need to write at least two to five paragraphs of information for your journal. Each paragraph should have at least five sentences. (Lesson 1 and 9 are optional)
An Introduction- Think of Charms as an introduction to spellcasting in general. Even the most accomplished of witches and wizards had to start somewhere. This year we will cover the basics of spellcasting including the importance of pronouncing a spell correctly and practicing wand movements as well as casting basic charms.
We will touch on the basics of wandlore, such as why we need a wand for proper spellcasting, what wands are typically made of, and why it is important to properly care for them. We will also discuss the various components that may be required to successfully cast certain spells.
Today we will be discussing the origin of modern-day spellcasting practices as well as the laws you need to be aware of when using magic. I'll be leaving all the juicy historical bits for your History of Magic classes, but it is important for you to understand how modern magic came about and what laws you need to follow at all times, lest you find yourself being interrogated by the Ministry of Magic.
Brief History and Essential Laws- In ancient times, magic was practiced much more openly and freely than it is today.
Beginning around 1000 C.E., the Wizarding World began separating from Muggles, and for approximately 400 years (from 1000 C.E. to around 1400 C.E.) was ruled by the Council of Warlocks.
Witches and Wizards were persecuted throughout the 1600s with such instances as the witch burnings, though these proved ineffective thanks to flame-freezing Charms. A flame freezing Charm is cast on the flames burning a witch to make them do nothing more than tickle the witch.
These problems culminated in the introduction of the International Statute of Secrecy in 1689. This international law completed the separation of the two worlds.
There is another important law that all of you should remember. Anyone under the age of 17 falls within the guidelines of the Decree for the Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery established in 1875.
Wand making- The first instances of dedicated wand making lies with the Ollivander family, who have been making wands since 382 B.C.E. While wands of various design had been crafted before this, the Ollivander family is one of the first, and certainly the longest, to have practiced the craft.
The Wand-Lighting and Wand-Extinguishing Charms- The first known use of the wand-lighting Charm was in the 18th century, despite how easy it is to use. Magical historians credit Levina Monkstanley, a Ministry of Magic employee, for its invention. It was first demonstrated in 1772 when Ms. Monkstanley had dropped her quill on the ground and used the spell to find it.
It is used for entrainment for young witches and wizards, creating a light, and drive away dark forces.
Casting- The Wand-Lighting Charm
Incantation: Lumos (pronounced ‘LOO-mos’)
Wand Movement: Single counter-clockwise loop
Willpower: Low; determines the color of the light
Concentration: Low; lighting up the top of your wand
You should keep the wand movement in mind and don't put too much willpower, or mental push, into the spell or the tip of your wand will turn scarlet. Too little and it will be a pearly white. You should aim for a nice light yellow, which indicates sufficient effort.
The Wand-Extinguishing Charm
Incantation: Nox (pronounced ‘NOCK-ss’)
Wand Movement: Flick of the wand
Willpower: None
Concentration: None
The Wand-Extinguishing Charm can be quickly cast and its effect is immediate. There is no harm of backlash, making it as safe as the charm it counters.
