Magical power and people

The source of our magic is unknown. We don't know from where it comes, but we can feel it and know how to use it. We access it subconsciously and without effort. With some practice, we can learn how to direct it and it becomes easier over time. The easiest way to feel it is through visualization.

Based on the magic ability, we distinguish between:

Wizard/Witch	Has magic in the blood and has magic ability
Squib		Has at least one magic parent and has no magic ability, but can sense it and
		use some magical objects
Muggle		Has no magic ability and has no magic parent

To better explain, "In the case of Dementors, Muggles can not see or sense them, squibs can only sense them, and wizards and witches can see them and protect themselves against Dementors."

First Year Notes: Charms by Tori Macmillian

By the magic ancestry, we destinguish Wizards/Witches between:

Pureblood	Wizard/Witch who has only magical ancestors
Halfblood	Has one Muggle and one Wizard parent, or history of Muggle blood in ancestry
Muggleborn	Wizard/Witch with both Muggle parents

In advance, we will refer to Wizard/Witch as Wizard.

Spellcasting Components

They are needed to perform a spell.

(1) Incantation and Pronunciation	Incantation are magical words. Pronunciation is how you 
					say them. If not done right, it may result in disaster
(2) Wand movement			The shape you do with your wand
(3) Willpower				Magical strength and mental focus
(4) Concentration			Focus on magic target and desired effect/ goal

Only great Wizards are able to cast magic without wand directly in hand, or without Pronunciation.

Flight charms

The spells that move object in the air.

Hover Charm
Incantation: Levioso (lev-ee-O-so)
Wand Movement: Inward spiral then upward flick
Willpower: Moderate; determines how heavy of an object can be lifted.
Concentration: None
Usability: you must physically touch the object in some degree, can move up and down

Rocket Charm
Incantation: Alarte Ascendare (A-lar-tay a-SEN-day-ray)
Wand Movement: Quick swish
Willpower: High; determines how high the object will ascend before falling
Concentration: None
Usability: object moves up and down fast

Floating Charm
Incantation: Fluito (floo-EE-toe)
Wand Movement: Jab then upward flick
Willpower: High to very high depending on weight and distance of target
Concentration: Moderate; should be maintained on target object
Usability: you can control the time of "flight", but you must control object verticaly

Levitation Charm
Incantation: Wingardium Leviosa (win-GAR-dee-um levi-O-sa)
Wand Movement: Swish and flick
Willpower: Low; Visualize your energy coming from your body and lifting the object.
Concentration: Moderate; on the thing you want to levitate
Usability: true flying of an object

The Levitation Charm, invented by Jarleth Hobart, is the most useful and hardest to perform of them all, and also the wand movement is very important to direct the moving object. Warning: do NOT use it on humans until you are sure what you are doing!

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Lesson Two Worksheet (Assignment): Tips and tricks

This one is a bit harder than previous one. Be focused on this one:
- What is a Squib? (tip: never refer to a Squib as a Muggle)

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Lesson Two Short Answer (Assignment): Tips and tricks

- What are your wand's characteristics (wood, core, length and flexibility)? (tip: use Pottermore. Some other references to find it manually: Wandlore For Beginners by Kendall Cochran, Coleman's Book Of Wands by Matthew Coleman, or HP Wikia: Wand)
- Which spellcasting component do you feel is most important and why? (tip: include your emotions and pick only one)

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Describe Your Wand (Essay): Tips and tricks

Try to remember what happened when you got the wand. Include your feelings, and tell the story.

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Learn Levitation Charm well, and you won't need any other flying spell. But it's the hardest to master. The key is in concentration. PS: I'm Pureblood.