Let's have a practice, dude, let's go! Expelliarmus A handy (even life-saving) spell for removing an object from an enemy's grasp Dumbledore casting a red spell in the Ministry of Magic Spells all Muggles wish existed in real life FEATURE Moony Padfoot Prongs and Wormtail at Hogwarts by the lake VIEW FULL SCREEN Schoolboy Marauders FILM STILL No Image James shouted, ‘Expelliarmus!’ Snape’s wand flew twelve feet into the air and fell with a little thud in the grass behind him. Neville overturned a desk in his anxiety to help; and pointing his wand wildly at the struggling pair, he cried: ‘EXPELLIARMUS!’ EXTRACT HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX BY J.K. ROWLING Harry and Dumbledore's Army in the Room of Requirement The essential spells taught to Dumbledore's Army FEATURE Hermione holding up her wand from the Chamber of Secrets The etymology of Harry Potter spells FEATURE No Image ‘EXPELLIARMUS!’ Both Harry’s and the Death Eater’s wands flew out of their hands and soared back towards the entrance to the Hall. Crucio Share via Facebook Share via Twitter Moody demonstrates the Unforgivable Curses on a spider. One of the three Unforgivable Curses; the Cruciatus curse causes agonising pain No Image It was pain beyond anything Harry had ever experienced; his very bones were on fire; his head was surely splitting along his scar…he wanted it to end … to black out … to die. Moody demonstrates the Unforgivable Curses on a spider. VIEW FULL SCREEN Learning the Unforgivable Curses ILLUSTRATION No Image The spider’s legs bent in upon its body; it rolled over and began to twitch horribly, rocking from side to side. You need to mean them, Potter! You need to really want to cause pain – to enjoy it - righteous anger won’t hurt me for long EXTRACT HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX BY J.K. ROWLING Protego Totalum Share via Facebook Share via Twitter Harry Ron and Hermione's tent in the woods from the Deathly Hallows A protection spell that can be used on a dwelling or area 'If we’re staying, we should put some protective enchantments around the place,’ she replied EXTRACT HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS BY J.K. ROWLING Pottermore Brand Sorting Image Salvio hexia ... Protego totalum ... Repello Muggletum ... Muffliato ... You could get out the tent, Harry ... HERMIONE GRANGER Harry Ron and Hermione's tent in the woods from the Deathly Hallows VIEW FULL SCREEN The hideaway ILLUSTRATION Greyback carries a body through the forest with the Snatchers. VIEW FULL SCREEN The Snatchers in the woods FILM STILL They seemed to have landed in the corner of a field at dusk; Hermione was already running in a circle around them, waving her wand. Finestra Share via Facebook Share via Twitter Newt looks at the Niffler A spell for shattering glass The Niffler VIEW FULL SCREEN Niffler in the window FILM STILL Eddie Redmayne on stage at San Diego Comic-Con When Eddie Redmayne chose Newt Scamander’s wand NEWS The Finestra spell can be used to shatter glass... Suddenly the Niffler is off: scurrying further into the shop and away from NEWT. NEWT whips out his wand. NEWT Finestra. EXTRACT FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM: THE ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY BY J.K. ROWLING Revelio Share via Facebook Share via Twitter Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) raises his wand on the platform of City Hall subway station in New York A spell to reveal intruders and imposters When ‘Revelio’ is used directly on a person, it removes magical disguises... Thanks to Pottermore and J.K Rowling always... Candy Hyena WRITER OF THE TOPIC OF THE DAY TO DISCUSS