The Standard Book of Spells Grade One
written by Hermione Potter
A handy book of spells that covers relatively easy spells for first and second years. Several copies can always be found in Hogwarts Library. This book will cover simple spells like Lumos, Nox or Wingardium Leviosa.
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05/31/21
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Lumos/Nox
Chapter 3
Chapter Three
Wand-Lighting & Extinguishing Charm
__L U M O S
_____N O X
Otherwise known as the Wand-lighting Charm, it illuminates the tip of the caster's wand. This chapter will also cover it's counter-charm, Nox.
Effects/Limits
Lumos
The charm creates a little spark of warm light able to light up a room for the caster to see. It is simple to cast and easy to learn, and is quite important, as it can repel foes like Gytrashes and malevolent spirits.
Nox
The Wand-Extinguishing Charm is a spell that causes the light at the end of the caster's wand to be extinguished and is the counter-charm for the Wand-Lighting Charm.
History
Lumos
Despite its apparent simplicity, the Wand-Lighting Charm was not invented until the 18th century. It was first used publicly by Levina Monkstanley, its inventor, in the Ministry of Magic in 1772 — to the astonishment of her fellow colleagues — to help her look for a fallen quill on a dusty corner. It can be assumed that the wand-extinguishing charm was also invented during this time as a counter-charm to the original.
Etymology
Lumos
The incantation is derived from the Latin lumen, meaning "light".
Nox
In Latin, "nox" means "night."
Pronunciation
Lumos
LOO-mos
Nox
NOCK-ss
Wand Movements
Lumos
Loop
Nox
Semi-Circle and then a C
Wand-Lighting & Extinguishing Charm
__L U M O S
_____N O X
Otherwise known as the Wand-lighting Charm, it illuminates the tip of the caster's wand. This chapter will also cover it's counter-charm, Nox.
Effects/Limits
Lumos
The charm creates a little spark of warm light able to light up a room for the caster to see. It is simple to cast and easy to learn, and is quite important, as it can repel foes like Gytrashes and malevolent spirits.
Nox
The Wand-Extinguishing Charm is a spell that causes the light at the end of the caster's wand to be extinguished and is the counter-charm for the Wand-Lighting Charm.
History
Lumos
Despite its apparent simplicity, the Wand-Lighting Charm was not invented until the 18th century. It was first used publicly by Levina Monkstanley, its inventor, in the Ministry of Magic in 1772 — to the astonishment of her fellow colleagues — to help her look for a fallen quill on a dusty corner. It can be assumed that the wand-extinguishing charm was also invented during this time as a counter-charm to the original.
Etymology
Lumos
The incantation is derived from the Latin lumen, meaning "light".
Nox
In Latin, "nox" means "night."
Pronunciation
Lumos
LOO-mos
Nox
NOCK-ss
Wand Movements
Lumos
Loop
Nox
Semi-Circle and then a C
