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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Rictusempra
Chapter 9
Chapter Nine
Tickling Charm
__R I C T U S E M P R A
The Tickling Charm. It would either make the victim's life hellish or actually enjoyable, depending on the caster's motives.
Effects/Limits
The charm forces the victim to burst into a fit of laughter. The caster must stay concentrated and the wand pointed at the target, or else the effects dissipates. The strength of the tickling depends on how speed at which the wand is moved up and down. This spell only applies to creatures with opposable thumbs. The light cast from this spell is silver.
History
The spell was made by jealous clowns who were unable to make the audience laugh.
Etymology
"Rictusempra" is derived from the Latin "rictus," meaning "The expanse of an open mouth" and Latin "semper," meaning "always."
Pronunciation
ric-tuh-SEM-pra
Wand Movements
Perimeter of leaf shape
Tickling Charm
__R I C T U S E M P R A
The Tickling Charm. It would either make the victim's life hellish or actually enjoyable, depending on the caster's motives.
Effects/Limits
The charm forces the victim to burst into a fit of laughter. The caster must stay concentrated and the wand pointed at the target, or else the effects dissipates. The strength of the tickling depends on how speed at which the wand is moved up and down. This spell only applies to creatures with opposable thumbs. The light cast from this spell is silver.
History
The spell was made by jealous clowns who were unable to make the audience laugh.
Etymology
"Rictusempra" is derived from the Latin "rictus," meaning "The expanse of an open mouth" and Latin "semper," meaning "always."
Pronunciation
ric-tuh-SEM-pra
Wand Movements
Perimeter of leaf shape
