Notes

In this lesson, we learn about Modern-day spell casting.

• The
  first instance of dedicated wand making was the Olivander family in 382
  BC. In 1000 AD, wizards partially separated from the muggle world and
  were ruled by the Council of Warlocks for 400 years. In the 1400s,
  various magical governments were established based on culture and
  locations. In 1689, the International Statue of Secrecy  was established
  and there was a complete separation of magic and non-magic worlds.

  
  

• In
  1875, the Decree for the Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery was
  established. Under it, all witches and wizards under the age of 17 has a
  trace put on them. There is only 3 exemptions to this Decree. Magic may
  be used to protect the life of ones self, to protect the life of
  another person (magical or not), and when in one's home. However, use of
  magic at these times must be done cautiously. Penalties are high if
  used inappropriately or in front of muggles when at home. Wands are a
  wooden shaft containing a core from a powerful magical creature. They
  are used to direct our power.