Charms Notes [1St Year]
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Lesson 3: Wand Properties And Movements
Chapter 3
Notes
Wands
are the focus for most magic for most people. Wand-less magic requires
more effort for the same effect. The wand is as unique as the witch or
wizard that it chooses, because wands can be considered semi-sentient in
their own right. Ash wand is particularly good when casting defensive
charms.Phoenix tail feathers make for wands that are very versatile but
might just decide to act on their own accord and bring their user along
for the ride. Wand movement is one of the most essential components of
any successfully cast spell. Almost all targeted spells require that
your wand be pointed toward your target at the end of the movement There
are many different types of wand gestures.
- It’s
important to note that one of the greatest limitations of magic is the
intricacy with which each individual spell is cast. Forgetting or
neglecting a single detail could be ruinous. Begin by reaching for your
power and feeling it flow steadily through you as you say the words and
make the necessary gestures. A calm, sustained focus will be required as
well.
- Mending Charm (Reparo):
created around approximately 1754 by Orabella Nuttley. It was used it
to repair the Colosseum. Simply say the proper incantation and make the
correct wand gesture while picturing the item as undamaged. It doesn’t
require a great deal of power or effort for most repairs but it
demonstrates how continuous wand movement works.
- Unlocking Charm (Alohomora):
unseals locks both magical and mundane. Also known as the Thief’s
Friend. It was brought to the Wizarding World by Eldon Elsrickle. The
counter-spell was invented by Blagdon Blay. It’s not required that you
be able to see the lock, but in this case it must somehow be attached to
the door or chest you wish to unlock, and you still need to target
whatever the lock is attached to. The complexity of the lock or in some
cases its weight can both be limiting factors to this spell’s
effectiveness.
