Spells

SpellDescription
AbertoOpens locked doors
AccioSummons objects
AguamentiSummons water
AlohomoraUnlocks objects
AnapneoClears someone's airway
ApareciumReveals secret written messages
ApparateA non-verbal transportation spell that allows a witch or wizard to instantly travel on the spot and appear at another location (disapparate is the opposite)
AscendioPropells someone into the air
Avada KedavraAlso known as The Killing Curse, the most evil spell in the Wizarding World; one of three Unforgivable Curses; Harry Potter is the only known witch or wizard to survive it
AvisConjures a small flock of birds
BatBogey Hex - Turns the target's boogers into bats
BombardoCreates an explosion
Brackium EmendoHeals broken bones
Capacious ExtremisKnown as the Extension Charm, it's a complicated spell that can greatly expand or extend the capacity of an object or space without affecting it externally
ConfundoKnown as the Confundus Charm, it causes confusion of the target
Conjunctivitis CurseAffects the eyes and sight of a target
Crinus MutoChanges hair color and style
CrucioOne of three Unforgivable Curses, it causes unbearable pain in the target
DiffindoUsed to precisely cut an object
Disillusionment CharmCauses the target to take on the appearance of its surroundings
DisapparateA non-verbal transportation spell that allows a witch or wizard to instantly travel on the spot and leave for another location (apparate is the opposite)
EngorgioCauses rapid growth in the targeted object
EpiskeyHeals minor injuries
Expecto patronumThe Patronus Charm is a powerful projection of hope and happiness that drives away Dementors; a corpeal Patronus takes the the respective animal form of the caster, while a non-corpeal appears as a wisp of light; at 13, Harry Potter was the youngest known witch or wizard to prouduce a corpeal Patronus
ErectoAllows a witch or wizard to build a structure, like a tent
EvanescoVanishes objects
ExpelliarmusForces an opponent to drop whatever's in their possession
FerulaA healing charm that conjures wraps and bandages for wounds
Fidelius CharmA complex charm that conceals a secret into the soul of a chosen "Secret Keeper". If a location is the subject of concealment, it becomes undetectable to others
Fiendfyre CurseConjures destructive, enormous enchanted flames
Finite IncantatemA general counter-spell that's used to reverse or counter already cast charms
Furnunculus CurseA jinx that causes a breakout of boils or pimples
GeminioDuplicates objects
GlisseoTransforms a staircase into a slide
Homenum RevelioReveals the presence of another person
Homonculus CharmDetects anyone's true identity and location on a piece of parchment; used to create the Marauder's Map
ImmobulusImmobilises living targets
ImpedimentaA temporary jinx that slows the movement of the target
IncarcerousConjures ropes
ImperioOne of the three Unforgivable Curses, it places the target under the complete control of the caster
ImperviusMakes an object waterproof
IncendioConjures flames
LanglockCauses the target's tongue to stick to the roof of their mouth
LegilimensInvading or navigating another's mind
LevicorpusLevitates the target by their ankle
Locomotor MortisThe Leg-Locker curse bounds the target's legs
LumosIlluminates the caster's wand
MorsmordreConjures and projects Lord Voldemort's Dark Mark
Mucus Ad NauseamInflicts an extreme runny nose or cold
MuffliatoCreates a buzzing sound in the target's ears to prevent eavesdropping
NoxReverses the lumos charm, extinguishing a wand's light
ObliviateErases the target's memory
ObscuroConjures a blindfold
Oculus ReparoRepairs eyeglasses
OppugnoDirects an object or person to attack a victim
Petrificus TotalusTemporarily freezes or petrifies the body of the target
PericulumConjures flares/red sparks
Piertotum LocomotorIncantation used to bring to life inanimate objects and artifacts
Protean CharmLinks objects together for better communication
ProtegoCasts an invisible shield around the caster, protecting against spells and objects (except for The Killing Curse)
ReductoReduces the target to pieces
ReducioShrinks an enlarged object to its regular size
RenneverateAwakens or revives the target
RepariforsHeals magical ailments like poisoning or paralysis
ReparoFixes broken objects
RictusempraA charm that disarms an opponent by tickling them
RiddikulusUsed to defeat a Boggart, the charm allows the scary creature to assume a comedic form, disarming it
ScourgifyCleans objects
SectumsempraInflicts severe lacerations and haemorrhaging on the target
SerpensortiaConjures a live snake
SilencioSilences the target
SonorusAmplifies the witch or wizard's voice
SpongifySoftens the target
StupefyThe Stunning spell freezes objects and renders living targets unconscious
TarantallegraAimed at the legs, causes uncontrollable dancing movement
Unbreakable VowA magically binding contract that results in the death of whoever breaks it
Wingardium LeviosaCauses an object to levitate; but remember what Hermione said: "It's Wing-gar-dium Levi-o-sa, make the 'gar' nice and long.'"