A '''charm''' is a [[spell]] that adds certain properties to an object or creature. Charms are distinguished from [[transfigurations]] in that a charm adds or changes properties of an object; it focuses on altering what the object ''does'' as opposed to what the object ''is''.<ref>[http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/extrastuff_view.cfm?id=24 J.K.Rowling Official Site - Extra Stuff]</ref> For example, the [[Colour Change Charm]] causes something to flash different colours; the [[Levitation Charm]] causes an object to levitate; the [[Cheering Charm]] improves upon a creature's mood. An object that has a lasting charm placed on it is called '''bewitched''', though charms in general appear to last longer than other spells.
[[File:Accio.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Harry Potter]] using the [[Summoning Charm]]]]
[[File:Accio.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Harry Potter]] using the [[Summoning Charm]]]]
A '''charm''' is a [[spell]] that adds certain properties to an object or creature. Charms are distinguished from [[transfigurations]] in that a charm adds or changes properties of an object; it focuses on altering what the object ''does'' as opposed to what the object ''is''.<ref>[http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/extrastuff_view.cfm?id=24 J.K.Rowling Official Site - Extra Stuff]</ref> For example, the [[Colour Change Charm]] causes something to flash different colours; the [[Levitation Charm]] causes an object to levitate; the [[Cheering Charm]] improves upon a creature's mood. An object that has a lasting charm placed on it is called '''bewitched''', though charms in general appear to last longer than other spells.
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==Nature==
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Charms can be some of the most powerful and game-changing spells in existence. The [[Fidelius Charm]], for example, can completely hide a person or a place in such a way that no one can find them unless they are given the location by a Secret Keeper. [[Memory Charm]]s can be so strong that they completely remove a person's memory or even damage his or her mind permanently. Spells such as [[curse]]s, [[jinxes]], and [[hexes]] are referred to as "[[dark charms]]".<ref>''[[The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1]]'' on [[Pottermore]]</ref>
Charms can be some of the most powerful and game-changing spells in existence. The [[Fidelius Charm]], for example, can completely hide a person or a place in such a way that no one can find them unless they are given the location by a Secret Keeper. [[Memory Charm]]s can be so strong that they completely remove a person's memory or even damage his or her mind permanently. Spells such as [[curse]]s, [[jinxes]], and [[hexes]] are referred to as "[[dark charms]]".<ref>''[[The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1]]'' on [[Pottermore]]</ref>
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*[[Containment Charm]]
*[[Containment Charm]]
*[[Counter-charm for hiccoughs|Counter-Charm for Hiccoughs]]
*[[Counter-charm for hiccoughs|Counter-Charm for Hiccoughs]]
*''''[[File:Incendio.gif|thumb|[[Bellatrix Lestrange]] using the [[Fire-Making Spell]] to set fire to [[Rubeus Hagrid]]'s cabin.]]''[[Fianto Duri]]''
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*'''[[File:Incendio.gif|thumb|[[Bellatrix Lestrange]] using the [[Fire-Making Spell]] to set fire to [[Rubeus Hagrid]]'s cabin.]]'''''[[Fianto Duri]]''
*''[[Portaberto]]'''''[[File:Fusionedshield.png|thumb|The [[Order of the Phoenix]] and the [[Hogwarts]] teachers using [[Protective Enchantments]] to protect the school of [[Death Eaters]]]]'''
*''[[Portus|Portus[[File:Fusionedshield.png|thumb|The [[Order of the Phoenix]] and the [[Hogwarts]] teachers using [[Protective Enchantments]] to protect the school of [[Death Eaters]]]]]]''
*''[[Prior Incantato]]''
*''[[Prior Incantato]]''
*[[Protean Charm]]
*[[Protean Charm]]
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*[[Red Sparks]][[Red Sparks|[[File:Periculum_2.gif|thumb|[[Harry Potter]] using [[Red Sparks]] in the [[Triwizard Tournament]]]][[File:Refilling_Charm.gif|thumb|The [[Refilling Charm]] was used to fill the up the glasses with champagne at the [[Wedding of William Weasley and Fleur Delacour]]]][[File:Riddikulus.gif|thumb|[[Neville Longbottom]] using [[Riddikulus]] at a [[Defense Against the Dark Arts]] class]]]]
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*[[Red Sparks]][[File:Periculum_2.gif|thumb|[[Harry Potter]] using [[Red Sparks]] in the [[Triwizard Tournament]]]][[File:Refilling_Charm.gif|thumb|The [[Refilling Charm]] was used to fill the up the glasses with champagne at the [[Wedding of William Weasley and Fleur Delacour]]]][[File:Riddikulus.gif|thumb|[[Neville Longbottom]] using [[Riddikulus]] at a [[Defense Against the Dark Arts]] class]]
*[[Refilling Charm]]
*[[Refilling Charm]]
*[[Repairing charms|Repairing Charms]]
*[[Repairing charms|Repairing Charms]]
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*[[Sauce-conjuring spell|Sauce-Conjuring Spell[[File:Protego.gif|thumb|[[Kingsley Shacklebolt]] using the [[Shield Charm]] to protect [[Harry]], [[Ron]] and [[Hermione]]]]]]
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[[File:Protego.gif|thumb|[[Kingsley Shacklebolt]] using the [[Shield Charm]] to protect [[Harry]], [[Ron]] and [[Hermione]]]]
*[[Spell for growing legs|Spell for growing legs[[File:Imageedit_1_4818419303.gif|thumb|[[Harry Potter]] using the [[Summoning Charm]] during the [[Triwizard Tournament]]]]]]
*''[[File:Imageedit_1_4818419303.gif|thumb|[[Harry Potter]] using the [[Summoning Charm]] during the [[Triwizard Tournament]]]]''[[Stream of Flames]]
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*[[Stream of Flames]]
*[[Stunning Spell]] (''Stupefy'')
*[[Stunning Spell]] (''Stupefy'')
*''[[Stupefy Duo]]''
*''[[Stupefy Duo]]''
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[[File:DH1_Hermione's_magical_bag.jpg|thumb|[[Hermione Granger]] used the [[Undetectable Extension Charm]] in her bag to carrying supplies]]
*[[Unbreakable Charm]]
*[[Unbreakable Charm]]
*[[Underwater Charm]]
*[[Underwater Charm]]
*[[Undetectable Extension Charm]]
*[[Undetectable Extension Charm]]
*[[Unlocking Charm]] (''Alohomora'')
*[[Unlocking Charm]] (''Alohomora'')
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*[[Unplottability]]
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*[[Unplottability|Unplottabili]]t
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*[[File:Alohomora.gif|thumb|[[Hermione Granger]] using the [[Unlocking Charm]] to escape from [[Argus Filch]]]]
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*''[[Waddiwasi ]]''
*''[[Waddiwasi ]]''
*[[Wand-Extinguishing Charm]] (''Nox'')
*[[Wand-Extinguishing Charm]] (''Nox'')
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*[[Wand-Lighting Charm]] (''Lumos)''
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*[[Wand-Lighting Charm]] (''Lumos)''[[File:Lumosdeathlyahllows.jpg|thumb|[[Harry Potter]] using the [[Wand-Lighting Charm]] to illuminate [[Bathilda Bagshot's home]]]]
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*[[Washing up spell]][[File:Aguamenti.gif|thumb|[[Harry Potter]] using the [[Water-Making Spell]] at the [[Crystal Cave]]]]
A charm is a spell that adds certain properties to an object or creature. Charms are distinguished from transfigurations in that a charm adds or changes properties of an object; it focuses on altering what the object does as opposed to what the object is.[1] For example, the Colour Change Charm causes something to flash different colours; the Levitation Charm causes an object to levitate; the Cheering Charm improves upon a creature's mood. An object that has a lasting charm placed on it is called bewitched, though charms in general appear to last longer than other spells.
Charms can be some of the most powerful and game-changing spells in existence. The Fidelius Charm, for example, can completely hide a person or a place in such a way that no one can find them unless they are given the location by a Secret Keeper. Memory Charms can be so strong that they completely remove a person's memory or even damage his or her mind permanently. Spells such as curses, jinxes, and hexes are referred to as "dark charms".[2]
