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'''Charms''' is a subject taught at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. Unsurprisingly, it specialises in the teaching of [[charms]] such as ''[[Levitation Charm|Wingardium Leviosa]]'', ''[[Summoning Charm|Accio]]'' and ''[[Water-Making Spell|Aguamenti]]''.
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'''Charms''' is a subject taught at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. Unsurprisingly, it specialises in the teaching of [[charms]].
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Professor [[Filius Flitwick]] has taught Charms for many years. It was rumoured that his expertise with charmwork made him a [[duel]]ling champion. Though mastering the science of charmwork is clearly essential to performing the greater part of [[magic]], charmwork is seen as a "softer option" by some such as [[Augusta Longbottom]] who, incidentally, failed her Charms [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.]] <ref name="HBP">''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''</ref>
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Professor [[Filius Flitwick]] taught Charms for many years. It was rumoured that his expertise with charmwork made him a [[duel]]ling champion. Though mastering the science of charmwork is clearly essential to performing the greater part of [[magic]], charmwork is seen as a "softer option" by some such as [[Augusta Longbottom]] who, incidentally, failed her Charms [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.]]<ref name="HBP">''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''</ref>
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==Class location==
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'''Classroom 2E''' is where Charms classes are taught at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]], and it is located on the third floor, on the [[Charms Corridor]].
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===Classroom layout===
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The classroom has three rows of desks, all facing the teacher's table, behind which sits a large upholstered chair with a high back. Two blackboards flank the teacher's table, and behind them is a small shelf with books and other objects, beneath a pair of windows.<ref name="pottermore">''[[Pottermore]]''</ref>
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{{Quote|They then spent over an hour revising [[Summoning Charm]]s, which according to [[Professor]] Flitwick were bound to come up in their OWL, and he rounded off the lesson by setting them their largest ever amount of Charms homework.|Charms Class in [[1995]]|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix}}
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[[File:Charms_class_in_1991.jpg|thumb|left|240px|charms class in [[1991]]]]
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Charms is a required subject for all students in their first five years at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. The spells learned in Charms class are taken from textbooks. Students are taught specific wand movements and proper pronunciation. Often students partner up in class to experiment on one another. Charms was [[Hermione Granger]]'s favourite subject until she started [[Arithmancy]] in [[1993]].<ref name="PS">''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]''</ref>
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[[File:Profileflit.jpg|thumb|145px|[[Professor Flitwick]] the charms master]]
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In a student's fifth year they take the [[Ordinary Wizarding Level ]]examinations. This exam contains a written portion and a practical portion. The written portion is made up of questions concerning the theory of charms and the practical is where students are judged upon the charms they can perform. Their O.W.L. scores decide what courses they'll be taking in their final years at [[Hogwarts]]. Only students who achieve a high O.W.L. score of either '[[Outstanding]]' or '[[Exceeds Expectations]]' may advance to [[N.E.W.T.]]-level.
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Professor Flitwick was one of the kinder teachers at Hogwarts. Harry, Ron, and Hermione often enjoyed a "nice chat" in this class. This was the class where they used the [[Muffliato Charm]] as well. Harry was on at least fairly good terms with Professor Flitwick, as the professor spoke with [[Harry Potter|Harry]] about the "perfect" [[Summoning Charm]] he used in the [[Triwizard Tournament]].<ref name="GOF">''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''</ref> Sometimes, Professor Flitwick, after trying and failing to get the class to concentrate, would allow the class to play games. One of these instances was just before the [[Yule Ball]].
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==Lesson times==
  
==Lesson times==
 
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[[File:Charms_class_in_1991.jpg|thumb|258px|charms class in [[1991]]]]
  
   
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{{Quote|They then spent over an hour revising [[Summoning Charm]]s, which according to [[Professor]] Flitwick were bound to come up in their OWL, and he rounded off the lesson by setting them their largest ever amount of Charms homework.|Charms Class in [[1995]]|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix}}
  
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Charms is a required subject for all students in their first five years at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. The spells learned in Charms class are taken from textbooks. Students are taught specific wand movements and proper pronunciation. Often students partner up in class to experiment on one another. Charms was [[Hermione Granger]]'s favourite subject until she started [[Arithmancy]] in [[1993]].<ref name="PS">''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]''</ref>
  
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[[File:Profileflit.jpg|thumb|left|141px|[[Professor Flitwick]] the charms master]]
  
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In a student's fifth year they take the [[Ordinary Wizarding Level ]]examinations. Where their O.W.L. scores decide what courses they'll be taking in their final years at [[Hogwarts]]. Only students who achieve high O.W.L. score of either '[[Outstanding]]' or '[[Exceeds Expectations]]' may advance to [[N.E.W.T.]]-level.
  
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Professor Flitwick was one of the kinder teachers at Hogwarts. Harry, Ron, and Hermione often enjoyed a "nice chat" in this class. This was the class where they used the [[Muffliato Charm]] as well. Harry was on at least fairly good terms with Professor Flitwick, as the professor spoke with [[Harry Potter|Harry]] about the [[Summoning Charm]] he used in the [[Triwizard Tournament]].<ref name="GOF">''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''</ref> Sometimes, Professor Flitwick, after trying and failing to get the class to concentrate, would allow the class to play games. One of these instances was just before the Yule Ball.
  
   
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==Spells taught==
  
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{{Quote|Professor Flitwick called them one by one into his class to see if they could make [[Dancing Feet Spell|a pineapple dance across the desk]].|The end of year Charms exam in [[1992]]|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone}}
  
 
===First year===
  
===First year===
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{{Quote|Professor Flitwick called them one by one into his class to see if they could make [[Dancing Feet Spell|a pineapple dance across the desk]].|First year exam in [[1992]]|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone}}
 
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===Second year===
  
===Second year===
 
*[[Skurge Charm]]
  
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{{Quote|[[Professor Flitwick]] did indeed test them on Cheering Charms.|Third year exam in [[1994]]|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban}}
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*[[Cheering Charm]]<ref name="POA8">''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]] Chapter. 8''</ref>
  
*[[Cheering Charm]]<ref name="POA8">''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]] Chapter. 8''</ref>
 
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*[[Levitation Charm]] (Revision)
  
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*[[Summoning Charm]] <ref name="GOF"/>
  
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*[[Nonverbal_spell|Non-verbal spells]]
 
*[[Water-Making Spell]]
  
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*[[Vinegar to wine|Turning vinegar into wine]]
  
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==Known professors==
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==Grades==
  
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*Outstanding [O]
  
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*[[Filius Flitwick]]
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*Poor [P]
  
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*Dreadful [D]
  
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==[[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.]]==
  
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{{Quote|...a) Give the incantation and b) describe the wand movement required to make objects fly.|Question on the Charms [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.]]|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix}}
  
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*''[[Levitation Charm|Wingardium Leviosa]]''<ref name="OTP"/>
  
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The Charms O.W.L. contains both a written section and a practical where the students are judged on the charms they can preform.
  
 
==Textbooks==
  
==Textbooks==
 
[[File:Book_of_Spells_1.png|thumb|128px|[[The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1]]]]
  
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*''[[Quintessence: A Quest]]''
  
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==Known professors==
  
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The Charms O.W.L. contains both a written section and a practical where the students are judged on the charms they can perform.
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==Known O.W.L.s==
  
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{{Quote|...a) Give the incantation and b) describe the wand movement required to make objects fly.|Question on the Charms [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.]]|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix}}
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*[[Levitation Charm]] ''(Wingardium Leviosa)''<ref name="OTP"/>
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*Levitation Carm
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*[[J. K. Rowling]] stated: ''"I see Charms as a slightly lighter subject than transfiguration which is very hard work. With Charms there would be a little more leeway for a little more personal creativity – transfiguration you have to get it exactly right, transfiguration is more scientific.''<ref>[http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/2003/0626-alberthall-fry.htm J.K. Rowling at the Royal Albert Hall, 26 June 2003]</ref>
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*[[J. K. Rowling]] stated: '' "I see Charms as a slightly lighter subject than transfiguration which is very hard work. With Charms there would be a little more leeway for a little more personal creativity ''— ''Transfiguration you have to get it exactly right, Transfiguration is more scientific." '' <ref>[http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/2003/0626-alberthall-fry.htm J.K. Rowling at the Royal Albert Hall, 26 June 2003]</ref>
 
*In ''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7]]'', [[Lavender Brown]], [[Draco Malfoy]], [[Vincent Crabbe]], and [[Gregory Goyle]] all appear to have passed their O.W.L.s, despite the fact that they weren't mentioned to have done so in the books.
  
*In ''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7]]'', [[Lavender Brown]], [[Draco Malfoy]], [[Vincent Crabbe]], and [[Gregory Goyle]] all appear to have passed their O.W.L.s, despite the fact that they weren't mentioned to have done so in the books.
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==Appearances==
  
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]''
  
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Revision as of 21:22, 7 July 2014

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Charms is a subject taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Unsurprisingly, it specialises in the teaching of charms. Professor Filius Flitwick taught Charms for many years. It was rumoured that his expertise with charmwork made him a duelling champion. Though mastering the science of charmwork is clearly essential to performing the greater part of magic, charmwork is seen as a "softer option" by some such as Augusta Longbottom who, incidentally, failed her Charms O.W.L.[1]

Class location

Classroom 2E is where Charms classes are taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and it is located on the third floor, on the Charms Corridor.

Classroom layout

The classroom has three rows of desks, all facing the teacher's table, behind which sits a large upholstered chair with a high back. Two blackboards flank the teacher's table, and behind them is a small shelf with books and other objects, beneath a pair of windows.[2]

Class information

"They then spent over an hour revising Summoning Charms, which according to Professor Flitwick were bound to come up in their OWL, and he rounded off the lesson by setting them their largest ever amount of Charms homework."
— Charms Class in 1995[src]
Charms class in 1991

charms class in 1991

Charms is a required subject for all students in their first five years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The spells learned in Charms class are taken from textbooks. Students are taught specific wand movements and proper pronunciation. Often students partner up in class to experiment on one another. Charms was Hermione Granger's favourite subject until she started Arithmancy in 1993.[3]

File:Profileflit.jpg

Professor Flitwick the charms master

In a student's fifth year they take the Ordinary Wizarding Level examinations. This exam contains a written portion and a practical portion. The written portion is made up of questions concerning the theory of charms and the practical is where students are judged upon the charms they can perform. Their O.W.L. scores decide what courses they'll be taking in their final years at Hogwarts. Only students who achieve a high O.W.L. score of either 'Outstanding' or 'Exceeds Expectations' may advance to N.E.W.T.-level.

Professor Flitwick was one of the kinder teachers at Hogwarts. Harry, Ron, and Hermione often enjoyed a "nice chat" in this class. This was the class where they used the Muffliato Charm as well. Harry was on at least fairly good terms with Professor Flitwick, as the professor spoke with Harry about the "perfect" Summoning Charm he used in the Triwizard Tournament.[4] Sometimes, Professor Flitwick, after trying and failing to get the class to concentrate, would allow the class to play games. One of these instances was just before the Yule Ball.

Lesson times

Curriculum

First year

"Professor Flitwick called them one by one into his class to see if they could make a pineapple dance across the desk."
— First year exam in 1992[src]

Second year

Third year

"Professor Flitwick did indeed test them on Cheering Charms."
— Third year exam in 1994[src]

Fourth year

Fifth year

Sixth year

Known professors

Textbooks

Book of Spells 1

The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1

Grades

Pass

Fail

O.W.L.

The Charms O.W.L. contains both a written section and a practical where the students are judged on the charms they can perform.

Written

"...a) Give the incantation and b) describe the wand movement required to make objects fly."
— Question on the Charms O.W.L.[src]

Practical

Known O.W.L.s

Behind the scenes

  • J. K. Rowling stated: "I see Charms as a slightly lighter subject than transfiguration which is very hard work. With Charms there would be a little more leeway for a little more personal creativity — Transfiguration you have to get it exactly right, Transfiguration is more scientific." [7]
  • In LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7, Lavender Brown, Draco Malfoy, Vincent Crabbe, and Gregory Goyle all appear to have passed their O.W.L.s, despite the fact that they weren't mentioned to have done so in the books.

Appearances

Notes and references

  1. ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
  2. ↑ Pottermore
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
  5. ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Chapter. 8
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
  7. ↑ J.K. Rowling at the Royal Albert Hall, 26 June 2003
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