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'''Charms''' is a subject taught at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. Unsurprisingly, it specialises in the teaching of [[charms]]. |
'''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]] 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> |
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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+ | '''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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+ | 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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⚫ | 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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⚫ | 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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**Monday (morning) |
**Monday (morning) |
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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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⚫ | In a student's fifth year they take the [[Ordinary Wizarding Level ]]examinations. |
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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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===First year=== |
===First year=== |
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*[[Levitation Charm]]<ref name="PS"/> |
*[[Levitation Charm]]<ref name="PS"/> |
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*[[Wand-Lighting Charm]] |
*[[Wand-Lighting Charm]] |
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*[[Locking Spell]] |
*[[Locking Spell]] |
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*[[Mending Charm]] |
*[[Mending Charm]] |
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===Second year=== |
===Second year=== |
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===Third year=== |
===Third year=== |
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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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*[[Draconifors Spell]] |
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*[[Water-Making Spell]] |
*[[Water-Making Spell]] |
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*[[Vinegar to wine|Turning vinegar into wine]] |
*[[Vinegar to wine|Turning vinegar into wine]] |
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==Grades== |
==Grades== |
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===Pass=== |
===Pass=== |
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− | *Outstanding [O] |
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− | *Exceeds Expectations [E] |
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− | *Acceptable [A] |
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===Fail=== |
===Fail=== |
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− | *Dreadful [D] |
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==[[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.]]== |
==[[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}} |
{{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"/> |
*[[Levitation Charm]] ''(Wingardium Leviosa)''<ref name="OTP"/> |
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*[[Summoning Charm]] ''(Accio)''<ref name="OTP"/> |
*[[Summoning Charm]] ''(Accio)''<ref name="OTP"/> |
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==Known O.W.L.s== |
==Known O.W.L.s== |
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*[[Alastor Moody]] |
*[[Alastor Moody]] |
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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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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 |
+ | *[[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== |
==Appearances== |
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'' |
*''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'' |
Revision as of 21:22, 7 July 2014
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 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]
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
- First year
- Tuesday (first period)
- Thursday (first period)
- Second year
- Monday (unknown)
- Thursday (second or third period)
- Friday (morning)
- Third year
- Friday (second period)
- Fourth year
- Wednesday (morning)
- Friday (third period)
- Fifth year
- Tuesday (second and third period)
- Sixth year
- Unknown
- Seventh year
- Monday (morning)
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]
- Levitation Charm[3]
- Wand-Lighting Charm
- Lumos Solem
- Fire-Making Spell
- Softening Charm
- Severing Charm
- Unlocking Charm
- Locking Spell
- Mending Charm
- Make a pineapple dance across a desk.[3]
Second year
- Skurge Charm
- Disarming Charm
- Arresto Momentum
- Avifors
- Dancing Feet Spell (Revision)
- Engorgement Charm
- Freezing Charm
- General Counter-Spell
- Memory Charm
- Tickling Charm
- Fire-Making Spell (Revision)
- Levitation Charm (Revision)
- Wand-Lighting Charm (Revision)
- Severing Charm (Revision)
- Unlocking Charm (Revision)
Third year
- "Professor Flitwick did indeed test them on Cheering Charms."
- — Third year exam in 1994[src]
- Cheering Charm[5]
- Draconifors Spell
- Lapifors Spell
- Lumos Duo Charm
- Mending Charm (Revision)
- Seize and Pull Charm
- Snufflifors Spell
- Freezing Spell
- Lumos Maxima
- Levitation Charm (Revision)
- Disarming Charm (Revision)
Fourth year
- Summoning Charm [4]
- Seize and Pull Charm (Revision)
- Banishing Charm [4]
- Mending Charm (Revision)
Fifth year
- Banishing Charm (Revision)
- Disarming Charm (Revision)
- Fire-Making Spell (Revision)
- Levicorpus Jinx
- Levitation Charm (Revision)
- Mending Charm (Revision)
- Shield Charm
- Stunning Spell
- Substantive Charm
- Summoning Charm (Revision)
- Tickling Charm (Revision)
- Silencing Charm[6]
- Creating legs on teacups[6]
Sixth year
Known professors
Textbooks
- The Standard Book of Spells (Grades 1-6, and presumably 7) by Miranda Goshawk
- Quintessence: A Quest
Grades
Pass
- Outstanding [O]
- Exceeds Expectations [E]
- Acceptable [A]
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
- Levitation Charm (Wingardium Leviosa)[6]
- Summoning Charm (Accio)[6]
- Cheering Charm
- Counter-charm for hiccups
Practical
- Levitation Carm
- Colour Change Charms (Colovaria)[6]
- Growth Charms
- Take an egg cup and make it do some cartwheels
Known O.W.L.s
- Alastor Moody
- Alicia Spinnet
- Barty Crouch Jr.
- Bill Weasley
- Cedric Diggory
- Dean Thomas
- Filius Flitwick (Likely)
- Fred Weasley
- George Weasley
- Harry Potter
- Hermione Granger
- Kingsley Shacklebolt
- Lee Jordan
- Neville Longbottom
- Nymphadora Tonks
- Percy Weasley
- Ron Weasley
- Seamus Finnigan
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
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film) (Mentioned on Marauder's Map)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film) (Mentioned only)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
- Harry Potter Trading Card Game (Mentioned only)
- Pottermore
Notes and references
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- ↑ Pottermore
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Chapter. 8
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- ↑ J.K. Rowling at the Royal Albert Hall, 26 June 2003
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