Conjuration

"Quirrell snapped his fingers. Ropes sprang out of thin air and wrapped themselves tightly around Harry"

— Quirinus Quirrell conjures ropes^[src]

Conjuration is an advanced form and branch of Transfiguration, some of the most complex magic taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Conjurations are distinguished from the other branches of Transfiguration by their ability to transfigure the desired object from 'thin air'.

Conjuration is more than difficult than Transformation, Switching, and Vanishment. The only form of Transfiguration exceeds Conjuration in difficulty is Human Transfiguration.

Nature

" [...] these are easier than Conjuring Spells, which you would not usually attempt until N.E.W.T level"

— Professor McGonagall to her fifth year class^[src]

Since Conjuration is an advanced form of Transfiguration, most are N.E.W.T.-level, taught to sixth years and above at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry,^[1] although some conjurations are simpler and are taught to younger students. Some conjurations taught are the Water-Making Spell (Aguamenti) and the Bird-Conjuring Charm (Avis). There are limits as to what can be conjured, however; according to Gamp's Law of Elemental Transfiguration, food cannot be conjured. Food can be summoned and transfigured but, never conjured.

Dangers

Frog-rabbit mutation — A frog-rabbit hybrid.

Many things can go wrong when attempting to conjure something from nothing, especially in the case of living creatures. If Conjuration is not performed exactly right or if the caster is simply messing around with Conjuring Spells, mistakes such as frog-rabbit hybrids can occur. The hybrids in question can be explainable by the magical law Principle of Artificianimate Quasi-Dominance. Things such as severed heads and indeterminate stumps can also occur, when the conjuration isn't exactly right, as well.

Miranda Goshawk, has written entries in the Standard Book of Spells series about the dangers of poor conjuration.

Known instances of Conjuration

"However, these brothers were learned in the magical arts, and so they simply waved their wands and made a bridge appear across the treacherous water."

— The Tales of Beedle the Bard^[src]

Caster(s)	Date	Notes
The Three Brothers	Unknown	In the Tales of Beedle the Bard, the three brothers conjured a bridge to get across a river.
Appleby Arrows supporters	pre 1894	Appleby Arrows supporters used to fire arrows onto the Quidditch pitch to support their team by use of the Arrow-shooting spell, however, the spell was banned in 1894 when referee Nugent Potts was pierced through the nose with a stray arrow.
Unknown	1940s	Some time during his time at Hogwarts, Rubeus Hagrid was the victim of a Sardine Hex.

1991–1992 school year

"She whipped out her wand, waved it, muttered something, and sent a jet of the same bluebell flames she had used on Snape at the plant. In a matter of seconds, the two boys felt it loosening its grip as it cringed away from the light and warmth."

— Hermione conjuring fire against Devil's Snare^[src]

Caster(s)	Date	Notes
Rubeus Hagrid	31 July, 1991	Hagrid conjured flames and lit a fire in the Hut-on-the-Rock by use of the Incendio spell.
Hermione Granger	1991–1992 school year	Hermione conjured Bluebell flames to keep herself, Ron Weasley and Harry Potter warm during the winter months, as well as setting Severus Snape's robes on fire and to fend off the Devil's Snare which was attacking them.
Filius Flitwick	1991	Professor Flitwick conjured gold bubbles for Christmas decorations.
Minerva McGonagall	1992	Professor McGonagall may have conjured a chair leg when Neville Longbottom accidentally vanished it.
Quirinus Quirrel	4 June, 1992	Quirrell non-verbally conjured ropes to trap Harry Potter, possibly by use of the Incarcerous Spell.

1992–1993 school year

"The end of his wand exploded. Harry watched, aghast, as a long black snake shot out of it, fell heavily onto the floor between them and raised itself, ready to strike."

— Draco Malfoy conjures a snake^[src]

Caster(s)	Date	Notes
Draco Malfoy	1992	During a practice Duel against Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy conjured a snake by use of the Serpensortia Spell.
Minerva McGonagall	1992–1993 school year	Professor McGonagall conjured a fan after the attack of Nearly Headless Nick and instructed Ernie Macmillan to "waft" him up to the Hospital wing.
Tom Riddle	1993	The fragment of soul contained in Tom Riddle's Diary non-verbally conjured fiery ropes to spell his name by use of the Flagrate Spell.

1993–1994 school year

"He hurried over to Ron, bent down, tapped Ron's leg with his wand and muttered Ferula. Bandages spun up Ron's leg, strapping it tightly to a splint."

— Lupin conjures bandages ^[src]

Caster(s)	Date	Notes
Albus Dumbledore	1993	Dumbledore may have conjured a stretcher and then 'magicked' Harry onto it when he fell from his broom in 1993. Dumbledore conjured hundreds of purple sleeping bags for students who were taking refuge in the Great Hall after Sirius Black's break-in to Hogwarts
Unknown	1994	A Leek Jinx was cast on a Fourth year Gryffindor and a Sixth year Slytherin.
Remus Lupin	6 June, 1994	Remus conjured a wooden rod and bandages to help support Ron Weasley's broken leg by use of the Ferula charm. Remus also conjured ropes to bind and gag Peter Pettigrew, by use of the Incarcerous Spell.
Severus Snape	6 June, 1994	Snape conjured ropes to bind and gag Remus Lupin in the Shrieking Shack, by use of the Incarcerous Spell
Sirius Black	6 June, 1994	Sirius conjured shackles to bind Peter Pettigrew to Remus Lupin and Ron Weasley.

1994–1995 school year

"The hornbeam wand let off a blast hike a gun, and a number of small, twittering birds flew out of the end and through the open window into the watery sunlight."

— Mr. Ollivander conjures birds^[src]

Caster(s)	Date	Notes
Arthur Weasley	August, 1994	Mr. Weasley conjured flames and lit a fire in the Dursley's fireplace by use of the Incendio Spell.
Bill and Charlie Weasley	August, 1994	While having dinner outside at the Burrow Bill and Charlie Weasley conjured table cloths for the tables.
Mr. Ollivander	1994	During the Wand Weighing ceremony, Mr. Ollivander conjured wine to test Harry Potter's wand by use of the Fountain of Wine Spell. During the Wand Weighing ceremony in, Mr. Ollivander conjured a flock of birds to test Viktor Krum's wand by use of the Avis Spell. Also during the Wand Weighing ceremony, Mr. Ollivander also conjured flowers to test Fleur Delacour's wand by use of the Orchideous Spell.
Beauxbatons Academy of Magic	September, 1994	the Triwizard Tournament delegation from Beauxbatons Academy of Magic conjured butterflies upon their arrival at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Fleur Delacour	24 November, 1994	Fleur conjured water during the First Task of the Triwizard Tournament, by use of the Aguamenti Charm
Albus Dumbledore	1995	Dumbledore conjured a tea tray at Hagrid's cabin.
Peter Pettigrew	24 June, 1995	Pettigrew conjured ropes which bound Harry Potter to Tom Riddle Sr.'s gravestone, possibly by use of the Incarcerous Spell.

1995–1996 school year

"'Flagrate!' She drew with her wand in midair and a fiery 'X' appeared on the door."

— Hermione's conjures a fiery rope ^[src]

Caster(s)	Date	Notes
Albus Dumbledore	12 August, 1995	Dumbledore conjured two armchairs (for himself and Mrs. Figg) during the disciplinary hearing of Harry Potter.
Arthur Weasley	January, 1996	Mr. Weasley conjured a number of chairs for his family and friends while they were visiting him in St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries.
Dolores Umbridge	17 June, 1996	Umbridge conjured ropes which bound Magorian the Centaur, after she insulted them in the Forbidden Forest, by use of the Incarcerous Spell.
Hermione Granger	17 June 1996	Hermione conjured a fiery rope to mark the doors in the Department of Mysteries by use of the Flagrate Spell.
Albus Dumbledore	17 June 1996	During the Duel in the Ministry Atrium, Dumbledore conjured a fiery rope which he sent at Lord Voldemort by use of the Flagrate Spell.
Lord Voldemort	17 June 1996	During the duel in the Ministry Atrium, Lord Voldemort conjured a silver shield to block one of Albus Dumbledore's spells.

1996–1997 school year

" Incarcerous! A few of them stumbled, one or two of them bound in ropes, but those climbing onto the rock behind them merely stepped over or on the fallen bodies."

— Harry Potter conjured ropes against Inferi

Caster(s)	Date	Notes
Hermione Granger	December, 1996	Hermione conjured a flock of canaries to keep herself company, by use of the Avis Spell.
Albus Dumbledore	30 June, 1997	Dumbledore conjured a goblet to drink the Emerald Green Potion in the Horcrux cave.
Harry Potter	30 June, 1997	Harry conjured water to give Albus Dumbledore in the Horcrux Cave by use of the Aguamenti Charm, however, the water disappeared due to a protective curse. During the Battle of the Astronomy Tower, Harry conjured ropes which bound an Inferius in the Horcrux Cave, by use of the Incarcerous Spell. Also during the Battle of the Astronomy Tower, Harry conjured ropes in a failed attempt to stop Severus Snape fleeing from Hogwarts by use of the Incarcerous Spell.
Thorfinn Rowle	30 June, 1997	During the Battle of the Astronomy Tower, Rowle conjured flames to set Rubeus Hagrid's cabin on fire by use of the Incendio Spell.
Harry Potter and Rubeus Hagrid	June, 1997	Harry and Hagrid conjured water by use of the Aguamenti Charm to douse the fire which Thorfinn Rowle had created.

1997–1998 school year

" Aguamenti screamed Hermione, and a jet of water streamed from her wand, engufing a spluttering and chocking Mundungus. "

— Hermione Granger conjures water^[src]

Caster(s)	Date	Notes
Hermione Granger	31 July, 1997	Hermione conjured purple and gold streamers to decorate Harry Potter's seventeenth birthday party.
Antonin Dolohov	1 August, 1997	During the Luchino Caffe Duel, Dolohov conjured ropes which bound Ron Weasley, possibly by use of the Incarcerous Spell.
Hermione Granger	August, 1997	While interrogating Mundungus, Harry Potter accidentally set his eyebrows on fire. Hermione Granger conjured water to put the fire out by use of the Aguamenti Charm.
Hermione Granger	2 September, 1997	Hermione conjured a duplicate of Salazar Slytherin's Locket by use of the Geminio curse.
Hermione Granger	1997/1998	Hermione conjured Bluebell flames in order to keep warm and to cook with.
Hermione Granger	24 December, 1997	When visiting the graves of Lily and James Potter at the Godric's Hollow graveyard, Hermione non-verbally conjured a wreath of Christmas roses to place on them, possibly by use of the Orchideous Spell. File:Tumblr n5q64tYx471qc0dmqo8 250.gif
Harry Potter	2 May, 1998	During the Battle of Hogwarts, Harry tried to douse Vincent Crabbe's Fiendfyre curse with the Aguamenti Charm, to ill effect.
Hermione Granger	2 May, 1998	Hermione conjured a crystal flask to hold Severus Snape's memory.

Known Conjuration spells

Arrow-shooting spell: Conjures and fires a group of arrows.
Aqua Eructo Charm (Aqua Eructo): Conjures a jet of clear water, similar to Aguamenti.
Bird-Conjuring Spell (Avis): Conjures a flock of birds.
Bluebell Flames: Conjures blue flames.
Bridge-Conjuring spell: Conjures a bridge
Butterfly-Conjuring spell: Conjures butterflies
Ecto Spell (Ectomatic): conjures ectoplasm
Ferula: Conjures a wooden rod and bandages.
Fiendfyre: Conjures cursed fire.
Fire-Making Spell (Incendio): Conjures a jet of flame
Flagrate: Conjures a fiery rope.
Fountain of Wine: Conjures wine.
Gemino Curse (Geminio): Conjures a duplicate of target object.
Inanimatus Conjurus Spell: Possibly conjures an object.
Incarcerous: Conjures ropes.
Leek Jinx: Conjures leeks from the victim's ears.
Orchideous: Conjures flowers.
Sardine Hex: Conjures sardines from the victim's nose.
Snake Summons Spell (Serpensortia): Conjures a snake.
Water-Making Spell (Aguamenti): Conjures a jet of clear water, similar to Aqua Eructo.

Practitioners

Appleby Arrows supporters

Behind the scenes

J.K. Rowling has said that items conjured from thin air tend not to last long.^[11]

Appearances

References

↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 ^2.4 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
↑ ^4.0 ^4.1 ^4.2 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
↑ ^5.0 ^5.1 ^5.2 ^5.3 ^5.4 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
↑ ^7.0 ^7.1 ^7.2 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Chapter 26 (The Cave)
↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
↑ ^10.0 ^10.1 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
↑ http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/2000/0700-swns-alfie.htm

Transfiguration (class)

Branches of Transfiguration	Transformation · Vanishment · Conjuration · Untransfiguration
Notable practitioners	Circe · Emeric Switch · Falco Aesalon · Mirabella Plunkett · Thaddeus Thurkell
Professors	Albus Dumbledore · Minerva McGonagall · Charles Rookwood · Matilda Weasley
Textbooks	A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration · Intermediate Transfiguration · A Guide to Advanced Transfiguration
Transfiguration spells taught at Hogwarts
Colour Change Charm (Colovaria) · Change of hair colour and style (Crinus Muto) · Hardening Charm (Duro) · Mending Charm (Reparo) · Partial Vanishment · Reparifarge · Softening Charm (Spongify) · Switching Spell · Vanishing Spell (Evanesco)
Conjuring Spells	Bird-Conjuring Charm (Avis) · Inanimatus Conjurus Spell · Bouquet Spell (Orchideous) · Snake Summons Spell (Serpensortia)
Transforming Spells	Animal to water goblet (Vera Verto) · Armadillo to Pillow · Bowling Ball to Balloon · Beetle into Button · Cauldron to badger · Cat to cauldron (Felifors) · Cauldron Cakes to Cabbages · Chair to cat · Cross-Species Switches · Desk Into Pig · Fairy Cakes to Fairies · Feather Duster to Ferret · Ferret to Feather Duster · Gobstone to butterfly · Goldfinch to Golden Snitch · Flobberworm to Fritter · Gnomes to Lawn Gnomes · Guinea fowl to guinea pig · Gobstone to Skunk · Hedgehog to pincushion · King to Rook · Lovebird to Love Note · Match to needle · Meddling Man to Monkey · Mice to Snuffboxes · Owl to Opera Glasses (Strigiforma) · Pawn to Queen · Porcupine to Pin Cushion (Hystrifors) · Puffskein to Paperweight · Rubbish to Raccoon Dog · Small Child to Rat · Small object to dragon (Draconifors) · Snail to Teapot · Target to bird (Avifors) · Target to matchbox (Flintifors) · Target to rabbit (Lapifors) · Teacup into Gerbil · Teacup to Rat · Teapot to Tortoise · Thimble to Thestral · Toad to Toadstool · Tortoise to Trumpet · White rabbits to slippers

[OotP-1] Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

[OoP-2] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 ^2.4 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

[HBP-3] 3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

[DH-4] 4.0 ^4.1 ^4.2 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

[PS-5] 5.0 ^5.1 ^5.2 ^5.3 ^5.4 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

[CoS-6] Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

[GoF-7] 7.0 ^7.1 ^7.2 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

[HP26-8] Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Chapter 26 (The Cave)

[9] Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

[PoA-10] 10.0 ^10.1 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

[11] ttp://www.accio-quote.org/articles/2000/0700-swns-alfie.htm

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