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{{Quote|A set text at Hogwarts, The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2 is part of a series by Miranda Goshawk.|Description|Pottermore}}
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{{Quote|In the first volume of this series readers were instructed on the correct use of a wand to perform the most basic spells. This second volume demonstrates techniques that will enable the more advanced student to build and sustain magical power at the tip of the wand before it is released. This technique, when mastered, enables the casting of far more powerful spells but the reader is warned that this is not without risk and therefore requires the utmost concentration.|[[Miranda Goshawk]], ''The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2'' - Chapter 1.|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)}}
  
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'''''The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2''''' was the second book in ''[[The Standard Book of Spells]]'' series, written by [[Miranda Goshawk]]. It was published sometime in the [[20th century]]. It costs one [[Galleon]] at the [[Flourish and Blotts]] bookstore.<ref name="PM">''[[Pottermore]]''</ref>
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'''''The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2''''' was the second book in ''[[The Standard Book of Spells]]'' series, written by [[Miranda Goshawk]]. It was published sometime in the [[20th century]]. It cost one [[Galleon]] at the [[Flourish and Blotts]] bookstore.<ref name="PM">{{PM}}</ref>
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In the summer of 1992, [[Harry Potter]], [[Ronald Weasley]], and [[Hermione Granger]] each grabbed a copy of this as they entered Flourish and Blotts during their visit to [[Diagon Alley]].<ref name="CS4" />
   
 
==Contents==
  
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*[[General Counter-Spell]]<ref name="PM" />
  
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*[[Memory Charm]]<ref name="PM" />
  
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==Behind the scenes==
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*The contents from the book comes from the PlayStation 2/Xbox version of the [[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)|second video game]], while the chapter titles come from the GameCube version. This is because the PlayStation 2 version omits the Chapter titles, while the GameCube version is full of grammatical errors throughout the text.
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*The book's contents in the second video game differs entirely from the contents given in {{PM}}, and also contains spells which are covered in ''[[The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1]]'', as well as the [[Avifors Spell]] (a [[transfiguration]] spell), meaning the contents from this game is not canon (aside from the [[Skurge Charm]], which is not featured in the first book and can be considered canon). They are as follows:
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===Chapter 1 ⁠— It Pays to Increase your Spell Power===
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''In the first volume of this series readers were instructed on the correct use of a wand to perform the most basic spells. This second volume demonstrates techniques that will enable the more advanced student to build magical power at the tip of a wand before it is released. This technique when mastered enables the casting of far more powerful spells but the reader is warned that this is not without risk and therefore requires the utmost concentration. Students are encouraged to experiment with this technique being wary that lapses in concentration can result in painful side effects.''
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===Chapter 2 ⁠— "The Knockback Jinx"===
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'''''Knocks over an opponent or object.'''''<br />
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''The incantation for the [[Knockback Jinx]] is 'Flipendo' .This jinx is the most utilitarian of Grade 2 spell, in that it will allow the caster to 'knock back' an opponent or object and can also be used to push and activate certain magically charmed switches. Like many Grade 2 spells, Flipendo can be targeted.''
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===Chapter 3 ⁠— "Lighting Your Wand"===
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'''''Lights dark areas and reveals hidden panels.'''''<br />
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''To illuminate the end of a wand, the caster must call out the incantation "''[[Wand-Lighting Charm|Lumos]]''." If correctly incanted, the end of the wand will then illuminate and cast light in the immediate vicinity of the caster. Lumos can also be used to illuminate unseen entrances. For example, it is a little known fact that the interior of certain shops in the [[Knockturn Alley|gloomier parts of Diagon Alley]] may be further explored by casting the Lumos spell.''
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===Chapter 4 ⁠— "Severing Severely"===
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'''''Severs ropes and tapestries.'''''<br />
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''As is the case with Grade 2 spells, the [[Severing Charm]] has a variety of uses. For example, it can be cast on certain tapestries or wall hangings to reveal heretofore hidden entrances. Students of [[Herbology]] can also use Diffindo to sever plant stems and roots.''
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===Chapter 5 ⁠— "Mastering Wizard Duelling"===
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''The [[Disarming Charm]] lies at the heart of a good duelling technique.''
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===Chapter 6 ⁠— "Cleanliness Equals Wizardliness"===
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'''''Clears ectoplasm.'''''<br />
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''[[Ectoplasm]] is a sticky, green substance left behind by ghosts and has been known to make doorways impassable. There is a way of clearing away ectoplasm without resorting to a can of [[Mrs Skower's All-Purpose Magical Mess Remover|Mrs Skower's All⁠-Purpose Magical Mess Remover]], and this is with an effective [[Scouring Charm]] such as [[Skurge Charm|Skurge]].''
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===Chapter 7 ⁠— "Figuring Out Transfiguration"===
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'''Transforms small objects into birds.'''<br />
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''[[Transfiguration]] is some of the most difficult [[magic]] to practise effectively. It is extremely difficult, for example, to transform something non-living into something that is alive. However, mastering a transfiguration spell such as '[[Avifors Spell|Avifors]]', which will transform small inanimate objects into [[bird]]s, can be both rewarding and useful.'''<nowiki/>'''''
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===Chapter 8 ⁠— "Incendiary Magic"===
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'''Burns certain items e.g. webs.'''<br />
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''There is often a requirement for a spell of an [[fire|incendiary]] nature, especially when confronted by a [[spider]]'s web across a doorway or when a distraction is required. For both of the above, the [[Fire-Making Spell|Incendio charm]] can be used''[...]'' Incendio may also be used as a [[duelling]] charm''[...]
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===Chapter 9 ⁠— "The Key to Unlocking"===
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'''Unlocks certain doors and chests.'''<br />
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''Mechanical, i.e., non-magical locks can be troublesome. But not if a witch or wizard knows the [[Unlocking Charm|Alohomora unlocking charm]]. This charm, when cast on certain mechanically locked doors, will unlock them, giving access to the room or passage beyond.''<ref name="COSG">{{COS|G}}</ref>
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*The video game erroneously states that ''[[Fire-Making Spell|Incendio]]'' is [[Bluebell Flames]]. This cannot be considered canon, as ''Incendio'' creates normal fire, whereas Bluebell Flames are blue, and have other unique properties that Incendio does not produce.
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*The game also erroneously states that the [[Disarming Charm]] repels a spell back at an opponent. This cannot be considered [[canon]], as that fits the description of the [[Shield Charm]], whereas the Disarming Charm is directly cast at an opponent to physically disarm them. The full chapter reads as follows:
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===Chapter 5 ⁠— "Mastering Wizard Duelling"===
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'''''Reflects an opponent's spell back at them.'''''<br />
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''The Disarming Charm lies at the heart of a good duelling technique. It allows the duelist to rebound an opponent's spell in the hope that the rebounded spell will strike the opponent and leave him or her vulnerable to further attack.''
   
 
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[[Category:The Standard Book of Spells series|Standard Book of Spells, The Grade 2]]

Latest revision as of 02:29, 7 April 2024

"A set text at Hogwarts, The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2 is part of a series by Miranda Goshawk."
— Description[src]

The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2 was the second book in The Standard Book of Spells series, written by Miranda Goshawk. It was published sometime in the 20th century. It cost one Galleon at the Flourish and Blotts bookstore.[3]

In the summer of 1992, Harry Potter, Ronald Weasley, and Hermione Granger each grabbed a copy of this as they entered Flourish and Blotts during their visit to Diagon Alley.[1]

Contents

Behind the scenes

  • The contents from the book comes from the PlayStation 2/Xbox version of the second video game, while the chapter titles come from the GameCube version. This is because the PlayStation 2 version omits the Chapter titles, while the GameCube version is full of grammatical errors throughout the text.
  • The book's contents in the second video game differs entirely from the contents given in Pottermore, and also contains spells which are covered in The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1, as well as the Avifors Spell (a transfiguration spell), meaning the contents from this game is not canon (aside from the Skurge Charm, which is not featured in the first book and can be considered canon). They are as follows:

Chapter 1 ⁠— It Pays to Increase your Spell Power

In the first volume of this series readers were instructed on the correct use of a wand to perform the most basic spells. This second volume demonstrates techniques that will enable the more advanced student to build magical power at the tip of a wand before it is released. This technique when mastered enables the casting of far more powerful spells but the reader is warned that this is not without risk and therefore requires the utmost concentration. Students are encouraged to experiment with this technique being wary that lapses in concentration can result in painful side effects.

Chapter 2 ⁠— "The Knockback Jinx"

Knocks over an opponent or object.
The incantation for the Knockback Jinx is 'Flipendo' .This jinx is the most utilitarian of Grade 2 spell, in that it will allow the caster to 'knock back' an opponent or object and can also be used to push and activate certain magically charmed switches. Like many Grade 2 spells, Flipendo can be targeted.

Chapter 3 ⁠— "Lighting Your Wand"

Lights dark areas and reveals hidden panels.
To illuminate the end of a wand, the caster must call out the incantation "Lumos." If correctly incanted, the end of the wand will then illuminate and cast light in the immediate vicinity of the caster. Lumos can also be used to illuminate unseen entrances. For example, it is a little known fact that the interior of certain shops in the gloomier parts of Diagon Alley may be further explored by casting the Lumos spell.

Chapter 4 ⁠— "Severing Severely"

Severs ropes and tapestries.
As is the case with Grade 2 spells, the Severing Charm has a variety of uses. For example, it can be cast on certain tapestries or wall hangings to reveal heretofore hidden entrances. Students of Herbology can also use Diffindo to sever plant stems and roots.

Chapter 5 ⁠— "Mastering Wizard Duelling"

The Disarming Charm lies at the heart of a good duelling technique.

Chapter 6 ⁠— "Cleanliness Equals Wizardliness"

Clears ectoplasm.
Ectoplasm is a sticky, green substance left behind by ghosts and has been known to make doorways impassable. There is a way of clearing away ectoplasm without resorting to a can of Mrs Skower's All⁠-Purpose Magical Mess Remover, and this is with an effective Scouring Charm such as Skurge.

Chapter 7 ⁠— "Figuring Out Transfiguration"

Transforms small objects into birds.
Transfiguration is some of the most difficult magic to practise effectively. It is extremely difficult, for example, to transform something non-living into something that is alive. However, mastering a transfiguration spell such as 'Avifors', which will transform small inanimate objects into birds, can be both rewarding and useful.

Chapter 8 ⁠— "Incendiary Magic"

Burns certain items e.g. webs.
There is often a requirement for a spell of an incendiary nature, especially when confronted by a spider's web across a doorway or when a distraction is required. For both of the above, the Incendio charm can be used[...] Incendio may also be used as a duelling charm[...]

Chapter 9 ⁠— "The Key to Unlocking"

Unlocks certain doors and chests.
Mechanical, i.e., non-magical locks can be troublesome. But not if a witch or wizard knows the Alohomora unlocking charm. This charm, when cast on certain mechanically locked doors, will unlock them, giving access to the room or passage beyond.[4]

  • The video game erroneously states that Incendio is Bluebell Flames. This cannot be considered canon, as Incendio creates normal fire, whereas Bluebell Flames are blue, and have other unique properties that Incendio does not produce.
  • The game also erroneously states that the Disarming Charm repels a spell back at an opponent. This cannot be considered canon, as that fits the description of the Shield Charm, whereas the Disarming Charm is directly cast at an opponent to physically disarm them. The full chapter reads as follows:

Chapter 5 ⁠— "Mastering Wizard Duelling"

Reflects an opponent's spell back at them.
The Disarming Charm lies at the heart of a good duelling technique. It allows the duelist to rebound an opponent's spell in the hope that the rebounded spell will strike the opponent and leave him or her vulnerable to further attack.

Appearances

Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 4 (At Flourish and Blotts)
  2. ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) (Mentioned on a Famous Wizard Card)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 Pottermore
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
The Standard Book of Spells
Book of Spells 1
Grade 1 · Grade 2 · Grade 3 · Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6 · Grade 7
Charms included in the series: Dancing Feet Spell (Tarantallegra) · Disarming Charm (Expelliarmus) · Engorgement Charm (Engorgio) · Fire-Making Spell (Incendio) · Freezing Charm (Immobulus) · General Counter-Spell (Finite Incantatem) · Levitation Charm (Wingardium Leviosa) · Locking Spell (Colloportus) · Memory Charm (Obliviate) · Mending Charm (Reparo) · Nonverbal spell · Severing Charm (Diffindo) · Skurge Charm (Skurge) · Softening Charm (Spongify) · Substantive Charm · Summoning Charm (Accio) · Tickling Charm (Rictusempra) · Unlocking Charm (Alohomora) · Wand-Lighting Charm (Lumos)
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