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+ | |image = Rictusempra.gif |
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+ | |incantation = ''Rictusempra''<ref name="COS11"/><br/>(ric-tuh-SEM-pra)<ref name="COSF17">{{COS|F}} - Chapter 17 (''Duelling Club'')</ref> |
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− | |type=[[Charm]] |
+ | |type = [[Charm]]<ref name="COS11"/> |
− | |incantation=Rictusempra<br/>(ric-tuh-SEM-pra) |
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+ | |hand = [[File:Tickling-charm.png]] |
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− | |light=Silver |
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+ | |light = Silver<ref name="COS11">{{COS|B|11}}</ref><ref name="HM14"/> |
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− | |hand=Point wand at target |
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+ | |effect = Tickles and weakens<ref name="COS11"/><ref name="PM">{{PM}} (weakening is one known side effect of this spell)</ref> |
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− | |effect=Causes the victim to double over with laughter}} |
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− | The '''Tickling Charm''' (''Rictusempra'') is a [[spell]] that causes a victim to buckle with laughter. This is usually used as a diversionary tactic in [[duel]]s, such as when [[Harry Potter]] used it on [[Draco Malfoy]] in the [[Duelling Club]] of their [[second year]]. It is not known how this affects a person who is not ticklish, it may just knock back the opponent. |
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⚫ | {{Quote|Harry pointed his [[Harry Potter's wand|wand]] straight at Malfoy and shouted, 'Rictusempra!' A jet of silver light hit Malfoy in the stomach and he doubled up, wheezing....as Malfoy sank to his knees; Harry had hit him with a Tickling Charm, and he could barely move for laughing.|Harry Potter's use of this charm on Draco Malfoy at the Duelling Club|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets}} |
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+ | The '''Tickling Charm'''<ref name="COS11"/> (''Rictusempra'')<ref name="COS11"/> was a [[charm]] that caused the target to buckle with laughter, weakening them.<ref name="COS11"/><ref name="PM" /> It also had at least one other side effect.<ref name="prop">{{OOTP|F}} (see [[:File:TheoryofCharmsExam.jpg|this image]])</ref> |
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+ | ==History== |
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+ | [[File:RictusempraHM.png|thumb|The effects of this charm]] |
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+ | This charm was listed in the ''[[The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2]]'' [[spell]]-book by [[Miranda Goshawk]].<ref name="PM" /> This charm was also taught at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] to [[second year|second-year]] students in [[Charms (class)|Charms class]]<ref name="Standard2">This charm is covered in ''[[The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2]]'', meaning it must be taught in [[Second year]] [[Charms (class)|Charms class]].</ref> and in [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]].<ref name="COSG">{{COS|G}} - PC version</ref> |
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+ | During the [[1984–1985 school year]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]], [[Rowan Khanna]] and their friend [[Jacob's sibling]] learnt this charm from a [[secret duelling book]] in their house common room, as preparation for duelling the [[Slytherin]] [[Merula Snyde]].<ref name="HM14">{{HM|1|4}}</ref> |
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+ | Around [[Hallowe'en]] in the [[1980s]] and [[1990s]], [[Nymphadora Tonks]] recommended the use of this charm to defend against a [[charmed skeleton]] and helped [[Jacob's sibling]] practise it under [[Filius Flitwick|Professor Flitwick]]'s guidance. Later, both Jacob's sibling and [[Ismelda Murk]] used this charm to defend themselves from an army of charmed skeletons that had descended upon [[Hogsmeade]] looking for them.<ref name="PJR">{{HM|3|Pumpkin Johnny Rises}}</ref> |
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+ | [[File:Rowan under Rictusempra HM611.png|220x220px|thumb|right|Rowan Khanna laughing under the effects of this charm]] |
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+ | During the [[1989–1990 school year]], Rowan Khanna and Jacob's sibling both cast the charm on each other at [[Hogsmeade station]], because both of them felt that the neither of them had properly laughed in a long time.<ref name="HM611">{{HM|6|11}}</ref> |
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+ | The Tickling Charm was usually used as a diversionary tactic in [[Duelling|duels]].<ref name="COS11"/><ref name="HM14"/> [[Harry Potter]] used it on [[Draco Malfoy]] at the [[Duelling Club]] during their second year, on [[17 December]] [[1992]].<ref name="COS11">{{COS|B|11}}</ref> |
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+ | During [[Dumbledore's Army]]'s meetings during the [[1995–1996 school year]], the Tickling Charm was practised by the group, along with many other defensive and offensive spells. Harry Potter, [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] and [[Hermione Granger]] practised the spell on [[Zacharias Smith]] after he asked to learn the spell, much to his annoyance.<ref name="OOTPG">{{OOTP|G}}</ref> |
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+ | In [[September]] [[2020]], Harry Potter used this spell again against Draco Malfoy, whilst duelling him in his [[Harry and Ginevra Potter's house|home]], but Draco managed to block the spell with a chair.<ref name="CC213">{{CC|B|2|13}}</ref> |
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+ | ==Known practitioners== |
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+ | <gallery widths="105" orientation="portrait" spacing="small" position="center"> |
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+ | COS promo Harry Potter Hogwarts uniform cropped.jpg|[[Harry Potter]]<ref name="COS11"/><ref name="COSG"/><ref name="POAG">{{POA|G}}</ref><ref name="OOTPG"/><ref name="CC213"/> |
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+ | RonPOA.jpg|[[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]]<ref name="POAG"/><ref name="OOTPG"/> |
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+ | HermionePOA.jpg|[[Hermione Granger]]<ref name="POAG"/><ref name="OOTPG"/> |
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+ | Better_picture_of_draco_malfoy.jpg|[[Draco Malfoy]]<ref name="COSG"/><ref name="POAG"/><ref name="OOTPG"/> |
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+ | Gilderoy Lockhart COS promo.jpg|[[Gilderoy Lockhart]]<ref name="COSG"/> |
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+ | Jacob's sibling generic.png|[[Jacob's sibling]]<ref name="HM14"/><ref name="HM611"/><ref name="PJR"/> |
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+ | Nymphadora Tonks DH promo headshot .jpg|[[Nymphadora Tonks]]<ref name="PJR"/> |
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+ | Ismelda Murk HM.jpg|[[Ismelda Murk]]<ref name="PJR"/> |
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+ | Flitwickarmourbattle.png|[[Filius Flitwick]]<ref name="PJR"/> |
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+ | </gallery> |
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+ | *[[Rowan Khanna]]<ref name="HM14"/><ref name="HM611"/> |
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==Etymology== |
==Etymology== |
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− | "''Rictusempra''" is derived from the Latin "rictus |
+ | "''Rictusempra''" is derived from the Latin "rictus", meaning "the expanse of an open mouth", and the Latin "semper", meaning "always". Overall, the incantation roughly means "always laughing". |
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+ | ==See also== |
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+ | *[[Tickling Hex]] |
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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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− | [[File:Rictusempra_1.jpeg|thumb|250px|left|Harry using it in the [[Duelling Club]]]] |
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⚫ | *In {{COS|FA}}, Malfoy is simply knocked backwards. The same occurs in the game version, as well as in the game versions of ''Prisoner of Azkaban'' and ''Order of the Phoenix'', where it is treated as a minor offensive spell, rather than a tickle charm (though the instruction manual for ''Prisoner of Azkaban''<nowiki/>'s PC version describes it as "technically a tickling charm"). The use of it in the film could be because as Harry was an inexperienced wizard at that point, he may not have been able to master the spell properly, thus causing a different effect. Also, in the film and video game(s), it is red or pink rather than silver. |
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+ | *In the ''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]] ''video game, Harry Potter learns this spell from [[Gilderoy Lockhart]]. He later uses it against [[Aragog]], commenting that he at least learned ''something'' in Lockhart's classes. |
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− | *Since this charm creates a sensation of being tickled and makes the victim collapse to the ground, this charm can be called a "minor torturing" curse. |
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+ | *In {{HM}}, it is the first offensive spell used by [[Jacob's sibling]] in the story. It can also be used in Duelling as a Sneaky move, dealing 5 base damage (lowest of any damaging move), boosted by high Empathy, and has a chance to stun the target for 1 round. |
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− | *According to ''[[Pottermore]]'', the hand motion is thus:<br />[[File:Tickling-charm.png]]<br />Nonetheless, in ''Wonderbook'' one must merely flick their wand at the target to cast the spell. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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+ | *{{COS}} {{1st}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'' {{1st}} |
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+ | *{{COS|F}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)]]'' |
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+ | *{{COS|G}} {{C|PC version}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)]]'' |
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+ | *{{POA|G}} {{C|PC version, briefly seen in cutscene in console versions}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]'' |
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+ | *{{OOTP|F}} {{Mention}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)]]'' |
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+ | *{{OOTP|G}} |
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− | *''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]]'' |
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+ | *{{CC}} |
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− | *''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7]]'' |
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+ | *{{CC|P}} |
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− | *''[[Pottermore]]'' |
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+ | *{{LEGO|Y1}} |
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+ | *{{LEGO|Y2}} |
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+ | *{{PM}} |
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+ | *{{WW}} {{Mention}} |
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+ | *{{HM}} |
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+ | *{{MA}} {{Mention}} {{C|as Rictumsempra}} |
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+ | ==Notes and references== |
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+ | {{Reflist}} |
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{{The Standard Book of Spells}} |
{{The Standard Book of Spells}} |
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+ | {{Charms}} |
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+ | {{Defence Against the Dark Arts}} |
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+ | [[Category:Defence Against the Dark Arts]] |
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+ | [[Category:Spells with a light]] |
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+ | [[Category:Spells with incantations of Latin origin]] |
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+ | [[de:Kitzel-Zauber]] |
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+ | [[it:Rictusempra]] |
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+ | [[pl:Rictusempra]] |
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+ | [[uk:Ріктусемпра]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:17, 5 November 2023
Warning!
At least some content in this article is derived from information featured in: Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery & Harry Potter: Magic Awakened. |
- "Harry pointed his wand straight at Malfoy and shouted, 'Rictusempra!' A jet of silver light hit Malfoy in the stomach and he doubled up, wheezing....as Malfoy sank to his knees; Harry had hit him with a Tickling Charm, and he could barely move for laughing."
- — Harry Potter's use of this charm on Draco Malfoy at the Duelling Club[src]
The Tickling Charm[1] (Rictusempra)[1] was a charm that caused the target to buckle with laughter, weakening them.[1][4] It also had at least one other side effect.[5]
History
This charm was listed in the The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2 spell-book by Miranda Goshawk.[4] This charm was also taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to second-year students in Charms class[6] and in Defence Against the Dark Arts.[7]
During the 1984–1985 school year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Rowan Khanna and their friend Jacob's sibling learnt this charm from a secret duelling book in their house common room, as preparation for duelling the Slytherin Merula Snyde.[3]
Around Hallowe'en in the 1980s and 1990s, Nymphadora Tonks recommended the use of this charm to defend against a charmed skeleton and helped Jacob's sibling practise it under Professor Flitwick's guidance. Later, both Jacob's sibling and Ismelda Murk used this charm to defend themselves from an army of charmed skeletons that had descended upon Hogsmeade looking for them.[8]
During the 1989–1990 school year, Rowan Khanna and Jacob's sibling both cast the charm on each other at Hogsmeade station, because both of them felt that the neither of them had properly laughed in a long time.[9]
The Tickling Charm was usually used as a diversionary tactic in duels.[1][3] Harry Potter used it on Draco Malfoy at the Duelling Club during their second year, on 17 December 1992.[1]
During Dumbledore's Army's meetings during the 1995–1996 school year, the Tickling Charm was practised by the group, along with many other defensive and offensive spells. Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger practised the spell on Zacharias Smith after he asked to learn the spell, much to his annoyance.[10]
In September 2020, Harry Potter used this spell again against Draco Malfoy, whilst duelling him in his home, but Draco managed to block the spell with a chair.[11]
Known practitioners
Etymology
"Rictusempra" is derived from the Latin "rictus", meaning "the expanse of an open mouth", and the Latin "semper", meaning "always". Overall, the incantation roughly means "always laughing".
See also
Behind the scenes
- This is the first incantation Harry Potter has done verbally and with a wand in the series. He used it during his duel against Draco Malfoy in the second book and film.
- In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Malfoy is simply knocked backwards. The same occurs in the game version, as well as in the game versions of Prisoner of Azkaban and Order of the Phoenix, where it is treated as a minor offensive spell, rather than a tickle charm (though the instruction manual for Prisoner of Azkaban's PC version describes it as "technically a tickling charm"). The use of it in the film could be because as Harry was an inexperienced wizard at that point, he may not have been able to master the spell properly, thus causing a different effect. Also, in the film and video game(s), it is red or pink rather than silver.
- It can be bought at Wiseacre's Wizarding Equipment in Diagon Alley in LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4,[13] and in Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes in LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7.[14]
- There is another similar spell, the Tickling Hex; it is unknown how they differ. It can presumed that the Tickling Hex would cause a less desirable effect, considering that is a Dark charm.
- In the Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets video game, Harry Potter learns this spell from Gilderoy Lockhart. He later uses it against Aragog, commenting that he at least learned something in Lockhart's classes.
- In Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, it is the first offensive spell used by Jacob's sibling in the story. It can also be used in Duelling as a Sneaky move, dealing 5 base damage (lowest of any damaging move), boosted by high Empathy, and has a chance to stun the target for 1 round.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game) (PC version)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game) (PC version, briefly seen in cutscene in console versions)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film) (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (play)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
- Pottermore
- Wizarding World (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
- Harry Potter: Magic Awakened (Mentioned only) (as Rictumsempra)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 11 (The Duelling Club)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film) - Chapter 17 (Duelling Club)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 1, Chapter 4 (Revenge is Best Served Magical)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Pottermore (weakening is one known side effect of this spell)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film) (see this image)
- ↑ This charm is covered in The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2, meaning it must be taught in Second year Charms class.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game) - PC version
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 3, Side Quest "Pumpkin Johnny Rises"
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 6, Chapter 11 (Love in a Bottle)
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Act Two, Scene Thirteen
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)
- ↑ LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- ↑ LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
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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) |