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{{Spell infobox
|name=Wand Lighting Spell
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|name=Wand Lighting Charm
|image=[[File:Lumos.JPG|250px]]
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|image=[[File:Wand-lighting charm.gif|250px]]
|incantation=''Lumos'' (LOO-mos or LOO-mohs)
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|incantation=''Lumos''<br/>(LOO-mos)
 
|type=[[Charm]]
 
|type=[[Charm]]
 
|hand=[[File:Wand-lighting-charm.png]]
 
|hand=[[File:Wand-lighting-charm.png]]
|light=Yellow
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|light=White
|effect=Causes the tip of the [[wand]] to glow
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|effect=Illuminates the [[wand]] tip
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|creator=[[Levina Monkstanley]] ([[1770s|1772]])
 
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{{Quote|The Wand-Lighting Charm is simple, but requires concentration. Take care not to accidentally set your wand alight as damage of this kind can be permanent. If in any doubt about your abilities you would do better to buy yourself a magic lantern.|[[Miranda Goshawk]] on this [[charm]]|Book of Spells}}
The '''Wand-Lighting Charm'''<ref name="pottermore">''[[Pottermore]]''</ref> (''Lumos'') is a [[charm]] that causes the tip of the caster's [[wand]] to emit a warm glow<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' - evidently the light has some heat to it, as [[Alastor Moody]] used the light to burn paper</ref>. Its counter-spell is the [[Wand-Extinguishing Charm]]. It is taught in first year [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] classes<ref name="Youtube1"/> and is detailed in both the Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2 <ref>Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)</ref> and the [[Lumos spellbook]].
 
   
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The '''Wand-Lighting Charm'''<ref name="POT">''[[Pottermore]]''</ref> (''Lumos'') is a [[charm]], a [[light-creation spells|light-creation spell]], used to illuminate the tip of the caster's wand; this light is fairly warm<ref name="BURN">Given that [[Alastor Moody]] burned some parchment with this, it has at least some heat to it.</ref>.
==Usage==
 
[[File:Lumosdeathlyahllows.jpg|thumb|258px|Harry using this spell at [[Bathilda Bagshot's home]]]]
 
Lumos is simultaneously one of the simplest and most useful spells of all, rivalled only in its pragmatism by [[Flipendo]]. Not only can the light produced from produced illuminate dark areas like a lantern (which is in itself very useful) but is is the only known spell effective at repelling spectral foes, such as [[Gytrashes]] and malevolent [[Ghost|spirits]]<ref name="Youtube2">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0DslNq9W3s&feature=channel_video_title PS (PS2) Walkthrough part 8]</ref>.
 
   
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The [[counter-charm]] for the spell is ''[[Wand-Extinguishing Charm|Nox]]''.
==Known practitioners==
 
*[[Albus Dumbledore]]
 
*[[Arthur Weasley]]
 
*[[Bartemius Crouch Jr.|Barty Crouch Jr.]]
 
*[[Cedric Diggory]]
 
*[[Harry Potter]]
 
*[[Hermione Granger]]
 
*[[File:Goblet_of_Fire_-_Lumos.gif|right|400px|[[Severus Snape|Snape]] casting Lumos]][[Katie Bell]]
 
*[[Lavender Brown]]
 
*[[Luna Lovegood]]
 
*[[Minerva McGonagall]]
 
*[[Nymphadora Tonks]]
 
*[[Quirinus Quirrell]]
 
*[[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]]
 
*[[Severus Snape]]
 
   
==Etymology==
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==History==
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Despite its apparent simplicity, the Wand-Lighting Charm was not invented until the [[18th century]]. It was first used publicly by [[Levina Monkstanley]], its inventor, in the [[British Ministry of Magic Headquarters|Ministry of Magic]] in [[1770s|1772]] — to the astonishment of her colleagues — to help her look for a fallen [[quill]] on a dusty corner.<ref name="WBoS">''[[Wonderbook: Book of Spells]]'' - see [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9LNQV7cGIA&feature=relmfu this video]</ref>
The incantation ''Lumos'' is derived from the Latin ''lumen'' meaning "light."
 
   
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However, [[Garvin Lügner]], a [[Germany|German]] wizard, claimed to have been the one who invented the spell, while he was developing his Instant Darkness Powder. It later transpired that Lügner had been lying about the invention of the charm, and that his Instant Darkness Powder did not do too much more than slightly dim the lights.<ref name="WBoS"/>
==Behind the scenes==
 
   
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This [[spell]] is taught in [[first year]] [[Defence Against the Dark Arts|defence]] classes<ref name="PSV">''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)]]''</ref> and is detailed in ''[[The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection]]''<ref name="POT"/>, [[Lumos spellbook|another spellbook]]<ref name="PSV"/>, and ''[[Book of Spells]]''.<ref name="WBoS"/>
[[File:Harry_potter_lumos.jpg|thumb|Lego [[Harry Potter]] using Lumos]]
 
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*It is possible this charm is not affected by [[The Trace]], perhaps because it is incredibly simple and looks like torch light, so this spell could be used outside [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]].<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]''</ref>
 
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==Effects==
*In the opening of ''[[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]]'', [[Daniel Radcliffe]], [[Michael Gambon]], [[Bonnie Wright]], [[Rupert Grint]] and [[James Phelps|James]] and [[Oliver Phelps]] tried to use ''Lumos'' to illuminate [[Hogwarts Castle]]. However, they did not succeed and they tried a stronger version of this spell, ''[[Lumos Maxima]]''.
 
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{{Quote|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. It can also be used to illuminate unseen entrances.|[[The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2]]|Pottermore}}One of the simplest and most useful spells, it not only illuminates the wand tip, but can repel spectral foes such as [[Gytrash]]es and malevolent [[Ghost|spirits]].<ref name="VG">''[[Harry Potter (video game series)|The Harry Potter video games]]''</ref>
*In the film adaptation of ''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'', if one listens closely, the ''Lumos'' charm appears to make a very soft humming sound.
 
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*Lumos is perhaps the most consistently portrayed spell in the movies and games in terms of appearance; almost always appearing as a bright blue (or yellow) light with faint pulses emanating slowly from the wand tip, occasionally precipitating smoke.
 
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If one [[Powering-up spells|charges]] the spell properly, it will appear lemon-yellow; if one over-charges it, the [[charm]] will appear as a vibrant scarlet.
*Other versions of the spell were used in the [[Harry Potter films|movies]] and [[Harry Potter video games|games]]:
 
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**''[[Lumos Solem]]'' was used by [[Hermione Granger]] in ''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'', creating a beam of sunlight.
 
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==Practitioners==
**''[[Lumos Maxima]]'' was performed by [[Harry Potter]] at the [[Dursley family|Dursleys]]' [[4 Privet Drive|house]] in ''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'', and was also used in the [[Horcrux cave]] in ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'' by [[Albus Dumbledore]] and [[Harry Potter]]. It creates an extremely large ball of light at the end of the wand, which can even be cast off to hover and light a greater area.
 
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[[File:Tumblr_n54nlhLwsA1rm6p5go9_r1_250.gif|frame|Severus Snape using the Wand-Lighting Charm]]
**In the [[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)|video game adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'', [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] has a version called ''[[Lumos Duo]]'', which shines an intense ray of light upon an object or creature.
 
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*[[Albus Dumbledore]]<ref name="HBP">''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''</ref>
**In the PS2, XBox, Gamecube, and PC/MAC versions of the [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)|video game adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'', ''Lumos'' can also be cast on gargoyles, causing them to summon platforms of light tangible enough for a person to stand on. The is probably not an inherent spell effect on Lumos but the result of a spell (or series of spells) cast over those gargoyles to make them react in such a way at the use of the Lumos spell.
 
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*[[Arthur Weasley]]<ref name="OTP">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]''</ref>
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*[[Cedric Diggory]]<ref name="GOF">''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''</ref>
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*[[Garvin Lügner]]<ref name="WBoS"/>
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*[[Harry Potter]]<ref name="BS">''[[Harry Potter (book series)]]''</ref><ref name="FS">''[[Harry Potter (film series)]]''</ref><ref name="VG"/>
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*[[Hermione Granger]]<ref name="POA">''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]''</ref>
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*[[Levina Monkstanley]]<ref name="WBoS"/>
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*[[Minerva McGonagall]]<ref name="OTPF">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)]]''</ref>
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*[[Nymphadora Tonks]]<ref name="OP3">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'', Chapter 3 - (''The Advance Guard'')</ref>
 
*[[Quirinus Quirrell]]<ref name="PSV"/>
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*[[Severus Snape]]<ref name="GOFF">''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)]]''</ref>
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==Etymology==
 
The [[incantation]] ''Lumos'' is derived from the [[Latin]] ''lumen'', meaning "light".
 
==Behind the scenes==
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*This is the only spell whose hand motion stays the same between ''[[Pottermore]]'' and ''[[Wonderbook: Book of Spells|Wonderbook]]''.
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*It is possible this [[charm]] is not affected by [[The Trace]], perhaps because of its simplicity or because it resembles torch light so closely.
 
*If one listens closely in [[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)|the third]] and [[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)|the sixth films]], one can hear a very soft humming sound.
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*In the films and video games, there are three [[Modifier|variations]] of this spell.
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
*''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'' {{1st}}
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]''
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)]]''
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)]]''
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]''
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1]]''
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1]]''
*[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2|''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2'']]
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]''
*''[[The Tales of Beedle the Bard (real)|The Tales of Beedle the Bard]]'' {{Comment|possibly}}<ref>In ''[[The Wizard and the Hopping Pot]]'', the [[Wizard (The Wizard and the Hopping Pot)|wizard]], "Lit his wand", so he may have used Lumos.</ref>
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*''[[The Tales of Beedle the Bard (real)|The Tales of Beedle the Bard]]''
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*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Building the Magical World]]''
 
*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Characters of the Magical World]]''
 
*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Characters of the Magical World]]''
 
*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]]''
 
*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]]''
 
*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7]]''
 
*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7]]''
 
*''[[Harry Potter: Spells]]''
 
*''[[Harry Potter: Spells]]''
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*''[[Wonderbook: Book of Spells]]''
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*''[[Pottermore]]'' {{C|Spells / Duels}}
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*''[[LEGO Harry Potter|Harry Potter LEGO Sets]]''
   
 
==Notes and references==
 
==Notes and references==
 
{{Reflist}}
 
{{Reflist}}
 
 
{{Defence Against the Dark Arts}}
 
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[[es:Encantamiento para Encender Varitas]]
 
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[[fr:Sortilège d'Allumage de baguette]]
[[fr:Lumos]]
 
 
[[fi:Valois]]
 
[[fi:Valois]]
 
[[ru:Световые чары]]
 
[[ru:Световые чары]]
 
[[Category:Charms]]
 
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[[Category:Spells with Incantations of Latin Origin]]
 
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[[Category:Light-based magic]]

Revision as of 02:32, 12 September 2014

"The Wand-Lighting Charm is simple, but requires concentration. Take care not to accidentally set your wand alight as damage of this kind can be permanent. If in any doubt about your abilities you would do better to buy yourself a magic lantern."
Miranda Goshawk on this charm[src]

The Wand-Lighting Charm[1] (Lumos) is a charm, a light-creation spell, used to illuminate the tip of the caster's wand; this light is fairly warm[2].

The counter-charm for the spell is Nox.

History

Despite its apparent simplicity, the Wand-Lighting Charm was not invented until the 18th century. It was first used publicly by Levina Monkstanley, its inventor, in the Ministry of Magic in 1772 — to the astonishment of her colleagues — to help her look for a fallen quill on a dusty corner.[3]

However, Garvin Lügner, a German wizard, claimed to have been the one who invented the spell, while he was developing his Instant Darkness Powder. It later transpired that Lügner had been lying about the invention of the charm, and that his Instant Darkness Powder did not do too much more than slightly dim the lights.[3]

This spell is taught in first year defence classes[4] and is detailed in The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection[1], another spellbook[4], and Book of Spells.[3]

Effects

"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. It can also be used to illuminate unseen entrances."
The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2[src]

One of the simplest and most useful spells, it not only illuminates the wand tip, but can repel spectral foes such as Gytrashes and malevolent spirits.[5]

If one charges the spell properly, it will appear lemon-yellow; if one over-charges it, the charm will appear as a vibrant scarlet.

Practitioners

File:Tumblr n54nlhLwsA1rm6p5go9 r1 250.gif

Severus Snape using the Wand-Lighting Charm

Etymology

The incantation Lumos is derived from the Latin lumen, meaning "light".

Behind the scenes

  • This is the only spell whose hand motion stays the same between Pottermore and Wonderbook.
  • It is possible this charm is not affected by The Trace, perhaps because of its simplicity or because it resembles torch light so closely.
  • If one listens closely in the third and the sixth films, one can hear a very soft humming sound.
  • In the films and video games, there are three variations of this spell.

Appearances

Notes and references

Defence Against the Dark Arts (D.A.D.A.)
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D.A.D.A. at Hogwarts
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Professors
Isidora Morganach · Dinah Hecat · Arsenius Jigger · Albus Dumbledore · Galatea Merrythought · 1984–1985 professor · 1985–1986 professor · 1986–1987 professor · 1987–1988 professor · Patricia Rakepick · 1989–1990 professor · First 1990–1991 professor · Olivia Green · Quirinus Quirrell · Gilderoy Lockhart · Remus Lupin · Bartemius Crouch Junior (as Alastor Moody) · Dolores Umbridge · Severus Snape · Amycus Carrow (as Dark Arts teacher) · Unidentified professor · Brindlemore
Textbooks
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Spells studied at Hogwarts under D.A.D.A.
Aqua Eructo · Boggart-Banishing Spell (Riddikulus) · Bombarda Maxima · Cave inimicum · Concealment Charms · Counter-curses · Counter-jinxes · Cruciatus Curse (Crucio) · Curse of the Bogies (Mucus ad Nauseam) · Cursed barrier spell · Densaugeo · Deprimo Spell (Deprimo) · Disarming Charm (Expelliarmus) · Ear-Shrivelling Curse · Everte Statum · Freezing Spell (Glacius) · Full Body-Bind Curse (Petrificus Totalus) · Fumos Duo · Green Sparks · Hex-Breaker· Hex-deflection · Hex Zapper · Homorphus Charm · Human-presence-revealing Spell (Homenum Revelio) · Impediment Jinx (Impedimenta) · Imperius Curse (Imperio) · Imperturbable Charm · Killing Curse (Avada Kedavra) · Knockback Jinx (Flipendo) · Lacarnum Inflamari · Langlock · Levitation Spell (Levioso) · Limbo Mist anticharm · Nonverbal spells · Patronus Charm (Expecto Patronum) · Pimple Jinx (Furnunculus) · Protective enchantments · Red Sparks (Vermillious) · Reductor Curse (Reducto) · Salvio hexia · Sea Urchin Jinx · Seize and pull charm (Carpe Retractum) · Shield Charm (Protego) · Smokescreen Spell (Fumos) · Snake-Vanishing Spell (Vipera Evanesca) · Softening Charm (Spongify) · Stretching Jinx · Tickling Charm (Rictusempra) · Tongue-Tying Curse (Mimblewimble) · Trip Jinx · Twitchy-Ears Hex · Verdimillious Charm (Verdimillious) · Verdimillious Duo Spell (Verdimillious) · Verdimillious Tria · Vermillious Duo · Vermillious Tria · Wand-Lighting Charm (Lumos)
Creatures studied at Hogwarts under D.A.D.A.
Banshee · Boggart · Chameleon Ghoul · Charmed skeleton · Cornish Pixie · Dementor · Dugbog · Erkling · Flesh-Eating Slug · Ghost · Ghoul · Gnome · Grindylow · Gytrash · Hag · Hinkypunk · Iguana · Imp · Inferius · Kappa · Manticore · Nocturnal beasts · Nogtail · Poltergeist · Red Cap · Snake · Troll · Vampire · Vampire bat · Werewolf · Yeti · Zombie