The Harry Potter saga not only captivated the world with its story of magic, friendship, and courage, it also gave us a universe of memorable spells that became part of popular culture.
From the simplest charms like Lumos, to the most obscure like Avada Kedavra, each spell reflects the essence of the characters and the situations in which it is used.
Learning Harry Potter's most famous spells is a way to immerse yourself in the magic of Hogwarts and understand how every word, gesture, and wand become a weapon, tool, or defense.
Below, we review 31 of the most recognized enchantments in the magical world .
· Wingardium Leviosa : Causes objects to levitate.
· Accio : Summoning spell that draws objects towards the magician.
· Expecto Patronum : Summons a Patronus, a light image to repel Dementors.
· Alohomora : Opens locks and locked doors.
· Colloportus : Magically seals doors, blocking Alohomora.
· Caterwauling Charm : Emits a scream when someone enters without permission.
· Confundus : Confuses and disorients the victim.
· Fidelius : Hiding a secret in another person's soul.
· Deletrius : Erases the remains of a previous spell.
· Lumos : Illuminates the tip of the wand.
· Nox : Turns off the light generated by Lumos.
· Engorgio : Makes an object or creature grow.
· Evanesco : Makes objects disappear.
· Expelliarmus : Disarms the opponent by expelling his wand.
· Impervius : Makes an object impermeable.
· Levicorpus : Leaves the victim hanging upside down by the ankles.
· Liberacorpus : Counterspell that releases Levicorpus.
· Muffliato : Fills the ears of those present with a buzzing sound.
· Obliviate : Erases the victim's memories.
· Petrificus Totalus : Temporarily paralyzes a person.
· Priori Incantato : Displays the last spell of a wand.
· Reducto : Destroys solid objects.
· Relashio : Forces you to release objects; works underwater.
· Rictusempra : Causes uncontrollable tickling.
· Riddikulus : Turns a boggart, a creature that takes shape from the fears of those around it, into something ridiculous, in accordance with what the magician has imagined.
· Sectumsempra : Causes deep cuts and bleeding. Spell found in a book belonging to "The Half-Blood Prince," the pseudonym of its creator.
· Sonorus : Amplifies the magician's voice.
· Stupefy : Stuns and renders the target unconscious.
· Taboo : Reveals the position of someone who pronounces a certain word.
· Arresto Momentum : Slows the fall of people or objects.
· Unbreakable Vow : Inviolable magical vow that kills the breaker.
The Unforgivable Spells
In the Harry Potter universe, there are three spells so dangerous that their use is forbidden: the Unforgivable Spells. These are not only feared, but they represent the boundary between common magic and the darkest kind.
These are:
Cruciatus (Crucio)
It causes excruciating pain and is used as a form of torture. Characters such as Bellatrix Lestrange used it to cruelly subdue their victims.
Imperius (Empire)
Controls the mind and will of another person, transforming them into a puppet of the caster.
Avada Kedavra
The most feared, it causes instant death to the victim. Voldemort used it on numerous occasions, including the murder of Harry's parents.
Immerse yourself in the Magic
Knowing Harry Potter's spells allows fans to appreciate JK Rowling's creativity and the richness of the magical universe.
Each charm reflects the characters' personalities and the context in which it's used. From everyday spells to the Unforgivable, these spells remind us that magic at Hogwarts goes beyond fiction.
Did you already know these spells? How many could you identify?
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