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Harry Potter Spells
Includes all incantations from the Harry Potter series and their effects.
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06/22/2013

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Accio
Definition
Summons an object to the caster, potentially over a significant distance.
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Aguamenti
Definition
Produces a fountain or jet of water from the wand tip.
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Alarte Ascendare
Definition
Shoots the target high into the air.
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Alohomora
Definition
Used to open and unlock doors; it can unseal doors upon which the Locking Spell has been cast, although it is possible to bewitch doors to resist the spell.
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Anapneo
Definition
Clears the target's airway, should they find it blocked.
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Anteoculatia
Definition
A hex which turns a person's hair into antlers.
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Aparecium
Definition
Used to reverse concealing charms, and can presumably render invisible ink visible.
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Arania Exumai
Definition
Used to blast away Acromantulas and, presumably, all other arachnids.
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Aresto Momentum
Definition
Used to decrease the velocity of a moving target; it should be noted that it can be used on multiple targets, as well as on the caster himself.
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Ascendio
Definition
Lifts the caster high into the air.
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Avada Kedavra
Definition
Causes instant death to the victim, and is accompanied by a flash of green light and a rushing noise.
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Avifors
Definition
Transforms the target into a bird.
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Avis
Definition
Conjures a flock of birds from the tip of the wand; when used in conjunction with Oppugno, it can be used offensively.
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Bombarda
Definition
Provokes a small explosion.
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Bombarda Maxima
Definition
Creates a large explosion capable of removing entire walls.
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Brackium Emendo
Definition
Can potentially heal broken bones if used correctly.
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Calvario
Definition
This spell causes the victim's hair to fall out.
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Carpe Retractum
Definition
Produces a supernatural rope from the caster's wand, which will pull a target toward the caster.
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Cave Inimicum
Definition
May warn the caster of any approaching enemies, similar to a Caterwauling Charm.
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Cistem Aperio
Definition
Opens chests and boxes.
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Colloportus
Definition
Locks doors, and presumably all things that can be locked.
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Colloshoo
Definition
Adheres the victim's shoes to the ground.
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Colovaria
Definition
Changes the target's colour.
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Confringo
Definition
Causes anything that the spell comes into contact with to explode, and presumably thereafter burst into flame.
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Confundo
Definition
Causes the victim to become confused and befuddled.
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Crucio
Definition
Inflicts intense pain on the recipient of the curse; the pain is described as having hot knives being driven into the victim.
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Defodio
Definition
This spell allows the caster to gouge large chunks out of the target.
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Deletrius
Definition
Disintegrates something.
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Densaugeo
Definition
Causes the victim's teeth to grow rapidly, but can also be used to restore lost teeth.
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Deprimo
Definition
Places immense downward pressure on the target, which may result in the violent fracturing of said target.
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Depulso
Definition
Used to make the target fly toward a specific location; it is the opposite of the summoning charm.
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Descendo
Definition
Causes the target to move downwards.
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Diffindo
Definition
Rips, tears, shreds, or otherwise physically damages the target.
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Diminuendo
Definition
Forces the target to shrink.
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Dissendium
Definition
Opens secret passageways, but may also simply open things in general.
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Draconifors
Definition
Transforms the target into a dragon.
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Duo
Definition
A spell modifier added to the end of a spell to intensify or "double" its effects.
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Duro
Definition
This charm transforms the target into solid stone.
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Engorgio
Definition
Causes the target to swell in physical size.
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Engorgio Skullus
Definition
Causes the victim's skull to swell disproportionately
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Entomorphis
Definition
Used to transform the target into an insectoid for a short time
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Episkey
Definition
Used to heal relatively minor injuries, such as broken bones and cartilage.
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Epoximise
Definition
Adheres one object to another, similarly to if they had been glued together.
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Erecto
Definition
Used to erect a tent or other structure.
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Evanesce
Definition
Vanishes the target; an earlier version of the Vanishing Spell.
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Evanesco
Definition
Vanishes the target.
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Everte Statum
Definition
Throws the victim backward, similarly to if they'd been thrown.
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Expecto Patronum
Definition
A defensive spell which will conjure a spirit-like incarnation of their positive emotions to defend against dark creatures; it can also send messages to other witches or wizards.
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Expelliarmus
Definition
Causes whatever the victim is holding to fly away, knocks out an opponent if used too forcefully.
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Expulso
Definition
Provokes an explosion, unique in that it uses pressure to do so as opposed to heat.
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Ferula
Definition
Creates a bandage and a splint.
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Fianto Duri
Definition
A defensive charm that strengthens shield spells, and perhaps objects in general, in a similar way to Duro.
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Finite
Definition
Terminates spell effects in the vicinity of the caster.
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Finite Incantatem
Definition
Terminates spell effects in the vicinity of the caster.
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Flagrate
Definition
Produces fiery marks which can be used to write.
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Flipendo
Definition
Pushes the target, knocks out weaker enemies.
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Fumos
Definition
Used to produce a defensive cloud of dark grey smoke.
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Furnunculus
Definition
Covers the target in boils (or pimples).
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Geminio
Definition
Creates an identical copy of the target.
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Glisseo
Definition
Causes the steps on a stairway to flatten into a slide.
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Harmonia Nectere Passus
Definition
Repairs a Vanishing Cabinet.
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Herbifors
Definition
Causes flowers to sprout from the victim.
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Herbivicus
Definition
Makes flowers and plants bloom instantaneously.
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Homenum Revelio
Definition
Reveals human presence in the vicinity of the caster.
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Illegibilus
Definition
Used to render a text illegible.
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Immobulus
Definition
Renders living targets immobile.
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Impedimenta
Definition
Capable of tripping, freezing, binding, knocking back and generally impeding the target's progress towards the caster.
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Imperio
Definition
Places the subject in a dream-like state, in which he or she is utterly subject to the will of the caster.
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Impervius
Definition
Makes something repel substances and outside forces including water.
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Inanimatus Conjurus
Definition
Most likely used to conjure an inanimate object.
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Incarcerous
Definition
Ties someone or something up with ropes.
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Incendio
Definition
Produces fire.
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Inflatus
Definition
Inflates objects (living or dead).
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Lacarnum Inflamarae
Definition
Sends a ball of fire from the wand.
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Langlock
Definition
Glues the subject's tongue to the roof of their mouth.
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Legilimens
Definition
Allows the caster to delve into the mind of the victim, allowing the caster to see the memories, thoughts, and emotions of the victim.
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Levicorpus
Definition
Causes the victim to be dangled upside-down by their ankles, sometimes accompanied by a flash of light.
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Liberacorpus
Definition
Counteracts Levicorpus.
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Locomotor
Definition
Used with the name of a target, at which the wand is pointed (e.g. "Locomotor Trunk!"). The spell causes the named object to rise in the air and move around at the will of the caster.
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Locomotor Mortis
Definition
Locks the legs together, preventing the victim from moving the legs in any fashion.
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Locomotor Wibbly
Definition
Causes the victim's legs to collapse.
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Lumos
Definition
Creates a narrow beam of light that shines from the wand's tip, like a torch.
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Lumos Maxima
Definition
Shoots a ball of light at the place pointed.
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Lumos Solem
Definition
Creates a powerful ray of light as bright as the sun.
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Maxima
Definition
A spell modifier added to the end of a spell to intensify its effects.
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Meteolojinx Recanto
Definition
Presumably causes weather effects caused by jinxes to cease.
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Mimblewimble
Definition
Prevents certain information from being revealed by the individual upon whom the spell is placed. The curse manifests itself by causing the tongue to temporarily curl backwards upon itself.
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Mobiliarbus
Definition
Levitates and moves an object.
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Mobilicorpus
Definition
Levitates and moves bodies.
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Morsmordre
Definition
Conjures the Dark Mark.
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Mucus ad Nauseam
Definition
Gives the recipient a massive head cold and an extremely runny nose.
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Muffliato
Definition
Fills peoples' ears with an unidentifiable buzzing to keep them from hearing nearby conversations.
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Nox
Definition
Turns off the light produced by Lumos.
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Obliviate
Definition
Used to hide a memory of a particular event.
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Obscuro
Definition
Causes a blindfold to appear over the victim's eyes, obstructing their view of their surroundings.
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Oculus Reparo
Definition
Mends eyeglasses.
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Oppugno
Definition
Apparently causes animals or beings of lesser intelligence to attack.
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Orchideous
Definition
Makes a bouquet of flowers appear out of the caster's wand.
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Pack
Definition
Packs a trunk, or perhaps any luggage.
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Partis Temporus
Definition
Creates a temporary gap through protective magical barriers.
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Periculum
Definition
Creates red sparks/flares to shoot from the users wand.
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Petrificus Totalus
Definition
Used to temporarily bind the victim's body in a position much like that of a soldier at attention; the victim will usually fall to the ground.
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Piertotum Locomotor
Definition
Used to animate statues and suits of armour to do the caster's bidding.
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Point Me
Definition
Causes the caster's wand to act as a compass, and point North.
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Portus
Definition
Turns an object into a port-key.
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Priori Incantato
Definition
Causes the echo (a shadow or image) of the last spell cast by a wand to emanate from it.
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Protego
Definition
Causes minor to moderate jinxes, curses, and hexes to rebound upon the attacker.
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Protego Horribilis
Definition
A powerful shield charm against dark magic.
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Protego Maxima
Definition
A powerful shield charm against dark magic. Was so powerful that it could also disintegrate people who came too close.
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Protego Totalum
Definition
Casts a shield charm over a small area that will not let anything pass through.
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Quietus
Definition
Makes a magically magnified voice return to normal. A counter to Sonorus.
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Redactum Skullus
Definition
A hex that shrinks the target's head. It is the counter-spell to Engorgio Skullus.
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Reducio
Definition
Makes an enlarged object smaller. Counter-charm to Engorgio.
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Reducto
Definition
Breaks objects. In stronger usages, disintegrates them.
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Relashio
Definition
A spell used to make the subject release what ever it is holding or binding.
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Rennervate
Definition
Revives a stunned person.
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Reparifarge
Definition
Used to reverse unsuccessful transformations.
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Reparo
Definition
Used to repair objects.
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Repello Inimicum
Definition
Disintegrates the persons entering this charm.
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Repello Muggletum
Definition
Keeps Muggles away from wizarding places by causing them to remember important meetings they missed and to cause the Muggles in question to forget what they were doing.
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Rictusempra
Definition
Causes an extreme tickling sensation.
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Riddikulus
Definition
A spell used when fighting a Boggart that forces it to take the appearance of an object the caster is focusing on.
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Scourgify
Definition
Used to clean something.
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Sectumsempra
Definition
A dark spell that creates large, blood-oozing gashes on the subject as if said subject had been "slashed by a sword".
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Serpensortia
Definition
Conjures a serpent from the spell-caster's wand.
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Silencio
Definition
Makes something silent.
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Slugulus Eructo
Definition
A jet of green light strikes the victim, who then vomits slugs for ten minutes. The sizes of the vomited slugs decrease with time.
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Sonorus
Definition
Magnifies the spell caster's voice when one's wand is pointing to the side of the caster's neck.
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Specialis Revelio
Definition
Apparently causes an object to show its hidden secrets or magical properties.
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Spongify
Definition
Softens the target.
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Steleus
Definition
Causes the victim to sneeze for a short period of time. This spell is used in duelling to distract the opponent.
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Stupefy
Definition
Stuns victim. If used too forcefully, it will put the victim in an unconscious state.
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Tarantallegra
Definition
Makes victim's legs dance uncontrollably.
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Tentaclifors
Definition
Transfigures the target's head into a tentacle.
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Tergeo
Definition
Siphons liquid.
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Titillando
Definition
Tickles and weakens.
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Tria
Definition
A spell modifier added to the end of a spell to intensify or "triple" its effects.
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Ventus
Definition
A strong blast of wind is shot from the end of the wand, used to push objects out of the way.
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Vera Verto
Definition
Turns animals to water goblets.
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Verdimillious
Definition
A spell used to shoot green sparks from the end of the wand.
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Vipera Evanesca
Definition
Counter Spell for Serpensortia. Seems not to merely "Vanish", but causes the snake to smoulder from head and tail until it is reduced to a pile of ashes.
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Vulnera Sanentur
Definition
Causes wounds and gashes to heal up and any blood to return to the victim.
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Waddiwasi
Definition
Appears to launch small objects through the air, though it was only ever used on a wad of chewing gum.
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Wingardium Leviosa
Definition
Levitates and moves the target; the wand motion is described as "swish and flick".
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