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List of spells in Harry Potter

List of spells in Harry Potter
Spells Spells are listed here by their incantations (when known), with their vernacular names in parentheses. Some spells have no known incantation – the only reference in the text is by an informal name, either because in its only appearance in the relevant book it was cast nonverbally, or because it was never depicted in the books, only mentioned. The majority of spells cast in duels between adult characters in all seven books appear nonverbally; only their effects can identify such spells. Accio (Summoning Charm) Pronunciation: Various suggestions have been made, including: /ˈæki.oʊ/ AK-ee-oh – film /ˈæksi.oʊ/ AK-see-oh – UK audio book and video game /ˈæsi.oʊ/ AS-see-oh – U.S. audio book /ˈætʃi.oʊ/ AT-chee-oh - Anglo-Catholic pronunciation Description: This charm summons an object to the caster, potentially over a significant distance.[2] Its opposite is the Banishing Charm. Aguamenti (Aguamenti Charm) Pronunciation: /ˌɑːɡwəˈmɛnti/ AH-gwə-MEN-tee Alohomora Notes: J. Anapneo (Anti-Cheating Spell)

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