Magical Word
Definition
Arithmancy
Ancient study of the magical properties of numbers.
Aparecium
The incantation to magically reveal hidden writing or markings.
Dark Detectors
A range of instruments, such as Sneakoscopes, Secrecy Sensors and Foe-Glasses, that warn when Dark wizards or enemies are around. Not completely reliable as they can be fooled.
Four-Point Spell
A spell that makes your wand function as a compass, using the incantation ‘Point Me’.
Impervius
Incantation for a charm that causes an item to that repel water and mist.
Kwikspell
Correspondence course in beginner’s magic for Squibs (witches or wizards who have little magical powers).
Legilimency
The magical ability to extract thoughts, feelings and memories from another person’s mind. Eye contact is often essential to Legilimency. Dumbledore, Snape and Voldemort are all skilled Legilimens.
Mirror of Erised
Magical mirror that shows the onlooker their heart’s desire.
Muggle
Person totally without magical powers. Most Muggles live in ignorance of the world of wizards and witches.
Obliviate
Incantation for a spell that modifies the subject’s memories.
Ollivanders
Diagon Alley wand shop. ‘Makers of Fine Wands since 382 BC’.
Philosopher’s Stone
Legendary stone which will transform any metal into pure gold.
Protego
Shield Charm; rebounds minor to moderate hexes, jinxes, and spells upon their caster.
Relashio
Incantation for the spell to make someone or something release whatever they have hold of, with a strong physical effect
Watchwizard
A security guard, such as Eric Munch at the Ministry of Magic, who registers every wand brought into the building.
Wingardium Leviosa
Magical incantation recited together with a swish and flick of the wand to make an object rise into the air.
Wizard
Someone who is believed to have magical powers, is an expert at something and/or has great ability in a particular subject.