Harry Potter Glossary
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Accio
Incantation of the Summoning Charm. For example, the incantation ‘Accio Firebolt’ would cause the required broomstick to fly into the hand of the person using the charm.
Incantation of the Summoning Charm. For example, the incantation ‘Accio Firebolt’ would cause the required broomstick to fly into the hand of the person using the charm.
Alchemy
A medieval forerunner of chemistry, alchemy developed out of experiments to find a method of turning base metals into gold, and of making an elixir of life that would prolong life indefinitely.
A medieval forerunner of chemistry, alchemy developed out of experiments to find a method of turning base metals into gold, and of making an elixir of life that would prolong life indefinitely.
Alohomora
Incantation of the spell that opens locked things such as doors and windows.
Incantation of the spell that opens locked things such as doors and windows.
Animagus
A witch or wizard who can at will transform into a specific animal. All Animagi must register with the Ministry of Magic, stating what animal they become and its distinguishing features.
A witch or wizard who can at will transform into a specific animal. All Animagi must register with the Ministry of Magic, stating what animal they become and its distinguishing features.
Apparate
To transport oneself instantly to any destination. It is accompanied by a loud crack sound, and there is always a risk of Splinching. Because it is difficult and dangerous, Appariation requires a licence from the Department of Magical Transportation, which can only be issued to those of seventeen and over. It is impossible to Apparate or Disapparate within Hogwarts.
To transport oneself instantly to any destination. It is accompanied by a loud crack sound, and there is always a risk of Splinching. Because it is difficult and dangerous, Appariation requires a licence from the Department of Magical Transportation, which can only be issued to those of seventeen and over. It is impossible to Apparate or Disapparate within Hogwarts.
Astronomy
Study of the stars and planets.
Study of the stars and planets.
Azkaban
Prison fortress where wizarding criminals are sent. Guarded day and night by the terrifying Dementors, who drain peace, hope and happiness out of any human in their vicinity.
Prison fortress where wizarding criminals are sent. Guarded day and night by the terrifying Dementors, who drain peace, hope and happiness out of any human in their vicinity.
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Basilisk
Snake-like creature whose gaze will turn you to stone.
Snake-like creature whose gaze will turn you to stone.
Beater
Quidditch player who tries to knock the Bludgers towards the opposing team.
Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans
Wizarding jellybeans. They come in every flavour, including spinach, liver, tripe, sprout, curry, grass, and even bogey and vomit!
Quidditch player who tries to knock the Bludgers towards the opposing team.
Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans
Wizarding jellybeans. They come in every flavour, including spinach, liver, tripe, sprout, curry, grass, and even bogey and vomit!
Bludgers
Black balls that try to knock players off their broomsticks in Quidditch.
Black balls that try to knock players off their broomsticks in Quidditch.
Bouncing Bulb
Plant studied and repotted in Herbology.
Plant studied and repotted in Herbology.
Broomstick Servicing Kit
A black leather case containing a jar of Fleetwood's High-Finish Handle Polish, Tail-Twig Clippers, brass compass and a Handbook of Do-it-Yourself Broomcare. Thirteenth birthday present for Harry from Hermione Granger.
A black leather case containing a jar of Fleetwood's High-Finish Handle Polish, Tail-Twig Clippers, brass compass and a Handbook of Do-it-Yourself Broomcare. Thirteenth birthday present for Harry from Hermione Granger.
Bubble-Head Charm
Puts a protective globe like an upside-down goldfish bowl over the head to ensure a supply of fresh air in the presence of Stink Pellets and Dungbombs, and to allow the charmed person to breathe underwater.
Puts a protective globe like an upside-down goldfish bowl over the head to ensure a supply of fresh air in the presence of Stink Pellets and Dungbombs, and to allow the charmed person to breathe underwater.
Bubotuber
Plant that resembles a black slug with swellings that contain a yellowish-green liquid. Bubotuber pus is used to cure acne, but undiluted it can cause sores and boils.
Plant that resembles a black slug with swellings that contain a yellowish-green liquid. Bubotuber pus is used to cure acne, but undiluted it can cause sores and boils.
Butterbeer
Frothy, buttery drink drunk by witches and wizards.
Frothy, buttery drink drunk by witches and wizards.
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Care of Magical Creatures
Class taken at Hogwarts that teaches students how to look after magical creatures.
Care of Magical Creatures
Class taken at Hogwarts that teaches students how to look after magical creatures.
Charm
Spell that adds properties to an object or person.
Spell that adds properties to an object or person.
Chaser
Quidditch player who tries to score using the Quaffle.
Quidditch player who tries to score using the Quaffle.
Chocolate Frogs
Wizard confectionery that contains Famous Witches and Wizards cards.
Wizard confectionery that contains Famous Witches and Wizards cards.
Cleansweep Eleven
Broomstick with Spanish oak handle, anti-jinx varnish and in-built vibration control. It accelerates from nought to seventy in ten seconds.
Broomstick with Spanish oak handle, anti-jinx varnish and in-built vibration control. It accelerates from nought to seventy in ten seconds.
Cleansweep Seven
Type of broomstick used by Fred and George Weasley.
Type of broomstick used by Fred and George Weasley.
Comet
A type of broomstick, flown by Cho Chang.
A type of broomstick, flown by Cho Chang.
Common room
Comfortable room, which is different for each Hogwarts house, where students gather to chat, play games or do homework.
Comfortable room, which is different for each Hogwarts house, where students gather to chat, play games or do homework.
Common Welsh Green
Type of dragon found in Britain.
Type of dragon found in Britain.
Cornish pixies
Naughty little fairies that create havoc.
Naughty little fairies that create havoc.
Cribbages Wizarding Crackers
Wizarding snack food.
Wizarding snack food.
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Decree
A law made by someone in authority. In Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts, Professor Umbridge initiates a number of increasingly restrictive Ministry of Magic decrees.
Dervish and Banges
Wizarding equipment shop in Hogsmeade.
Wizarding equipment shop in Hogsmeade.
Devil's Snare
A carnivorous plant that reaches out its tendrils to strangle anyone who touches it.
A carnivorous plant that reaches out its tendrils to strangle anyone who touches it.
Diagon Alley
A long cobbled street filled with the most fascinating wizarding shops in the world. Accessible through the Leaky Cauldron pub in London.
A long cobbled street filled with the most fascinating wizarding shops in the world. Accessible through the Leaky Cauldron pub in London.
Disapparate
To disappear at will.
To disappear at will.
Divination
Magical art of telling the future using tea leaves, crystal balls and so forth. Professor Trelawney is Divination teacher at Hogwarts.
Dragon
Mythical reptilian creature who can fly and breathe fire. Hagrid is particularly fond of dragons and has a Norwegian Ridgeback called Norbert for a while.
Magical art of telling the future using tea leaves, crystal balls and so forth. Professor Trelawney is Divination teacher at Hogwarts.
Dragon
Mythical reptilian creature who can fly and breathe fire. Hagrid is particularly fond of dragons and has a Norwegian Ridgeback called Norbert for a while.
Drooble's Best Blowing Gum
Wizarding sweet. Fills the room with bluebell-coloured bubbles that last for about half an hour.
Wizarding sweet. Fills the room with bluebell-coloured bubbles that last for about half an hour.
Duelling Club
Club started by Professor Lockhart to teach students how to duel with spells.
Club started by Professor Lockhart to teach students how to duel with spells.
Dungbomb
Stinkbomb.
Stinkbomb.
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Eeylops Owl Emporium
Owl shop in Diagon Alley where Hagrid bought Hedwig for Harry’s eleventh birthday.
Owl shop in Diagon Alley where Hagrid bought Hedwig for Harry’s eleventh birthday.
Elixir of Life, the
Substance produced by the Philosopher's Stone that will make the drinker immortal.
Substance produced by the Philosopher's Stone that will make the drinker immortal.
Expelliarmus
Incantation of the Disarming Charm, a basic spell to disarm an opponent by making their wand fly out of their hand.
Incantation of the Disarming Charm, a basic spell to disarm an opponent by making their wand fly out of their hand.
Exploding bonbons
Wizarding sweets available from Honeydukes in Hogsmeade.
Wizarding sweets available from Honeydukes in Hogsmeade.
Exploding Snap
Wizarding card game, made more interesting than the Muggle version, given the chance that it could blow up at any moment.
Wizarding card game, made more interesting than the Muggle version, given the chance that it could blow up at any moment.
Extendable Ears
Invented by the Weasley twins, Fred and George, these spying devices look like long pieces of flesh-coloured string. They can slither under doors to enable the owner to overhear conversations from a distance, but they can't get past an Imperturbable Charm.
Invented by the Weasley twins, Fred and George, these spying devices look like long pieces of flesh-coloured string. They can slither under doors to enable the owner to overhear conversations from a distance, but they can't get past an Imperturbable Charm.
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Fidelius Charm
A charm that conceals a secret within a person (Secret Keeper) so that no one will know about it unless the Secret Keeper chooses to divulge it.
Firebolt
Fastest, most technologically advanced broomstick during Harry’s third year at Hogwarts. Can accelerate from 0 to 150 miles per hour in ten seconds.
Fizzing Whizzbees
Wizarding sweets. Sherbet balls that make you levitate several feet in the air when you eat them.
Flobberworm
Species of worm that Harry and his friends have to keep alive in order to pass in their Care of Magical Creatures lessons.
Wizarding sweets. Sherbet balls that make you levitate several feet in the air when you eat them.
Flobberworm
Species of worm that Harry and his friends have to keep alive in order to pass in their Care of Magical Creatures lessons.
Floo Network
Magical network whereby witches and wizards can travel long distances between different fireplaces, or use them to communicate.
Magical network whereby witches and wizards can travel long distances between different fireplaces, or use them to communicate.
Floo powder
Glittering powder that allows witches and wizards to travel magically via the Floo Network by throwing the powder into a fireplace, stepping into the flames, and naming their destination.
Glittering powder that allows witches and wizards to travel magically via the Floo Network by throwing the powder into a fireplace, stepping into the flames, and naming their destination.
Flourish and Blotts
Wizarding bookshop in Diagon Alley.
Wizarding bookshop in Diagon Alley.
Flutterby Bush
Plant used in Herbology.
Plant used in Herbology.
Foe-Glass
Magic mirror in which you can see your enemies.
Magic mirror in which you can see your enemies.
Forbidden Forest, the
The dark woods surrounding the Hogwarts grounds. Students are not allowed to go there unless accompanied by a teacher.
The dark woods surrounding the Hogwarts grounds. Students are not allowed to go there unless accompanied by a teacher.
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Galleon
Gold wizarding money.
Gold wizarding money.
Ghoul
Ghostly creature that generally lives in attics, eating spiders and moths. The Weasleys have one living in their attic.
Ghostly creature that generally lives in attics, eating spiders and moths. The Weasleys have one living in their attic.
Gillyweed
Water plant which, if eaten causes you to temporarily grow gills and fins, permitting you to breathe underwater.
Water plant which, if eaten causes you to temporarily grow gills and fins, permitting you to breathe underwater.
Goblet of Fire
Wooden cup full of flames, used as an impartial selector for the contenders in the Triwizard Tournament.
Wooden cup full of flames, used as an impartial selector for the contenders in the Triwizard Tournament.
Goblins
Small creatures with swarthy faces, pointed beards and very long hands and feet. Goblins staff Gringotts Bank.
Small creatures with swarthy faces, pointed beards and very long hands and feet. Goblins staff Gringotts Bank.
Golden Snitch
Small, golden ball with silver wings used in Quidditch. Must be caught by a Seeker to end the match.
Small, golden ball with silver wings used in Quidditch. Must be caught by a Seeker to end the match.
Great Hall, the
The main hall in Hogwarts where the Sorting Ceremony takes place, meals are served and gatherings sometimes happen. The ceiling is bewitched to look like the sky outside.
The main hall in Hogwarts where the Sorting Ceremony takes place, meals are served and gatherings sometimes happen. The ceiling is bewitched to look like the sky outside.
Grindylow
Water demon. Sickly green with sharp horns and very long fingers.
Water demon. Sickly green with sharp horns and very long fingers.
Gringotts
The wizard bank in London, with vaults far below the streets, run by goblins.
The wizard bank in London, with vaults far below the streets, run by goblins.
Gubraithian fire
Everlasting fire. Dumbledore bewitches a branch to burn forever as a gift for the giant Gurg.
Everlasting fire. Dumbledore bewitches a branch to burn forever as a gift for the giant Gurg.
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Healer
The wizarding equivalent of a Muggle doctor. In St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries the Healers wear lime-green robes with a crossed wand and bone emblem embroidered on the front.
The wizarding equivalent of a Muggle doctor. In St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries the Healers wear lime-green robes with a crossed wand and bone emblem embroidered on the front.
Hebridean Black
A breed of wild Dragon found in Britain.
A breed of wild Dragon found in Britain.
Herbology
Study of plants. Professor Sprout is the Herbology teacher at Hogwarts.
Study of plants. Professor Sprout is the Herbology teacher at Hogwarts.
Hit Wizards
Wizard police from the Magical Law Enforcement Squad who are specially trained to deal with powerful criminals.
Wizard police from the Magical Law Enforcement Squad who are specially trained to deal with powerful criminals.
Hogsmeade
The only completely magical village in Britain. Hogsmeade is not far from Hogwarts and has an array of wonderful shops including Honeydukes sweet shop, the Three Broomsticks pub and Zonko's Joke Shop.
House Cup, the
Trophy awarded to the Hogwarts house with the most points at the end of the school year.
The only completely magical village in Britain. Hogsmeade is not far from Hogwarts and has an array of wonderful shops including Honeydukes sweet shop, the Three Broomsticks pub and Zonko's Joke Shop.
House Cup, the
Trophy awarded to the Hogwarts house with the most points at the end of the school year.
House-elf
Small creature that works as a servant in some wizarding houses. A house-elf can only be set free when its master or mistress gives the elf a piece of clothing.
Small creature that works as a servant in some wizarding houses. A house-elf can only be set free when its master or mistress gives the elf a piece of clothing.
Howler
Wizarding letter which, when opened, shrieks and howls at the reader in an extremely loud voice. Comes in a red envelope and is usually sent by someone who is very angry. Ron Weasley received one from his mother after crashing his father’s flying Ford Anglia into the Whomping Willow.
Wizarding letter which, when opened, shrieks and howls at the reader in an extremely loud voice. Comes in a red envelope and is usually sent by someone who is very angry. Ron Weasley received one from his mother after crashing his father’s flying Ford Anglia into the Whomping Willow.
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Impediment Jinx
Spell to slow down and obstruct attackers. The incantation is ‘Impedimenta’.
Spell to slow down and obstruct attackers. The incantation is ‘Impedimenta’.
Impervius
Incantation for a charm that causes an item to that repel water and mist.
Incendio
Fire-Making Spell.
Incantation for a charm that causes an item to that repel water and mist.
Incendio
Fire-Making Spell.
Invisibility Cloak
Magic cloak granting the wearer invisibility.
Magic cloak granting the wearer invisibility.
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Jelly Slugs
Wizarding sweets available from Honeydukes in Hogsmeade.
Wizarding sweets available from Honeydukes in Hogsmeade.
Jelly-Legs Jinx
A jinx that makes your adversary's legs wobbly.
A jinx that makes your adversary's legs wobbly.
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Keeper
Quidditch player who guards the goalposts.
Quidditch player who guards the goalposts.
King's Cross Station
The station in London where the Hogwarts Express leaves from platform nine and three-quarters.
Kneazle
A Kneazle is a magical cat-like creature. It has flecked, speckled or spotted fur with oversized ears and a tail similar to a lion’s. They make a loyal pet to a witch of wizard they like.
The station in London where the Hogwarts Express leaves from platform nine and three-quarters.
Kneazle
A Kneazle is a magical cat-like creature. It has flecked, speckled or spotted fur with oversized ears and a tail similar to a lion’s. They make a loyal pet to a witch of wizard they like.
Knut
Bronze wizarding money. There are twenty-nine Knuts to a Sickle.
Bronze wizarding money. There are twenty-nine Knuts to a Sickle.
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Leprechaun
Irish elf or pixie.
Irish elf or pixie.
Lumos
Incantation of the spell that causes a wand-tip to flare with magical light.
Incantation of the spell that causes a wand-tip to flare with magical light.
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Magical Law Enforcement Squad
Wizard police or Hit Wizards who are specially trained to deal with powerful criminals.
Wizard police or Hit Wizards who are specially trained to deal with powerful criminals.
Magical Menagerie
Wizarding pet shop in Diagon Alley.
Wizarding pet shop in Diagon Alley.
Mandrake
Powerful restorative used to return cursed or transfigured people to their natural state. The cry of the Mandrake plant is fatal to anyone who hears it. Also known as Mandragora.
Powerful restorative used to return cursed or transfigured people to their natural state. The cry of the Mandrake plant is fatal to anyone who hears it. Also known as Mandragora.
Merpeople
Underwater dwellers who build cities at the bottom of lakes. They have fishtails, green hair and grey skin, and they fish with spears. Above water their voices are unintelligible.
Underwater dwellers who build cities at the bottom of lakes. They have fishtails, green hair and grey skin, and they fish with spears. Above water their voices are unintelligible.
Ministry of Magic
Government agency that tries to keep witches and wizards secret from non-magical people.
Government agency that tries to keep witches and wizards secret from non-magical people.
Monkshood
Plant used in potions. Also known as aconite or wolfsbane.
Muggle
Person totally without magical powers. Most Muggles live in ignorance of the world of wizards and witches.
Plant used in potions. Also known as aconite or wolfsbane.
Muggle
Person totally without magical powers. Most Muggles live in ignorance of the world of wizards and witches.
Muggle Studies
Class taken by wizarding folk to study non-magical people.
Class taken by wizarding folk to study non-magical people.
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Nargles
Unknown creatures that Luna Lovegood believes often infest mistletoe.
Unknown creatures that Luna Lovegood believes often infest mistletoe.
N.E.W.T.s
Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Tests. Higher level examinations taken at the end of the seventh year at Hogwarts.
Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Tests. Higher level examinations taken at the end of the seventh year at Hogwarts.
Nimbus Two Thousand
A very fast broomstick, sleek and shiny with a mahogany handle. Harry's first broomstick.
A very fast broomstick, sleek and shiny with a mahogany handle. Harry's first broomstick.
Nimbus Two Thousand and One
The successor to the Nimbus Two Thousand broomstick, and much faster than its predecessor.
The successor to the Nimbus Two Thousand broomstick, and much faster than its predecessor.
Norwegian Ridgeback
Breed of dragon that is very rare and very aggressive. Hagrid had one as a pet for a while.
Breed of dragon that is very rare and very aggressive. Hagrid had one as a pet for a while.
Nosebleed Nougat
A double-ended chew invented by Fred and George Weasley for their Skiving Snackboxes. Eating one half makes your nose bleed, eating the other half stops it.
A double-ended chew invented by Fred and George Weasley for their Skiving Snackboxes. Eating one half makes your nose bleed, eating the other half stops it.
Nox
Spell to extinguish light coming from your wand.
Spell to extinguish light coming from your wand.
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Omnioculars
Magical binoculars with slow-motion and replay settings.
Magical binoculars with slow-motion and replay settings.
O.W.L.s
Ordinary Wizarding Levels. Hogwarts standard-level examinations which are taken at the end of the fifth year.
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Pepper Imps
Wizarding sweets available from Honeydukes in Hogsmeade. They make you smoke at the mouth.
Wizarding sweets available from Honeydukes in Hogsmeade. They make you smoke at the mouth.
Peppermint Toads
Toad-shaped peppermint sweets.
Toad-shaped peppermint sweets.
Philosopher's Stone
Legendary stone which will transform any metal into pure gold. It also produces the Elixir of Life, which will make the drinker immortal. The only known stone belongs to Nicholas Flamel, Albus Dumbledore's alchemy partner.
Legendary stone which will transform any metal into pure gold. It also produces the Elixir of Life, which will make the drinker immortal. The only known stone belongs to Nicholas Flamel, Albus Dumbledore's alchemy partner.
Phoenix
Rare bird that bursts into flames and rises from its ashes. Their tears can heal wounds. Albus Dumbledore has a phoenix companion, Fawkes.
Rare bird that bursts into flames and rises from its ashes. Their tears can heal wounds. Albus Dumbledore has a phoenix companion, Fawkes.
Platform nine and three-quarters
The platform at King's Cross Station where students gather to board the Hogwarts Express.
The platform at King's Cross Station where students gather to board the Hogwarts Express.
Pocket Sneakoscope
Small wizarding toy ─ a spinning glass top that lights up when there is somebody or something suspicious around.
Small wizarding toy ─ a spinning glass top that lights up when there is somebody or something suspicious around.
Potions
Class at Hogwarts to learn how to make potions. Professor Snape is Potions master for most of Harry’s time at Hogwarts.
Class at Hogwarts to learn how to make potions. Professor Snape is Potions master for most of Harry’s time at Hogwarts.
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Quaffle
Red ball used for scoring in Quidditch.
Red ball used for scoring in Quidditch.
Quality Quidditch Supplies
Quidditch shop in Diagon Alley.
Quidditch shop in Diagon Alley.
'Quibbler, The'
A magazine with a reputation for publishing 'rubbish': far-fetched stories, often about outlandish creatures that Hermione is sure do not exist. The editor is Luna Lovegood's father.
A magazine with a reputation for publishing 'rubbish': far-fetched stories, often about outlandish creatures that Hermione is sure do not exist. The editor is Luna Lovegood's father.
Quick-Quotes Quill
Pen used by some journalists to record their articles during interviews.
Pen used by some journalists to record their articles during interviews.
Quidditch
The wizarding national sport. Played on broomsticks by seven players: three Chasers, one Keeper, two Beaters, one Seeker. Played with four balls: the Quaffle (red) is used for scoring; two Bludgers (black) which try to knock players off their brooms; one Golden Snitch (bright gold with silver wings). The Chasers throw the Quaffle to each other and try to score by throwing the Quaffle through one of the six hoops. Ten points are awarded every time a player scores. The Keeper guards the goalposts and tries to prevent the Chasers from scoring. The Beaters try to keep the Bludgers away from their team and knock them towards the opposing team. The Seeker tries to catch the Golden Snitch. Whichever team catches the Golden Snitch earns 150 points. The game ends when the Snitch is caught.
The wizarding national sport. Played on broomsticks by seven players: three Chasers, one Keeper, two Beaters, one Seeker. Played with four balls: the Quaffle (red) is used for scoring; two Bludgers (black) which try to knock players off their brooms; one Golden Snitch (bright gold with silver wings). The Chasers throw the Quaffle to each other and try to score by throwing the Quaffle through one of the six hoops. Ten points are awarded every time a player scores. The Keeper guards the goalposts and tries to prevent the Chasers from scoring. The Beaters try to keep the Bludgers away from their team and knock them towards the opposing team. The Seeker tries to catch the Golden Snitch. Whichever team catches the Golden Snitch earns 150 points. The game ends when the Snitch is caught.
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Red Cap
Goblin-like creature found in places where bloodshed has occurred. They lie in wait to bludgeon the lost.
Goblin-like creature found in places where bloodshed has occurred. They lie in wait to bludgeon the lost.
Reducio
Incantation for the Shrinking Charm.
Incantation for the Shrinking Charm.
Remembrall
Magical glass ball, the size of a large marble, filled with white smoke. The smoke turns red to tell you that there is something you have forgotten to do.
Magical glass ball, the size of a large marble, filled with white smoke. The smoke turns red to tell you that there is something you have forgotten to do.
Reparo
Incantation of the Repairing Charm.
Incantation of the Repairing Charm.
Riddikulus
Incantation for the charm to defend oneself against a Boggart- the incantation must be used whilst also concentrating on something very funny, in order to transform the Boggart in to something no longer terrifying.
Incantation for the charm to defend oneself against a Boggart- the incantation must be used whilst also concentrating on something very funny, in order to transform the Boggart in to something no longer terrifying.
Room of Requirement
See Come and Go Room.
See Come and Go Room.
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Secrecy Sensor
Aerial that vibrates when it detects concealment and lies.
Aerial that vibrates when it detects concealment and lies.
Secret Keeper
Someone who has had a secret concealed within them using the Fidelius Charm to keep the secret safe until they choose to reveal it.
Someone who has had a secret concealed within them using the Fidelius Charm to keep the secret safe until they choose to reveal it.
Seeker
Quidditch player who tries to catch the Golden Snitch.
Quidditch player who tries to catch the Golden Snitch.
Sickle
Silver wizarding money. There are seventeen Sickles to a Galleon.
Silver wizarding money. There are seventeen Sickles to a Galleon.
Silencio
Incantation for the Silencing Charm.
Incantation for the Silencing Charm.
Sloth Grip Roll
A Quidditch manoeuvre by which a player avoids a Bludger by hanging upside-down from his or her broom while gripping it tightly with both hands and feet.
A Quidditch manoeuvre by which a player avoids a Bludger by hanging upside-down from his or her broom while gripping it tightly with both hands and feet.
Sneakoscope
This Dark detector has a glass top which lights up and spins when someone untrustworthy is close by.
This Dark detector has a glass top which lights up and spins when someone untrustworthy is close by.
Sonorus
Incantation for a charm used to magnify one's voice.
Incantation for a charm used to magnify one's voice.
Sorting Hat
The hat that decides which house each student belongs in during their time at Hogwarts.
The hat that decides which house each student belongs in during their time at Hogwarts.
Splinching
Injury caused by careless Apparating, whereby part of the person's body is left behind.
Injury caused by careless Apparating, whereby part of the person's body is left behind.
Sunday Prophet, the
The Sunday wizarding newspaper.
The Sunday wizarding newspaper.
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Tarantallegra
Incantation for a spell that causes the victims legs to dance uncontrollably.
Incantation for a spell that causes the victims legs to dance uncontrollably.
Thestral
Breed of winged horse, skeletal with black coat and pupil-less white eyes in a dragonish head; visible only by those who have witnessed a death. They have an excellent sense of direction. Classified as 'dangerous' by the Ministry of Magic.
Breed of winged horse, skeletal with black coat and pupil-less white eyes in a dragonish head; visible only by those who have witnessed a death. They have an excellent sense of direction. Classified as 'dangerous' by the Ministry of Magic.
Time-Turner
Hourglass that allows the wearer to travel back in time.
Hourglass that allows the wearer to travel back in time.
Transfiguration
The art of turning one thing into another.
The art of turning one thing into another.
Triwizard Tournament
Competition between the three largest European schools of witchcraft and wizardry: Hogwarts, Beauxbatons and Durmstrang. Each school selects a champion, and the champions compete in three magical tasks. The prize money is a thousand Galleons. The Triwizard Tournament was first established some 700 years ago.
Competition between the three largest European schools of witchcraft and wizardry: Hogwarts, Beauxbatons and Durmstrang. Each school selects a champion, and the champions compete in three magical tasks. The prize money is a thousand Galleons. The Triwizard Tournament was first established some 700 years ago.
Two-way mirrors
These come in pairs and are the size of a paperback book. By looking into one mirror and saying the name of the witch or wizard who has the other in the pair it is possible to communicate with them no matter where they are.
These come in pairs and are the size of a paperback book. By looking into one mirror and saying the name of the witch or wizard who has the other in the pair it is possible to communicate with them no matter where they are.
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Unforgivable Curses
The three Unforgivable Curses are: the Killing Curse (‘Avada Kedavra’), which kills instantly; the Imperius Curse (‘Imperio’), which takes complete control of another person; and the Cruciatus Curse (‘Crucio’), which inflicts torture. The use of these curses is illegal.
The three Unforgivable Curses are: the Killing Curse (‘Avada Kedavra’), which kills instantly; the Imperius Curse (‘Imperio’), which takes complete control of another person; and the Cruciatus Curse (‘Crucio’), which inflicts torture. The use of these curses is illegal.
Unspeakable
Employee of the Department of Mysteries. No one knows exactly what it is that they do.
Employee of the Department of Mysteries. No one knows exactly what it is that they do.
V
Veritaserum
Powerful Truth Potion. Its use is restricted by the Ministry of Magic.
Powerful Truth Potion. Its use is restricted by the Ministry of Magic.
W
Watchwizard
A security guard, such as Eric Munch at the Ministry of Magic, who registers every wand brought into the building.
Weird Sisters, the
Popular music group. The line-up includes guitars, drums, lute, cello and bagpipes.
Popular music group. The line-up includes guitars, drums, lute, cello and bagpipes.
Welcomewitch
A receptionist, such as at St Mungo's Hospital, who deals with visitors' enquiries.
A receptionist, such as at St Mungo's Hospital, who deals with visitors' enquiries.
Wingardium Leviosa
Magical incantation recited together with a swish and flick of the wand to make an object rise into the air.
Magical incantation recited together with a swish and flick of the wand to make an object rise into the air.
Wizarding Examinations Authority
Sets and oversees wizarding examinations. An old witch called Griselda Marchbanks is the head of the organisation.
Sets and oversees wizarding examinations. An old witch called Griselda Marchbanks is the head of the organisation.
Wizengamot
The Wizard High Court, consisting of about fifty witches and wizards who wear plum-coloured robes with a silver 'W' worked onto the left-hand breast. In Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts, Dumbledore is demoted from his position as Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot and Harry is brought before the full Wizengamot for a Disciplinary Hearing for using magic outside school while under the age of seventeen.
The Wizard High Court, consisting of about fifty witches and wizards who wear plum-coloured robes with a silver 'W' worked onto the left-hand breast. In Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts, Dumbledore is demoted from his position as Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot and Harry is brought before the full Wizengamot for a Disciplinary Hearing for using magic outside school while under the age of seventeen.
Wolfsbane
Plant used in potions. Also known as monkshood or aconite.
Plant used in potions. Also known as monkshood or aconite.
WWN
The Wizarding Wireless Network.
The Wizarding Wireless Network.
Z
Zonko's
Wizard joke shop in Hogsmeade.
Wizard joke shop in Hogsmeade.
this is very useful and EPIC! joseph
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