1. Introduction to Charms

Chapter 2

Brief History and Essential Laws

In ancient times, magic was practised much more openly and freely, witches and wizards helped protect ancient tombs.

wand making started with the Ollivander family since 382 B.C.E.

Aroud 1000 C.E. the wizarding world began sperating from muggles, ans was ruled my the council of Warlocks until 1400 C.E. Muggles started burning witches so in 1689 came the introduction of the International Statue of Secrecy. But because the wizarding world was still mad at muggles and would hurt them, the wizarding world had to be hidden. In the muggle world magic had become a legend, though most stories are true. 

Anyone under 17 falls within the guidelines of the Decree for the Reasonable Resctriction of Underage Sorcery, established in 1875. witches and wizards under 17 will also be traced. 

Discovery of Wands

In the beginnning witches and wizards weren´t able to controle their magic but after lots of tries and errors the wand was created. With it you could focus and channel your power. 

The Wand-Lighting Charm

Incantation: Lumos (pronounced ‘LOO-mos’)

Wand Movement: Single counter-clockwise loop

Willpower: Low; determines the color of the light

Concentration: Low; lighting up the top of your wand

A very simple spell for when you need light. The first known use was in the 18th century by Levina Monkstanley. It was first demonstrated in 1772. The light can also change colour, the perfect colour is a nice light yellow.

For this spell you do not need to keep concentrating but if you let go of your wand the light will go out.

The Wand-Extinguishing Charm

Incantation: Nox (pronounced ‘NOCK-ss’)

Wand Movement: Flick of the wand

Willpower: None

Concentration: None