Entry Two

Chapter 2

During class, we discussed two Charms: the Mending Charm and the Unlocking Charm. We did not really have a chance to practice them in class, and so all of my practice came while in my Dorm Room. First was the Mending Charm, Reparo. This was a shorter word, and so it was not long before I felt I had gotten the pronunciation correct. Next, I practiced the wand movement slowly at first, as this one was more complex than the swish and flick. Once I felt comfortable with that, it was time to attempt to repair something. I took a spare quill out of my bag and broke off the tip. Holding a picture of the whole quill in my mind, I then attempted to repair it. It worked on the first attempt! This bolstered me and I searched for something else to repair. Before long I noticed that the rug on the floor of the room had a small tear in it. I crouched down beside it, picturing the mended rug in my mind, before attempting the charm. It again worked, and the rug was made whole.

I then returned to my table and focused on the Unlocking Charm. I had a couple mechanical locks with me but no magical ones; though I figured the mechanical ones would be enough to practice on for now, since I was just starting out. First, to practice the wand movement. The backwards “S” took a little getting used to, but eventually I had that down, along with the upward curve at the end. Next, to practice the incantation, Alohomora. I practiced saying the word at various speeds, starting slow at first so that I could ensure the proper pronunciation. Then it was time to put the two together. I placed one of my locks on the table in front of me and attempted the Charm. My first attempt resulted in nothing, as the tip of my wand was far from the lock when I finished the movement. The second attempt was a success, however, as right after the movement was finished I heard a click sound as the lock opened. I put that lock away and moved to the other lock I had, with similar results.