Charms 101, Lesson 1

Chapter 2

Class taught by: Professor Virneburg LESSON 1: Introduction to Charms Charms Journal (optional) -2 to 5 paragraphs *At least 5 sentences a paragraph -Lesson 3 will be the first journal turn in *Journal should cover lessons 2 and 3 Introduction -Think of Charms as an introduction to spellcasting -This year we will cover the basics of spellcasting *Including the importance of pronunciation and wand movements -We will touch on the basics of Wandlore *Ex: why we need a wand, what wands are typically made of, and why it is important to properly care for them Brief History and Essential Laws -In ancient history, magic was practiced openly and freely *In Greece and Egypt, witches and wizards -The Ollivander family has been making wands since 382 B.C.E. -Around 1000 C.E., the Wizarding World started to separate from the Muggle World. -1000 C.E. to 1400 C.E., the Wizarding World was ruled by the Council of Warlocks -In the 1400s, different countries started to create their own magical governments *This is now why there are separate Ministry of Magics in most countries -In the 1600s, witches and wizards were persecuted *Witches used flame-freezing charms to stop the fire from burning them -International Statute of Secrecy Law was passed in 1689 *This law completed the separation between the Wizarding World and the Muggle World -Decree for the Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery *Passed in 1875 to prevent any students under the age of 17 from practicing mag outside of school *Exceptions to this law include your life of the life of a fellow human being at stake The Discovery of Wands -Before wands, hippogriff wing feathers were wrapped around a stick and people attempted to use this as a way to control their magic *People also used metal rods -Eventually, the modern wand was created *The modern wand is a wooden shaft containing a core from a powerful magical creature The Wand-Lighting and Wand-Extinguishing Charms -First known use of the wand-lighting charm was in the 18th century -Historians credit Levina Monkstanley, a Ministry of Magic employee *First demonstrated in 1772 -Can be used to provide light, for entertainment, and to repel creatures -A very low concentration is required to light the tip of your wand -The tip of your wand should be a light yellow INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO CAST THESE SPELLS ARE IN DADA LESSON 1 NOTES Assignments: Lesson One Worksheet (required) Introduction/Charms Journal (optional)