The Ongoing Adventures of James Sirius Potter - James Potter series

correctly keyed lock reveals a tableaux of a “danse macabre” (dance of death) carved into the
door, thus revealing the door handle.
Langlock Curse – A curse whereby the tongue is glued to the roof of the mouth, rendering
the person speechless. This curse, signified by orange jets of light, is used on the three
burglars in the Ministry of Magic by one of the three cloaked figures. Goblins are apparently
able to partially throw off this curse.
Memory Charms – These charms modify or, in the most severe cases (Obliviations),
completely erase a person’s memory of an event. Prof. Franklyn suggests that Prescott be
Imperioused into sending his crew away and then Obliviated. Prof. McGonagall points out
that such a decision is totally up to the Ministry of Magic. She was, however, said to have
performed several “slight” memory charms on Detective Finny after he returned to London.
*Relaxation Charms – These charms are used on the mattresses in Hogwarts hospital wing
to promote healing and rest.
Repelling Charms: These are spells which keep something away from the caster or a
designated object or place. Using a “corked broom”, Miles Bletchly, former Quidditch player
for the Thundelarra Thunderers, cast Repelling charms that caused the opposing team to
fumble the Quaffle.
Shield Charms – These charms create a magical barrier against hexes or curses or provide
protection against intrusion. Ralph suggests that Prof. Jackson may have used a Shield Charm
on the bag containing Merlin’s cloak which may prevent them from opening it. No such
charm is in place however. Apparently Prof. Jackson believed his ability to protect the bag
beyond doubt required no need for such a safe-guard.
*Time-loop Charm – Charm which utilizes a very short-term, reoccurring time-travel spell to
insure the life of an otherwise short-lived resource, such as a candle or lantern. It is used to
keep the floating swamplight globes from extinguishing their light in the Ministry of Magic.
*Threshold Marker – A dimensional doorway used to communicate a message or secret over
great time or distance. James is drawn through a threshold marker when he puts on Merlin’s
cloak.
*Trans-Dimensional Bridge Charm – An extremely complex bit of Technomancy used to
allow cars in the trans-dimensional garage to exist in two places at once. Can only be used on
inanimate objects.
Protean Charm – A rather difficult spell which causes any changes made on an original object
to reflect in its copies. It appears to be used mostly as a communication tool. It is unclear if
James acquired the ducks already enchanted from WWW or if he cast the spell himself. It is
considered to be a N.E.W.T level spell. Perhaps he learned it from his Aunt Hermione who
was quite proficient at it.
Accio – A summoning charm.
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