On the very day they learnt the spell (and of course Hermione was the first to crack it), they found themselves face-to-face with an angry troll in the girls’ bathroom. All these spells were cast non-verbally – and all were rather impressive.Īll together now – swish and flick! Professor Flitwick taught this charm to his first-year students – and it certainly came in handy for our main trio. There’s Professor McGonagall turning herself into a cat, Hagrid giving Dudley a rather fetching tail and Harry’s first Transfiguration lesson where McGonagall turned her desk into a pig. We don’t learn any incantations for Transfiguration spells in the Philosopher’s Stone, but we certainly see a lot of them. Fred and George were the ones who taught him this – and we can’t help but think that it probably wasn’t a real spell and they were just pulling his leg. Ron used this spell to try and turn Scabbers yellow on the Hogwarts Express. Sunshine, daisies, butter mellow…Turn this stupid, fat rat yellow You really have to feel for Neville – not only were his legs bound by Malfoy, but he also had to deal with his whole body being locked together by someone who he considered a friend. Hermione used this spell on Neville when he bravely stood up to her, Harry and Ron and tried to stop them from leaving the common room at night. Luckily, they didn’t need to use it – we can’t imagine how they would have explained that to an irate Snape! They were worried that he might try to harm Harry during a Quidditch match. Draco Malfoy used this spell on poor Neville, binding his legs together so he had to hop all the way back to the Gryffindor common room! It is also mentioned when Hermione and Ron prepare to use it on Professor Snape. From keeping Harry, Ron and Hermione warm when standing outside, to setting Snape’s robes on fire and even using them to escape the Devil’s Snare – this neat little spell is certainly versatile! While we never hear the incantation for this spell – it makes quite a few appearances. Hermione seemed to have a real knack for conjuring portable flames that could be carried in a jar.
She probably regretted choosing that hiding place though, seeing as a certain three-headed dog was on the other side of that locked door! Hermione used this spell to open a door on the forbidden third-floor corridor when she, Ron, Harry and Neville were hiding from Argus Filch. SpellsĪ handy unlocking charm also known as the ‘thief’s friend’. So if you're only just starting the series, you may wish to avert your eyes. Psst! This article contains spoilers for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Illustration by MinaLima © 2020 Scholastic Inc., from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (MinaLima Edition)
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