Harry Potter – a world that I thought I would never enter into, the one with witches and wizards, goblins and
I was forced by my cousins at the age of nine to read Harry Potter. Sadly, I couldn’t get past the first page – yes, the boy who lived in a cupboard under the stairs was nothing to me. I couldn’t even watch the movies because “Ah, it is meant for kids”, I thought.
But years later, to be precise, twelve years later, I had this strong urge to read all the seven books. I remember begging my mom to get me the books and she denied outright. Nothing could stop me that day and I resorted to getting ebooks. I devoured all the seven in five days! That’s how crazy I went about this bespectacled Gryffindor boy.
The madness still continues for the husband gifted me the book boxset as our anniversary gift, followed by my hoarding of Harry Potter Funko Pops and fandom merch, including the Hufflepuff scarf. Pottermore has allotted me to House Hufflepuff and my Patronus is a Garden Snake. Well, I am a proud Hufflepuff, for sure.
Anyway, instead of going over and over about my love for this series, which by the way, I have read at least five times over, I thought I would share some spells from the HP world that I think would be useful in real life!
Harry Potter Spells That I Want in Real Life
- Accio
Accio is the Summoning Spell. I am a lazy bum! Ouch! I mean, I summon my sister to switch on the fan which is otherwise only a foot apart. So, imagine this: Accio moisturizer. Accio phone. Accio spices from the kitchen cupboard while I cook. Wowza!
2. Reparo
Just like the name suggests, Reparo is used to repair broken objects. I’d most definitely use that to repair all the phone screens I broke (Double Ouch!) and the husband could use it to repair all the broken crockery. I hate it, I hate it, I hate having only five plates out of a set of six. Argh!
3. Obliviate
Obliviate is the Memory Charm that allows you to erase someone’s memories. Imagine finally mustering the courage to walk over and talk to your crush only having to say something really stupid! Ah, I wouldn’t want him to remember that!
4. Scourjify
Hate spring cleaning? Use Scourjify spell to clean something. I can use it especially now with all the house-cleaning (I’m helping my parents move houses!). I can otherwise, most definitely, use to clean the hundreds of dishes after a Fauji party, just like Molly Weasley!
5. Lumos:
Lumos charm creates a narrow beam of light that shines from a wand’s tip. I can walk Mufasa aka Muffy at night or even not stumble over something when the power goes off.
6. Engorgio
Engorgio, the Engorgement Charm is used to enlarge objects. While I do not want to disclose exactly how I am going to use that (facepalm!), I’d ask you to imagine having that double fudge pastry enlarged! Om nom nom!
7. Muffliato
Filling the ear’s with a buzzing noise and making you hear nothing around you, Muffliato can be used when I want to discuss something without being overheard. Psst…psst.
8. Mimblewimble
This tongue-tying curse will be used upon you when you try to win a
8. Riddikulus
That said, the Riddikulus spell will take my greatest fear and transform into something ridiculous and hilarious. What would that be? Claustrophobia, may be?
9. The Undetectable Extension Charm
makes things extend on the inside only. I could carry kilos and kilos of Kerala delicacies when I get back home, without the airlines charging me a penny for extra weight! Doesn’t it work like that? Oh no!
10. Wingardium Leviosa
This spell is used to levitate objects with the flick of your wand. Just make sure you get the pronunciation right or be ready to succumb to Hermione’s wrath.
11. Expecto Patronum:
Last, but not the least is Expecto Patronum, the Protective charm that would help me channelize my happiest memories to keep those soul-sucking Dementors away.
That’s all for now!
Are you a Potterhead too? What are your favorite charms and spell? Let me know. Also, do you love this golden fur boy who is also a Potterhead? You can follow him on our Bookstagram at Muffytales.
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I love Harry Potter. I’d definitely like accio to be a real thing too, and muffliato as well
Debbie
Great post. Of course, I like everything potter! I also sometimes want to revisit memories, though that is not exactly a spell.
Cheers,
Meena
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I’m like you, Shalini. My aversion turned into me being a Potterhead and it was thanks to my son. 🙂
Accio and reparo would help me a great deal but what I really need is Alohomora. I often carelessly misplace my keys and have to constantly hunt for them. 😛
I was wondering if I should include Alohamora. But then, I’m good with keys! 😉
I fell in love with Harry Potter when I borrowed my daughters book to read. It’s an exceptionally thought out and well written book. Yes I wish I could use spells like those.
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Wow, your post is a treat for my harry potter fan kids. Guess what my kiddo asked me after reading that was the author penning down all spells while watching series, for this post. Great post wish, I could also have them all.
You have covered all the important useful spells. Accio definitely for me and Scourgify. Is there any spell to extend time and make me invisible at the same time? I would use this extended invisible time to read and write a lot, couple of hours a day atleast
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My nephew loves Harry Potter. In my days we used to devour all the Enid Blyton’s we could lay our hands on. I did try reading a Harry Potter book once at the age of 48 and gave up after 5 pages. But all the charms and spells you have mentioned have again kindled my interest. At the moment my daughter is hunting for Harry Potter books in the local library and last week she came back from the library looking woebegone as all Potter books have been lent out as it is summer vacations. I have promised to order a few for her from Amazon. Who knows, I may also read them!
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Another Potterhead in the house! Fun post 🙂
I have read but one HP book and it was enjoyable. But, I have not been able to get so hooked on to it. However, I enjoyed reading your post, Shalini. Amusing and interesting, and yes, a feast for the eyes–Muffy in every picture! How DO you make him pose so well?
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I am yet to introduce Harry Potter to my kid and thats the reason why even I didnt read it till now, as I want to explore those beautiful books together. Your pics are good and adorable dog too.
I loved this post. I am in love with most of the spells mentioned here.
This is an incredible post-Shalini. I want them too.
Its a wonderful post!!! I introduced my niece to Harry Potter and she loved it
I absolutely love this! All 7 books in 5 days? Did you even sleep? I think I’d need all of these spells too- especially accio, reparo and scourjify! My life would be so much easier!
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I definitely need number 4 to clean my glasses! They are always so dirty!
And yes, come to think of it, 9 would be quite useful too. I think it should work at the airport baggage counter. Shouldn’t it?
Oh and 11 is a must-have for everyone, I think.
I’ve been waiting to read this post since Monday, you know. But couldn’t do any blog hopping yesterday as I wasn’t feeling well. Finally, the wait is over! 😛
I also did a Top 10 list from Harry Potter for H. Do check it out some time!
P.S.-Love this fan merch? Did you order the new HP box from TBB?
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I love all the pictures! I’m a Ravenclaw, and Pottermore gave me a shrew as a Patronus, but I’m not sure I like it. I agree with the spell list, these are very useful 🙂
This one blog my son sat and read with me excitedly. He has rcently started reading harry potter series.Amazing spells put to practical use. Entertaining read.