Dolores Umbridge

«When they entered the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom they found Professor Umbridge already seated at the teacher’s desk, wearing the fluffy pink cardigan of the night before and the black velvet bow on top of her head. Harry was again reminded forcibly of a large fly perched unwisely on top of an even larger toad.«—A negative impression of Dolores

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Dumbledore’s Army

«Every great wizard in history has started out as nothing more than what we are now: students. If they can do it, why not us?«—Harry Potter

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Patronus charm

«This ancient and mysterious charm conjures a magical guardian, a projection of all your most positive feelings. The Patronus Charm is difficult, and many witches and wizards are unable to produce a full, corporeal Patronus, a guardian which generally takes the shape of the animal with whom they share the deepest affinity. You may suspect, but you will never truly know what form your Patronus will take until you succeed in conjuring it.«—Miranda Goshawk‘s overview of the Patronus Charm Продолжить чтение «Patronus charm»

«Hermione’s» charms

Unlocking Charm

The Unlocking Charm, also known as the Thief’s Friend(Alohomora) is a charm that unlocks and opens doors, windows and objects that are not protected by magic. It is also able to open doors locked by the Locking Spell (Colloportus).

Although it is unknown who invented it (the spell was created in Africa) it was brought to Britain and hence to the world in the 17th century by Eldon Elsrickle. He used it to terrorise London, stealing from homes of Muggles and wizards alike, until Blagdon Blay invented the Anti-Alohomora Charm. Продолжить чтение ««Hermione’s» charms»