Harry Potter Spell Generator
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Ready to cook up a curse that'd make Snape raise an eyebrow, or a charm so niche even Professor Flitwick hasn't thought of it? This generator is your Restricted Section pass to the deepest corners of magical theory. Simply tell us what kind of spell you're looking for and we'll either find or create a perfectly potent incantation!

Spells in Harry Potter
Ever wondered which spells from Harry Potter are truly the most useful? Here's a list of the top charms, defensive spells, and attack spells (plus the three Unforgivable Curses) so that you always have the right incantation at your fingertips—whether you solemnly swear you're up to no good or find yourself facing a duel.
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Charms:
- Accio: summoning spell
- Alohomora: unlocking charm
- Episkey: heals minor injuries
- Lumos: illuminates the caster's wand
- Nox: extinguishes the caster's wand light
- Reparo: fixes broken objects
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Defensive Spells:
- Ascendio: lifts someone (or something) into the air
- Confundus: confuses the target
- Expelliarmus: the disarming charm
- Immobulus: immobilizes a target
- Protego: a shield charm
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Attack Spells:
- Confringo: the blasting curse
- Petrificus Totalus: the body-bind curse
- Incendio: sets the target on fire
- Sectumsempra: cuts long gashes into the target
- Stupefy: a stunning spell
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Unforgivable Curses:
- Avada Kedavra: the killing curse
- Crucio: inflicts excruciating pain
- Imperio: gives the caster complete control of the target
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