The Standard Book of Spells

The Standard Book of Spells is a collection of books written by Miranda Goshawk for a variety of subjects at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The series includes seven books, apparently for each year at Hogwarts, covering the spells students are taught. They are used by Professor Filius Flitwick in Charms, and by Professor Severus Snape in Defence Against the Dark Arts during the 1996–1997 school year. The Standard Book, or at least the second Volume, costs one sickle at the Flourish and Blotts bookstore.

Books in the collection

 * The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1
 * The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2
 * The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 3
 * The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 4
 * The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 5
 * The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 6
 * The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 7 (possibly)

Known contents

 * The Knockback Jinx is found in Chapter 1 of The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1.
 * Alohomora is a spell found in Chapter 7 of The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1.
 * Lumos is found in the Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2.
 * The second volume contains information on powering up spells.
 * The Summoning Charm is covered in the Standard Book of Spells, Grade 4.
 * The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 5 contains a description of the Substantive Charm.
 * A section on nonverbal spells is found in The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 6.

Behind the scenes

 * Although it is implied that the collection contains seven books, The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 7 is never stated to exist.

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
 * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Notes and references
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