Classes

Classes
Classes are required at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. First years are required to take charms, a history of magic, magical theory, transfiguration, herbology, potions, care of magical creatures, astronomy, and defence against the dark arts. In their first years, Harry's professors were as follows: Charms-Professor Flitwick, A History of Magic-Professor Binns, Transfiguration-Professor McGonagall, Herbology-Professor Sprout, Potions-Professor Snape, Care of Magical Creatures-Professor Kettleburn, Astronomy-Professor Sinistra, and Defence Against the Dark Arts-Professor Quirell.

Charms
Charms (year 1) was tought by Professor Flitwick. Flitwick was 'a tiny little wizard who had to stand on a pile of books to see over his desk.' First years learned- Lumos-Lights the tip of your wand. Nox-Un-lights the tip of your wand (lumos's counterspell) Wingardium Leviosa-makes target levitate. The wand movement is swish and flick. Alohomora-Causes item to unlock. Reparo-fixes broken objects. Locomoter Mortis-Leg-Locker Curse;causes legs to lock together. In the first year exams, they had to make a pineapple tap dance.