Jarleth Hobart

Hobart (fl. 1544) was a British wizard, who is famous for the creation of the Hover Charm, Wingardium Leviosa.

On 16 July, 1544, Hobart invited a large crowd of wizards, among which was the Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot, to witness his "maiden flight" — a public demonstration of his own revolutionary charm on himself. He climbed onto the roof of his local church and, after several speeches and a rousing performance of the national anthem he lept and, having cast the spell, was left hovering in mid-air. At first, he seemed to have succeeded but, apparently, he did not.

Appearances

 * Wonderbook: Book of Spells