Snowflake-Making Spell

Snowflake-making spell
Type	Charm
Hand movement	Wave wand at ceiling
Light	None
Effect	Makes it snow

"...and redirecting his wand away from the ceiling from which, sure enough, large white flakes had started to fall."

— Accidental use of the spell

This Snowflake-making spell (incantation unknown) is a Weather-Modifying Charm that creates snow.

History

This spell was used unintentionally by Ronald Weasley in 1996 . He used it whilst practising the spell to turn vinegar into wine in Charms, due to his being distracted by talking to Harry Potter.

Known practitioners

• Ronald Weasley
• Merula Snyde
• Jacob's sibling

Behind the scenes

• In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Ron Weasley uses this spell unintentionally; however, this event happens in the Great Hall and while Ron is getting better after being poisoned and keeping an eye on the sad Lavender Brown.

Appearances

• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (First appearance)
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
• Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery