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|name=Wand Lighting Charm
  
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|incantation=''Lumos''<br/>(LOO-mos)
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|incantation=''Lumos''<br/>(LOO-mos)<ref name="POT"/>
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|type=[[Charm]]
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|type=[[Charm]]<ref name="POT"/>
 
|hand=[[File:Wand-lighting-charm.png]]
  
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|light=White<ref name="WBS"/>
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|effect=Illuminates the [[wand]] tip
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|effect=Illuminates the [[wand]] tip<ref name="WBS"/>
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|creator=[[Levina Monkstanley]] ([[1772]])
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|creator=[[Levina Monkstanley]] ([[1772]])<ref name="WBS"/>
 
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{{Quote|The Wand-Lighting Charm is simple, but requires concentration. Take care not to accidentally set your wand alight as damage of this kind can be permanent. If in any doubt about your abilities you would do better to buy yourself a magic lantern.|[[Miranda Goshawk]] regarding this charm|Book of Spells}}
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{{Quote|The Wand-Lighting Charm is simple, but requires concentration. Take care not to accidentally set your wand alight as damage of this kind can be permanent. If in any doubt about your abilities you would do better to buy yourself a [[magic lantern]].|[[Miranda Goshawk]] regarding this charm|Book of Spells}}
   
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The '''Wand-Lighting Charm'''<ref name="POT">{{PM}}</ref> (''Lumos'') is a [[charm]] that illuminates the tip of the caster's [[wand]], allowing the caster to see in the dark. The [[counter-charm]] for the spell is the [[Wand-Extinguishing Charm]] (''Nox''), which is used to extinguish the light from the caster's wand.
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The '''Wand-Lighting Charm'''<ref name="POT">{{PM}}</ref> (''Lumos'')<ref name="WBS"/> is a [[charm]] that illuminates the tip of the caster's [[wand]], allowing the caster to see in the dark. The [[counter-charm]] for the spell is the [[Wand-Extinguishing Charm]] (''Nox''), which is used to extinguish the light from the caster's wand.<ref name="POT"/>
   
 
==History==
  
==History==
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Despite its apparent simplicity, the Wand-Lighting Charm was not invented until the [[18th century]]. It was first used publicly by its inventor, [[Levina Monkstanley]] in the [[British Ministry of Magic Headquarters|Ministry of Magic]] in [[1772]] — to the astonishment of her colleagues — to help her look for a fallen [[quill]] in a dusty corner.<ref name="WBoS">{{WBS}} - see [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9LNQV7cGIA&feature=relmfu this video]</ref>
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Despite its apparent simplicity, the Wand-Lighting Charm was not [[Spell creation|invented]] until the [[18th century]]. It was first used publicly by its inventor, [[Levina Monkstanley]] in the [[British Ministry of Magic Headquarters|Ministry of Magic]] in [[1772]] — to the astonishment of her colleagues — to help her look for a fallen [[quill]] in a dusty corner.<ref name="WBS">{{WBS}} - see [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9LNQV7cGIA&feature=relmfu this video]</ref>
   
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However, [[Garvin Lügner]] (a [[Germany|German]] [[Wizardkind|wizard]]) claimed to have been the one who invented the spell, while he was developing his [[Instant Darkness Powder]]. It later transpired that Lügner had been lying about the invention of the charm and that his Instant Darkness Powder did not do too much more than slightly dim the lights.<ref name="WBoS" />
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However, [[Garvin Lügner]] (a [[Germany|German]] [[Wizardkind|wizard]]) claimed to have been the one who invented the spell, while he was developing his [[Instant Darkness Powder]]. It later transpired that Lügner had been lying about the invention of the charm and that his Instant Darkness Powder did not do too much more than slightly dim the lights.<ref name="WBS" />
   
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This [[spell]] is taught in [[first year]] [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] and [[Charms (class)|Charms]] classes at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]<ref name="PSV">{{PS|G}}</ref><ref name="LEGOHP">{{LEGO|Y1}}</ref> and is detailed in ''[[The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection]]''<ref name="POT" />, [[Lumos spellbook|another unidentified spellbook]]<ref name="PSV" /> and the ''[[Book of Spells]]''.<ref name="WBoS" /> This spell is also used frequently as Hogwarts student skulk about the castle or the [[Forbidden Forest]], often during the night-time or in dark places.  
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This [[spell]] is taught in [[first year]] [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] and [[Charms (class)|Charms]] classes at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]<ref name="PSV">{{PS|G}}</ref><ref name="LEGOHP">{{LEGO|Y1}}</ref> and is detailed in ''[[The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection]]'',<ref name="POT" /> [[Lumos spellbook|another unidentified spellbook]]<ref name="PSV" /> and the ''[[Book of Spells]]''.<ref name="WBS" /> This spell is also used frequently as Hogwarts student skulk about the castle or the [[Forbidden Forest]], often during the night-time or in dark places.<ref name="HBPG"/>
   
 
==Effects==
  
==Effects==
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{{Quote|To illuminate the end of a wand, the caster must call out the incantation "Lumos." If correctly incanted, the end of the wand will then illuminate and cast light in the immediate vicinity of the caster. It can also be used to illuminate unseen entrances.|''[[The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2]]''|Pottermore}}One of the simplest yet most useful [[light-creation spells]], the Wand-Lighting Charm's principal usage is to create a light at the tip of the wand in order to see in the dark. This light is fairly warm, and risks igniting flammable things,<ref name="BURN">Given that [[Alastor Moody]] burned some parchment with this, it had at least some heat to it.</ref> including the caster's wand if they are careless.<ref name="WBoS" /> Wandlight is also able to repel [[ghost]]s and other [[Spirit|spectral]] foes such as [[Gytrash]]es, from which they will flee.<ref name="VG">''[[Harry Potter video games|The Harry Potter video games]]''</ref><ref name="PSV" />
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{{Quote|To illuminate the end of a wand, the caster must call out the incantation "Lumos." If correctly incanted, the end of the wand will then illuminate and cast light in the immediate vicinity of the caster. It can also be used to illuminate unseen entrances.|[[Miranda Goshawk]], ''[[The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2]]'', Chapter 3 (''Lighting Your Wand'')|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)}}One of the simplest yet most useful [[light-creation spells]], the Wand-Lighting Charm's principal usage is to create a light at the tip of the wand in order to see in the dark. This light is fairly warm, and risks [[Fire|igniting]] flammable things, including the caster's wand if they are careless enough.<ref name="WBS" />
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Wandlight is also able to repel [[ghost]]s and other [[Spirit|spectral]] foes such as [[Gytrash]]es, from which they will flee. In addition, the Wand-Lighting Charm is able to illuminate and reveal [[magic]]ally hidden architecture such as doorways.<ref name="PSV" /><ref name="COSG">{{COS|G}}</ref>
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While the caster must own a wand in order to perform the charm, they do not actually have to be holding it in order to illuminate it. Indeed, if the caster performs the charm [[Wandless magic|without holding their wand]], their wand will light up even if it is some distance away.<ref name="OOTP1">{{OOTP|B|1}}</ref>
   
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In addition, the Wand-Lighting Charm is able to illuminate and reveal [[Magic|magically]] hidden architecture such as doorways.<ref name="VG" />
  
 
==Known uses==
  
==Known uses==
 
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|[[Newt Scamander]]
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|[[Newton Scamander|Newt Scamander]]
 
|[[September]], [[1927]]
  
|[[September]], [[1927]]
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|Used it to light [[Yusuf Kama|Yusuf Kama's]] eye in the [[Nicolas Flamel's house]] while he was trying to pull by tweezers a [[water dragon parasite]] which weakened Kama.[[File:NewtLumos.gif|left|thumb|220x220px]]
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|Used it to light [[Yusuf Kama]]'s eye in the [[Nicolas Flamel's house]] while he was trying to pull by tweezers a [[water dragon parasite]] which weakened Kama.<ref name="COGS">{{COG|S}}</ref>[[File:NewtLumos.gif|220x220px|thumb|left]]
 
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|[[Tina Goldstein]]
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|[[Porpentina Goldstein]]
 
|September, 1927
  
|September, 1927
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|Used it to light the [[French Ministry of Magic Records Room|Records Room]] in the [[French Ministry of Magic Headquarters|French Ministry of Magic]] while searching for box with [[Credence Barebone|Credence Barebone's]] true identity.[[File:TinaLumos.gif|left|thumb|220x220px]]
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|Used it to light the [[French Ministry of Magic Records Room|Records Room]] in the [[French Ministry of Magic Headquarters|French Ministry of Magic]] while searching for box with [[Credence Barebone]]'s true identity.<ref name="COGS"/>
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[[File:TinaLumos.gif|220x220px|thumb|left]]
 
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| colspan="1" rowspan="15" |[[Harry Potter]]
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| colspan="1" rowspan="17" |[[Harry Potter]]
 
|[[24 May]], [[1993]]
  
|[[24 May]], [[1993]]
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|Used it to light the trail of [[spider]]s in the [[Forbidden Forest]].<ref>{{COS|B|15}}</ref>
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|Used it to light the trail of [[spider]]s in the [[Forbidden Forest]].<ref name="COS15">{{COS|B|15}}</ref>
 
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|-
 
|[[29 May]], 1993
  
|[[29 May]], 1993
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|Used it to light the tunnels leading to the [[Chamber of Secrets]].
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|Used it to light the tunnels leading to the [[Chamber of Secrets]].<ref name="COS16">{{COS|B|16}}</ref>
 
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|-
 
|[[6 August]], 1993
  
|[[6 August]], 1993
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|Used it to light the [[Magnolia Crescent]] when he spotted [[Sirius Black]] in his [[Animagus]] form.
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|Used it to light the [[Magnolia Crescent]] when he spotted [[Sirius Black]] in his [[Animagus]] form.<ref name="POA3">{{POA|B|3}}</ref>
 
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|-
 
|[[December]], 1993
  
|[[December]], 1993
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|Used it to light the passage way leading from statue of the hump-backed witch to the [[Honeydukes]].
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|Used it to light the passage way leading from statue of the hump-backed witch to the [[Honeydukes]].<ref name="POA10">{{POA|B|10}}</ref>
 
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|-
 
|[[6 June]], [[1994]]
  
|[[6 June]], [[1994]]
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|Used it to light the passage way leading from [[Whomping Willow]] to the [[Shrieking Shack]]. Used it when trying to gain entry to the upstairs of the Shrieking Shack.
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|Used it to light the passage way leading from [[Whomping Willow]] to the [[Shrieking Shack]]. Used it when trying to gain entry to the upstairs of the Shrieking Shack.<ref name="POA17">{{POA|B|17}}</ref>
 
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|-
 
|[[24 February]], [[1995]]
  
|[[24 February]], [[1995]]
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|Used it to light the [[Hogwarts Library]] to seek books about how to survive under water, a few hours before the Second Task of [[Triwizard Tournament]].
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|Used it to light the [[Hogwarts Library]] to seek books about how to survive under [[water]], a few hours before the Second Task of [[Triwizard Tournament]].<ref name="GOF26">{{GOF|B|26}}</ref>
 
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|-
 
|[[24 June]], 1995
  
|[[24 June]], 1995
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|Used it to light the path in [[maze]] during the Third Task of Triwizard Tournament.
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|Used it to light the path in [[Triwizard Maze|maze]] during the Third Task of Triwizard Tournament.<ref name="GOF31">{{GOF|B|31}}</ref>
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|[[2 August]], 1995
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|Used it [[Wandless magic|wandlessly]] to light the [[Magnolia Crescent]] when he and [[Dudley Dursley]] were [[Attack in Little Whinging|attacked]] by two [[Dementor]]s.<ref name="OOTP1"/>
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|[[30 May]], [[1996]]
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|Used it to light the [[Forbidden Forest]] when he and [[Hermione Granger]] followed [[Rubeus Hagrid]] to meet [[Grawp]].<ref name="OOTP30">{{OOTP|B|30}}</ref>
 
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|[[30 June]], [[1997]]
  
|[[30 June]], [[1997]]
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|Used it to light the [[Horcrux Cave|crystal cave]] during search for the [[Horcrux]] [[Salazar Slytherin's locket|locket]].
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|Used it to light the [[The Cave|Crystal cave]] during search for the [[Horcrux]] [[Salazar Slytherin's locket|locket]].<ref name="HBP26">{{HBP|B|26}}</ref>
 
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|-
 
|[[2 August]], 1997
  
|[[2 August]], 1997
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|Used it to light the stairs in [[Grimmauld Place|12 Grimmauld Place]] while hiding after [[attack at the Burrow]] and [[Luchino Caffe Duel|Luchino Caffe duel]].
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|Used it to light the stairs in [[Grimmauld Place|12 Grimmauld Place]] while hiding after [[attack at the Burrow]] and [[Luchino Caffe Duel|Luchino Caffe duel]].<ref name="DH10">{{DH|B|10}}</ref>
 
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|September, 1997
  
|September, 1997
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|Used it to examine the [[Marauder's Map]] whilst staying in [[Perkins's tent]] camping out in the English wilderness, whilst [[Albus Dumbledore and Harry Potter's Horcrux Hunt|hunting]] for [[Horcrux]]es.<ref name="DH16">{{DH|B|16}}</ref>
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|Used it in the forest while the Trio was on their hunt for [[Horcrux]]es, after infiltrating the [[British Ministry of Magic Headquarters|British Ministry of Magic]].
  
 
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|[[24 December]], 1997
  
|[[24 December]], 1997
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|Used it to light the room in [[Bathilda Bagshot]]'s [[Bathilda Bagshot's home|house]] while he and Hermione Granger were searching for the [[Sword of Gryffindor]].
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|Used it to light the room in [[Bathilda Bagshot]]'s [[Bathilda Bagshot's home|house]] while he and Hermione Granger were searching for the [[Sword of Gryffindor]].<ref name="DH17">{{DH|B|17}}</ref>
 
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|[[28 December]], 1997
  
|[[28 December]], 1997
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|Used it to light the [[Forest of Dean]] while following the [[Patronus|silver doe]] casted by [[Severus Snape]].
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|Used it to light the [[Forest of Dean]] while following the [[Patronus Charm|silver doe]] sent by [[Severus Snape]].<ref name="DH19">{{DH|B|19}}</ref>
 
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|[[1 May]], [[1998]]
  
|[[1 May]], [[1998]]
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|Used it to light the [[Lestrange Vault]] to search for the [[Horcrux]] [[Helga Hufflepuff's Cup|cup]] during the [[Break-in of Gringotts Wizarding Bank (1998)|break-in]].
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|Used it to light the [[Lestrange Vault]] to search for the [[Horcrux]] [[Helga Hufflepuff's Cup|cup]] during the [[Break-in of Gringotts Wizarding Bank (1998)|break-in]].<ref name="DH26">{{DH|B|26}}</ref>
 
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|[[2 May]], [[1998]]
  
|[[2 May]], [[1998]]
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|Used it to light the [[Forbidden Forest]] in order to use the [[Resurrection Stone]].
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|Used it to light the [[Forbidden Forest]] in order to use the [[Resurrection Stone]].<ref name="DH34">{{DH|B|34}}</ref>
 
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|September, [[2020]]
  
|September, [[2020]]
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|Used it to light the room while talking to [[Ginny Potter]] in their [[Harry and Ginny Potter's house|home]].
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|Used it to light the room while talking to [[Ginevra Weasley|Ginny Potter]] in their [[Harry and Ginny Potter's house|home]].<ref name="CC"/>
 
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|[[Severus Snape]]
  
|[[Severus Snape]]
 
|1993
  
|1993
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|Used it to patroll the Hogwarts corridors at night, during which he caught [[Harry Potter]] out of bed, but the pair was interrupted by [[Remus Lupin]].[[File:Tumblr_n54nlhLwsA1rm6p5go9_r1_250.gif|245x245px|left|frame]]
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|Used it to patroll the Hogwarts corridors at night, during which he caught [[Harry Potter]] out of bed, but the pair was interrupted by [[Remus Lupin]].<ref name="POAF"/>[[File:Tumblr_n54nlhLwsA1rm6p5go9_r1_250.gif|245x245px|left|frame]]
 
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| colspan="1" rowspan="3" |[[Hermione Granger]]
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| colspan="1" rowspan="4" |[[Hermione Granger]]
 
|6 June, 1994
  
|6 June, 1994
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|Used it to light the passage way leading from Whomping Willow to the Shrieking Shack. Used it when trying to gain entry to the upstairs of the Shrieking Shack.
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|Used it to light the passage way leading from Whomping Willow to the Shrieking Shack. Used it when trying to gain entry to the upstairs of the Shrieking Shack.<ref name="POA17"/>
 
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|-
 
|[[25 August]], 1994
  
|[[25 August]], 1994
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|Used it to light the forest in [[Dartmoor]] while hiding from the [[Death Eater]]s after [[422nd Quidditch World Cup]] final.
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|Used it to light the forest in [[Dartmoor]] while hiding from the [[Death Eaters]] after [[1994 Quidditch World Cup|422nd Quidditch World Cup]] final.<ref name="GOF9">{{GOF|B|9}}</ref>
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|[[30 May]], 1996
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|Used it to light the [[Forbidden Forest]] when she and [[Harry Potter]] followed [[Rubeus Hagrid]] to meet [[Grawp]].<ref name="OOTP30">{{OOTP|B|30}}</ref>
 
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|-
 
|1 May, 1998
  
|1 May, 1998
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|Used it [[Nonverbal spell|nonverbally]] to light the [[Lestrange Vault]] during the [[Break-in of Gringotts Wizarding Bank (1998)|break-in]] to search for the [[Horcrux]] [[Helga Hufflepuff's Cup|cup]].
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|Used it [[Nonverbal spell|nonverbally]] to light the [[Lestrange Vault]] during the [[Break-in of Gringotts Wizarding Bank (1998)|break-in]] to search for the [[Horcrux]] [[Helga Hufflepuff's Cup|cup]].<ref name="DH26">{{DH|B|26}}</ref>
 
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| colspan="1" rowspan="3" |[[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]]
 
|[[February]], 1994
  
|[[February]], 1994
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|Used it to light the tree, where he and Harry Potter spotted [[Crookshanks]].
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|Used it to light the tree, where he and Harry Potter spotted [[Crookshanks]].<ref name="POA13">{{POA|B|13}}</ref>
 
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|-
 
|25 August, 1994
  
|25 August, 1994
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|Used it to light the forest in Dartmoor while hiding from the Death Eaters after 422nd Quidditch World Cup final.
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|Used it to light the forest in Dartmoor while hiding from the Death Eaters after 422nd Quidditch World Cup final.<ref name="GOF9">{{GOF|B|9}}</ref>
 
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|-
 
|1 May, 1998
  
|1 May, 1998
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|Used it nonverbally to light the [[Lestrange Vault]] during the [[Break-in of Gringotts Wizarding Bank (1998)|break-in]] to search for the [[Horcrux]] [[Helga Hufflepuff's Cup|cup]].
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|Used it nonverbally to light the [[Lestrange Vault]] during the [[Break-in of Gringotts Wizarding Bank (1998)|break-in]] to search for the [[Horcrux]] [[Helga Hufflepuff's Cup|cup]].<ref name="DH26">{{DH|B|26}}</ref>
 
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|-
 
| colspan="1" rowspan="4" |[[Albus Dumbledore]]
  
| colspan="1" rowspan="4" |[[Albus Dumbledore]]
 
|24 May, [[1995]]
  
|24 May, [[1995]]
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|Used it to light the outskirts of the [[Forbidden Forest]] while looking for [[Bartemius Crouch Senior]].
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|Used it to light the outskirts of the [[Forbidden Forest]] while looking for [[Bartemius Crouch Senior|Bartemius Crouch Snr]].<ref name="GOF28">{{GOF|B|28}}</ref>
 
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|-
 
|[[12 July]], 1996
  
|[[12 July]], 1996
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|Used it to light the room in the wrecked house in [[Budleigh Babberton|Buddleigh Babberton]] in which [[Horace Slughorn]] was hiding.
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|Used it to light the room in the wrecked house in [[Budleigh Babberton|Buddleigh Babberton]] in which [[Horace Slughorn]] was hiding.<ref name="HBP4">{{HBP|B|4}}</ref>
 
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|-
 
|[[13 July]], 1996
  
|[[13 July]], 1996
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|Used it nonverbally to light the run-down stone outhouse near the [[Burrow]], where [[Weasley family|Weasleys]] kept their broomsticks to talk with Harry Potter.
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|Used it nonverbally to light the run-down stone outhouse near [[The Burrow]], where [[Weasley family|Weasleys]] kept their broomsticks to talk with Harry Potter.<ref name="HBP4"/>
 
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|-
 
|30 June, 1997
  
|30 June, 1997
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|Used it to light the crystal cave when he and Harry Potter were searching for the Horcrux locket.
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|Used it to light the [[The Cave|Crystal cave]] when he and Harry Potter were searching for the Horcrux locket.<ref name="HBP26"/>
 
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|-
 
|[[Cedric Diggory]]
  
|[[Cedric Diggory]]
 
|24 June, 1995
  
|24 June, 1995
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|Used it to light the path in [[maze]] during the Third Task of [[Triwizard Tournament]].
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|Used it to light the path in [[Triwizard Maze|maze]] during the Third Task of [[Triwizard Tournament]].<ref name="GOF31">{{GOF|B|31}}</ref>
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|[[Minerva McGonagall]]
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|[[18 December]], [[1995]]
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|Used it to help illuminate her dark surroundings as she escorted [[Harry Potter]] and [[Ronald Weasley]] to [[Albus Dumbledore]]'s [[Headmaster's Office|office]] at night, following Harry's [[vision]] of the [[Attack on Arthur Weasley]].<ref name="OOTPF"/>
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[[File:Order-of-the-phoenix-harry. minerva, ron.jpg|thumb|left]]
 
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|[[Nymphadora Tonks]]
  
|[[Nymphadora Tonks]]
 
|[[5 August]], [[1995]]
  
|[[5 August]], [[1995]]
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|Used it to light the stairs in [[4 Privet Drive]], when she and other members of the [[Advance Guard]] escorted Harry Potter from [[Surrey]] to [[12 Grimmauld Place]].
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|Used it to light the stairs in [[4 Privet Drive]], when she and other members of the [[Advance Guard]] escorted Harry Potter from [[Surrey]] to [[12 Grimmauld Place]].<ref name="OOTP3">{{OOTP|B|3}}</ref>
 
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|[[Ginny Weasley]]
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|[[Ginevra Weasley|Ginny Weasley]]
 
|[[31 August]], [[2020]]
  
|[[31 August]], [[2020]]
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|Used it to light the room while talking to Harry Potter in their [[Harry and Ginny Potter's house|home]].
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|Used it to light the room while talking to Harry Potter in their [[Harry and Ginny Potter's house|home]].<ref name="CC"/>
 
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==Known practitioners==
 
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FBaWtFT promo Porpentina Scamander.jpg|[[Porpentina Goldstein]]<ref name="COGS"/>
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Normal HP shoot 1 001.jpg|[[Cedric Diggory]]<ref name="GOF">{{GOF}}</ref>
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Hermionedhface.jpg|[[Hermione Granger]]<ref name="POA">{{POA}}</ref>
  
 
Mcgonagall.jpg|[[Minerva McGonagall]]<ref name="OTPF">{{OOTP|F}}</ref>
  
Mcgonagall.jpg|[[Minerva McGonagall]]<ref name="OTPF">{{OOTP|F}}</ref>
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DH promo headshot Nymphadora Tonks.jpg|[[Nymphadora Tonks]]<ref name="OP3">{{OOTP|B|3}}</ref>
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Profileflit.jpg|[[Filius Flitwick]]<ref name="LEGOHP">{{LEGO|Y1}}</ref><ref name="HM"/>
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Profileflit.jpg|[[Filius Flitwick]]<ref name="LEGOHP">{{LEGO|Y1}}</ref>
  
 
Квиррелл.png|[[Quirinus Quirrell]]<ref name="PSV" />
  
Квиррелл.png|[[Quirinus Quirrell]]<ref name="PSV" />
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Severus Snape.jpg|[[Severus Snape]]<ref name="GOFF">{{GOF|F}}</ref>
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Severus Snape.jpg|[[Severus Snape]]<ref name="POAF">{{POA|F}}</ref><ref name="GOFF">{{GOF|F}}</ref>
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==Etymology==
  
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The [[incantation]] ''Lumos'' is derived from the [[Latin]] ''lumen'', meaning "light".
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The [[incantation]] ''Lumos'' is derived from the [[Latin]] word ''lumen'', meaning "light".
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*It is possible this [[charm]] was not affected by [[Trace|The Trace]], perhaps because of its simplicity or because it resembled torch light so closely.
  
*It is possible this [[charm]] was not affected by [[Trace|The Trace]], perhaps because of its simplicity or because it resembled torch light so closely.
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*When the spell was used in [[The Cave]], the illuminated area was less-than-expected, as the darkness within seemed to be denser than normal.
 
*If one listens closely in [[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)|the third]] and [[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)|the sixth films]], one can hear a very soft humming sound.
  
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*In the films and video games, there are three [[Modifier|variations]] of this spell: [[Lumos Solem Spell|''Lumos Solem'']], [[Wand-Lighting Charm Duo|''Lumos Duo'']] and ''[[Lumos Maxima]]''.
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"The Wand-Lighting Charm is simple, but requires concentration. Take care not to accidentally set your wand alight as damage of this kind can be permanent. If in any doubt about your abilities you would do better to buy yourself a magic lantern."
— Miranda Goshawk regarding this charm[src]

The Wand-Lighting Charm[1] (Lumos)[2] is a charm that illuminates the tip of the caster's wand, allowing the caster to see in the dark. The counter-charm for the spell is the Wand-Extinguishing Charm (Nox), which is used to extinguish the light from the caster's wand.[1]

History

Despite its apparent simplicity, the Wand-Lighting Charm was not invented until the 18th century. It was first used publicly by its inventor, Levina Monkstanley in the Ministry of Magic in 1772 — to the astonishment of her colleagues — to help her look for a fallen quill in a dusty corner.[2]

However, Garvin Lügner (a German wizard) claimed to have been the one who invented the spell, while he was developing his Instant Darkness Powder. It later transpired that Lügner had been lying about the invention of the charm and that his Instant Darkness Powder did not do too much more than slightly dim the lights.[2]

This spell is taught in first year Defence Against the Dark Arts and Charms classes at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry[3][4] and is detailed in The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection,[1] another unidentified spellbook[3] and the Book of Spells.[2] This spell is also used frequently as Hogwarts student skulk about the castle or the Forbidden Forest, often during the night-time or in dark places.[5]

Effects

"To illuminate the end of a wand, the caster must call out the incantation "Lumos." If correctly incanted, the end of the wand will then illuminate and cast light in the immediate vicinity of the caster. It can also be used to illuminate unseen entrances."
— Miranda Goshawk, The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2, Chapter 3 (Lighting Your Wand)[src]

One of the simplest yet most useful light-creation spells, the Wand-Lighting Charm's principal usage is to create a light at the tip of the wand in order to see in the dark. This light is fairly warm, and risks igniting flammable things, including the caster's wand if they are careless enough.[2]

Wandlight is also able to repel ghosts and other spectral foes such as Gytrashes, from which they will flee. In addition, the Wand-Lighting Charm is able to illuminate and reveal magically hidden architecture such as doorways.[3][6]

While the caster must own a wand in order to perform the charm, they do not actually have to be holding it in order to illuminate it. Indeed, if the caster performs the charm without holding their wand, their wand will light up even if it is some distance away.[7]

Known uses

Caster(s) Date Notes
Newt Scamander September, 1927 Used it to light Yusuf Kama's eye in the Nicolas Flamel's house while he was trying to pull by tweezers a water dragon parasite which weakened Kama.[8]
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Porpentina Goldstein September, 1927 Used it to light the Records Room in the French Ministry of Magic while searching for box with Credence Barebone's true identity.[8]
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Harry Potter 24 May, 1993 Used it to light the trail of spiders in the Forbidden Forest.[9]
29 May, 1993 Used it to light the tunnels leading to the Chamber of Secrets.[10]
6 August, 1993 Used it to light the Magnolia Crescent when he spotted Sirius Black in his Animagus form.[11]
December, 1993 Used it to light the passage way leading from statue of the hump-backed witch to the Honeydukes.[12]
6 June, 1994 Used it to light the passage way leading from Whomping Willow to the Shrieking Shack. Used it when trying to gain entry to the upstairs of the Shrieking Shack.[13]
24 February, 1995 Used it to light the Hogwarts Library to seek books about how to survive under water, a few hours before the Second Task of Triwizard Tournament.[14]
24 June, 1995 Used it to light the path in maze during the Third Task of Triwizard Tournament.[15]
2 August, 1995 Used it wandlessly to light the Magnolia Crescent when he and Dudley Dursley were attacked by two Dementors.[7]
30 May, 1996 Used it to light the Forbidden Forest when he and Hermione Granger followed Rubeus Hagrid to meet Grawp.[16]
30 June, 1997 Used it to light the Crystal cave during search for the Horcrux locket.[17]
2 August, 1997 Used it to light the stairs in 12 Grimmauld Place while hiding after attack at the Burrow and Luchino Caffe duel.[18]
September, 1997 Used it to examine the Marauder's Map whilst staying in Perkins's tent camping out in the English wilderness, whilst hunting for Horcruxes.[19]
24 December, 1997 Used it to light the room in Bathilda Bagshot's house while he and Hermione Granger were searching for the Sword of Gryffindor.[20]
28 December, 1997 Used it to light the Forest of Dean while following the silver doe sent by Severus Snape.[21]
1 May, 1998 Used it to light the Lestrange Vault to search for the Horcrux cup during the break-in.[22]
2 May, 1998 Used it to light the Forbidden Forest in order to use the Resurrection Stone.[23]
September, 2020 Used it to light the room while talking to Ginny Potter in their home.[24]
Severus Snape 1993 Used it to patroll the Hogwarts corridors at night, during which he caught Harry Potter out of bed, but the pair was interrupted by Remus Lupin.[25]
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Hermione Granger 6 June, 1994 Used it to light the passage way leading from Whomping Willow to the Shrieking Shack. Used it when trying to gain entry to the upstairs of the Shrieking Shack.[13]
25 August, 1994 Used it to light the forest in Dartmoor while hiding from the Death Eaters after 422nd Quidditch World Cup final.[26]
30 May, 1996 Used it to light the Forbidden Forest when she and Harry Potter followed Rubeus Hagrid to meet Grawp.[16]
1 May, 1998 Used it nonverbally to light the Lestrange Vault during the break-in to search for the Horcrux cup.[22]
Ron Weasley February, 1994 Used it to light the tree, where he and Harry Potter spotted Crookshanks.[27]
25 August, 1994 Used it to light the forest in Dartmoor while hiding from the Death Eaters after 422nd Quidditch World Cup final.[26]
1 May, 1998 Used it nonverbally to light the Lestrange Vault during the break-in to search for the Horcrux cup.[22]
Albus Dumbledore 24 May, 1995 Used it to light the outskirts of the Forbidden Forest while looking for Bartemius Crouch Snr.[28]
12 July, 1996 Used it to light the room in the wrecked house in Buddleigh Babberton in which Horace Slughorn was hiding.[29]
13 July, 1996 Used it nonverbally to light the run-down stone outhouse near The Burrow, where Weasleys kept their broomsticks to talk with Harry Potter.[29]
30 June, 1997 Used it to light the Crystal cave when he and Harry Potter were searching for the Horcrux locket.[17]
Cedric Diggory 24 June, 1995 Used it to light the path in maze during the Third Task of Triwizard Tournament.[15]
Minerva McGonagall 18 December, 1995 Used it to help illuminate her dark surroundings as she escorted Harry Potter and Ronald Weasley to Albus Dumbledore's office at night, following Harry's vision of the Attack on Arthur Weasley.[30]
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Nymphadora Tonks 5 August, 1995 Used it to light the stairs in 4 Privet Drive, when she and other members of the Advance Guard escorted Harry Potter from Surrey to 12 Grimmauld Place.[31]
Ginny Weasley 31 August, 2020 Used it to light the room while talking to Harry Potter in their home.[24]

Known practitioners

Etymology

The incantation Lumos is derived from the Latin word lumen, meaning "light".

Behind the scenes

  • This is the only spell whose hand motion stayed the same between Pottermore and Wonderbook: Book of Spells.
  • It is possible this charm was not affected by The Trace, perhaps because of its simplicity or because it resembled torch light so closely.
  • When the spell was used in The Cave, the illuminated area was less-than-expected, as the darkness within seemed to be denser than normal.
  • If one listens closely in the third and the sixth films, one can hear a very soft humming sound.
  • In the films and video games, there are three variations of this spell: Lumos Solem, Lumos Duo and Lumos Maxima.
  • On any Android phone (on Lollipop or better), if a user types Lumos in the search bar on the Google app, the torch will turn on. Respectively, the Wand-Extinguishing Charm turns it off.
  • A charity founded by J. K. Rowling is named after this spell.

Appearances

Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Pottermore
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Wonderbook: Book of Spells - see this video
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)
  6. ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 1 (Dudley Demented)
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - The Original Screenplay
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 15 (Aragog)
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 16 (The Chamber of Secrets)
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 3 (The Knight Bus)
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 10 (The Marauder's Map)
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 17 (Cat, Rat and Dog)
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 26 (The Second Task)
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 31 (The Third Task)
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 30 (Grawp)
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 26 (The Cave)
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 10 (Kreacher's Tale)
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 16 (Godric's Hollow)
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 17 (Bathilda's Secret)
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 19 (The Silver Doe)
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3 22.4 22.5 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 26 (Gringotts)
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 34 (The Forest Again)
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 24.3 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 26.3 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 9 (The Dark Mark)
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 13 (Gryffindor versus Ravenclaw)
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 28 (The Madness of Mr Crouch)
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 29.2 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 4 (Horace Slughorn)
  30. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named OOTPF
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 31.2 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 3 (The Advance Guard)
  32. ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
  34. ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
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