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Spell: the generic term for a piece of magic Charms: does not fundamentally alter the properties of the subject of the spell, but adds, or changes, properties. Turning a teacup into a rat would be a spell, whereas making a teacup dance would be a charm. The grey area comes with things like 'Stunning Spells' which on balance are Charms, but which I call spells for alliterative effect. Jinxes: has a connotation of dark magic, but of a minor sort. I usually use 'jinx' for spells whose effects are irritating but amusing. Hexes: has a connotation of dark magic, but of a minor sort. I see 'hex' as slightly worse than a jinx. Curses: reserved for the worst kinds of dark magic. Source: JK Rowling via www.jkrowling.com [CULTURE] [HOME] |
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