Year 5, almost time to take your NEWTS and OWLS. Not many witches and wizards are ready to accept that their years of training are almost through. But that they are. It is time to get serious. Expect these spells you learn this year to appear on your exams. Even after your exams are over you will learn some very challenging charms. Be prepared.
CHAPTER 1: PETTULLA
Pettulla, pronounced �Pet-you-lah�, makes flowers burst from the tip of your wand. The type of flowers that come forth are dependant upon your personality and mood.
After much practice with this charm you should be able to perform it without spoken words. What are the chances of this appearing on your OWL�s? Slim, but you never do know what those governors are going to put on there.
CHAPTER 2: INCENDIVERTA
The charm is Incendiverta, pronounced �In-send-ee-vair-tuh�. This does not need to be an oral charm however, and I am sure that after practice you will find yourself not even speaking it.
Holding your wand out in front of you say the charm and you will notice the tip of your wand glow a bright red. At this point begin writing. Everything you write will appear in flames. These flames will last up to a minute before finally burning out.
CHAPTER 3: REVERTO
Reverto, pronounced �Rev-err-toe�, is used to something reveal itself. This is different from the charm you will learn in the next chapter. This charm is used to make something living reveal itself.
It makes people and/or animals unable to hide in common view places. That is to say, there are charms that allow persons to make themselves �invisible� in a sense. Think of it as being able to blend in to one�s background. The Reverto charm forces that person to reveal himself.
CHAPTER 4: INVISTO
Invisto, pronounced �In-vees-toe�, makes the invisible reveal itself. The only invisible component that this charm does not affect is anything written in invisible ink. That requires a different spell as you have learned.
This spell came in quite handy at bookstores across the magical world. I�m sure that you all recall the �Invisible Book of Invisibility� fiasco of 1878.
Shipped everywhere, many stores were unable to find them after they were released from their wrapping. It took nearly five years before the books were located. Just last August Flourish and Blotts located their lost shipment. Thus you see the benefit of mastering this charm.
CHAPTER 5: ANTI-CHEATING QUILLS
By this time, I am sure you have been introduced to anti-cheating quills. Most instructors are required to use such quills when giving out tests or other such achievement or progress papers.
To bewitch a quill with anti-cheating spells a regular quill should be used. After practicing on one quill, you should be able to bewitch a large amount at one time. First, tap the tip of the quill and say the incantation, Chea ne gwil nocur heer, pronounced �Chi-ah Nuh Gwill No-ker Ear�. The tap the spine of the quill and say the charm, Noce noce cee cee no, pronounced �No-see No-see see see no�.
CHAPTER 6: GEICIBOLUS
I mentioned earlier that one could hide oneself in plain view. Rather, they could blend in with the scenery around them. The spell to achieve such a feat is Geicibolus, pronounced �Guy-see-bow-luss�.
Tap the area you wish to blend in with (a wall, couch, plant, etc.) and say the charm. Immediately position yourself where you cast the charm and DO NOT move. Any movement, no matter how small, will break the charm.
CHAPTER 7: THE KNIGHT BUS
Since no other class covers this and many elders do not instruct their children on how to perform this I will. The Knight Bus is a widely respected transportation system designed to assist the witch or wizard in need.
Much like a muggle bus system, the Knight Bus uses a witch or wizard�s wand as a �bus stop� of sorts. Standing at a curb or embankment hold out your wand hand. Do this as if you were about to accept a handshake. The Knight Bus will automatically recognize that you are in need of its assistance.
Some will scoff at this method of transportation. They will say that one does not find him/herself in such need. But I myself have used this system. The service was excellent and I almost found it more enjoyable than using a broomstick. It doesn�t hurt that it is much safer than apparition.
CHAPTER 8: QUIETUS
It occurred to me that I have not included the Quietus charm. It is a charm that is used as the counter-spell to the Sonorous charm. Point your wand at your throat and say the incantation. Pronounced �Quiet-us�, it is a highly effective charm. Undoubtedly, you can see from the breakdown of the word �Quiet� and �Us�, what the charm is used for.
CHAPTER 9: METREE
This is a trick similar to the one that the Leprechauns perform. Changing gold to silver or silver to gold will not technically change the makeup of such an object. Though it will change the appearance. That is to say, you cannot turn a bar of silver into a bar of gold and expect to receive it�s price in gold; it is still a silver bar.
Metree Sel is the charm used to change an object from gold to silver. It is pronounced �Met-ray Sell�. Metree Goual is the charm that is used to perform the silver to gold change. This spell is pronounced �Met-ray Gool�.
The next six chapters will deal with manipulating the weather. Be wary with this, as over manipulation of the weather can cause severe ecological problems. Each charm begins with Solato, pronounced �Sole-ah-toe�.
CHAPTER 10: SNOW
Solato Nix, pronounced �Sole-ah-toe Kneecks�, will turn any given day into a winter haze. The longer the spell is allowed to go on, the harder the snow will fall. Thus, it is suggested that the spell be ended within twenty-four hours. Any amount of time after twenty-four hours could result in feet per hour of snow fall.
CHAPTER 11: RAIN
Solato Aquiea, pronounced �Sole-ah-toe Ah-key-ah�, is a charm that is used to begin a rainstorm. This is not for the weak at heart. A miscue on the casting of this spell back in the 1500�s led to even muggles noticing it. Where do you think the saying, �it�s raining cats and dogs�, came from.
CHAPTER 12: HAIL
Solato Iche, pronounced �Sole-ah-toe Eech-eh�, starts up a hailstorm. If you have never seen hail, it�s tiny balls of packed ice. Like the snow spell, allowing this spell to continue for too long can lead to hail of bludger-sized proportions. Needless to say, serious damage could come as a result of the use of this spell.
CHAPTER 13: WIND
Solato Ges, pronounced �Sole-ah-toe Guess�, begins a windy day. You should end this charm within twelve hours, as the winds tend to increase rapidly and can become deadly after twenty-four hours.
CHAPTER 14: SUN
Solato Sol, pronounced �Sole-ah-toe Sole�, is the ultimate sunshine spell. No excuse of today being damp and dreary when you have the ability to cast this spell. Do not overuse it though, as the sun is technically a star, and our existence is dependant upon it.
CHAPTER 15: FOG
Solato Hassh, pronounced �Sole-ah-toe Hah-ssh�, is a fog spell. Even I love those mornings when the fog is so thick that you can�t see the hand in front of your space. This spell takes twenty-four hours to wear off, so plan carefully when casting it.
This final section will deal with bewitching a ceiling of any sort to look like the night sky. A rather simple, elegant, yet fun touch to lighten up any mood.
CHAPTER 16: STORMY
I am a fanatic for severe weather. I fly around the country in search of the most dangerous storms. My favorite setting would have to be a stormy night sky. Thundering booms, blazing lightning, cracks, pounding, sleeting downpours. What more could one ask for? Use the Ziggora charm, pronounced �Zig-or-uh�.
CHAPTER 17: SUNNY
We all with it were July again. Today can be with a Soleil charm, pronounced �So-leel�. Add the aroma of fresh flowers, birds chirping, and a gentle breeze lapping at your back. The perfect July day has arrived, and all right in your living room.
CHAPTER 18: SNOWY
Obsessed with Snow? I know that I can be. Flettora, pronounced �Flat-or-uh�, will turn that dull gray ceiling into a dull gray sky. Complete with overlapping cloud formations and the gentle effect of snowflakes. If you really wish to get into the spirit of the season, add a nipping wind or a brisk howl.
CHAPTER 19: HALLOWEEN
An excellent addition to your Halloween festivities, Demeneis, pronounced �Dem-en-ess�, is a charm that will leave your neighbors in awe. Allow for a spooky windy night, or loud thunderclaps. Whatever is your penchant, this charm will surely fulfill it.
CHAPTER 20: STARRY
Pereides, pronounced �Pear-uh-dees�, will turn your ceiling into a start-lit wonderland. There are few nights when a perfectly clear sky appears, so why not magic yourself one. With your wand pointed at the ceiling, say the charm and watch as your roof fades and the sky erupts.