Intro
Hullo, and welcome to Charms!
In this course, you will study different magical spells for various reasons.
Charms, counteracts, and basically how to use your wand, are all things you'll learn while here.
I'll remind everyone of the rules, then you all should take out your wand, and let us begin.
Rules
1.) Must be sorted.
2.) Remember to put your house name on the homework.
3.) Spelling and grammar do count.
4.) Put it in your own words.
5.) Use sentences, not one word answers.
6.) You don't have to retype the question, but you can if you prefer.
7.) Send in homework whenever, the due date is only when I should be updating.
8.) Neomail all homework to moi.
The Shield Charm
[Information from HP Lexicon]
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The Shield Charm is used as a spell that will create a magical barrier that deflects hexes thrown at the caster. In order to cast this charm, the caster much say the incantation, Protego with a determained tone. The wand should be pointing somewhere towards the hex or curse that is meant to be deflected in order for the Shield to work properly. The Shield will stay in place as long as the caster keeps his or her wand raised. It will probably break as soon as he or she casts another spell or moves the wand completey away from the target.
In Latin, "protego" translates in English as "to defend."
At Hogwarts, this spell is usually learned in a students sixth or seventh year, depending on the teacher, in either Charms or Defense Against the Dark Arts class. However, adult wizards and witches still have trouble perfecting the spell. Though it is important, because it can be extremely useful while defending oneself in a duel, and has been known to save many people's lives.
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Homework
1.) What is the Shield Charm used as?
2.) What's the incantation, and how must it be spoken?
3.) How should the caster hold his or her wand?
4.) What language does the word "protego" originate from, and what is its English translation?
5.) What year to students in Hogwarts usually learn the Shield Charm, and why is it so important every witch and wizard do learn it?
[10 points each]
Extra Credit: Give an example of when this charm was used in the series.
[10 points]
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