What is the spell Accio?

Accio is the Summoning Charm; it can be used to bring an object to the spell-caster.
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How does the Accio spell work?

The Summoning Charm (Accio) was a charm that summoned an object toward the caster. It was able to summon objects in direct line of sight of the caster, as well as things out of view, by calling the object aloud after the incantation (unless the spell was cast nonverbally).
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Does the Accio spell work on humans?

Can you Accio a person? Yes you can Accio a person, but not directly. Accio, is only known to work on inanimate objects. While people, animals and magical creatures may be indirectly affected or moved by the charm, it can not move people directly through the charm it's self.
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Who taught Harry Potter Accio?

Hermione was the one who taught Harry the spell in order for him to complete the first task in the Triwizard Tournament where he wanted to summon his Firebolt in order to best and outspeed the dragon.
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What is the opposite of Accio?

The opposite of Accio. This spells causes an object to fly away from the caster. Harry had learned this spell in the Goblet of Fire and was the banish a cushion across the room.
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What are the limits of Accio?

'Accio' only works on inanimate objects. While people or creatures may be indirectly moved by 'Accio-ing' objects that they are wearing or holding, this carries all kinds of risks because of the likelihood of injury to the person or beast attached to an object travelling at close to the speed of light.
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Can you Accio living creatures?

'Accio' only works on inanimate objects. While people or creatures may be indirectly moved by 'Accio-ing' objects that they are wearing or holding, this carries all kinds of risks because of the likelihood of injury to the person or beast attached to an object travelling at close to the speed of light.
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What is Rictusempra?

The Tickling Charm (Rictusempra), also known as the Rictusempra Charm, is a spell that causes a victim to buckle with laughter. It also has at least two other side effects on the victim. It is usually used as a diversionary tactic in duels.
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Can Siri do Harry Potter spells?

There are three enchantments waiting and ready to be used with Siri: Lumos, which turns on your torch; Nox, which turns it off again; and Accio, which opens an app. While these spells are primarily just a fun feature, they do have their uses.
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Is Accio a real word?

The Latin word accio means "I send for, summon (forth), fetch." dictionary.com/e/s/rowling-sp…
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How do you pronounce Accio for Siri?

Say "Hey Siri, Accio (ah-kee-oh)" followed by the name of an app to open it. This is a summoning charm to bring an object towards the caster, but this version simply opens apps. For example, "Hey Siri, Accio WhatsApp."
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What spell is Avada Kedavra?

Avada Kedavra, also known as the Killing Curse, kills a person instantaneously and without injury. There is no countercurse for it, and only one person, Harry Potter, has ever survived it.
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What is Accio Lego?

The Summoning Charm (Accio) was a charm that summoned an object toward the caster. It was able to summon objects in direct line of sight of the caster, as well as things out of view, by calling the object aloud after the incantation (unless the spell is cast nonverbally).
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What is the most powerful spell in Harry Potter?

Here are the 15 Most Powerful Spells from Harry Potter.
  • 8 Sectumsempra. ...
  • 7 Apparition. ...
  • 6 Expelliarmus. ...
  • 5 Obliviate. ...
  • 4 Cruciatus Curse. ...
  • 3 Imperius Curse. ...
  • 2 Avada Kedavra. ...
  • 1 Expecto Patronum. A defensive charm, Expecto Patronum creates a protective shield for a wizard or witch.
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What is Levicorpus spell?

The Dangling Jinx (Levicorpus) was a jinx, which was intended to be cast nonverbally but the incantation could also be spoken aloud, caused the victim to be hoisted into the air by their ankle; the counter-jinx for this jinx was Liberacorpus.
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What does Salvio Hexia do?

Salvio hexia was the incantation of a protective enchantment which deflected hexes from the area.
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Can Avada Kedavra be blocked by Protego?

Well, really Protego diabolica can act as shield against Avada Kedavra, because when Alastor said about killing curse, Dumbledore explained harry that priori incantatem can be succesful way to stop killing curse, because it becomes a clash of magics (It doesn't matter spell, only power).
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What does the spell Incarcerous do?

The Incarcerous Spell (Incarcerous) was a spell that conjured thick ropes or thin cords from "thin air", that bound whatever the caster was pointing their wand at.
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What is the forgetting spell in Harry Potter?

Obliviate – Make someone forget instantly

Obliviate is a part of the memory-based Harry Potter charms that makes anyone instantly forget memories. It was first used in the book Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets when Gilderoy Lockhart unsuccessfully cast this spell with a broken wand resulting in a backfiring.
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What does Alohamora spell do?

Here's a closer look at some of them: The spell Alohomora is used to open and unlock doors. The word is supposedly from the West African Sidiki dialect and means “friendly to thieves.”
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Why didn't Harry summon the golden egg?

@TGar Well, if he'd summoned the egg then he'd have no need for the broomstick (apart from to escape the dragon). The real reason though is that it didn't occur to him to summon the egg since his plan was to summon the broomstick.
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What spell does Ginny use in Order of the Phoenix?

Behind the scenes

In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, only Ginny casts the Reductor Curse to smash the shelves in the Hall of Prophecy, instead of every D.A. member present.
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What does crucio spell do?

Crucio — causes opponent unbearable pain

The Latin word for "cross" is "crux," and the verb "cruciare" means "to crucify/torture." Crucio means "I torture," which is literally what the spell does in "Harry Potter." Crucio is one of the Unforgiveable Curses — meaning its use is punishable by death.
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What spell makes fire?

The Fire-Making Spell, also known as the Fire-Making Charm (Incendio) is a charm that can be used to conjure a jet of flame, thereby setting things alight.
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