This document discusses the Latin and other linguistic origins of terms used in spells from the Harry Potter series. It provides definitions and translations for words and phrases from several important spells, including Wingardium Leviosa (levitation charm), Lumos (light spell), Nox (darkness spell), Expecto Patronum (Patronus charm), Crucio (torture curse), Imperio (controlling curse), Sectumsempra (cutting curse), and Avada Kedavra (killing curse). It notes that J.K. Rowling drew upon Latin and other languages to develop the terms and incantations for spells in the Harry Potter universe.

2. "Wingardium" is a combination of the English word "wing" and the Latin word "arduus" meaning "steep." "Leviosa" contains the Latin word "levare" meaning "ease, lift, or pick up.” Levitation Charm

3. Summoning Charm Latin for "I summon."

4. "Lumen" is Latin for "light" and "luminous" means "emitting light" in English. Spell used to make a wand emit light

5. "Nox" is Latin for "night, darkness." Spell that cancels out Lumos

6. "Patronus" is Latin for "protector." Charm used in defense against Dementors

7. In Latin, "expecto" is to "await, desire, or hope for" and "patronus" is "protector." Hence, "to hope for a protector." A Patronus is used to protect against a Dementor. Spell used to conjure a Patronus

8. "Crucio" is Latin for "I torture." Cruciatus or Torture Curse

9. "Imperio" is Latin for "I control" and "imperium" is Latin for "absolute control." Imperius or Controlling Curse

10. In Latin, "sectum" means to "cut, wound, or amputate" and "sempra" is derived from the word "semper" meaning "always" or "at all times." Hence, "to wound always or make a permanent wound." Spell used to seriously cut another person

11. Killing Curse Aramaic phrase that means "I will destroy as I speak." Also similar to "Abra-cadabra", which is an ancient spell (dates from the 2nd Century) used by conjurors (and a Roman Emporer named Severus!) to invoke spirits or supernatural powers for protection against disease or aid. Meant “I create as I speak.” "Kedavra" sounds like "cadaver," which means "corpse."

12. http://www.mugglenet.com/books/name_origins_spells.shtml The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling Most of the slideshow was created using www.mugglenet.com with some help from www.wikipedia.com (Abracabra info).