Origins of 14 Harry Potter spells that are surprisingly not so magical

Put down your wand and try to understand the meaning of the spells you used to babble.

Brilio.net/en - Harry Potter enthusiast, we all understand that you cant imagine a day without waving your wand. But if you have five minutes, would you put down your wand and at least try to understand the meaning of the spells you used to babble?

While were all still waiting for that long-sought letter from Hogwarts, maybe we can spend our time to learn the true meaning behind some of the most basic spells, all of which happen to be derivatives of latin words.

Okay, maybe its kind of boring to discuss Muggle things like science or language, but you may find this rather advantageous. As featured on Mashable, here are the meaning of those spells:

1. Accio

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Simple yet very useful, especially if we lost an important thing and cant find it anywhere, this commonly used summoning charm literally means I summon in Latin. Well, its far better than just saying I summon in English.

2. Finite Incantatum

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There's a derivative of a latin word used in this counter spell. Finite is a Latin imperative plural (a command directed at many people) of the word finis or ad finem, which means to end. Meanwhile, incantatum is a passive participle for incanto, which simply means bewitching. So the whole phrase means to end bewitching.

3. Expelliarmus

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Digging into its Latin roots, expelliarmus combines expello (I banish) with arma (weapon). So, this spell is predictably used to disarm your opponent.

4. Lumos

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It is derived from the Latin word lumen, which literally means light. Nuff said.

5. Nox

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As the counter spell to Lumos, Nox is the Latin word for night.

6. Expecto Patronum

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When Dementors are about, this spell is a lifesaver for every wizard. Originally, the Latin word patronus literally means a protector or influential person. Expecto means I look or I wait. Put them together, and you have I wait for a protector. Every wizard has their particular form of patronus, which takes its shape as a glowing animal figure, such as a stag or a wolf.

The patronus is also strongly influenced by our feelings towards a significant other. For example, Ron's patronus is a jack russel terrier, known for chasing otters; Hermione's patronous is an otter. The otter was chosen for Hermione because it is part of the weasel family. Nymphadora Tonks conjured a hare Patronus until her love for Remus Lupin changed it into a wolf.

7. Obliviate

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The word comes from the Medieval Latin obliviscor, which means I forget. In case you haven't already guessed, it makes you forget everything.

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