Post by Leon Foster on Dec 9, 2010 17:50:12 GMT -5
Professor Pendragon rewarded the class for their input and put them to work. Leon almost wished the debate could go on for the rest of class, as he found that people's theories tended to reflect their own personal style of charms as well as their knowledge of the subject, but he could see that some of the people in class were becoming uncomfortable. It was rather disappointing, considering disagreement didn't necessarily imply rudeness, just a different viewpoint. How did anything progress if there was no discussion?
Now the assignment was to take all of the things that everyone had said and try and form a definition of Charms on paper. Perhaps Professor Pendragon was wise in her decision. After all, debates about the nature of charms in a class full of wand-wielding wizards and witches when some could get quite hot-tempered could end in chaos. He started to write down his theories.
Leon Foster, Gryffindor House, Year 5
Charms are any form of magical cause that creates an effect that does not change the inherent structure of the target.
The Professor had said 'short definition,' not 'essay on the nature of charms.' If he got points off for only writing a definition, he would go up and ask for a second chance to write an actual paper. He just didn't want to be wrong. After he had handed it in at the front, he decided to practice on his spells with the pillows in the corner of the room. The levitation charm and the mobili-charm were about as basic as a first year could get, so he didn't even bother to work on those. The Summoning and Banishing Charms, on the other hand, he had only learned just last year. Since those were the only ones the Professor had mentioned, they were the only ones he'd work on.
"Expello Pillow," he pointed his wand, a fifteen inch Oak and Dragon Heartstring, sharply at one of the pillows as he cast. At his command, the pillow flew across the room and hit the wall. "Accio Pillow," he casted again, swinging his wand like he was pulling in a fishing rod. The pillow came flying back to him, and he caught it in his left hand. He put it back on the table and repeated this exercise until the Professor got back to him.
9/10 While your response is succinct and accurate, it seems lacking. Try putting a bit more of yourself into your assignments.
Charms are any kind of spells magic that makes things do stuff, but isn't transfiguration. Also, potions are liquid charms, or something. Anyway as long as the magic charm does not change what ever it is eaffectionng it is a charm. If it changes what it is made of then it is transfiguration, and if it's liquid it is a charm potion. Curses are charms too, but if they are poisonous then are they potions?
7/10 I think you have the basic idea, but I fear that some of your classmates' more incorrect statements have confused you.
I define charms as the basic magic utilized by witches and wizards. When a person expresses magical ability for the first time, this is usually done using an accidental charm of some sort. Charms change the nature of an object more so than changing what it is, and these spells are often the most practical and easiest to perform. If incantations were divided into different groups (transfiguration, curses, divinations, and so forth--potions don't require incantations and therefore don't count), then charms would be everything that doesn't go into those subcategories. It's the typical magic spell. Although accidental magic doesn't require incantations, it's also extraordinarily unpredictable. Proper charms are both predictable and repeatable.
10/10 Very good Cyan. I'm glad to see you've grasped the concept so well.
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Post by Cassandra Robinson on Dec 12, 2010 15:13:33 GMT -5
Cassandra Robinson Ravenclaw Fifth Year Charms, class one
What do you believe Charms to be?
At the risk of being repetitive, I believe the nature of the charms branch of magic is such that when a spell is cast, the object of that casting is manipulated to act or look a certain way--changed colors, motion of the object, etc.--though in a manner that does not influence the inherent makeup of the object. For example, consider spells that cause an object to "fly." That object, if charmed, will float around at the caster's will, but nothing about the object itself has changed. Conversely, if a spell categorized as transfiguration is used, the object will have to grow actual wings or other methods of levitation to not be "charmed." In a certain light, the three Unforgivable Curses can also be considered a sort of charm, as they all manipulate the object without changing anything in the object's physical structure. Other curses, though, the ones commonly found on tombs and such, seem to be align more with potions, both of which require the precise execution of a specific procedure and ritual to be effective, and perhaps even take some time or specific conditions to activate, whereas charms (and transfigurations) are instantaneous.
10/10 Good work, Miss Robinson. I really enjoyed reading that. I don't expect you'll have any problem keeping up with the theory portion of my class.
Post by Ryoko Kanagawa on Dec 12, 2010 17:30:26 GMT -5
Ryo Kanagawa Slytherin 3rd Year Charms
I believe charms are wand magic as distinct from transfiguration. While any further definition is debatable, I believe that I agree with the argument that charms are magic that effect the target's behavior. Charms do not (generally at least) change the composition of the object.
9/10 Good. You clearly have an understanding of the concepts discussed.
Post by Niobe Wattson on Dec 12, 2010 23:46:43 GMT -5
Niobe Wattson Hufflepuff 6th Year
Charms are a wand based magic. They require the use of the wand and do not extend to Potions which is not wand based. I personally believe there is no clear definition of Charms. When trying to attribute anything to it those attributes can usually be applied to another branch of magic that is not classified as Charms. I would argue that Charms would be a general form of magic. It does have its specificities but for the most part it's direct and simple. If one wants to do something rather specific they will use a Transfiguration spell or a Potion.
8/10 While this definition is technically accurate, it is a little vague. I understand that this may be because the subject itself is a little vague as well. However, you clearly had no trouble with the theory portion of the class. Very good, Miss Wattson.
Post by Micha Volkov on Dec 19, 2010 3:56:36 GMT -5
Micha Volkov Slytherin Fifth year Charms
A charm is a spell that changes in an object in any way, such as turning a cat pink or making it float, but does not change the actual structure of the object, such as turning said cat into an entirely different animal.
9/10 Accurate, but lackadaisical. A bit more vigor and creativity is encouraged!
Charms are wand magic that enchant objects to work a certain way, or to do a thing it normally wouldn't be doing. Charms don't change what the object it just what it might do or its color. For example turning a ball from red to pink might use a charm.
Post by Nadia Fairchild on Dec 20, 2010 0:34:23 GMT -5
Nadia Fairchild Gryffindor 5th Year Charms-Pendragon
Charms
So, like, a charm is magic that isn't transfiguration or anything else. Like, I bet the singing harp in Jack and the Beanstalk was a transfiguration, but the goose that laid golden eggs was probably a charm, since geese don't normally lay golden eggs, but like, to make the harp sing and talk and stuff, you totally would have had to transfigure her to bring her to life. I totally forgot the other thing Jack stole though, although if you ever heard the version of the story where the giant took all that stuff from Jack's dad in the first place, I guess he really wasn't stealing anyway.
Oh, and I bet the magic beans were some kind of plant from herbology.
5/10 I can see where you were going with your example, but you seem to have gotten lost along the way. I do, however, find myself unfamiliar with the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, and assume it is a muggle tale? I like that you used something like that to try and illustrate the point, but perhaps in the future your answers could be more focused.
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4/10 Your answer is difficult to read, perhaps you could use a new quill, because the one you used here seems to be leaking. Also, although I thought at first your use of the Lucky Charms example was just a clever analogy, I feel responsible to let you know that Lucky Charms is a muggle cereal and is therefore not actually magic. The milk changing color is probably from food dye leaking from the marshmallows. Also, I think this Gecko Gwynie you mention is my sister, Gwyneviere.
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