Harry Potter spells, charms and curses

Accio (AH-kee-yo) - A charm to summon objects.

Alohomora (alo-ho-MOR-a) - A simple spell to open locked objects like doors or chests.

Avada Kadavra (a-VA-da ka-DAV-ra) - the very worst of three unforgiveable curses, and the one used by Voldemort against Harry's parents.

Crucio (KROO-see-oh) - One of the three unforgiveable curses used to inflict mental anguish or to torture opponents.

Expecto Patronum (eks-PEK-toh pa-TROH-num) - A powerful spell that defends against Dementors.

Expelliarmus (ex-pel-EE-arm-us) - A popular spell used to disarm an opponent.

Imperio (im-PIER-ee-yo) - Another of the unforgiveable curses that places the victim completely under one's control.

Morsmorde (mors-MOR-druh) - The spell to summon the skull-and-serpent "dark mark" used by Voldemort and the Death Eaters.

Riddikulus (ree-DIK-uh-lus) - A spell to disarm a bogart (a creature that turns into the thing you most fear) by turning it into something laughably ridiculous.

Stupefy (STOO-puh-fie) - A spell to knock out or stun opponents.

Harry potter animals and creatures

Acromantula - a gigantic man-eating spider.

Basilisk - A giant serpent which can only be controlled by someone especially skilled in Parseltongue (snake language).

Centaurs - Half-man, half-horse, these creatures are most known for carrying off Dolores Umbridge in the Forbidden Forest. (Also see Harry Potter creatures.)

Cerberus - the Greek myth on which "Fluffy", the three-headed dog, is based.

Dragons - Giant, fire-breathing flying reptiles such as the Norwegian Ridgeback and the Hungarian Horntail.

Goblins - Unpleasant, human-like creatures with long noses, fingers and toes who run the Gringotts Wizarding bank.

Hippogryphs - Part-horse and part-bird, hippogryphs require a ritual bow of respect before attempting to get close.

House elves - Magical creatures with big eyes and usually meek demeanors who strive to please their masters.

Merpeople - Creatures with the human-like arms and torso but with a fish tail that make them expert swimmers. Similar to mermaids, but not nearly as attractive.

Phoenix - A large red bird with beautiful plummage, the phoenix is known for regenerating itself by exploding into flames and rising from its own ashes.