The Wizarding World reduces magic to “spells,” as if every incantation works the same. In Harry Potter, spell types range from simple Charms and Jinxes to Hexes, Curses, Transfiguration, Healing, Enchantments, Counter-Spells, and Dark magic that leaves permanent consequences. The words may sound alike… the results do not. In this lesson, we uncover all 14 spell types in Harry Potter—how each category works, what it’s used for, and which iconic spells belong where: Wingardium Leviosa, Expecto Patronum, Petrificus Totalus, Priori Incantatem, and more. Pay attention… because knowing the type is often the difference between control and disaster. — Professor Severus Snape