What is the most popular spell in Harry Potter?

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Here are the 10 most popular spells in Harry Potter!!!

When you get asked what the most popular spell in Harry Potter is what springs to the forefront of your mind? Is it a charm perhaps? Maybe even a curse? There are hundreds of spells out there to choose from. As the fandom grows and the magical world grows more and more spells continue to appear.

The spell does not have to have been used over and over again either. It could have only been used the once and can still make the list. As long as it was a memorable and popular spell it is a contender.

What is the most popular spell in Harry Potter?

Number 10

Riddikulus

Transforming a nasty, scary Boggart into something funny and silly comes in at number 10. First appearing in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban the spell became more and more common as Harry and the gang got older. Professor Snape dressed in Neville Longbottom’s grandmother’s clothes made the spell truly memorable.

Number 9

Wingardium Leviosa

Making stuff fly. Always fun. Even more fun when you drop a troll’s club on its head. And who could forget Hermione instructing Ron on how to pronounce the spell properly.

Number 8

Stupefy

Is there anyone you would ‘Stupefy’ if you could? Bet there is. The best-attacking spell that you can use and not seriously harm the person you cast it on. Rendering the person unconscious, ‘Stupefy’ is a popular choice of spell amongst many.

Number 7

Lumos/Nox

Need a light. Not a problem. Swish your wand and whisper the charm ‘Lumos’ and you will have your very own wand light. You need to turn it off as well so whenever a ‘Lumos’ is cast a ‘Nox’ to turn it off will follow soon after.

Number 6

Alohomora

Hermione’s favorite spell for unlocking doors. She used it in the very first story, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and was regularly used ever since.

Number 5

Obliviate

The memory erasing charm. Used widely on poor muggles who accidentally stumble across the magical world. Who can ever forget Gilderoy Lockhart famously performing the spell only for it to backfire on himself because he used Ron’s broken wand?

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Number 4

Avada Kedvara

You all knew this would be on here somewhere. Voldemort alone got this spell on the list with his constant attempt of trying to use the killing curse on Harry.

Number 3

Expelliarmus

The disarming spell that made it so high up the list because it is really the only ever spell Harry casts when in a duel with another Witch/Wizard.

Number 2

Accio

Being able to charm an object to fly directly to you is the ultimate coach potato spell. No more getting up for a snack or a drink. Just cast you ‘Accio’ charm and sit back and relax.

Number 1

Expecto Patronum

This is the best way (well the only way) to get rid of a Dementor. A spell that uses happiness to create a bright, shining, badass animal that is unique only to you. No spell can match the power and beauty of the Patronus charm.

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