100 Words Every Harry Potter Fan Should Know

No.	Term	Definition
1.	Accio	Summons an object toward the caster.
2.	Alohomora	Unlocks doors and windows.
3.	Animagus	Wizard who can transform into an animal.
4.	Apparate	Magically teleport from one place to another.
5.	Arithmancy	Magic branch using numbers for prediction.
6.	Auror	Dark wizard catcher working for the Ministry.
7.	Avada Kedavra	Killing curse that causes instant death.
8.	Azkaban	Wizard prison guarded by Dementors.
9.	Basilisk	Giant serpent whose gaze kills.
10.	Beater	Quidditch player who deflects Bludgers with a bat.
11.	Beauxbatons	French wizarding school and tournament competitor.
12.	Bludger	Flying iron ball that attacks players in Quidditch.
13.	Boggart	Shape shifting creature that becomes your fear.
14.	Butterbeer	Popular sweet drink served in wizard pubs.
15.	Centaurs	Forest beings with human torsos and horse bodies.
16.	Chaser	Quidditch player who scores with the Quaffle.
17.	Cheering Charm	Spell that boosts happiness and confidence.
18.	Cloak of Invisibility	Hides the wearer completely from sight.
19.	Common Room	House lounge area for students.
20.	Confundus Charm	Spell that causes confusion in the target.
21.	Crucio	Torture curse causing unbearable pain.
22.	Daily Prophet	Main newspaper of the wizarding world.
23.	Dark Mark	Skull and serpent sign of Voldemort.
24.	Death Eater	Follower of Voldemort devoted to dark magic.
25.	Dementor	Soul draining guard that spreads despair.
26.	Diadem	Ravenclaw relic linked to wisdom.
27.	Diagon Alley	Hidden shopping street for magical supplies.
28.	Disapparition	Teleportation departure that leaves with a pop.
29.	Divination	Magic branch predicting future events.
30.	Dobby	House elf known for loyalty and bravery.
31.	Dragon	Powerful fire breathing magical beast.
32.	Elder Wand	Legendary wand said to be unbeatable.
33.	Expelliarmus	Disarms an opponent by removing their wand.
34.	Felix Felicis	Potion that grants temporary luck.
35.	Fiendfyre	Cursed fire that consumes almost anything.
36.	Firenze	Centaur who teaches Divination at Hogwarts.
37.	Floo Network	Travel system using fireplaces and powder.
38.	Forbidden Forest	Dangerous woodland on Hogwarts grounds.
39.	Galleon	Gold wizarding coin used for currency.
40.	Gamp’s Law	Rules limiting conjuration and transfiguration.
41.	Ghoul	Creature living in attics making loud noises.
42.	Gillyweed	Plant that lets humans breathe underwater.
43.	Goblin	Magical being skilled with metals and banking.
44.	Godric’s Hollow	Village tied to the Potters and Hogwarts history.
45.	Gryffindor	House valuing courage and bravery.
46.	Hagrid	Hogwarts gamekeeper who loves magical creatures.
47.	Half Blood	Wizard with mixed magical and Muggle ancestry.
48.	Hallow	One of three legendary items tied to death.
49.	Hippogriff	Proud creature with eagle head and horse body.
50.	Hogsmeade	Wizarding village near Hogwarts for student visits.
51.	Horcrux	Object hiding a soul fragment for immortality.
52.	House Elf	Magical servant bound to a household.
53.	Howler	Letter that screams a message aloud.
54.	Hufflepuff	House valuing loyalty patience and hard work.
55.	Imperio	Curse that controls another person’s actions.
56.	Invisibility	State of being unseen by ordinary sight.
57.	Keeper	Quidditch player who guards the goal hoops.
58.	Knuts	Bronze wizarding coins of small value.
59.	Legilimency	Magic that reads thoughts and memories.
60.	Lumos	Creates light at the wand tip.
61.	Marauder’s Map	Magical map showing Hogwarts passages and people.
62.	Muggle	Non magical person in the wizarding world.
63.	Muggleborn	Wizard born to non magical parents.
64.	Nagini	Voldemort’s snake with a dark secret.
65.	Niffler	Creature attracted to shiny treasures.
66.	Obliviate	Charm that erases or alters memories.
67.	Occlumency	Magic that blocks mental intrusion.
68.	Ollivanders	Wand shop known for fine craftsmanship.
69.	Order of the Phoenix	Group opposing Voldemort and protecting the wizarding world.
70.	Parseltongue	Ability to speak with snakes.
71.	Patronus	Protective spirit charm against Dementors.
72.	Pensieve	Basin that stores and replays memories.
73.	Phoenix	Fire bird that regenerates after death.
74.	Polyjuice Potion	Potion that lets someone assume another’s appearance.
75.	Portkey	Enchanted object that transports touchers elsewhere.
76.	Potions	Magic branch brewing mixtures with powerful effects.
77.	Prefect	Student leader who helps enforce school rules.
78.	Priori Incantatem	Wand effect revealing previous spells cast.
79.	Prophecy	Prediction about future events with magical weight.
80.	Quaffle	Red ball used to score in Quidditch.
81.	Quidditch	Wizard sport played on broomsticks.
82.	Ravenclaw	House valuing intelligence learning and wit.
83.	Remembrall	Glass ball that turns red when you forget.
84.	Resurrection Stone	Hallow that summons shades of the dead.
85.	Revelio	Charm that reveals hidden objects or magic.
86.	Riddle	Surname linked to Voldemort’s human past.
87.	Room of Requirement	Secret room that appears when truly needed.
88.	Sacking	Removal of a teacher from Hogwarts duties.
89.	Scourgify	Cleaning spell for removing dirt and grime.
90.	Seeker	Quidditch player who catches the Golden Snitch.
91.	Slytherin	House valuing ambition cunning and resourcefulness.
92.	Snitch	Golden ball that ends Quidditch when caught.
93.	Sorting Hat	Enchanted hat that assigns Hogwarts houses.
94.	Spellotape	Magical tape used for quick repairs.
95.	Stag	Common Patronus form linked to protection.
96.	Stupefy	Stunning spell that renders a target unconscious.
97.	Thestral	Winged horse seen only by those who witnessed death.
98.	Time Turner	Device that allows limited time travel.
99.	Triwizard Tournament	Dangerous contest between three wizarding schools.
100.	Unforgivable Curses	Three banned curses carrying life sentences.