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What are all the spells in Harry Potter and what do?

It's impossible to list *all* spells in Harry Potter, as there are simply too many! The books and movies introduce hundreds of spells, both major and minor, with many others mentioned in passing or used in the background.

However, I can provide you with a list of some of the most famous and important spells, along with their effects:

Basic Spells:

* Accio: Summon an object to the caster.

* Alohomora: Unlock locks.

* Aparecium: Reveals invisible ink.

* Avada Kedavra: The Killing Curse, instantly kills the victim.

* Confringo: Explodes an object.

* Crucio: The Cruciatus Curse, inflicts intense pain.

* Deprimo: Depresses the victim.

* Diffindo: Cuts or severs objects.

* Engorgio: Enlarges an object.

* Episkey: Heals minor injuries.

* Expecto Patronum: Summons a Patronus, a powerful defensive charm.

* Expelliarmus: Disarms an opponent.

* Imperio: Controls the victim's mind.

* Lumos: Illuminates a wand tip.

* Nox: Extinguishes the wand tip light.

* Petrificus Totalus: Petrifies the victim.

* Protego: A basic defensive charm.

* Reducto: Shrinks or destroys objects.

* Reparo: Repairs broken objects.

* Stupefy: Stuns the victim.

* Wingardium Leviosa: Levitates objects.

Other Spells:

* Aguamenti: Creates a jet of water.

* Alohomora: Unlocks doors and other locks.

* Arania Exumai: Banishes spiders.

* Colloportus: Locks a door or object.

* Densaugeo: Makes a person's teeth grow.

* Dissendium: Opens secret passages.

* Incendio: Starts a fire.

* Levicorpus: Suspends the victim by their ankles.

* Locomotor Mortis: Makes the victim's legs seize up.

* Muffliato: Creates a sound-dampening spell.

* Obliviate: Erases memories.

* Portus: Turns an object into a portkey.

* Rennervate: Revives a stunned victim.

* Sectumsempra: Creates severe wounds.

* Serpensortia: Summons a snake.

* Sonorus: Amplifies the caster's voice.

* Tarantallegra: Makes the victim dance uncontrollably.

* Vulnera Sanentur: Heals wounds.

Note: This list is not exhaustive, and many other spells are mentioned in the books. Some spells have variations, and new spells are created throughout the series.

To get a complete list of spells, I recommend checking out the Harry Potter Wiki or other dedicated resources.

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