Early Spells
* Wingardium Leviosa: The levitation charm, Harry struggles with this in his first year.
* Lumos: The spell that makes a wand tip glow for light. He uses this often throughout the series.
* Alohomora: The unlocking charm, Harry uses this to get into forbidden areas.
* Expelliarmus: The disarming charm, a signature move of Harry's and one he uses repeatedly, most notably against Voldemort.
* Accio: The summoning charm, used for retrieving items from a distance.
Later Spells
* Protego: The shield charm, used for defense against curses.
* Stupefy: The stunning spell, used to temporarily incapacitate opponents.
* Sectumsempra: A powerful cutting spell, accidentally learned from a book. Harry uses it against Draco Malfoy in the Half-Blood Prince.
* Expecto Patronum: The Patronus charm, used to repel Dementors and dark creatures. Harry's Patronus is a stag.
Important Notes:
* The Elder Wand: As the owner of the Elder Wand, Harry is able to perform powerful spells that others wouldn't be able to.
* Different Spells, Different Times: Harry's spell repertoire expands as he progresses through the series. He's initially limited, but later on, he masters more advanced and complex spells.
Beyond the Spells:
* Non-Verbal Magic: As Harry grows, he becomes more adept at casting spells without speaking the incantation.
* The Power of Love: Harry's greatest strength isn't his knowledge of spells, but his love and determination, which ultimately allow him to defeat Voldemort.
If you'd like to learn more about any specific spell or a particular spell Harry uses, let me know and I can give you more detail!