Ala Harry Potter, if you could create a magic incantation, what would it be and what would it do?
Mine would be comprendo computum, wherein I could pull out my training pointer (a cleverly disguised wand) point it at a client, and with these magic words convey basic computer understanding. Not the skills, just the underlying basic understanding that some people just seem to inherently lack. This sudden understanding would sweep away their mild (and sometimes not so mild) panic at the presence of a keyboard and monitor (that's the thing with the buttons and the glass screen, respectively).
Posted by Enigmatic (Member # 7785) on :
Septo Compleetia Causes the seventh book of a series to be finished and available in bookstores.
--Enigmatic
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
cantorum bellissima
This would be for me to use on myself or any of my students and choir members when my/their warbling is less than delightful. I would simply point my wand (disguised as a pencil) in their general direction during rehearsal.
I like this idea.
Enigmatic, I think that Rowling has some serious counter-charm security in case someone tries to cast a spell like that on her. Posted by JenniK (Member # 3939) on :
Mine would have to be Ignoramus Finito. I would point my wand (cleverly disguised as a computer mic) at truly ignorant people ( by this I mean people who could learn if they chose to, but they are either too lazy or just don't care) and they would become learned [pronounced lurn- ed]! Or maybe Petrificus Lingua! which would allow me to stop boring people from droning on and on about things that no one wants to hear.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
relocatus felicitas (nowhere near good Latin, but since it's a Harry Potter spell, how it sounds is more important, right?)
Sorts, packs, and seals boxes, relocates them to your new dwelling place, and cleans up after itself.
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
MMm, I like that one KQ.
Posted by johnsonweed (Member # 8114) on :
Felix ocsuras
It would change my TV to the Odd Couple. Posted by SteveRogers (Member # 7130) on :
I don't know latin.....so.....it would be:
Multiplus Timex, a spell to make more than one of me able to be at more than one place at different points in time.
Posted by jeniwren (Member # 2002) on :
Steve, bummer that all the Ministry's stock of Time Turners got destroyed, eh?
kq, I'd use yours in a heart beat. We have so much packing to do yet, and our move date is less than two weeks away.
Posted by SteveRogers (Member # 7130) on :
See the difference between a Time Turner and my incantation is that the incantation makes multiple copies of me. Therefore, I can go to soccer practice and cross country practice at the same time, without risking seeing myself and making something bad happen. Though, unlike Calvin with his Duplicator, I am mentally connected to each copy and control all of his actions. Its a very detailed incantation.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote:Multiplus Timex
Be careful with that one. If you botch it, you may land up with lots and lots of cheap watches.
Diminitus Gravitiis!, wherein I effortlessly lose weight and fit into that special party dress;
Terpsikor Gracilis!, and I have marvelous grace on the dance floor.
Posted by SteveRogers (Member # 7130) on :
I already have lots and lots of cheap watches, so I don't think that would bother me much. By the way, is there a website to convert normal words into latin somewhere? So I can do this right....
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
I don't think it is real Latin. More like Mock Latin. Fake it!
Posted by SteveRogers (Member # 7130) on :
That was what I was trying to do. I can't fake Latin because I don't know any latin words.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
But here 's a site I found a-googling.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Any English words that sound all highfalutin are likely of Latin etymology.
Highfalutin Lingua! -- a spell that makes stupid people think you are smarter than they are.
Posted by SteveRogers (Member # 7130) on :
Ocis prolutum :
For those mornings when I feel too tired to shower.
Posted by Pixie (Member # 4043) on :
Comprendus Totalum
Grants the person performing the charm the ability to instantly understand anything that is read or heard, as well as to articulately and accurately share such comprehension and any new ideas it generates. Handy for those late-night cramming sessions, and filing your taxes.
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
cleanus
Because I hate cleaning so much... I just want everything to magically get clean so I don't have to do it.
Posted by SteveRogers (Member # 7130) on :
Formidilosus Datum; To give one such a powerful fear that they are unable to function properly
Formidilosus Attero ; To dispell any fear
Posted by Ginol_Enam (Member # 7070) on :
Subvertio ignavus: To destroy laziness. You know you (or someone else) needs to do something, but you just can't get the energy to do it? Zap yourself (or someone else) wity this spell and get on truckin'!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
quote:kq, I'd use yours in a heart beat. We have so much packing to do yet, and our move date is less than two weeks away.
*snort* Yeah, know how I came up with that? We still have a ton of stuff to pack, and Emma and I leave in 6 days.
Problem would be that we don't have a place to live for sure yet, and if we did, we wouldn't be able to pay for the first month's rent and deposit... Posted by Crotalus (Member # 7339) on :
Honeydolistus Completus
pretty self-evident, I think. Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Climatus Perfecto!!
Perfect weather and adjusts the temperature in the house for you to be absolute perfect! Which doesn't matter if your married cause it will just be adjusted 5 more degrees cooler anyway. Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
KQ, how does that packing spell work again??
Posted by kojabu (Member # 8042) on :
Histoicus Cogoius (sorry don't know latin)
It lets you know what would have happened had you made a different decision in your life, only for advanced wizards who know the consequences of using such a spell. With slight trickery, it could also be used to go back in time and experience what it was like to go down that different life path without damaging your current one, also only for advanced wizards.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Jenny-- Destination, Determination, Despairation... Posted by Book (Member # 5500) on :
Hmm. I don't know latin, either, so... let's keep things simple. My spell would just be BLAMMO and would shoot a large, firey ball out of my wand that would cause big holes in things. Duels would be approximately 67% funnier.
Posted by kojabu (Member # 8042) on :
Not if there's a big hole in you!
Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :
I once played D&D with a group from the military. When one mage went to cast a spell, he recited the following:
"Harrier, Harrier, Aircraft Carrier"
I informed the gentleman that I doubted modern munitions would work in this world, and since we were on dry land, a large ship would not be too useful. He informed me that a large aircraft carrier, fully loaded with standard provisions, falling from the sky would more than likely destroy any given enemy, regardles of saving throws.
or
"Nerdonic Translaton" which would allow me to understand most technical components, devices, and manuals.
Posted by CT (Member # 8342) on :
quote:My spell would just be BLAMMO and would shoot a large, firey ball out of my wand that would cause big holes in things.
*eyebrow raised
(what was that quote about Superman and tissue paper?)
Edited to add: Treo rechargitrus
Anyone who's ever tried to call me on my cell phone can figure that one out.
Dang machines.
*shakes stick
Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
Homo silencio, which would have the effect of putting me in a Cone of Silence, thoroughly blocking out all sounds from more than a 2 foot radius. No more naggy bosses (and better, no more argumentative moronic litigators that sit straight across the walk from me), no more screechy secretaries from the other side of the room, no more telephones, and at times, no more fighting kids.
And as a corollary, Homo desmellius, which would block all colognes, perfumes, body odors, etc from reaching my nose. These guys - especially mister argumentative above - are going to put me in the hospital one of these days.
Posted by dean (Member # 167) on :
I would go with sulum lingua which would let me (or someone else) speak any language perfectly.
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
What I need is- One of those daydream boxes the Weasley twins had. That would be so cool/ And I need a way to pay attention instead of having a brain like drunk hummingbirds like I have had all week.
Posted by JenniK (Member # 3939) on :
Aha! Eurika! I have it:
Petroleum Perpetuum! Magically refills your gas tank whenever you get to 1/4 tank so you never run out of gas...bonus; in whatever automobile you are in!
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Carp Diem!
We get fish every day.
Posted by Beanny (Member # 7109) on :
Mosquitos Mortus!
Would kill all mosquitoes in a 10-yard radius from me. Ugh. Disgusting creatures.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
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