Despite its apparent simplicity, the Wand-Lighting Charm was not invented until the 18th century. It was first used publicly by its inventor, Levina Monkstanley in the Ministry of Magic in 1772 — to the astonishment of her colleagues — to help her look for a fallen quill in a dusty corner. [2] Banshee · Boggart · Chameleon Ghoul · Charmed skeleton · Cornish Pixie · Dementor · Dugbog · Erkling · Flesh-Eating Slug · Ghost · Ghoul · Gnome · Grindylow · Gytrash · Hag · Hinkypunk · Iguana · Imp · Inferius · Kappa · Manticore · Nocturnal beasts · Nogtail · Poltergeist · Red Cap · Snake · Troll · Vampire · Vampire bat · Werewolf · Yeti · Zombie When the charm was used in The Cave, the illuminated area was less-than-expected, as the darkness within seemed to be denser than normal. [11] Electricity is the flow of electrons from a power source to something to be powered such as lights and motors. The movement of the electricity through a wire is called current.

This is the only spell whose hand motion stayed the same between Pottermore and Wonderbook: Book of Spells. In Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery shows a different movement.

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Used it to examine the Marauder's Map whilst staying in Perkins's tent camping out in the English wilderness, whilst hunting for Horcruxes. [31] Switches interrupt the flow of electrons. When switched off the circuit is broken and the electron flow is stopped. When switched on the electrons can flow through the circuit. Used it to light the forest in Dartmoor while hiding from the Death Eaters after 422nd Quidditch World Cup final. [38]

There were three known variations of this charm: Lumos Solem, [12] [13] Lumos Duo [5] and Lumos Maxima. [14] [15] Known uses [ ] Caster(s) Used it to light the Hogwarts Library to seek books about how to survive under water, a few hours before the Second Task of the Triwizard Tournament. [27] Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 29 ( Final Preparations) - Charms Lesson "Lumos Maxima" In small electrical circuits batteries are the typical power source. Batteries come in different voltages, which is the amount of power they can provide. When building a simple circuit your power source voltage must match the power required for the object you want to move or light up. So if you are using a 3V LED you must use a 3V battery OR (2) 1.5 volt batteries connected together.One of my kids did complain and say they would prefer to do the wands wood colour so it is more authentic. The choice is honestly yours! It’s your Harry Potter wand! In the first three video games, the spell works by being cast on a special Lumos gargoyle, which will enchant the statue and illuminate the wand, revealing concealed secrets and openings in the world, such as hidden doorways. However, Garvin Lügner (a German wizard) claimed to have been the one who invented the spell, while he was developing his Instant Darkness Powder. It later transpired that Lügner had been lying about the invention of the charm and that his Instant Darkness Powder did not do too much more than slightly dim the lights. [2]