Charms, hexes and jinxes

[Walter]

No: HPFGUIDX 76026

Shirley wrote:
> This may be a truly stupid question, but what are the differences 
> between charms, hexes and jinxes?  I would greatly appreciate it 
if 
> someone(s) could enlighten me, as I find myself wondering that 
every 
> time I read about them.


I am pretty sure that they're different forms of spells but 
depending on the nature of the spell, they carry different names. 
For example, Charms affect inanimate objects suchas brooms and 
galleons. Hexes affect skin, causing disfigurments, while jinxes 
affect the body. Rictusempra Vs. Tarantallegra. 

Actually, come to think of it, they don't sound really different. I 
suppose there is a definable difference one could wangle, but I'm 
steeped in rereading Chamber of Secrets at the moment, taking notes.