Spells

[annemehr]

No: HPFGUIDX 82484

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, Eclipse <eclipse021342 at y...> wrote:
> Someone mentioned that Hermione should have used a stunning spell
rather than a silencing spell at the battle at the Ministry at the of
OOP. I was just wondering if she knew that he would still be able to
complete the spell? I can't remember a spell that used a wand that
didn't need words. There is Anagmi transfermations and apparation that
don't need words, if I remember correctly. (Don't have my books with
me.) So I was wondering if this is something new or if a wizard or a
witch gets better with magic, they don't need the words, just the
thoughts? Thanks.
>  
>                                                          Eclipse

Annemehr:

I am studying the DoM battle intensely just now, and one thing I
discovered is that the spell Dolohov hit Hermione with, the slashing
one with a streak of purple flame, is actually silent.  He used it
again in the Death Chamber battle, after his power of speech had been
restored, and still he used no words.

Also, there aren't any words uttered by Dumbledore (at least, none are
mentioned) as he battles Voldemort in the Atrium.

I'm sure someone theorised before that once a spell is truly mastered,
actually saying the words is no longer necessary.  Dumbledore rarely
speaks when he's using his wand, though he did say "Portus" whenever
he made a portkey.

Annemehr