Ron and Hermione’s Tension Over Levitation Spell Proficiency
October 31, 1991
Pages 170-172
Pages 170-172
During Charms class, Hermione Granger successfully demonstrates the Levitation Charm, “Wingardium Leviosa,” contrasting with Ron’s struggles and sparking a heated exchange. Ron’s public criticism of Hermione leads to her retreat and signals the beginning of their complex friendship.
Characters
Baruffio Baruffio Is Mentioned As An Example Of The Consequences Of Mispronouncing Spells
Harry Potter Harry Struggles To Make His Feather Levitate In Charms Class
Lavender Brown Lavender Learns About Hermione Crying In The Girls’ Bathroom
Neville Longbottom Neville Avoids Partnering With Harry During Charms Class
Ron Weasley Ron Complains About Hermione And Feels Guilty When She Gets Upset
Trevor (Neville's Toad) Trevor Is Recalled As Part Of Professor Flitwick’s Demonstration
Filius Flitwick Professor Flitwick Encourages Students To Perfect The Swish And Flick Technique
Hermione Granger Hermione Demonstrates Mastery Of Wingardium Leviosa In Charms Class
Pavarti Patil Parvati Tells Lavender About Hermione Crying In The Bathroom
Seamus Finnigan Seamus Sets His Feather On Fire During Charms Practice
Locations
Charms Classroom Charms Class Focuses On Practicing The Levitation Charm Wingardium Leviosa
The Girls Bathroom Hermione Hides In The Girls’ Bathroom After Being Upset By Ron’s Comments
Hogwarts School Hogwarts Hosts A Festive Halloween Feast With Magical Decorations
The Great Hall The Great Hall Is Decorated With Live Bats And Pumpkins For Halloween
Connections
Halloween at Hogwarts Halloween Is Celebrated With A Feast And Elaborate Decorations
Beasts
Bats Live Bats Flutter Around The Great Hall As Part Of The Halloween Decorations
Toads Neville’s Toad Trevor Is Mentioned During Charms Practice
Magic
Wingardium Leviosa Wingardium Leviosa Is Practiced For The First Time In Charms Class
Things
Charms Class Charms Class Introduces The Levitation Spell Wingardium Leviosa
The Great Hall Ceiling The Great Hall Ceiling Is Enchanted To Enhance The Halloween Atmosphere
Seamus' Wand Seamus’ Wand Sets His Feather On Fire During The Levitation Practice
