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Random Scoring for the Tasks:
Task 1 - 2 points
Task 2 - 1 point
Task 3 - 1 point
Task 4 - 1 point
Task 5 - 0 points

Adriana gets 1 point and Denise gets 1 point.

8. Lumos Solem
Type Charm
Pronunciation Loo-mos so-lem
Use To create a narrow beam of light
Etymology In Latin, Lumen means "light" and solis means "of the sun".
Magic Moment In the Sorceror's Stone film, Hermione uses this spell to free Ron from the Devil's Snare. (In the book, Hermione used the Bluebells Flame spell to free Ron and Harry from the deadly plant.)

1. read a book with 'narrow' in the text of the book
2. read a book with a source of light on the cover
3. read a book with a possessive word in the title (Devil's)
4. read a book that has been revised (has had changes made to it)
5. read a book with Fantasy, Paranormal or Supernatural on the book's main page

Denise, what are you reading for? I have one that would work for 1 or one that could work for 4. :)

I'll do #3 :)

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SPELL: Lumos Solem
BOOK READ: Party of Two
DATE READ: 04 Jan 2021
TASK: #1 - Read a book with narrow in the text of the book
HOW IT FITS: p 80 “She laughed and took a tall, narrow pitcher out from a cabinet�

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SPELL: Lumos Solem
BOOK READ: The Tsarina's Lost Treasure
DATE READ: 05 Jan 2021
TASK: #3 - Read a book with a possessive word in the title (Devil's)
HOW IT FITS: "Tsarina's"

Random Scoring for the Tasks:
Task 1 - 0 points
Task 2 - 2 points
Task 3 - 1 point
Task 4 - 1 point
Task 5 - 1 point

Adriana gets 0 points and Denise gets 1 point.

1. Alohomora
Type Charm
Pronunciation Ah-low-ho-more-ah
Use To unlock doors and windows
Etymology According to J. K. Rowling, the word is from a West African word that means "friendly to thieves".
Magic Moment In Cursed Child, Scorpius Malfoy uses this to break into the Minister for Magic's office. Surprisingly, it works.

1. read a book with a door or a window prominent on the cover
2. read a book set in Africa or written by an African author
3. read a book where the MC steals something
4. read a book where the MC has an office
5. read a book with Fantasy, Paranormal or Supernatural on the book's main page

I am almost done a book that works for #3

You're super fast! :D I'm pretty sure I have something involving Cleopatra lying around somewhere, that'll work for #2.

Lol only super quick because I’m working from home now so take a few minutes it read check goodreads whenever I can! :D

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SPELL: Alohomora
BOOK READ: Fighting Shadows
DATE READ: 06 Jan 2021
TASK: #3 - Where the MC steals something
HOW IT FITS: female MC is a pickpocket so frequently steals

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SPELL: Alohomora
BOOK READ: The Last Pharaoh - Book I: Regent: Rise of Cleopatra
DATE READ: 08 Jan 2021
TASK: #2 - Read a book set in Africa or written by an African author
HOW IT FITS: Set in Egypt

Random Scoring for the Tasks:
Task 1 - 1 point
Task 2 - 0 points
Task 3 - 1 point
Task 4 - 2 points
Task 5 - 1 point

Adriana gets 1 point and Denise gets 0 points.

8. Impedimenta
Type Jinx
Pronunciation Im-ped-uh-men-tah
Use To slow a target's movement
Etymology In Latin, impedimentum means "a hindrance".
Magic Moment In Goblet of fire, Harry learns this jinx while preparing for the third task of the Triwizard Tournament. It proves useful on both an Acromantula and a Blast-Ended Skrewt.

1. read a book where the cover suggests movement
2. read a book with 'hinder' or 'hindrance' in the text of the story
3. read the 3rd book of a series
4. read a book with two people or creatures on the cover
5. read a book with Fantasy, Paranormal or Supernatural on the book's main page

I'll go with #4

I’m going to go with #5

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SPELL: Impedimenta
BOOK READ: The Edge of the World
DATE READ: 10 Jan 2021
TASK: #4 - Read a book with two people or creatures on the cover
HOW IT FITS: Two people on cover

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SPELL: Impedimenta
BOOK READ: From Blood and Ash
DATE READ: 11 Jan 2020
TASK: 5. read a book with Fantasy, Paranormal or Supernatural on the book's main page
HOW IT FITS: MPG Fantasy

Random Scoring for the Tasks:
Task 1 - 2 points
Task 2 - 0 points
Task 3 - 1 point
Task 4 - 1 point
Task 5 - 1 point

Adriana gets 1 point and Denise gets 1 point.

5. Expecto Patronum
Type Charm
Pronunciation Ex-pec-toe pah-tro-num
Use To conjure a Patronus
Etymology In Latin, expecto means "I wait for" and patronus means "protector" or "guardian".
Magic Moment In Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry learns this extremely difficult charm from Remus Lupin in order to defend himself against Dementors. Harry's Patronus takes the shape of his father's Animagus form, a stag.

1. read a book with all the letters of CONJURE in the title
2. read a book where the MC needs protection
3. read a book where the MC wears a cloak
4. read a book where the MC is a father
5. read a book with Fantasy, Paranormal or Supernatural on the book's main page

lol I'm super early this time! but going to go with task #4! :D

:D Task #5 for me then!

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SPELL: Expecto Patronum
BOOK READ: The Brightest Sunset
DATE READ: 13 Jan 2020
TASK: 4. Read a book where the MC is a father
HOW IT FITS: Male MC has a daughter and son

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SPELL: Expecto Patronum
BOOK READ: Tower of Mud and Straw
DATE READ: 14 Jan 2021
TASK: #5 - Read a book with Fantasy, Paranormal or Supernatural on the book's main page
HOW IT FITS: MPG Fantasy

Random Scoring for the Tasks:
Task 1 - 1 point
Task 2 - 2 points
Task 3 - 1 point
Task 4 - 0 points
Task 5 - 1 point

Adriana gets 0 points and Denise gets 1 point.

7. Herbifors
Type Transfiguation
Pronunciation Erhb-ih-fors
Use Turns target's hair into flowers
Etymology From the English herb, referring to plants, and the Latin forma meaning "shape".
Magic Moment This spell can be purchased at Wiseacre's Wizarding Equipment in Diagon Alley.

1. read a book with flowers on the cover
2. read a book with 'target' in the text of the story
3. read a book set in England
4. read a book you purchased
5. read a book with Fantasy, Paranormal or Supernatural on the book's main page

I'll go with #2!

I’ll go with #4!

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SPELL: Herbifors
BOOK READ: The Deceivers
DATE READ: 16 Jan 2021
TASK: #2- Read a book with 'target' in the text of the story
HOW IT FITS: "pick a target" (loc. 266)

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SPELL: Herbifors
BOOK READ: In a Holidaze
DATE READ: 16 Jan 2021
TASK: #4 -read a book you purchased
HOW IT FITS: I purchased the ebook version of this book

Random Scoring for the Tasks:
Task 1 - 1 point
Task 2 - 1 point
Task 3 - 1 point
Task 4 - 2 points
Task 5 - 0 points

Adriana gets 2 points and Denise gets 1 point.

9. Langlock
Type Jinx
Pronunciation Lang-lock
Use To make a target's tongue stick to the roof of their mouth
Etymology In Latin, lingua means "tongue" or "language".
Magic Moment In Half-Blood Prince, Harry uses this spell on Peeves. It stopped the poltergeist from speaking, but he was still able to make rude gestures as he left the room.

1. listen to an audio book
2. read a book with a roof prominent on the cover
3. read a book first written in another language other than your first language
4. read a book with a significant character that doesn't speak much
5. read a book with Fantasy, Paranormal or Supernatural on the book's main page

I'll go with #3, that's about 99% of what I read anyway. *lol*

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SPELL: Langlock
BOOK READ: 64
DATE READ: 17 Jan 2021
TASK: #3- Read a book first written in another language other than your first language
HOW IT FITS: Originally written in Japanese, my first language is German

lol perfect! I don’t really have any for the other options so I’m going to go #5

Denise wrote: "I'll go with #3, that's about 99% of what I read anyway. *lol*"

I thought of you when I posted the tasks for this spell :D

Lanelle wrote: "Denise wrote: "I'll go with #3, that's about 99% of what I read anyway. *lol*"

I thought of you when I posted the tasks for this spell :D"

And I didn't even take the easy way and just read one first written in English! :D

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SPELL: Langlock
BOOK READ: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
DATE READ: 19 Jan 2021
TASK: 5. read a book with Fantasy, Paranormal or Supernatural on the book's main page
HOW IT FITS: MPG Fantasy

Random Scoring for the Tasks:
Task 1 - 1 point
Task 2 - 1 point
Task 3 - 0 points
Task 4 - 2 points
Task 5 - 1 point

Adriana gets 1 points and Denise gets 0 points.

9. Obliviate
Type Charm
Pronunciation Oh-bli-vee-ate
Use To erase a target's memories
Etymology In Latin, oblivisci means "forget".
Magic Moment In Chamber of Secrets, Gilderoy Lockhart attempts to use this spell on Ron and Harry. It backfires due to his use of Ron's damaged wand, and Lockhart ends up in St. Mungo's Hospital with permanent damage.

1. read a book where the MC's memories plays an important part of the plot
2. re-read a book that you don't remember much of the story
3. read a book with 'attempt' in the text of the story
4. read a book where the MC is permanently damaged
5. read a book with Fantasy, Paranormal or Supernatural on the book's main page

I'm going to go with #3 for this one :D

#2 for me, I think :)

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SPELL: Obliviate
BOOK READ: Talon
DATE READ: 20 Jan 21
TASK: 3. read a book with 'attempt' in the text of the story
HOW IT FITS: Page 341 "I quietly laughed at Maddie's attempt at a protest"

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SPELL: Obliviate
BOOK READ: A Choice of Destinies
DATE READ: 21 Jan 2021
TASK: #2 - Re-read a book that you don't remember much of the story
HOW IT FITS: First read this in 2014, didn't remember anything beyond the basic premise

Random Scoring for the Tasks:
Task 1 - 1 point
Task 2 - 1 point
Task 3 - 0 point
Task 4 - 2 points
Task 5 - 1 point

Adriana gets 0 points and Denise gets 1 point.

14. Serpensortia
Type Conjuration
Pronunciation Ser-pen-sore-tee-ah
Use To conjure a snake
Etymology In Latin, serpens means "serpent" and ortus means "created".
Magic Moment In Chamber of Secrets, Draco Malfoy uses this spell while sparring with Harry during the first Dueling Club meeting.

1. read a book with no legs on the cover
2. read a book with all the letters of SERPENT in the title (2 E's)
3. read a book where a significant character gets pregnant
4. read a book by an author that is new to you
5. read a book with Fantasy, Paranormal or Supernatural on the book's main page

I can go for either #1 or #4

I'm reading a fantasy book at the moment and should be finished with it soonish, so I'll just take #5. :)

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SPELL: Serpensortia
BOOK READ: The Magician King
DATE READ: 23 Jan 2021
TASK: #5 - Read a book with Fantasy, Paranormal or Supernatural on the book's main page
HOW IT FITS: MPG Fantasy