Spoken spell optional?
Like waving a wand, there seems to be no necessity for speaking a spell to do magic (making the levio-sa' vs. levi-o'-sa scene a bit frivolous).
But, perhaps like waving a wand, speaking the spell allows it to be more focused. AK seems to require speaking but interestingly, Harry is able to put the Imperius curse on the goblin in Gringotts without speaking.
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io007a
perhaps quicker in battle but also harder to defend against. if you don't hear the person speak the spell you don't know what spell he is casting or even that he casting one until it hits. hard to defend against.
Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain (Isaac Asimov)
Krokussify
Most of the time, a spell is stronger when cast verbally.
But quicker if cast non-verbally. Hence the frequency of non-verbal spells in battle.
16JellyBeans
When beginning to understand magic, the students need to learn about the basic spells. Over time, they gain a mastery of certain spells and the understanding of what it takes to cast spells. After that, they learn how to cast spells nonverbally, which is a harder task, which is why it is taught in the sixth year.
Most of the time, a spell is stronger when cast verbally.
Bob
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Released: July 12, 2011
Synopsis:
Harry, Ron and Hermione continue their quest to vanquish the evil Voldemort once and for all. Just as things begin to look hopeless for the young wizards, Harry discovers a trio of magical objects that endow him with powers to rival Voldemort's formidable skills.