Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2014 3:24:44 GMT
(All Third Year Students are permitted to respond to the lesson. All info comes from harrypotter.wikia.com).
A boggart is an amortal shape-shifting non-being that takes on the form of the viewer's worst fear. When facing a boggart, it is best to have someone else along, to try to confuse it, since facing more than one person at once would make it indecisive as to what form it must take, usually a mixed-up amalgam of the victims' fears. Because of their shape-shifting ability, no one knows what a boggart looks like when it is alone, as it instantly changes into your worst fears when you first see it.
The charm that combats a boggart is Riddikulus. The charm requires a strong mind and good concentration. The incantation and wand movement alone will not affect a boggart.
The correct way to perform the charm is to push past the fear, and concentrate on something that will make the boggart look amusing. The charm does not, in fact, repel a boggart; it just forces it to assume a shape that the caster will find comical, inspiring laughter, which will defeat a Boggart.
Speaking as Professor Grimp:
Now while I usually ask questions and assign your in-class work and homework at this time, today will be different. Today each of you will line up and face your worst fears. We will see if you have the means to combat them. If you are able, you are well on your way to some day being able to combat the dark forces of our world, forces who will often try to use your own fears against you. If you fail to confront your fears, you will meet with me after class to learn to do so. Remember, failing a class is one thing. Failing a fight against a dark wizard or witch is another........
A boggart is an amortal shape-shifting non-being that takes on the form of the viewer's worst fear. When facing a boggart, it is best to have someone else along, to try to confuse it, since facing more than one person at once would make it indecisive as to what form it must take, usually a mixed-up amalgam of the victims' fears. Because of their shape-shifting ability, no one knows what a boggart looks like when it is alone, as it instantly changes into your worst fears when you first see it.
The charm that combats a boggart is Riddikulus. The charm requires a strong mind and good concentration. The incantation and wand movement alone will not affect a boggart.
The correct way to perform the charm is to push past the fear, and concentrate on something that will make the boggart look amusing. The charm does not, in fact, repel a boggart; it just forces it to assume a shape that the caster will find comical, inspiring laughter, which will defeat a Boggart.
Speaking as Professor Grimp:
Now while I usually ask questions and assign your in-class work and homework at this time, today will be different. Today each of you will line up and face your worst fears. We will see if you have the means to combat them. If you are able, you are well on your way to some day being able to combat the dark forces of our world, forces who will often try to use your own fears against you. If you fail to confront your fears, you will meet with me after class to learn to do so. Remember, failing a class is one thing. Failing a fight against a dark wizard or witch is another........
