Magical Theory

by Aiden Aterangelus

More non-fiction fanfiction. The book from SSPS, on their book list. I wrote it as I thought it might appear.

1. Introduction

Magical Theory
By Adalbert Waffling

This is a compilation of the notes I used to create my novel-length fic, which is in the process of being beta'd. I used examples from the book, and instances from my fic, to determine how the magic works, and put it into a book from Harry's first year.

Introduction

There is a lot more to magic than waving your wand and saying a few funny words. This book covers the most basic theories behind nearly all magic in existence, as far as the general categories go. By reading this book, you will learn just what happens when you cry, "Lumos," how basic spells like an unlocking charm function, and some of the most common causes of spell failure. You will learn why pronunciation is absolutely crucial, why the slightest of mistaken wand movements can change the nature of your spell entirely, and how to align your self for best spell performance.

This book, while an excellent general reference book for magical theory, is not highly inclusive, nor advanced in its subject matter. If you are searching for a detailed treatise on the manner in which apparition works, you have the wrong book. I have included in this book a general theory from which individual matters can be extrapolated, and a greater understanding of magic can be obtained, but individual spells in this book are only spelled out as a matter of example.