Wand Lighting Charm

The Wand Lighting Charm is a very
simple and easy spell that is usually taught to beginning wizards and witches. Once cast, this spell will make a light on the tip of the casters wand, allowing them to see, very similar to a flashlight. This Charm is very useful, as everyone needs light, and is very quick to master. The Wand Lighting Charm is the basis of wand casting and helps wizards and witches learn about how to cast spells without the worry of backfire. Many spells play off of this certain spell. 
To cast the Wand Lighting Charm, a wizard or witch must say the correct pronuncation, Lumos (LOO-mos), while moving the wand forward, and then up in a backwards loop. If correct, the tip of the wand will light and a soft yellow glow will be emmited. 
There are many different colors that can be seen from this spell and only a few are correct. If one is focusing too much on the spell, the light will be scarlet or red. If one is focusing not enough on the spell, the light will be a pearl white or a white of some sort. If the spell is a nice yellow, the spell is perfect. One can control the different levels of light that is needed but the color must always stay the same.  
There is a counter to this charm called the Wand Extinguishing Charm. 
Both of these spells are taught in Year 1 of Defense Against the Dark Arts and Charms .
==History==
The first recorded appearance was in the 18th century, credited to the Ministry of Magic Unspeakable, Levina Monkstaley. It was in the year of 1772 when she dropped her prized quill and used the Wand Lighting Charm to find it, surprising all of the employees when the tip of her wand lit up. 
==Uses==
This spell is used to make a light that will let wizards and witches see in the dark when they cannot turn on a light. One can also use this spell to keep away creatures that do not like lights and for avoiding back situations or foes. This spell also bring amusement to young wizards and witches who have not seen much magic or are quite bored. Sometimes, in the Ministry of Magic and other governments, this is used to cast votes, instead of writing it down like the Muggles do. It is a very basic and yet extrememly helpful spell. 
Category:Spell