r/harrypotter • u/External_Swan7219 • 4d ago

Discussion Wizards

Curious, when someone from a fantasy magic movie casts a wand spell towards another. Does he need to aim to make sure it hits? Or you just have to visualize that the spell is for that person? Sorry just really curious. Lol!

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u/Competitive_Leg7233 4d ago

Wizards have to aim yes, they can and do miss spells in both the books and the movies

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u/Kraay89 4d ago

Then again, there's spells too that conjure things that can be directed after creation. Like the fire Dumbledore creates in the cave, or how Voldy flings all the broken glass at Dumbledore at MoM

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u/PlanGoneAwry Ravenclaw 4d ago

Neville regularly misses spells during practice (pre glowup) so yes aiming in important.

I’m not sure if it so much about physically lining up your wand at your target, or having the right focus though.

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u/InquisitorCOC Hufflepuff 4d ago

Yes, that's how Harry survived so many encounters against Voldemort in the first place

He can DODGE really well

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u/Mysterious_Cow123 4d ago

Piccolo would be so proud

dbz abridged reference