Lumos Maxima is the incantation to a charm that can be used to produce a blinding flash of bright white light from the tip of the wand[1]. This light can be thrown far off of the wand, illuminating the surrounding area for several minutes after its initial casting before darkening once more[3].
To cast it, one must flick their wand, then draw it back and flick it a second time, after which it will light, as noted in chapter thirty-two of Extreme Incantations by Violeta Stitch[1]. The spellbook also included a diagram depicting the proper casting of this spell[1].
At the end of the 1992-1993 school year, Professor Filius Flitwick assigned his second year Charms students this charm to practise in the summer before their third year[1]. He allowed them to use Extreme Incantations to learn it and to help them[1].
Practitioners[]
- Albus Dumbledore[3]
- Filius Flitwick[1]
- Harry Potter[1]
- Violeta Stitch[1]
- All other second year students[1]
Etymology[]
The incantation is derived from the incantation for its predecessor, "Lumos", and the Latin word "maxima", which means "very great" or "greatest".
See also[]
- Wandlight
- Lumos
- Lumos Solem
- Lumos Duo
Behind the scenes[]
- "Lumos Maxima" was used to introduce The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to fans by illuminating Hogwarts Castle.
- This spell was created for the third film and does not make an appearance in any of the novels.
- This is the greatest variation of the Wand-Lighting Charm.
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film) (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter