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I assume by now, you already have a wand. For some reason if you don't, you may be in a tight position. Read this book again when you learn to properly have your materials ready. In any case, I shall assume that you have your wand in a location handy to you.

I. The first step in casting a spell, is to properly grip your wand. Do not grip it so hard that you imagine that it is your aggravating classmate's neck, but maintain a firm grip so that you can easily move your wand in all directions, but making sure that it isn't going to fall out easily or stolen by your evil
ex-girlfriend/boyfriend.

ll. Next you must make sure that you and your wand have a straight connection. You need to channel your energy into this medium which helps you direct your energy. Just imagine a rushing river and take note of how the river may wind and turn but the water continues to flow despite of this. A few bulletins if you cannot feel the connection between you and your wand below.

◦ While it is possible to skip this step, and just directly cast a spell without connecting with your wand, it can be quite dangerous and diminish the strength of your spells. Think of your wand as an extension of your hand, and a part of your soul. You need to be able to know it's there, to use it.

◦ If you cannot achieve this step, you may be an impatient little scoundrel who doesn't follow the book but decides that it's too easy for him/her. However, you may have an emotion turmoil such as a grudge or something you've never been able to forgive yourself for, that may be blocking the connection between you and outside forces. You must relax, and then sort everything out to correctly make the flow between you and your wand to reach your full potential.

lll. Finally, you have reached the last step. The last step to just not worry about anything when you grab your wand and begin to cast a spell (which we will deal with in the next section). You must not hesitate when firing a spell or it may backfire at you. Remember the connection between you and your wand, grip it with force, and just let out your controlled stream of energy through your arm, through your wand, and out at the desired target (which is not and should not be your teacher's head).

I assume by now as always that you have read the previous two sections. If you have not, go back right now and read those two sections. You are forbidden from going any farther if you haven't.

l. Sometimes just performing a spell with the incantation isn't enough. IT'S TOO WEAK, FOOL. There are different ways of powering up a spell, I shall name the three most common ones in this section. I hope you've have been practicing your magic control, and creation.

II. Compressing is one of the most basic spell power-ups there is. Compression of spells is the art in which a young wizard/witch performs a spell multiple times, but making sure that the spells that were cast remain on the tip of the wand and are combined into a smaller but more potent version of the spell, hence the term compression. Thinking of Kool-aid a powder based drink. As your pour more powder into the water, the flavor becomes stronger and stronger until it is too strong to be drunk. Compression is the more faster way to power up a spell, but most people vary on how many spells they can compress ranging from 1-? with the question mark representing an unknown limit. This means all magical beings can compress as many spells as they wish but it is up to the user's power if they are capable of such a task. Merlin, a famous wizard was known for his compression of advanced spells up to 20 but this was very time consuming and energy draining. The end result was a devastating spell.
This method is still widely used but the other two methods are becoming more and more popular.

lll. Extended Incantation is the art of using a spell's more unknown incantation to power it up. Sure you may know a spell's incantation as it's name but the extended incantation are sentences. To use this method, the user must first acknowledge the spell in mind, and then recite the incantation. This method is very time consuming, but the energy saved makes it very worthwhile. A single Extended Incantation can be on par to 8 spells compressed. But you leave yourself very open to other attacks when you use this method. For example the spell "Levorci." This spell causes the target to hit all surrounding walls and hard surfaces, effectively bludgeoning the opponent. Reciting the EI for this spell will increase the duration, speed, and power of the spell. The EI is below.

♫- "One heart, two bones, and three heads. Break the cycle, and send the others tipping into darkness. Rebound and reflect, but shatter the hope which was once given. Levorci!"

Since each single word powers up the spell, you could stop the incantation right in the middle and just fire the spell if you find it to be strong enough.

IV. The last method for making a spell stronger is called "Tipping." Not to be confused with

This section is just a collection of many tips and tricks that may help you with these techniques.

✩ Holding your wand incorrectly can greatly diminish the strength of a spell, and goes by very unnoticed.

✩ There are many spells in the world that have Extended Incantations, sometimes they are just hidden well in books around the school. Including this one. You've learned the EI for the spell "Levorci."

✩ Many wizards/witches have a drive (something that keeps them going) for their magic. Wether it's trying to protect their friends, or trying to make their parents proud. However rage, is a very dangerous drive for your power.

✩ This techniques vary from person to person, and not everyone is the same.

✩ Slightly flicking the tip of your wand before casting a spell, can increase the strength a bit.

✩ When waving your wand, use your wrist to effectively maneuver the motions.