The obvious hazard of a magical existence? Dealing with magic. Even Muggle schools can be a treacherous place to send your adolescent child, to say nothing of the added oomph a teenager with a wand could bring to a prank war. At least there’s some security. Whisper “Finite Incantatem” and (terrible Latin aside) you’ll undo the spells that are vexing you.
Top 10 Coolest Harry Potter Spells
From incantations that protect against the dark arts to charms that will stuff a week's worth of luggage into your purse, TIME takes a look at the best spells from J.K. Rowling's famous wizards