"Now I want to make one thing clear. These definitions are not strict rules. They are just basic ways for us as Wizards and Witches to classify what a spell is and how best to learn it. if you want to go deeper into the theological discussion around magic and how to define it that is best done in your free time and honestly I would wait till you are further along in your studies." The small half goblin clapped his hands together. "Now that you all have a basic understanding of what a charm is and what this subject is about I can start to prepare you all for actually casting one. Today we will be casting the unlocking charm, now before you all get excited. All of the important doors in Hogwarts are spelled against this charm so don't go thinking you can use it for mischief." Waving his small arms the Charms Professor summoned a number of padlocks from behind his desk, then began to float towards and land in front of each student. "The incantation for this spell is Alohomora, pronounced ah-LOH-ho-MOR-ah, and the wand movement is as follows." Flitwick then moved his wand in a backward S, repeating the gesture three times before speaking. "Now please spend the rest of the lesson attempting said spell, if you complete it then please call me over. Let's say, the first person to do so will earn 50 points. Begin."