If you could cast any spell, what would it be and why?

“I would use the Portus spell all of the time. Portus allows
you to turn any item into a portkey, which can take yourself or others to any
destination of your choosing. Can you imagine all of the traveling I would do?”
– Katie P., advertising
production direction

“I would cast a motivation spell and use it when I don’t
have the motivation for an early-morning workout!” – Casey L., intern

“If I could cast any spell, I’d turn myself into a
wizard mermaid! I’ve wanted to be one ever since I could swim, and the mermaids
in The Goblet of Fire were my
favorite.” – Kelsey H., advertising assistant

“It’s not a spell per say, but I’d love to be an animagus.
As long as I wasn’t a rat. Who’d want that
association?” – Brittany T., online editorial assistant

I would want to be able to read minds. Sometimes I just want
to know what people are truly thinking.” – Patty O., senior national
advertising director

“I’d love to have the ability to cast an undetectable
extension charm on my own handbag just as Hermione did in Deathly Hallows
part 1. I’d be able to carry around everything I need in a teeny purse! And
naturally, then I’d also require the Accio spell so I could summon up my
cell/keys/gloss without all the rummaging.” – Jessica D., fashion and beauty
assistant

“Forget spell casting. 
My very own flying broomstick would make it so much easier to travel to
that summer vacay.” – Karmen F., online contributing editor

And…who’s your favorite character?

“That’s a tough one. I don’t think there are many characters
I dislike. If I had to choose, I would have to say Professor McGonagall is my
favorite. I love her wit and quippy personality. She’s friendly and kind, but a
very powerful, respected, strong woman. And when duty calls, boy does she
deliver.” – Katie P.

“Hermione. She’s smart.” – Patty O.

“Ron Weasley is definitely my favorite character because he
is so adorable and always says the funniest things!” – Casey L.

“Definitely Dumbledore! He reminds me of all my
favorite teachers from over the years. And it doesn’t hurt that he’s pretty
much the most powerful wizard around.” – Kelsey H.

“Definitely Hermione. 
I relate to her, since I’m rather feisty and pretty good at trivia.” –
Karmen F.

“I can’t do it. I can’t pick just one. I love watching
Neville and Luna grow as characters, and the complexity and utter badness of
Snape. He’s just so deliciously evil.” – Brittany T.