I would find it interesting if you tied the idea of "oral magic" in with other types. It seems strange to me that wizards can only speak to snakes. This idea of an oral magic might help explain why certain Wizards are better at languages, even those of creatures like the Mermen, than others. Maybe some have some of this magic and it manifests itself in varying degrees?

I also find the idea of being able manipulate emotions with it interesting. Again, that could be used to explain why some wizards are more charismatic and inspirational besides for just their personality. Dumbledore and Voldemort being good examples that I can readily think of. Maybe they are literally magical at getting others to do certain things. Harry has this same charisma to a degree as well.

I have not seen either of these concepts in fanfiction/canon, nor your working concept.

 

I think this is partly canon, at least on Voldemort's part. Remember young Riddle's "commanding voice" and his ability to make others do what he wanted? it's reminiscent of how Saruman's speech was magically compelling in The Two Towers. A variant of a wandless Confundus perhaps.

 

I see what you are saying and agree. I think that I more meant that it has not really been explored in anything that I have read and given a definite name and system. It would be interesting to read an exploration of this as its own branch of magic, rather than just a wandless spell. Though, now that I think about it, it could be fun to read a story with such magic as you allude to.

 

Most of the time when i come up with something new i follow a few basic steps. In short, first my character will need some sort of inspiration based on canon. And then he will have to study and practice, both the "safe" type of practice (With someone else) and the real one testing on unsuspecting people. I may write this differently, sometimes i will just "show" a flashback or resume everything, etc, it depends. That's because of the rules i have established, i have a bunch of notes and different steps for different types of magic. Anyway, that's just my opinion. Oh and Phoenix Song is a valid option as well, its described as if it was coming from inside i believe, and different people feel different things.

 

Yeah, I think this oral magic should be its own category, and it would seem plausible that Dumbledore and Voldemort could have used something similar. The connection to phoenix song, about how it affects people differently, is an excellent one. Having the ability to coerce others, or at least whittle away at reluctance to obey or something could work. Likewise, a leader would be able to inspire others to follow them or raise the spirits of the ones already following him.

 

I think the idea of "Oral Magic", maybe you should come up with a different name for it though, has a lot of potential. However it seems to me that it might be something to use in conjunction to legilimency at least for the compulsion part, as humans take in most of our information about the world through our vision, and also 'eyes are the gateway to the soul/mind' so that would allow the magic to take root if you will.

 

A bit like the 'Words' in the Denarian series (without tye whole neck stretching and what have you)? It's a great idea.

 

It was, really. That was such a weird thing to write and she didn't even give that plausible an explanation for it. Just "I tried to make the sounds you did, took me a couple of tries though". OH COME ON. :facepalm

 

Seeing as languages are just sounds people make, I don't see what's wrong with it.

 

I just have to say it; the first time I saw this thread title I thought you were referring to parseltongue as a magic way to give oral sex. I'm not sure if I'm the only one, but you might want to change your name for that branch of magic

 

My first instinct was to come in here and say, "In fan fiction, Parseltongue always leads to 'oral' magic."

My second instinct was to think that the difference between shit-posting and being funny is down to the number of thumbs up you get... of which there is no guarantee.