April 18th, 1890
Source III speaks of restraining anger through the use of a cloth and written and spoken word. Modern magical practices in Europe focus on channeling magic through a wand made of wood, but ancient peoples did not have such luxuries. They were forced to find other materials through which they could channel magic, and often relied on physical touch as much as words to produce magic. I believe the linen cloth, like wands, may have served as an outlet for magic—which is not disprovable, considering how fashion houses use fabrics to display their charmwork.
The runes produced a pattern comparable to the syllables in a spoken spell. That, combined with the spoken intention to see the spell through, allowed the magic to run its course. Modern magic does not only rely on a simple cantation and movement, though. Some spells, especially ones fueled by intense emotions (such as anger in this case) require an emotional backing such as happiness or faith. For a spell aimed at entirely changing one's emotions, it's not difficult to believe the wizard's emotions would be taken into account.
The runes produced a pattern comparable to the syllables in a spoken spell. That, combined with the spoken intention to see the spell through, allowed the magic to run its course. Modern magic does not only rely on a simple cantation and movement, though. Some spells, especially ones fueled by intense emotions (such as anger in this case) require an emotional backing such as happiness or faith. For a spell aimed at entirely changing one's emotions, it's not difficult to believe the wizard's emotions would be taken into account.
Holly Scrimgeour, Slytherin
* It is 184 words but Holly refuses to write anything less so I apoloigize.
Also just assume she knows more than me >.>
— set by MJ <3 —