I think one part of it is subtlety. In Harry Potter, there are potions and wands and magic words. In LoTR, the magic is much more... organic. There is no flashy display of colours or something, it just... happens.
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The Warrior Hobbit
Nīn o Chithaeglir, lasto beth daer;
Rimmo nīn Bruinen, dan in Ulaer!
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