Re: Lily, Sev, Mary, dark magic
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Imperius: To stop a rampaging lunatic under those circumstances where stunning or Petrificus and similar spells might be deadly (because of danger of falling - such as if the lunatic is airborne). Hmm, it can be used on non-humans. I would love to use it to keep my home pest-free - convince them they want to go elsewhere.
AK: depends on your take on when killing is justified or not (see mercy killing). But the spell is completely legal on non-humans (even sentient non-human beings, if we take 'Moody' literally, but I don't know if that is indeed the case). So it's instant pesticide that doesn't go into the food chain as well as a humane way to kill food animals.
Sectumsempra: surgery. Amputating a gangrenous limb, removing a tumor. The original use of C-section - saving the fetus of a dying woman. With much practice and control - it can become the magical equivalent of laser surgery - no more glasses.
Sorry, can't come up with uses for Cruciatus. Not unmodified.
Why are there no limitations on memory charms? Love potions? Most other behavior modifying potions and spells?
AK: depends on your take on when killing is justified or not (see mercy killing). But the spell is completely legal on non-humans (even sentient non-human beings, if we take 'Moody' literally, but I don't know if that is indeed the case). So it's instant pesticide that doesn't go into the food chain as well as a humane way to kill food animals.
Sectumsempra: surgery. Amputating a gangrenous limb, removing a tumor. The original use of C-section - saving the fetus of a dying woman. With much practice and control - it can become the magical equivalent of laser surgery - no more glasses.
Sorry, can't come up with uses for Cruciatus. Not unmodified.
Why are there no limitations on memory charms? Love potions? Most other behavior modifying potions and spells?