Curses are a group of Dark spells used with intent to cause great harm. They include the Unforgivable Curses: the Cruciatus Curse (pain), Imperius Curse (control) and Killing Curse (death).
About[]
Curses are a very severe Dark Art which have a very a negative impact on the target. They cause varying levels of pain with the potential to kill or inflict life-long damage.[1] There are Dark spells which effects could be reversed with a counter-curse.[2] Eating a pickled Murtlap provides some protection from curses.[3]
Certain curses and defences are taught to students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry during Defence Against the Dark Arts.[4]
Known curses[]
| Curse | Notes |
|---|---|
| Babbling Curse | Induces uncontrollable, continuous babbling.[5] |
| Curse of the Bogies | Causes the target to develop a strong cold. They will collapse if it is not treated.[6] |
| Full Body-Bind Curse | Paralyses the target.[7] |
| Leg-Locker Curse | Binds legs together.[8] |
| Transmogrifian Torture | Unknown[5] |
Unforgivable Curses[]
| Curse | Notes |
|---|---|
| Cruciatus Curse | Inflicts excuriating pain upon the victim. |
Notes and sources[]
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 23
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 11
- ↑ Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: An A-Z of Fantastic Beasts (Murtlap)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 6
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 9
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 9
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 16
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 13