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Cassirin · 04-23-2004, 03:36 AM

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Considering the size of dragons and giants, does the Conjunctivitis Curse work as well on them as it does on say another wizard? How long does the spell last? I mean is it necessary to use a counter curse to remove its effects?

That's a good question, Mrs. Weasley. The normal virus probably wouldn't affect non-humans, but this is a spell... therefore, it creates the equivalent in its host. However, once the spell has acted, it leaves behind an actual disease: Conjuntivitis (aka Pink Eye). So, the spell would dissipate as the disease would, usually with medication and eyedrops to help. There are countercurses that would assist in healing it faster. I'm not going to tell you more about that now, because that will be part of your homework.

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Professor, isn't this hurting the frogs? Is there some kind of potion we could give them to make it less....grisly?

Anhaire, of course there is some pain to the frogs, but I promised them a lovely retirement if they put up with this. And, on the bright side, they aren't participating in a Muggle science class, which would be much worse by far. I've already brewed their antidotes, so please don't worry.

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Would you say a potion for human, wizards, would have the same effect on animals?  Also, from a scale of 0 to 10, how dangerous, and illegal, would you say this curse is? Why is it called a *curse* and not a 'hex'?

Potions are different from spells in that they interact directly with your body systems. You would have to speak to Professor Airlia about this particular potion; in fact, I would offer 5 points to the first person who could bring us an answer back to my office. On a scale of 0 to 10, I would say this curse is really only a mild 3 or 4. It is annoying and can incapacitate you, but in and of itself, it isn't that deadly. It also isn't illegal, although there are always statutes in place that forbid public cursings for no good reason. It is called a curse, however, because it is more serious than say a Stinging Hex that has a very temporary and nearly harmless effect.

Alright, are there any other questions? Please continue to try the curse out on your frog. If you are finished successfully, feel free to retrieve a vial of antidote from my desk. A few drops should take care of it. When the puffiness recedes, you may try again.

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Cassirin Legacy!! Manticore Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nom nom nom Posts: 43,200 Hogwarts RPG Name: Mercer Branxton Ravenclaw Seventh Year x7 x8	Made of Awesome \| Ern-la the Best-wa \| TZ's Apogee Quote: Considering the size of dragons and giants, does the Conjunctivitis Curse work as well on them as it does on say another wizard? How long does the spell last? I mean is it necessary to use a counter curse to remove its effects? That's a good question, Mrs. Weasley. The normal virus probably wouldn't affect non-humans, but this is a spell... therefore, it creates the equivalent in its host. However, once the spell has acted, it leaves behind an actual disease: Conjuntivitis (aka Pink Eye). So, the spell would dissipate as the disease would, usually with medication and eyedrops to help. There are countercurses that would assist in healing it faster. I'm not going to tell you more about that now, because that will be part of your homework. Quote: Professor, isn't this hurting the frogs? Is there some kind of potion we could give them to make it less....grisly? Anhaire, of course there is some pain to the frogs, but I promised them a lovely retirement if they put up with this. And, on the bright side, they aren't participating in a Muggle science class, which would be much worse by far. I've already brewed their antidotes, so please don't worry. Quote: Would you say a potion for human, wizards, would have the same effect on animals?  Also, from a scale of 0 to 10, how dangerous, and illegal, would you say this curse is? Why is it called a curse and not a 'hex'? Potions are different from spells in that they interact directly with your body systems. You would have to speak to Professor Airlia about this particular potion; in fact, I would offer 5 points to the first person who could bring us an answer back to my office. On a scale of 0 to 10, I would say this curse is really only a mild 3 or 4. It is annoying and can incapacitate you, but in and of itself, it isn't that deadly. It also isn't illegal, although there are always statutes in place that forbid public cursings for no good reason. It is called a curse, however, because it is more serious than say a Stinging Hex that has a very temporary and nearly harmless effect. Alright, are there any other questions? Please continue to try the curse out on your frog. If you are finished successfully, feel free to retrieve a vial of antidote from my desk. A few drops should take care of it. When the puffiness recedes, you may try again. __________________ ★ Dawn ★ Awakening ★ Spiritual ★ Hopeful ★ Honest