Tobi looked at the Huffie Prefect. He'd managed to say in fewer words more or less what he'd been trying to get across.

Why is everyone so much better at that.. that.. TALKING thing than I am?

Copernicus raised his hand. "I hate to say it, sir, but I think a certain amount of public opinion and government policy has to be taken into account. We could argue all day about whether or not someone means to do an Unforgiveable or if they really are bad, but the law says it's wrong. That will always color whether or not the spell is considered Dark."

"Good question, Toussaint. It is this very issue that freed many wizards during the time of Voldemort, when they were acquitted because they were acting under the Imperius curse. Two points." Kazimeriz nodded at the girl.

"Yes... The Ministry has identified three curses as Unforgivable, indeed, and they are almost globally accepted as Unforgivable. So the law of the land you are in does play a factor- what is considered an arrestable curse in Britian may not be in Romania or Peru."

Kazimeriz's lips peeled back in a crusty, wicked grin. "Conversely, one could argue that I am so old that I have nothing to lose if I suffer a stint in Azkaban." He did not lower his wand.

"That is debatable, Miss Greingoth. There are extenuating circumstances. However, are you now saying that it is not merely my intentions that matter, but the effect of what I cast?" He raised an eyebrow, his wand still on the Andrews girl.

Kazimeriz turned his wand on Tobi and with lightning reflexes, cast a spell. A jet of bright red light issued from his wand with a loud BANG! ...and streamers and confetti spilled down on the glittery lad from above his head. "PRECISELY. Curses require focus and will to be properly cast. You cannot properly cast a curse without intending harm-- it will not work. Therefore, if you take it upon yourself to cast a curse, knowing what the spell does, you are therefore accepting the responsibility of the spell -- and acting with the knowledge that, if you are casting a truly harmful curse, you may in fact be punished for dark arts. Five points."

Kazimeriz turned to young Mr. Morgan, watching as he bounced about to get attention. He smirked. "How very kind of you to volunteer, Mr. Morgan. Please step forward."

He looked at Denton and Copernicus. "You both have valid points. However, there are specific circumstances in which certain Unforgivables are permitted by law. For example, in the time of Voldemort all Aurors were permitted to used the Unforgivables; it was considered a necessary course of action to complete our mission. Also, in certain settings Unforgivables may be used for the purpose of academics."

He turned toward Morgan, a dangerous grin on his craggy, wrinkled face. "I see you have attempted to manage your ear hair situation for the moment. Bravo." He turned to the class. "Who here can name the Unforgivable curses and state what their effect is?"

Cam hesitantly raised his hand. "Um... Well there's the Cruciatus Curse which tortures the victim. Then there's the Imperio Curse which lets the caster control their victim and... there's the Killing Curse," he gulped, "which kills the victim."

Killing was scary, it was super scaaary.

Dominic listened to the Professor as he reminded them that curses required focus and the will to cast in order to be successful. Continuing to listen, he raised his hand again at the next question. "Professor, Sir, the three unforgivable curses are the Cruciatus Curse, which produces excruciating pain on its victim, the Imperius Curse, which places the victim under complete control by the caster, and lastly, the Killing Curse, which I believe the effect is in its name."

Copernicus raised his hand. "The Imperius, sir? It subverts the victim's will so that he or she must do what the caster desires. It is also the easiest of the three Unforgivables to overcome."

Tobi winced as the confetti flew at him, pieces getting stuck in his hair raised his glittery hand again. "The Imperius Curse takes control of the mind of its victim, it can be thrown off with great effort, and strength of will."

Freya raised her hand yet again, "The unforgivable curses would be the Imperius curse, the Cruciatus curse, and the Killing curse. The imperius curse is used in order to control another human being or animal in order to have them behave in a way they normally would not. The curse makes it relatively easy to penetrate security and retrieve information from unwilling parties. The Cruciatus curse delivers a crippling blow of pain to the victim, often resulting in the loss of movement and if used excessively can deliver such a shock that the person will eventually collapse or suffer from psychological damages. The killing curse is used for the exact reason it is named, to kill another living being." Freya didn't dare say the incantation for the last curse, just the thought of that green light coming out of her wand was unpleasant. And with the way her wand had been acting, it wouldn't entirely surprise her either.

The Avada Kedavra Curse or the Killing Curse. It's intent is to kill the person whom the Curse has been aimed at. You must focus all your attention on performing the curse.

The Cruciatus Curse which will cause excruciating pain to the person the curse is aimed at.

The Imperius Curse which enable the caster to take over the castees free will. Persons under the Imperius Curse are suppose to have no free will and are acting on the orders of the person who casts the curse. As you said a number of people used that defense following Voldemorts two rises to power.

Can a professor perform one of the Unforgivable Curses on a student and not go to Azkaban?

One more thing professor, I would hate for you to spend you declining years in Azkaban."

"Both the intentions and the effect matter, sir, as they go hand-in-hand," she said. "The curse is cast because of the intent. After the fact, the effects happen because of the curse. No matter what you state your intent is in casting an Unforgivable, the fact is that the effects of that Unforgivable will remain same. Therefore, if a person does choose to cast Crucio, or any other Unforgivable," she said, glancing over at Elizabeth, "...then they should indeed fear Azkaban."

Anna knew the Unforgivables and what their effects were, but she couldn't decide whether or not she should raise her hand to answer. She was already the addressing the professor, yet she was actually addressing him on a different matter...or slightly different matter...than the one he'd questioned. Not wanting to waste any more time, Anna began talking while raising her hand at the same time. "The Unforgivables are Avada Kedavra, or the Killing Curse, which has the effect of killing a person; Crucio, which causes a person great pain or insanity; and the Imperius Curse, which causes the victim to be under the command of the caster," she said.

Greeeeeeat. Well. At least he'd die a hero. Maybe the minstrels would write songs of his heroism. Maybe he should have written out a will. Maybe his MUM would come and rip KazimeraBULLYZ's ears off and feed them to him...

Plymouth got up and walked to the front of the room, dragging his feet. "I hear they serve Troll Booger stew in Azkaban. Just saying," Plymouth told his Professor, just in case, you know, he really DID plan on using an Unforgiviable and maiming/killing Plymouth execution style in front of everyone.

Aw. Crud. "Sir. I'd like to volunteer to be cursed instead of Plymouth," Copernicus put his head on the desk and raised his hand. He owed Plymouth and Cela, afterall, so this was his payment.

Herminny raised her hand and said,"The cruciatus curse, Imperius curse, and Avada Kadavra. The Cruciatus curse causes the victum intense excruciating pain. The imperius curse put a person or thing under you're control and you can make them do anything. And finally Avada Kadavra kills it's victim".

Kazimeriz grinned. "Your concern is touching."

"Except in certain specific circumstances, this is true. Therefore, it is your duty as wizards and witches to know what you are capable of, and to cast responsibly... I have seen many a wizard carted off to Azkaban because he or she acted with intent in the heat of a moment and then lived to regret that decision." Kazimeriz eyed his students, hoping that this message would sink in.

Professor Kazimeriz smiled at the boy. "Actually, that would be an improvement over what they actually serve." His attention was diverted by another victim student. Kettleburn. Of course. "Kettleburn, it is good of you to volunteer. Step forward and join us." He grinned dangerously at the boy.

Abby couldn't believe the two Ravenclaws. I thought they were the intelligent house around here. She raises her hand. "Professor, girls scream much louder the guys, and I imagine you've been looking for an excuse to use the Cruciatus Curse on me. I would like to volunteer." Of course Abby is volunteering because she doesn't think the professor is going to use the Cruciatus Curse on anyone.

"Thank you, Miss Wright, but for the moment two vict--er, volunteers shall suffice." He smirked at the boys.

Copernicus shuffled to the front of the room and put on that stoic face again. "Sir, you can just curse me twice. Plymouth doesn't have to volunteer."

"I would not dream of denying Morgan the opportunity to participate." He smirked at the boys. "Before we begin this little demonstration, who can name one of the lesser curses? Something that is not classified as Unforgivable?"

"The Body Bind Curse I believe its incantation is Petrificus Totalus."

Anna eyed Plymouth, Copernicus, and the professor. Professor Kazimeriz wasn't really going to curse them, was he? Yikes. Anna slowly raised her hand, wondering if the answers she and her classmates provided would end up being the curses casted on poor Plymouth and Copernicus. "There's the Babbling Curse. This curse causes the victim to babble and not be able to form coherent words or sentences," she said.

Volunteeers? Well that Plymouth was suuuch a meanie-head that he had to raise his hand. "There's the Blasting Curse, professor."

Oh EVEN better! Now his mother would be CHILDLESS, too??? Copernicus was SO dense! Plymouth gave Copernicus the look he deserved, the "YOU ARE RIDICULOUS" look and crossed his arms.


"Conjunctivitis Curse ... I can deal with a little red eye, I guess." Plymouth was hoping his CLASSMATES were smart and not suggesting HORRIBLE things for KaziMEANIz to use on him. And his brainless brother.

Ana raised her hand "For example Reducto, the Reductor Curse"

"Simplistic, but it is a start." He waved his wand toward the board and the words "Body Bind Curse" appeared on the board. "Miss Wright, you will cast this curse on either Morgan or Kettleburn. Choose only one of them as your victim. Boys, I trust you mastered your shield charms in the first part of the lesson." He gave them a wicked grin and then stepped back to allow Wright the opportunity to cast her curse on either boy.

Abby gives the Slytherin a dirty look. Is he crazy? I'll admit Mr. Morgan can be a pain in the posterior, but the blasting curse!! That blast things into itty bitty little pieces. They would have to pick Morgan up with a pair of tweezers.