*raises hand* I'm not sure... I think magic that is used for evil purposes.

:lazily raises hand: "Magic that goies against wizarding laws....."

"But not all magical creatures are inherently dark, right? They're not all out to get us people." [/b][/quote]
Well, actually, I'm wondering it myself. I'm hoping by the end of this class we will be able to tell a dark creature from a common beast...

Don't worry, Sakura Kura, we are only using logic, trust yourself and tell what do you think.

*raises her hand*

"I think the past speaks enough of why we need to learn it. I mean, Grindewald nor 'The Dark Lord' (makes sarcastic quoting marks in the air with her fingers) were the first Dark Wizards, and I highly doubt they'll be the last. As long as there are people willing to submit to others in this world, there will be people who take it upon themselves to lead."

"A Dark art is any spell used with evil intent."

Dark Arts is a type of magic that is considerd *evil*, it can be used to hurt, cause harm, and even kill others.

"Dark Arts? In my opinion, Dark Arts are any sort of magic used against another person, in order to harm for one's own purposes. They are sometimes dangerous, and never used for the good of anybody. Any sort of magic that you do that brings someone else down while putting you in power over them is Dark, I think. The Dark Arts magics are conceived with the intent of evil for power."

"I agree with the Gurl who's not a psycio! That's great---and thanks! It very Logical to use logic! bwahaha!"

"Nice answer and I completely agree."

"Dark arts", are considered to be magic done or used in an evil intention. Magic that is "forbidden", so to speak. Magic that only the "cursed" do.

"well isnt it really just learning protenction?" ashley says "well not just protection but being able to understand the spells we use and are taught. Its about knowing when and when not to use certian spells and how to use them. its like being one with the subject?"

The Dark Arts differ from other forms of magic in the intent of the wizard using it. Most magic is relatively neutral--it can be used for bad or good. Some magic, however, is evil in it's intention through and though.

"Ya you have a good point with the Tickling charm there. I mean just a simple charm could be used in that way."

"That's ture, and a tickle charm can also be used for fun! I also heard that scientists would put a dripper above someone's head and the water that would drip down, even though only one drop would make the person go insane, but water's used to keep people alive, so maybe it's just the intention of the person"

"Good point...."

Arkee laughed. "I don't think that's a Dark spell. It's not intended for torture, and probably isn't powerful enough to make someone go insane. Good idea, though!"

thats a charm....itz differnt than Dark Arts spells

I've a theory as to why some kind of magics are considered Dark. *raising hand* First for they are illigal, people are frightened of whatever magic that can hurt or harm them some way or another. It may consist of ways that are violent, and even in mythology it's said that Dark Magic was the magic demons feeds of...

"and yes it does depend on the person who is casting the spell right?"

"I think it has to be meant to hurt people, regardless of who is casting it and what the spell is."

"Thank you! That's exactly what I'm saying, it doesn't matter what the spell does, it's the intent behind it." Riley says enthusiastically.

"By that reasoning any charm or spell is a Dark Art spell. You can technically use anything, you just have to be creative in the application of it. Why not just ban magic altogether, I mean it's all dangerous if used improperly."