[HPforGrownups] The Limits on Magic (kinda long)

[Amanda Lewanski]

No: HPFGUIDX 6402

Caius Marcius wrote:

> But there are limits on
> what medical magic can effect:  The case of Mad-Eye Moody is perhaps
> the best example: he is hideously scarred from his many battles with
> Dark Wizards, and has lost (though the details of his encounters
> remain frustratingly vague) a leg, an eye, and part of his nose.  For
> some reason, his injuries could not be repaired.  This may be due to
> the design of the Dark Wizards' hexes, which we may assume are
> intended to be irreversible.

Do not overlook the peculiarity of Moody's character. He might easily have
opted not to have the damage repaired, for some reason that seemed good to
him. Or was it stated anywhere, that I am not recalling, that his injuries
could not be mended?

Otherwise, wonderful thoughtful commentary as usual.

--Amanda