Wizard Ethics

[Arthur Weasley]

No: HPFGUIDX 1232

The previous discussion of wizard charms and spells to change things 
for somewhat dubious purposes (ie. engorgement charm) makes me wonder 
about the ethics classes needed to prevent all kinds of abuses in the 
Wizard world.  

If the date doesn't turn out so well, they might just use the old 
memory loss charm to remove all the bad thoughts.  One could easily 
cover up one's actions with this method.  Time turners could make it 
hard to convict people of crimes because they can be at two places at 
the same time.  Why not make everyone believe you are wealthier than 
you are with just the wave of the old wand?  For that matter, change 
your appearance with polyjuice potion and have the time of your life 
with the beautiful people while pretending you are one of them.  The 
possibilities are endless.  There must be some strict rules of 
conduct needed to keep everyone on the up and up.  We're not even 
talking about murder and heavy crimes; just the everyday misdemeanors 
by all those young wizards fresh out of school!