OOP: How to cast an Unforgiveable

[medeacallous]

No: HPFGUIDX 63227

Re: the current discussion about Harry 'focusing his anger' to cast 
a proper Cruciatus etc:

I'm not sold on Crouch!Moody's and Bellatrix's (sp?) 
characterisation of how to cast Crucio, and I also disagree with 
what I've read so far about needing to 'want' to kill someone in 
order for AK to work.

I personally think that it's more a matter of how adept you are at 
casting the spells - haven't the Unforgiveables been described 
elsewhere in Canon as very advanced magic?

I don't say that evil intent plays no part, but I think it's more 
about practice and tutelage from a skilled mentor, when it comes to 
the Unforgiveables.  Otherwise, it would be much too dangerous, 
IMO.  If all it took was sufficient focussed hatred and intent, then 
resentful teenagers, drunken husbands and battered wives would be 
using them all over the place.  

And as for the strict repercussions for using the Unforgiveables 
being a deterrent, well... capital punishment exists all over the 
world, and that doesn't deter people.  

I prefer to think that the Unforgiveables are not only illegal and 
culturally-frowned-upon, but also an exclusive, advanced brand of 
magic that requires focussed work and guidance to perfect.

Therefore, I doubt that Harry could teach himself to cast AK or 
Cruciatus - at least, not without actually practicing on living 
creatures, which I *doubt* will happen.  At least, I hope not.

MC