[HPforGrownups] Dark Magic

[Torsten]

No: HPFGUIDX 53605

Ffred:
>Frankly I can't see any positive purpose in the cruciatus, but the imperius
>could certainly be used for defensive as well as hostile purposes (suppose a
>wizard was being attacked by a group of muggles, for example)

There are peaceful/helpful uses for Imperio, too... Preventing a panic, allowing someone 
to overcome hysteria or fear (of heights, water, whatever) in dangerous situations, 
especially since it enables the 'victim' to perform extraordinary physical tasks - 
"Imperio! You will make that dangerous jump from the window of the burning building 
even though you're panicking and afraid of heights, and you will land perfectly without 
harming yourself", something like this. Of course, there's always the question wether 
another spell might have solved the situation just as well.

-Torsten