The Unforgivables Curses : what about Petrificus Totalus ?

[Ali]

No: HPFGUIDX 94990

 Del wrote:

>>> Another point I've been bothered with is the use of some other 
curses that have not been described as either unforgivable or even 
forbidden.

Petrificus Totalus, in particular, disturbs me a lot. It seems to me
that it should fall in the Unforgivable category as well, because :
 1. It annihilates one's freedom of action
 2. It can easily allow some horrendous crimes to be committed. >>>

Ali:

I believe that the difference between this curse and the 
Unforgiveables is that it *can* be relatively easily blocked. This 
makes it very different from the others.

I think that there are large number of curses which could kill, maim 
or cause untold damage or pain. But it is only the Unforgiveables 
that have the combination of intent, taking away self-determination 
and unblockability (for the majority of wizards, anyway).

Ali