Harry's Use of Cruciatus curse

[Danielle Arnt]

No: HPFGUIDX 109880

I didn't see anything about this in the FAQ, so I'm not sure if it's been discussed before.  I found it very disturbing that Harry attempted to use the cruciatus curse on Bellatrix.  If it's an unforgiveable curse, shouldn't he be sent to Azkaban for using it?  Or, is it ok to use against Death Eaters or defending oneself against those who do use unforgiveable curses?  I don't think "righteous anger" would be an excuse or anyone could claim it.  Perhaps, because Harry tried to use the curse but essentially failed because it only hit Bellatrix but didn't cause her pain, he might not actually have been seen to have used it.  

Hhmm.  Interesting, though,that Dumbledore doesn't say anything about it at the end of the book and Harry doesn't unload his conscience about it--or will it be something Voldemort will use against him in the future?

Any one have any thoughts about this?

Danie in Alabama

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