Harry vs. AK Curse (re: vanquishing LV)

[Brenda M.]

No: HPFGUIDX 110016

>>> Luckdragon recalls:
> Imagine what terror a ghostly Voldemort could bring. <<<

Brenda now:
Hiya Brenda! ;)
Oh god Ghost!Voldy!Mort is *not* a pleasant thought. The ghost 
trapped in display case (bound by anti-apparition jinx and necessary 
protection of course) in the National Museum of History of DADA, 
however, is a great way of finish him up, IMO. *giggles*


>>> I just have a difficult time believing Harry can bring himself to
kill. <<<

Well the lad came really close to killing Sirius in PoA and that was 
before his hormones started racing like crazy.

And this is my personal humble opinion of course, but I believe any 
human being is capable of committing such indictable crimes in 
certain situations. The question lies how far one must be pushed and 
how much control can be exerted.


>>> Even when Bellatrix fought Sirius leading to his demise Harry 
was unable to perform the death curse with conviction despite his 
anger and grief. <<<

Brenda:

Again this is my humble opinion but I don't know if Harry holds such 
high 'opinion' on AK curse. Let me explain:

1. First time he learns of Ak curse, Crouchy!Moody states that it 
requires much practice before gets it right. He goes on to say he 
will probably just get nose bleed if a student tried.
2. Harry is the only known wizard to survive AK curse (not counting 
Lily's sacrifice here)
3. He survives another AK in graveyard scene, through Priori 
Incantatum effect.

So Harry must know that if he wishes to actually kill someone he 
needs some practice. And there is a chance it will not work, he 
himself is the living proof of that, regardless of circumstantial 
luck.

The situation regarding Bellatrix in Department of Mysteries:

1. Bella Crucio-ed Neville and Ginny (?)
2. Bella used a different spell to send Sirius behind the veil (I 
believe it was the red light, not green light)

Seems to me that Cruciatus curse might have been a more appealing 
option for Harry than AK. It must be easier (for a first-time user) 
than AK, he has seen it being used many times that night, and he 
probably wanted to cause more pain for Bella before finishing her 
off, if he thought he could.


Brenda