Aurors and Unforgiveable Curses - Helplessness

[bleckybecs]

No: HPFGUIDX 124529


Becky (124472):

So, what I'm trying to say is, I'm sure it is the intention behind 
the spell that makes it unforgivable.

bboyminn:

Here is where we differ, and I've pointed this out in other posts. 
All magic had intention behind it, so attention alone can't be the 
key. It is a pleasurably sadistic intent that is required, but that 
can't be the complete key, because not that may people can really 
muster that level of pleasurably sadistic desire to make the curses 
happen. That would lend a very limiting aspect to the Curses.

Becky now:
Apologies, I didn't make myself clear enough. I was talking about 
the original intention of whoever created those spells in the first 
place. I wasn't talking about the intentions of the person casting 
the spell in the here and now. (Although of course you may well 
still disagree!)

I totally agree with you that the person casting the spell needs to 
put more hatred / sadistic desire or whatever behind it for it to 
work properly. 

Bboyminn:
Good point on the single purpose nature of the Unforgivables.

Becky:
Thanks! :)

Becky