Nonverbal spells

[zgirnius]

No: HPFGUIDX 135740

 
> bboyminn:

>I seriously doubt we will ever see the AK-Killing Curse cast without 
words. 

zgirnius:
Actually, we've already seen it in the series. In the duel between LV 
and DD at the MOM in OotP. Voldemort uses it several times. The 
characteristic jet of green light is mentioned, and in one case LV 
engages in conversation as he casts the spell, which is identified 
specifically as the killing curse. The only time he appears to use the 
words is the very first time, when he tries to AK Harry. My assumption 
is that this is becasue he sees no need to mess with the more difficult 
nonverbal stuff if the opposition is Harry, but wants the time savings 
it gives him when dealing with Dumbledore.