Harry using Crucio

[grindieloe]

No: HPFGUIDX 174445

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "colebiancardi" <muellem at ...> 
wrote:
>
> Quite frankly, I am still not sure Snape *used* an AK - we never got
> that question truly answered in this book.  Snape could have just
> released DD from the effects of the potion that slowed down DD's
> death.  But I could be wrong and it wouldn't be the first time.
> colebiancardi
>

Snape does not use a nonverbal spell when killing DD.  He actually 
says the incantation (AK).  

I understand the the resentment many seem to have in Harry using the 
unforgiveables, but THIS IS WAR!  There are things that happen in the 
during a war that certainly would not be called for anywhere else.  
The Carrows were using Crucio for detentions for students! No, that 
doesn't make it great that Harry used it, but Harry is human.  This 
does not tarnish Harry's moral fiber for me.  He is still a heroic, 
selfless person; it is precicely these moments that he becomes even 
more real to me.  He does occasionally succumb to the dark side of 
himself - just as the rest of us sometimes do. 

Bottom line - Harry is a hero... unforgiveables or not.

grindieloe