The unforgivable curse argument

colwilrin colwilrin at yahoo.com
Thu Jul 26 03:51:46 UTC 2007


No: HPFGUIDX 172904

I admittedly have not read the new 700+ postings to the list, but 
picked up this point in the many that I did read.  Many are upset 
that Harry used the Crucio curse.  I am not, for one specific 
reason.  In the US (where I am from...and have spent the last 48 
hours taking the lawyer's bar admittance examination), the use of 
deadly force is allowed, and justified when one is in a position of 
fear of imminent death to oneself or another.  

When Harry used the Crucio curse, he was in a battle situation.  
Voldemort and the DE's were intent on killing both Harry and those 
who supported Harry.  In any US court, Harry's actions would be 
justified under Self-Defense. 

I am not sure of how other countries view self defense, but I presume 
that most would have some sort of self-defense provisions.

I was actually a bit happy when Harry finally got serious and fought 
fire with fire.  I never wanted him to AK anyone...but he used the 
force necessary to protect himself...and I was thrilled by it.  Just 
as I was thrilled when Molly asserted herself enough to dispatch 
Bellatrix.  Way to go girl!

Colwilrin





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