Imperio

[Lisa]

No: HPFGUIDX 176707

Laura Lynn Walsh:
>
> Why is Imperio considered an Unforgiveable?  Yes, I know it forces a
> person to act against his/her will, but there are some circumstances
> in which that might be the best thing for the person.  When Harry
> Imperio'ed the Death Eater (can't remember his name right now) when
> they were in Gringotts, it didn't hurt him.  It actually protected  
> him from
> further harm.  Even when fake Moody demonstrated it in DADA, it
> wasn't "bad" enough that it couldn't be used on students to 
demonstrate
> its effects.  Rather than calling it an Unforgiveable, I would call 
it a
> Be-Prepared-to-Defend-Its-Use-in-Court-able.

Lisa:

I think the taking of one's freedom of choice is what is what makes 
it unforgiveable, no matter what the circumstances.  Who is anyone 
else to decide what is best for me?  And where do you draw the line?  

Lisa