Wand Lore / Luna / Alchemy

[Carol]

No: HPFGUIDX 181689

Carol:
> > 
> > If Harry had wanted to kill Snape, he'd have used the Killing Curse.
> 
> a_svirn:
> There is more than one way to kill, you know. <snip>

Carol:
But only one really efficient way designed for the purpose. Harry used
"Crucio" when he wanted to torture, and Sectumsempra when he wanted
Snape to lie helpless and bleeding (until he cured himself with that
countercurse). If he had wanted to kill Snape, he would not have
fooled around with Impedimenta and Stupefy. He'd have used Avada Kedavra.
> 
> > Carol:
> > But my point was that Snape defeated Harry handily. 
> 
> a_svirn:
> This time he did. Other time he might not. Personally I don't see
how Snape could possibly hope to defeat Harry, if Harry ambushed him
and attacked from under his cloak. 

Carol responds:
That would be murder, and I doubt that Harry would stoop to murder. He
clearly wanted a fight with Snape ("Fight, you coward!"). And in a
fair fight, Snape has all the advantages.

Carol, who still thinks that Harry wanted to hurt Snape and punish
him, not kill him