Editing Magic in Harry Potter (section)

===Unforgivable Curses===
The Unforgivable Curses are the three worst known spells of the Dark Arts. Their use is punishable by a life sentence in [[Azkaban]] prison.

* The '''Killing Curse''' causes immediate death. It has no cure and cannot be blocked by most magical means. Harry Potter is the only person known to have survived this curse. The incantation for this curse is ''avada kedavra''.
* The '''Cruciatus Curse''' causes the victim intense pain and is used for torture. The strength of the curse is determined by the motivations of who casts the curse. For example, a sadistic desire to inflict pain will produce a more effective curse than righteous anger. The curse has been used to torture victims to the point of death or insanity. The incantation for the Cruciatus Curse is ''crucio'', which is Latin for "I torture".
* The '''Imperius Curse''' is used for mind control or hypnosis. It can force the victim to do things they normally would be unwilling or unable to do. The incantation for the Imperius Curse is ''imperio''.