What happens if you use the three Unforgivable Curses?

By the 1990s, using any of these three curses on a fellow human being, Muggle or wizard, would result in a life sentence in Azkaban without parole, unless there was sufficient evidence that the caster did so under the influence of the Imperius Curse.

Why did the Cruciatus Curse not work on Harry?

The primary reason the Cruciatus Curse didn’t work on Harry was that Voldemort wasn’t the true owner of the Elder Wand. The Elder Wand, like other wands being semi-sentient, knew who it’s true master was. It was aware of the fact that Harry had won over Draco and it belonged to him.

What is the punishment for using an Unforgivable Curse?

life imprisonment
The Unforgivable Curses are curses so powerful and so malign that use of them on another human being is grounds for immediate life imprisonment in Azkaban Prison.

Why is Imperio an unforgivable curse?

The Imperious Curse was listed under the Unforgivable Curses due to its insidious purpose of gaining complete and utter control over another human being. With this curse, a witch or wizard could completely enthrall the mind of an opponent.

Can you block the Cruciatus Curse?

The Imperius Curse can definitely be resisted and broken when cast on someone with a strong will however. The Cruciatus Curse can most definitely be blocked though.

Did you know that the Ministry of magic had anti-Muggle laws?

Ministers such as Perseus Parkinson are infamous for their tenure, thanks to their anti-Muggle laws — or, thankfully, their attempts at said anti-Muggle laws. Any fan of the Harry Potter series knows how poorly House Elves are treated. But did you know that much of the treatment is reinforced by the laws established by the Ministry of Magic?

Why is the Ministry of magic so bad?

In the wizarding world of Harry Potter, the Ministry of Magic is the governing body. But they have some truly awful, messed up rules and regulations. The Ministry of Magic is meant to help control the wizard population, keep the peace, and basically ensure everything runs smoothly. But sometimes they simply make awful mistakes.

When did the Ministry of magic first appear in Harry Potter?

The magical government in Britain is first mentioned in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone; the Ministry makes its first proper appearance in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2003).

Where is the Department of magical law enforcement located?

When interviewed, Rowling stated that when Harry, Ron and Hermione work for the Ministry, they change it significantly, making it less corrupt. The Department of Magical Law Enforcement is a combination of police and justice facilities. It is located on the second level of the Ministry of Magic.