What are unforgivable curses in Harry Potter?

The Harry Potter series features three unforgivable curses: the Cruciatus curse, which tortures victims; the Imperius curse, which controls them; and Avada Kedavra, which kills instantly. Conviction for casting these curses results in life imprisonment in Azkaban. In the Harry Potter books, an unforgivable curse is a curse that causes great harm or death to […]

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