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dark-magic-effects

Moody's live demonstrations reveal the physical and psychological torment caused by dark curses, emphasizing their cruelty and lethality.

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2000)J. K. Rowling

Chapter 17

In this chapter, Professor Moody introduces the fourth-year students to the Unforgivable Curses, demonstrating the Imperius, Cruciatus, and Killing Curses on spiders to illustrate their effects and severity. The lesson emphasizes the dangers of these illegal curses and the necessity of vigilance and strength of character to resist them. Harry reflects on the Killing Curse and the death of his parents, deepening his personal connection to the dark magic being taught.