Could Dumbledore use Avada Kedavra?

While Dumbledore possessed the immense power and skill, canon evidence strongly suggests he never used the Avada Kedavra (Killing Curse) himself due to his moral opposition, preferring non-lethal methods, even requesting it to be cast on him by Snape, though some theories debate its necessity during wars. Dumbledore believed in control, not killing, and viewed using the curse as succumbing to the darkness he fought, never using it even against Voldemort, instead deflecting and binding.

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Can Dumbledore survive Avada Kedavra?

Did you know that? Albus Dumbledore did not die from the Avada Kedavra curse because If a magician doesn't want to kill someone, the spell doesn't work, and Severus Snape didn't want to kill him. You're probably wondering how he die? Albus died from a fall from the Astronomy Tower.

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Why does Dumbledore not use Avada Kedavra?

Even the fake Moody said in class that it could be blocked by conjuring physical objects. Besides, Dumbledore already knew Voldemort had Horcruxes at the time of their duel, so killing his body wouldn't do any good long term.

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How did Snape use Avada Kedavra on Dumbledore?

"Severus please ..." Snape raised his wand and pointed it directly at Dumbledore. "Avada Kedavra!" A jet of green light shot from the end of Snape's wand and hit Dumbledore squarely in the chest.

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Can any wizard use Avada Kedavra?

No, for the Killing Curse (harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Killing_Curse ) to work you must have the intention to actually commit murder (Draco [harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Draco_Malfoy ] couldn't use the killing Curse to kill Dumbledore [harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Albus_Dumbledore ] for example because he didn't want to ...

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How Did Dumbledore BLOCK Voldemort's Avada Kedavra to Save Harry? - Harry Potter Explained

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Why is Snape's Avada Kedavra blue?

In order to conjure the avada kedavra curse, you have to want to kill your victim. We all know that Voldemort could easily kill a child without an ounce of remorse... but not Snape. Snape didn't want to kill Dumbledore, and this was why the spell was blue instead of the usual green.

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How did Lord Voldemort get Nagini?

Voldemort found Nagini in Albania after his initial defeat, likely while he was a weak spirit possessing snakes; she was a unique, powerful snake, possibly a Maledictus (a witch with a blood curse turning her into a beast), making her an ideal companion, and he eventually made her his final Horcrux by murdering Bertha Jorkins with her present. Their connection deepened as he used her venom to sustain himself and later made her a container for his soul, ensuring their bond was profound and twisted. 

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Who was the saddest death in Harry Potter?

There's no single "saddest" death, as fans cite different characters, but Dobby, Sirius Black, Fred Weasley, Remus Lupin, and Snape are consistently named among the most heartbreaking due to their profound loyalty, tragic lives, or sudden, impactful losses, with Dobby's selfless sacrifice often topping lists for his pure heart and newfound freedom, and Fred's death devastating his twin George and family, notes Quora and Facebook users https://www.facebook.com/groups/309399756202202/posts/2389613828180774, and Reddit.
 

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Would Avada Kedavra work on horcruxes?

It's stated in the books and movies that horcruxes are not affected by avada kedavra. Because they are not living things. They are inanimate objects… the only horcrux that could be destroyed with Avada Kedavra was Nagini because she was a living thing.

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What spell killed Dumbledore?

The Killing Curse (Avada Kedavra) was a tool of the Dark Arts and was one of the three Unforgivable Curses. When cast successfully on a living person or creature, the curse caused instantaneous and painless death, without causing any injury to the body, and without any trace of violence.

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Why didn't Voldemort just disarm Snape instead of killing him?

He viewed Snape as loyal so rather than kill him by his own hand, he gave Nagini the kill. Voldemort believed that Snape had to be killed to make the elder wand work, since Snape killed Dumbledore.

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Does Ron ever use Avada Kedavra?

In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2, Rony can be seen attempting to launch an Avada Kedavra during the Battle of Hogwarts. This shows Rony's desperation in that scene, as he tried the unthinkable to save Hermione and himself.

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What did Dumbledore mean by "Remember My Last Petunia"?

remember my last, petunia. " Dumbledore is referring to his last letter, which means, of course, the letter he left upon the Dursleys' doorstep when Harry was one year old.

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What spell can block Avada Kedavra?

One of the three Unforgivable Curses outlawed under wizarding law, Avada Kedavra kills the victim on impact, instantaneously and painlessly, usually with a blinding flash of green light. There is no way to block the spell, and there is no counter-curse - it can only be dodged.

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Why did Dumbledore say "please to snape" before he died?

By saying "Severus... please" Dumbledore was able to subtly signal to Snape that he was ready. Also, you have to remember that Snape was feeling slightly apprehensive about killing Dumbledore. So in a way, Dumbledore was actually pleading with Snape, only it was for the total opposite reason the Death Eaters though.

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Who is Dumbledore's wife?

Kendra Dumbledore

Kendra was the wife of Percival and mother to Albus, Aberforth and Ariana. Her life was forever changed by the attack on her young daughter which left Ariana unable to control her magic.

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Why didn't Voldemort just use Avada Kedavra on Snape?

Harry Potter: Why Voldemort Didn't Use Avada Kedavra On Snape - IMDb. Snape's death by Nagini highlighted his loyalty to Dumbledore and Harry, showing his true allegiance in the end. Voldemort used Nagini to kill Snape instead of Avada Kedavra, possibly signaling a hidden respect or hope for Snape.

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What unforgivable curse did Harry use?

Harry Potter used Unforgivable Curses, such as the Cruciatus Curse, in extreme situations of emotion and distress. Harry used the Imperius Curse multiple times during the Gringotts heist to accomplish their mission.

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What spells are worse than Avada Kedavra?

In order from most to least:

  • Imperio - taking away someone's free will to do your unethical/criminal/evil bidding.
  • Crucio - torture.
  • Avada Kedavra - death (called as such as this one may be practical in war that necessitates it)

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Who died in the 7 Potters?

In both the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows book and film, Hedwig dies during the Battle of the Seven Potters. In the book, Hedwig is hit by a random Avada Kedavra and instantly dies. In the movie, Hedwig is killed because she was trying to protect Harry.

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Who is the most disliked person in Harry Potter?

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  • 1) Peter Pettigrew. warner bros.

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What disease does Nagini have?

Most likely Voldemort's closest companion, Nagini was a Maledictus who had once been a human woman but due to this blood curse was now permanently a snake – losing all sense of humanity.

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Why did Voldemort like Snape if he was a halfblood?

He trusted snape because snape had proven himself many times before. Voldemort took anyone that was magical and had his own ideas in common during his first crusade.

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How did Nagini recognize Harry and Hermione?

Because some snakes could sense heat and movement in a way humans could not, Nagini was able to detect Harry and Hermione even when they were under the Cloak of Invisibility.

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