Fourth Years, Lesson Two

LESSON TWO​

Noel had to admit he was an bit nervous for this class. It felt wrong to perform an unforgivable curse on an student, but he knew the reason for it. And he didn't done it out of hatred or the wrong reasons so that was what he had told himself this morning. As he saw that everyone was inside he cleared his throat. '' Hello and good morning everyone.'' He greeted the class with an friendly smile. He had to work extra hard to make people at ease today. '' It is not often allowed to cast any of the three Unforgivable Curses, as you have learned in your previous years. You know the consequenses if so.'' The brown haired man told them, while looking strictly around the room. '' But since the Hogwarts Board of Governors and the Ministry of Magic find it important, that you learn about these curses, an exception has been made.'' He than explained them, they needed to know it was not his idea. '' I will demonstrate to you these three curses over the next couple of weeks. And today we will start with the Imperius Curse.'' He than walked around in the classroom, looking over to the students. '' Some might think it is the least dangerous out of the three, but if cast with the vilest intent, this curse can become quite dangerous. And you'll soon learn why.'' Noel than explained and turned his back to the students, taking an deep breath.

He than turned around as he took his wand and looked at them with an friendly smile. '' Those of you who signed the consents forms and have one of an adult too, would you please come forward?'' He waited for the students and watched as they gathered at the front of the classroom. Once they had lined up and made sure everyone could see well he gave an reasurring nod. He thought it was very brave of the onces and was sure to reward them for it. He than raised his wand arm and said calm. '' Imperio.'' For each volunteer. He than looked seriously. '' Dance on top of the desk in front of you, please.'' He than told them in a kind way but commanding. And watched the students climbed onto the deks and did exactly like he told them too. And looked at the rest of the students who were watching how they reacted. Perhaps it looked funny, but it was horrible in a way. '' That's enough. You will stop now.'' Noel than spoke. And they did as he told too. He than would end it soon, and told them friendly. '' Please lie down on the floor and don't move anything.'' He than said commanding. And saw how they lay motionless on the ground until he lifted the curse. He was glad this was over, but kept his face straight. He gave them some time to sit and gather themselves before he continued. '' Thank you volunteers. You can sit down again. For your brave help you can come see me after class. I have some delicious candy as a thanks and you will recieve extra house points.'' He than told them, as just a small token of appreciation. As everyone sat down again he looked over to the students who were placed under the imperio curse. '' Now, volunteers. Can you please share how you felt whilst under the Imperius Curse?'' He than asked them, curiously wanted to hear from them and good for the others to know who were just watching. He nodded and continued.

He than stood before his desk and leaned towards it. '' As you could notice. The Imperius Curse allows the caster to take total control of the person you cast the spell on. Only through exceptional strength of will can one resist the curse and defend themself.'' He than explained to them. '' The best way to prevent another from casting this curse onto you is to disarm or completly disable the caster before it is too late.'' Noel than finished the explanation. And moved on to the homework assignment. '' For homeowrk, please write an essay about the Imperius Curse and hand it in before next Thursday.'' He than finished off. He dismissed the class and handed over the candy to the volunteers. And sat down after his desk again.

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Those who are interested in having the Imperius Curse placed on their characters, please roleplay accordingly. But only if it is fitting to your character, and someone from 18 years or older has signed an form too ( You will receive extra housepoints. Others, please write your character's reaction.

For homework and extra credit, write a short essay about the Imperius Curse.

 

[Morrie Ayre]

Morrie had been really excited about getting to volunteer to experience an actual unforgiveable curse. It almost didn’t happen as she hadn’t been able to get hold of a parent to consent, but on the plus side, Morrie knew another responsible adult called Aine Thompson, who agreed signing the consent form even though it apparently wasn’t fun (Aine's words). Morrie didn’t really listen, she just wanted to know what it felt like and thought she might even be able to fight it off like Aine could. And yet, when Imperio was cast she forgot about that fight immediately.

She felt like she was floating, like nothing mattered and she didn’t have to think anything. The command to dance on the desk reached her, and instead of questioning it, she just did it. She wasn’t embarrassed or angry, or really aware of what she was doing. When he told her to stop, she stopped. When he told her to lie down, she did and was totally calm and still. And then the curse was lifted and the weight of her own thoughts slammed back into her skull, her body suddenly hers again, and it felt so weird. She sat up and looked around. When asked how she felt, Morrie hesitated. She had enjoyed it, but that wasn’t the answer she wanted to give. She decided not to answer and shrugged instead, then returned to her desk trying to look unphased by the whole experience.

 

[Kyousuke Kurosawa]

Kyousuke was intrigued by this lesson. Of course, he hadn't volunteered. He didn't want to embarrass himself and even though he could probably get a signature, no. He just wouldn't. He was surprised though to see Morrie had volunteered. He watched all the things the professor had her do, Kyousuke privately wondering what it felt like to be the one in control, not the one affected. Was it a good feeling? Was it a bad one? Did it depend on the person? Morrie's response did interest him. She didn't seem to have anything immediately bad to say about it. Was it then not that terrible? Kyousuke found himself left with more questions than answers.

Spoiler: Homework

The imperius curse is one of the three unforgivable curses. The incantation for it is 'imperio'. It creates complete control over the person affected by the curse, doing whatever the caster wants them to do. It is possible to fight the curse but incredibly difficult. The penalty for using the curse is a life sentence in Azkaban.

 

[Apolline Fontaine]

Apolline walked into the defence against the dark arts class. She was very much not looking forward to what they were going to be doing that day. She looked up at the professor as the man got started and she wondered if it would be better if they were banned from learning about this. Apolline glanced at the person who volunteered and watched as they were made to perform tasks. It was interesting to see, could even be a little funny, but then she knew it really wasn’t. She could just tell how such a thing likely was used, how it could be used for negative things. Apolline was glad when the lesson was over, glad she no longer had to watch that, but really it would only get worse. Apolline packed up her things and then left the room.