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[[File:HarryCrucio.jpg|thumb|200px|Voldemort using the [[Cruciatus Curse]] on [[Harry Potter]].]]
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[[File:The_Killing_Curse.gif|frame|Voldemort casting the [[Killing Curse]] after the theft of the cup, one of his [[Horcruxs]]]]
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[[File:AvadaKedavra.jpeg|thumb|right|200px|[[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] casting the Killing Curse.]]
A '''curse''' is one of the seven known spell types and the worst kind of [[Dark Magic]]<ref name="JK on the definition of various spell types">[http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/extrastuff_view.cfm?id=24 JK on the definition of various spell types]</ref>. Curses are used with the intention of causing [[Cruciatus Curse|harm]], [[Imperius Curse|control]], or even [[Killing Curse|death]] to the victim. Like [[hexes]], Hogwarts students learn only a few of them in school. However, students studying [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] learn how to deal with them using defensive magic.
A '''curse''' is one of the seven known spell types and the worst kind of [[Dark Magic]]<ref name="JK on the definition of various spell types">[http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/extrastuff_view.cfm?id=24 JK on the definition of various spell types]</ref>. Curses are used with the intention of causing [[Cruciatus Curse|harm]], [[Imperius Curse|control]], or even [[Killing Curse|death]] to the victim. Like [[hexes]], Hogwarts students learn only a few of them in school. However, students studying [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] learn how to deal with them using defensive magic.
Most curses can be blocked or lifted by a [[Counter-curse|counter-curse]].
Most curses can be blocked or lifted by a [[Counter-curse|counter-curse]].
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==List of known curses==
==List of known curses==
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*[[Conjunctivitis Curse]]
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*[[File:HarryCrucio.jpg|thumb|250px|Voldemort using the [[Cruciatus Curse]] on [[Harry Potter]]]][[Conjunctivitis Curse]]
A curse is one of the seven known spell types and the worst kind of Dark Magic[1]. Curses are used with the intention of causing harm, control, or even death to the victim. Like hexes, Hogwarts students learn only a few of them in school. However, students studying Defence Against the Dark Arts learn how to deal with them using defensive magic.
Most curses can be blocked or lifted by a counter-curse.
