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Originally Posted by
druidflower 
Faye was slightly taken aback by Anthony's position on Unforgivable Curses.... at first. Well, It's obvious that he's not troubling himselve with being an "extremely kind and brave wizard" She thought.
"Personally, I don't want to be the kind of witch that resorts to an Unforgivable curse. I think a better witch or wizard can always find a better choice. Like another student mentioned, Petrificus Totallus is a very effective Curse, it can save your life in the face of a deadly duel. And there are other ways to win in a desperate situation, if you're just... well creative, and smart, and you think on your feet. I don't think there is any reason to fight using the means of the Unforgivable Curses, they're foul, they hurt people, they're offensive magic, with no defensive means whatsover."
"That's ridiculous. A simple defensive spell such as protego would stop a Petrificus Totallus curse, and it can't stop Avada Kedavra, nothing can. If an Avada Kedavra is shot at you, what are you prepared to do. Faced with death such as Avada Kedavra, Death is your
only choice. However, if you can fire off one at the opponent first, you won't be vulnerable. This should be used as a last resort, it's true, but if you're in a situation and are faced with someone's death, either theirs or your own. Who's would you choose?" Anthony replied to the response.
"And they hurt people? Are you kidding me, if your dueling that's the point, what are you supposed to do? Shoot non-harmful spells at the opponent until they kill you? Plus, I always say, the best defense is a good offense..." Anthony finished, crushing every point made by the gryffindor.