There's the Bat Bogey Hex...one of my favorite hexes, and Furnunculus, that gives the enemy boils, and Densaugeo, that teeth-enlargening hex. Those three are all useful in certain situations.

I'm all for learning a few new spells, as well as the counter-jinxes/spells/curses as well. It helps to know as many as possible, since you have no way of knowing what situation you could find yourself in. You definitely can't rely on only one good jinx or hex.

Eric nodded in agreement. "Definitely! A few hexes/jinxes would definitely do us good. Are we going to try some of them, Professor?"

Andrew nods he agreement with learning hexes to defend himself. He thinks hard about what jinxes and hexes he already knows and listens to others name thiers waiting his turn to response.

Gryffindor Rocks!!!

i like the bad bogey hex too mad eye 2004
and petrificus totalus is also useful

*Angel nods*

"Some hexes, jinxs, and curses are quite useful like the Impediment Curse that freezes the people of thing for a short while so you can escape."

Kay scribbles down her notes while listening to her classmates discussions. She nods her head in agreement with Professor Rae's reasoning, understanding the importance of knowing the jinxes and hexes as well as how to avoid and defend one's self from them.

Mrs. Weasley carefully writes down her notes trying not to miss a word of what is being said. She then asks, "Professor Rae, I understand that jinxes and hexes are lesser forms of curses, but are all curses considered to be Dark Magic? Or does the intentions of the wizard using the curse still determine if it is Dark Magic or not?

Feesha continued taking notes, writing down everything her classmated pointed out

Riiya writes down her notes for her DADA class as she hears them...

*Writes down notes, making sure not to leave anything that might be important out*

"We might actually try some mild hexes today?" *Zekk says in a very nervous voice*

*hears Mrs Weasley and raises her hand* Might I respond, professor?

I believe that not all Curses are illegal. As a matter of fact the using of said curses, hexes and jinxes are legal; what is illegal is the use you give to them. (Also the definition of Dark Magic falls on that description.) In each case it would be needed a trial to determine if the use was correct, self-defense, etc. There are certain restrictions for the using of those spells too: usually the curses will have more restrictions that the hexes, and the hexes more than the jinxes. There are certain areas or places where they are allowed, for example. A Blasting curse is completely legal in a Duelling Tournament, but in public places where muggles can see you wouldn't even be allowed to perform a simple lumos spell.

The ONLY spells that are not legal in ANY case are the Unforgivables, hence the name.

*Claire takes some note.*
Will we be trying any today?

Nadia, you miss the fact that Professor Rae told us when we did the Unforgivable Curses and that is an Auror on Ministry Business can use the Unforgivalbes Curse so even they aren't illegal everytine they are used. This is why we have the Wizengamot. They decide if the use of the three Curses are in fact illegal. Harry Potter used the Crucio on Bellatrix during the historial fight at the Minstry and he wasn't punished for it. The circumstance in which it was used is all important. There are times when the Unforgivables Curse are allowed.

"It depends on the circumstants. All of them, I think.
But generally, they are not supposed to be used. That's why three of them were given a special named of the Unforgivable Curses. Though unfortunately, there are those who do not obey the law. Taking other people's suffering as their joy.
There would be no need to worry about all this, if the curses, hexes and jinxes does not exist, but then again, depending on the circumstances there are times you must use them.
In terms of legal matters, I think using them as your self-defence is all right but what I don't understand it, how can these 3 spells be used as self-defence?
Is that possible?"

Well, spells, or hexes like the Impediment Curse, as someone mentioned, can defend you by freezing someone and you can escape, As for the unforgivable curses, in some cases its kill or be killed, and although its not always the best thing to do, sometimes it can't be avoided

Thanks, fairlady, that was exactly what was answer was going to be to Andrew (?Animagus)'s response
*turns to him* But I guess you are right about some times being this excuses... I once heard that muggles was something alike too: killing is illegal, but there was this time when this man was so furious and killed a buglar but there were no pressed charges because he was driven by a 'rage blackout'. Or passional fury. I guess Harry Potter case was like that. About the Aurors, I am pretty sure they are not allowed to use the Unforgivables, but if being in a circumstances that call for it... the same a common wizard would be allowed; I don't think Auros have privilegies in that area.
Still those answers seems to contradict, because we don't know if the Unforgivables can or cannot be used in Self-Defense situations... I guess, the only spell is the Killing Curse, the only way it can serve as self-defense is when our attacker cannot be stopped by common spells. Say, if fighting an acromantula or vampire maybe... :ermsmile:

"good point"

ooc: Wow, I was totally going to apologize to you guys for disappearing last night when my power went out twice in a row, but after this amazing display of a lack of common sense, I'm withholding such kindness. I'm not sure what exactly you think chatting means, but basically, the fact that you guys tried to carry on teaching yourself defeats the whole purpose of us trying to RP. I"m all for class discussions, being a teacher myself, but that's not what this is... please, in the future... I'd like to leave the thread open and not have to worry about you behaving like children. This is an RP, which means you need to act in here like you would in a real classroom. Don't carry on with the lesson blithly or try to teach it yourselves. I will always come back. Now, i don't want about 10 "Sorry, Professor" posts, so let's just forget this. If you think I've been unduly harsh or you want to chat with me (and for the record, I love to chat), feel free to PM me or visit my office.

"Today we are going to be learning two very common jinxes. In fact, I think many of you probably already know them. We're going to be working on the Jelly-Legs Jinx and Tarantallegra. Now, let's see how clever you really are: any guesses on why I chose these two in particular?"

"Well, they both involve legs. Jelly leg jinx cause your legs to wobble uncontrobly. The jinx and its counter jinx is very simple so anyone can use them as a small prank. And Tarantellagra forces victim's legs to a crazy dance. Perhalps because Tarantellagra is a more stronger form of the jelly leg jinx?

*Raises hand* The Jelly-Legs jinx gives you wobbly legs, whereas the Tarantallegra is a stronger spell (or hex) that makes your legs dance like crazy

Professor Rae laughed. "Yeah, fairladyHermione, I think you're close enough. They are very simple jinxes, and they wear off very quickly. Also, I'm amused by them both dealing with legs."

The Tarantallegra spell makes the victim's legs dance like crazy, where as the Jelly-Legs Jinx makes the victim's legs wobble. So it is safe to say that the Taratallegra spell is a stronger version of the Jelly-Legs Jinx. Also, besides the fact that they involve the legs, I think They involve the legs' muscles. Both the Jelly-Legs Jinx and Tarantallegra make the victim lose control of their legs. If we had teh time actually, we could possibly go in-depth on how the spells affect the muscles, and everything else. But that would take a long time.

*Takes a breather...*

I would also like to add that the Jelly-legs Jinx should be renamed Jelly-Legs hex not jinx, while the Tarantallegra spell should be a jinx or maybe even a curse.... But that depends on teh casters, and everything....But that is my opinion.

"That was very impressive, but I'm not sure I agree with part of your statement. The Jelly-Legs Jinx is not a simplified version of the Tarantallegra spell, as they really perform two different functions. All they have in common is that they effect the muscles of the leg, although you are correct in making the assumption that Tarantallegra is stronger and would take more power to perform."

"The Jelly-Legs Jinx, with the Gelatinus (jel-AH-tin-us), feels as if your legs have turned to gelatin. It is actually the numbing of the nerves, among some other effects to the muslces themselves, that cause this feeling. Anyone who has ever had their leg or arm go "to sleep" knows how this feels to a lesser degree. Meanwhile, the Tarantallegra causes a person to perform complicated foot movements that are very amusing to watch, but very tiring to actually perform. Very tiring," she added with a wry smile.

"Why do you think these would be good defensive tools?"