-Dark Arts= Any magic that can be used to harm

-Anyone who uses it is often viewed as corrupted by the magic

-Main effect is on the individual's soul. 

-The use of Dark Magic is thought to rip apart the user's soul

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The Laws and Dark Arts

-Dark Arts id frowned upon, but no laws prevent them

-Only exceptions is the Unforgivable Curses

-Late 1997-1998,everything to do with the Dark Arts were legalized and taught at Hogwarts by a known Death Eater. (Lord Voldemort was in control of the MoM at this time)

-Use of the Unforgivable Curses will result in a lifetime at Azkaban Prison

-Dark spells are defined as any spell that affects the target in a negative manner and can result in discomfort, pain, or even death

-There are three classifications:

1. Jinx
2. Hex
3. Curse

Jinx

-Lowest form of Dark Spells

-Doesn't cause much harm and are used as practical jokes

-Prevented by Anti-Jinx spell on oneself or object

-If one is hit by a jinx, it can be removed with a Counter-jinx

Knockback Jinx

-Repels or pushes back target

-If the target is fragile then it may be shattered

-Use with caution if used in a duel

-Can easily be sent back with the Disarming Charm or the Shield Charm

-To cast:

1. Carefully pronounce Flipendo(Fli-PEN-Doh)
2. Slash wand down and t the right
3. Immediately bring it up diagonally to the right
4. End with a wave

-If done correctly, then blue sparks will shoot out toward your target

Knockback Jinx Duo

-More powerful and harmful than the original

-With enough energy it can throw enemies far away in a shower of blue sparks

-Multiple castings in a row may cause a whirlwind

-To cast:

1. Carefully pronounce Flipendo Duo
2. Move one's wand in a slash movement

Hex

-Darker than a jinx

-Causes moderate discomfort

-Reversed by a Hex Breaker

Bat-Bogey Hex

-bogeys turn into bats and fly out of target's nose

Curse

-Darkest and most extreme type of Dark Spell

-Causes extreme discomfort and pain and possible death

-Long-lasting

-Block by protective charms and Counter-curses

-Removing the curse doesn't take away any damage done; it only prevents further harm

Curse of the Bogeys

-The target develop an extreme cold with a runny nose

-If one fails to get this taken care of, it could cause them to collapse

-Not deadly, it is still serious

-To cast:

1. Carefully pronounce Mucus ad Nauseam(MYOO-kus ahd NOU-see-um)
2. Point your wand in front of you
3. Bring the wand down towards the left and out
4. Curve it up and to the right going outwards slightly
5. Bringing it to where one started

-Motion should resemble drawing a rain drop.