Can Protego Maxima block Avada Kedavra?

Nope. None can block the Killing Curse, but yeah it can be dodged.
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Can you deflect Avada Kedavra?

The Killing Curse is a spell that causes instantaneous death and is one of the three Unforgivable Curses. Its incantation is Avada Kedavra. The only known counter-spell is sacrificial protection, which uses the magic of love. However, one may dodge the green bolt or block it with a physical barrier.
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Can Protego Maxima block crucio?

You can't block unforgivable curses or any other really powerful curses/hexes with the Shield Charm. @Harrypotterexpert101 You're right on that count, but I'm pretty sure Protego Maxima can block Crucio. Wait, no. That's Protego Horriblis.
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Can a wand block Avada Kedavra?

In the fourth book, we learn that Avada Kedavra is a unforgivable spell. We also learn that it cant be blocked.
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Is protego Diabolica the strongest spell?

The Protego Diabolica seems to be very advanced magic but it's not that powerful in itself. Within the Wizarding World, there's always a trade-off between rate of fire of a magic and control of said magic.
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Can Patronus block Avada Kedavra?

Firstly, the Patronus has one very specific primary function: to defend its caster from Dementors. (Granted, they also have a secondary function as messengers). A Patronus can't be used as a generic counter-curse or defensive spell in the same way that Protego can. Secondly, you can't block Avada Kedavra with anything.
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What is Grindelwald's fire?

Grindelwald was able to unleash the ring of fire in an attempt to destroy Paris. The fire soon manifested as what appeared to be a fiery, winged demon or dragon within it as it spread and burnt everything in sight, similar to the effects of Fiendfyre.
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How did Dumbledore block Grindelwald's Avada Kedavra?

At the end of Fantastic Beasts 3 though, Grindelwald attempts to use Avada Kedavra on Credence, but Albus and Aberforth Dumbledore successfully block it using golden magic.
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Why was Snape's Avada Kedavra blue?

In order to conjure the avada kedavra curse, you have to want to kill your victim. We all know that Voldemort could easily kill a child without an ounce of remorse... but not Snape. Snape didn't want to kill Dumbledore, and this was why the spell was blue instead of the usual green.
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Did Ron use Avada Kedavra on Nagini?

But when Ron and Hermione are about to die by Nagini, Ron casts the killing curse as a last resort and it simply rebounds off Nagini as it was nothing.
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What is Harrys strongest spell?

Harry Potter: 15 Strongest Spells In The Wizarding World, Ranked
  1. 1 The Mirror Of Erised Charm.
  2. 2 Avada Kedavra Is The Ultimate Unforgivable Curse. ...
  3. 3 Unsupported Flight Is Nothing Less Than A Magical Revolution. ...
  4. 4 Protego Diabolica Burns Away The Caster's Enemies. ...
  5. 5 Expecto Patronum Summons A Powerful Protector. ...
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What is the weakest Harry Potter spell?

Harry Potter: 25 Spells Ranked From Weakest To Strongest
  • 6 Bombarda Maxima.
  • 7 Protego Blocks And Deflects Most Forms Of Attack, Magical Or Otherwise. ...
  • 8 Expelliarmus Strips The Target Of Anything They May Be Holding At That Moment. ...
  • 9 Aguamenti Can Manifest Potable Water For A Range Of Purposes. ...
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What is the hardest spell in Harry Potter?

Harry Potter: The 15 Hardest Spells To Perform
  1. 1 Killing Curse. The most maligned spell in wizarding history, the Killing Curse allows users to instantly take the lives of their victims.
  2. 2 Flight. ...
  3. 3 Patronus. ...
  4. 4 Imperius Curse. ...
  5. 5 The Creation of a Horcrux. ...
  6. 6 Animagus Spell. ...
  7. 7 Cruciatus Curse. ...
  8. 8 Occlumency and Legilimens. ...
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How did Dumbledore block Voldemort's Avada Kedavra?

Dumbledore didn't block it, he just cast it away meaning he curved it and it hit the wall anyways and we just can't Avada Kadavra curse by Protego or any other attacking spell.
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Can any wizard use Avada Kedavra?

No, for the Killing Curse (harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Killing_Curse ) to work you must have the intention to actually commit murder (Draco [harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Draco_Malfoy ] couldn't use the killing Curse to kill Dumbledore [harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Albus_Dumbledore ] for example because he didn't want to ...
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Why can Death Eaters fly without brooms?

Also, in every film with the Dark Mark in the sky, Death Eaters are shown Apparating inside of its mouth in smoke form. This allows them to fly out of it and appear wherever it is cast, allowing them to use it as a sort of portal.
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How do I learn Avada Kedavra?

There is no particular way to say the curse, although you must cast it in a particular way. First, you must hold your wand slightly-not far- into the air. Then you must slowly lower your wand and say the incantation clearly.
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Can Avada Kedavra destroy a Horcrux?

Only the maker of the horcrux can destroy a horcrux that easily. It worked with Harry because it was Voldemort who tried killing him. If someone tried Avada Kedavra on Nagini my thoughts are that she may die but the part of Voldemorts soul would live on. Possible needing a new home.
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Is Avada Kedavra based on Abracadabra?

It is an ancient spell in Aramaic, and it is the original of abracadabra, which means “let the thing be destroyed”. Originally, it was used to cure illness and the “thing” was the illness, but I decided to make it the “thing” as in the person standing in front of me.
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What are the 4 Unforgivable curses?

They were first classified as "Unforgivable" in 1717. They are the Killing Curse, Avada Kedavra, the Cruciatus Curse, Crucio, and the Imperius Curse, Imperio.
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How did Ginny block the killing curse?

In the second part of the film adaptation of Deathly Hallows, this duel has some noticeable differences: In the film, Bellatrix casts a blue spell at Ginny Weasley instead of a Killing Curse, who deflects it using a Shield Charm. In the book she just avoids it.
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Can muggles see Obscurials?

Second peice of evidence is the Obscurial attacks, it's completely invisible to the muggles that are present, up until his reveal when we are seeing it through the eyes of a wizard.
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Who invented Protego Diabolica?

Grindelwald created this spell around himself Aurors arrived at his Paris rally. Most of his Acolytes walked through the black flames to join him inside the circle.
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What does Protego Totalum do?

Protego totalum was the incantation of a protective enchantment used to shield a certain area or dwelling for an extended period of time.
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