Who invented Unforgivable Curse?

During the Second Wizarding War the Unforgivable Curses were made legal by Lord Voldemort, after he and his Death Eaters
Death Eaters
The Death Eaters are characters featured in the Harry Potter series of novels and films. They are a radical group of wizards and witches, led by the dark wizard Lord Voldemort, who seek to purify the wizarding community by eliminating wizards and witches born to non-magical parents.
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successfully infiltrated and usurped the British Ministry of Magic.
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Who created Unforgivable Curses?

Herpo the Foul, one of the first Dark wizards, the first person to create a Horcrux and hatch a basilisk egg, created the Unforgivable Curses.
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When were the Unforgivable Curses invented?

Effect. Unforgivable Curses are the three most powerful and sinister spells known to the wizarding world, and are tools of the Dark Arts. They were first classified as "Unforgivable" in 1717.
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Who created the imperius curse?

The Imperius Curse was invented during the early middle ages by dark witches or wizards.
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Has Harry ever used an unforgivable curse?

Harry makes use of two of the Unforgivable Curses in the books. Dueling with Bellatrix Lestrange, he attempts the Cruciatus curse, with limited results; Bellatrix says that he has to really hate someone to make the Unforgivable Curses work properly, righteous indignation isn't enough.
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Why did Harry not use Avada Kedavra?

Though Harry encountered many opportunities that deemed Avada Kedavra necessary, the wizard never cast, or even considered casting, that particular spell. For one, he viewed the spell as an immoral practice commonly used by users of the Dark Arts.
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Why did Harry's crucio not work on Bellatrix?

Why didn't cruciatus curse work on Bellatrix? Harry tried to use this spell himself. The first time was against Bellatrix after she had killed Sirius. His attempt was unsuccessful because, as Bellatrix mockingly explained: 'You need to really want to cause pain – to enjoy it – righteous anger won't hurt me for long…'
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Did Ron use Avada Kedavra?

Ron never cast any kind of curse on Nagini, not in the book anyways. And there's no confirmation that the spell he used on her in the movies was the Killing Curse. Avada Kedavra isn't the only spell that creates green light, after all.
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Who created the cruciatus curse?

The Cruciatus Curse was invented during the early middle ages, by dark witches or wizards. The curse was created for torture purposes, but has also been used effectively in duels.
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What spell did Bellatrix use on Sirius?

In the film, Bellatrix hit Sirius with the Killing Curse, Avada Kedavra, killing him before he passes through the Veil.
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What curses did Snape invent?

Sectumsempra was a curse invented by Professor Severus Snape that lacerates the target and causes severe haemorrhaging. Snape created it as a student of Hogwarts, with the intention of using it against his enemies, likely including the Marauders, and it became one of his specialities.
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Which unforgivable curse did Harry use on Bellatrix?

Cruciatus Curse ('Crucio')

Harry tried to use this spell himself. The first time was against Bellatrix after she had killed Sirius. His attempt was unsuccessful because, as Bellatrix mockingly explained: 'You need to really want to cause pain – to enjoy it – righteous anger won't hurt me for long…'
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Who destroyed Salazar Slytherin locket?

July 1996: Albus Dumbledore destroys Marvolo Gaunt's ring with Godric Gryffindor's sword in his headmaster's office at Hogwarts. Dec. 28, 1997: Ron Weasley destroys Salazar Slytherin's locket deep in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, by stabbing it with Godric Gryffindor's sword.
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Who created the spell Expelliarmus?

It was Snape who taught Harry his signature spell: Expelliarmus.
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Did Dumbledore ever use an unforgivable curse?

The answer is… NO! Dumbledore, according to me, never ever used any of the unforgivable curses in his life. And least of all, I am ready to bet anything, he never used the notorious killing curse, the Avada Kedavra.
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Did Ron use Imperio on Hermione?

[Harry Potter] [Spoilers] Ron Weasley used the Imperius Curse on Hermione Granger to make her fall in love with him.
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How many times did Harry use crucio?

Crucio (Cruciatus Curse) - Used 5 times.

Another of the Unforgivable Curses. Cruciatus is used to do terrible harm to an opponent, basically to torture them.
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Who used crucio on Nevilles parents?

He sent four Death Eaters -- Barty Crouch Jr. and Bellatrix, Rodolphus and Rabastan Lestrange -- after another boy, the son of Alice and Frank Longbottom. While Voldemort killed Harry's parents and Lily saved her son through the power of love, the Death Eaters tortured Neville's parents with the Cruciatus Curse.
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Who did Harry use crucio against?

In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry attempts to use the Cruciatus Curse against Bellatrix Lestrange, in self-defense, but fails.
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Would Avada Kedavra work on a Horcrux?

Horcruxes can only be destroyed in specific circumstances that allow it's complete and utter destruction. In the movies, the Horcruxes are destroyed in these ways: The killing curse — “Avada Kedavra.” Fiendfyre — a curse that creates powerful and magical flames.
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How does Nagini come to Voldemort?

Nagini was Lord Voldemort's final Horcrux

In an interview, J.K. Rowling revealed that it was the murder of Bertha Jorkins that made Nagini a Horcrux. After Voldemort discovered his Horcruxes were in danger, Nagini was magically protected, described as being encased in a 'starry, translucent sphere'.
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What does Voldemort mean in Latin?

The name "Voldemort", roughly translated, means "flight of death" in Latin, French and Catalan, or "steal death" in French. Voldemort is so feared in the Wizarding world that his name is considered to be ineffable.
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What is the saddest Harry Potter death?

1 Sirius's Death Left Harry Alone Again

The Order of the Phoenix members came to their rescue, and Sirius engaged in a heated battle with his cousin, Bellatrix, but unfortunately, he lost his life. The loss of his godfather, the closest person he had to a parent devastated Harry, and he felt the repercussion for years.
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Why did Voldemort not Avada Kedavra Snape?

Voldemort executed Snape by snake bite instead of his favorite curse because he believed that Snape was the true owner of the Elder Wand, and thought that the wand might not work properly if used against its owner.
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What curse did Bellatrix use on Hermione?

After being on the run from a bunch of Snatchers, the gang were taken to Malfoy Manor, where Bellatrix proceeded to torture Hermione using the Cruciatus Curse.
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