Cruciatus Curse

One of the three Unforgivable Curses, inflicting unbearable torture upon its victim.

Core Characteristics

• Incantation: Crucio.
• Use on another human carries a life sentence in Azkaban.
• Requires genuine malicious intent to take full effect.

Related Concepts & Sources

Dark Magic, Imperius Curse, Dark Mark

Record

Incantation: Crucio