Can the killing curse be blocked?

The Killing Curse was a conventionally unblockable curse; therefore shield charms would not be able to defend against it. However, one could dodge the green bolt, block it with a physical barrier, or by the use of Priori Incantatem.

Why was Snape’s Avada Kedavra blue when he killed Dumbledore?

As for everyone’s favourite child-bullying adult, Snape’s Killing Curse was ‘blue’ due to the cyanish background of the film scene. It was actually green, but the camera and effects made a bluish overlay which overlapped the green spell.

How did Ginny Weasley block the killing curse?

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.

Does Harry ever use the killing curse?

Throughout the Harry Potter series, the titular hero never used the Killing Curse for several reasons. Avada Kedavra was Lord Voldemort’s signature spell. In fact, the Dark Lord directly killed multiple notable figures, including Harry’s parents Lily and James Potter, with the Killing Curse.

What killing curse did Snape make?

Sectumsempra
Sectumsempra is a curse invented by Professor Severus Snape, during his childhood, when he was known as “The Half-Blood Prince”. He created it with the intention of using it against his enemies, and it soon became one of his specialties.

Does Hermione ever use the killing curse?

Hermione shot a Stunning Spell which almost hit Crabbe, who only avoided it because Draco pulled him out of the way. To retaliate for this he fired the Killing curse at Hermione with every intention of killing her.

Why didn’t Snape kill Dumbledore?

As well, it was an act of mercy, as Dumbledore was already dying, from the curse he received because of the Ring. So, Snape killed Dumbledore but he didn’t cause his death.

Why didn’t Dumbledore die from the Killing Curse?

Snape cast the killing curse, yes, but Dumbledore didn’t die on the spot. The curse pushed him of the tower and he fell, still alive. This shows that Snape wasn’t able to hate the headmaster so much to let the killing curse work.

How long does it take for Dumbledore’s hand to die?

In the case of Dumbledore, this curse caused serious injury to his hand, causing it to look as if it had died, and would prove fatal in roughly one year. It was also the type of curse that would strengthen over time.

How long was Snape a Death Eater before Voldemort?

We know that he was a Death Eater for around 3 years before Voldemort fell; Lily and James died at 21 and they were the same age as Snape, so it would have been 3 years since they left Hogwarts. Then after Voldemort came back in book 4, Snape would have been a Death Eater again for around 3 years.