That would be a really extreme thing to do to your child wouldn't it? It just seems like something thats just fundamentally wrong to do to anyone let alone your child.

I think it would be better to use calming spells or cheering spells.

 

There is actually an example in the books of that very thing. His name was Barty Crouch Jr.

Even if his father never used the curse to control him until later, the willingness might imply that he was something of a tyrannical, distant parent before that.

 

And we all know how that ended...

 

How long can one cast of the Imperius last though? I assume it has to be renewed regularly.

 

Barty iirc seems to describe it as something that can be maintained for long periods of time and at a distance, but that conflicts with Harry's attempt at it.

We can put that down to skill, though, I suppose. He was successful, and the spell was powerful, but it came off rather hamfisted.

Although he was using it on a goblin.

 

True, but to have kept people under their control for as long as they did before it began to decay is amazing.

From a legal standpoint, it's quite easy to imagine that an Imperius curse that powerful would have been the worst to deal with of any Unforgivable. At least with the other two, it's relatively clear who's the victim and who isn't.

 

I highly doubt a 5 year old kid would be able to resist the Imperius cast by a competent adult.

 

I think 5 year-olds have more strength of will than most adults.

 

I think it all depends on the kid, and for the record looking back at my childhood I think the impious curse might have been a good thing. Like making your kid study in school.

 

Somehow I don't think you remember much from what you're studying if you feel as if you're high as a kite.

 

Clearly you've never studied high. :awesome

EDIT: In response to the post below . . .

Higher Education :awesome

 

They call it High School for a reason :awesome

 

Question: do we ever get a definite number on Hagrid's size?

 

I'm fairly certain he doesn't buy off the rack. Just imagine having to buy tailored clothes on a groundskeeper's wage.

 

I meant his height

 

First book, first chapter, first appearance:

Of course, some men are longer and wider than others...

 

Looked it up on the wiki:

according to his ministry file provided with the limited edition he's 11ft and 6 inches which is a bit more then 3,5 meter.

Damn, that's huge.